A massive data breach has compromised over one billion login credentials, according to a report published on November 10 by StartupNews.fyi under the headline “Passwörter-Datenleck: Über eine Milliarde Zugangsdaten im Netz – so schützen Sie sich jetzt.” The incident, which cybersecurity experts are describing as one of the largest in recent memory, has sparked widespread…
The European Commission has issued a call for participants to join a new multi-stakeholder forum intended to accelerate the deployment of secure internet standards across the European Union. The initiative, announced under the headline “European Commission seeks participants for multi-stakeholder forum on internet standards deployment” and published on the Digital Strategy website, aims to bring…
As online misinformation and fraudulent advertising continue to pervade social media platforms, a group of former Meta employees is taking on one of the internet’s most persistent problems. According to a recent report titled “Scam Ads Are Flooding Social Media. These Former Meta Staffers Have a Plan,” published by Startup News FYI, the startup Block…
In a move that underscores the burgeoning influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the field of cybersecurity, Israeli startup Cyberint has successfully garnered a $40 million investment in a recent funding round led by the global investment firm, Summit Partners. With cybersecurity threats becoming more sophisticated and pervasive, the investment marks a significant recognition of…
A significant financial boost has been secured by Cyera, an Israeli startup specializing in data security, through a Series B funding round, netting a substantial $100 million. This brings the total investment in the company to $140 million, a remarkable achievement for a firm that has been operational for less than two years. The round…
The evolution and impact of ransomware are increasingly significant in the global digital landscape, with new data revealing drastic changes in the way these cyberattacks are conducted. In the last two years, there has been a notable shift in ransomware operations, with cybercriminals moving away from widespread, indiscriminate campaigns to more targeted and strategically executed…
The quest to redefine the interaction between artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber defense mechanisms has taken a substantial leap forward. Researchers have successfully employed AI to manipulate cybersecurity policies, a significant evolution that blurs the lines between AI-driven offensive and defensive cyber strategies. The groundbreaking study, recently spotlighted in “Israeli Expert: ‘We got AI to…
Recently, government officials across Europe have been advocating for the adoption of an unequivocal stance against the proliferation of TikTok, the popular Chinese-owned social media platform, citing cybersecurity concerns. This collective shift echoes the growing global apprehension that TikTok could potentially be used as a channel for cyber espionage and manipulation by Chinese authorities, a…
As the adoption of smart home devices continues to surge globally, a growing number of cybersecurity experts are raising concerns about the ripple effects on enterprise networks. According to the article “Smart Home Growth Increases Enterprise Security Risks” published by IoT Tech News, the expanding ecosystem of connected home technologies is creating unforeseen vulnerabilities that…
In a striking shift within the global cloud services industry, an increasing number of enterprises are choosing to move away from the traditional dominance of US-based cloud giants in favor of CloudPe, a fast-growing Indian cloud provider. According to a recent report titled “Why Enterprises Are Bypassing Global Cloud Giants in Favor of Indian Cloud…
