A recent report by Wired, published under the headline “The Strange Afterlife of a HostGator Coupon,” sheds light on a little-scrutinized corner of the internet economy: the vast, murky ecosystem of coupon aggregation and affiliate marketing. What appears, on the surface, to be a simple search for a web hosting discount reveals a complex and…
A recent report from Wired, titled “Your iPhone Gets Stolen—Then the Hacking Begins,” highlights a growing and sophisticated form of digital theft in which criminals exploit stolen Apple devices to gain deeper access to victims’ personal data, finances, and identities. According to the Wired investigation, the theft of an iPhone is now often only the…
Uber is planning to establish its first data centre in India through a partnership with the Adani Group, marking a significant step in the ride-hailing company’s effort to localise data storage and strengthen its technological infrastructure in one of its largest markets. The move was reported in the article “Uber to set up first India…
Indian automotive software and engineering services group KPIT Technologies is set to acquire Israeli automotive cybersecurity startup Cymotive, as cross-border dealmaking in vehicle security accelerates amid rising regulatory pressure and escalating cyber risks across connected fleets. The transaction was first reported by the Israeli business daily Globes in an article titled “Indian co KPIT to…
Cisco is moving to deepen its position in cloud and identity security with an agreement to buy Israeli startup Astrix Security, underscoring continued US appetite for Israeli cyber assets even as dealmaking has become more selective across the sector. The acquisition was reported by the Globes website in an article titled “Cisco to acquire Israeli…
A group of Israeli technology and investment veterans is moving to formalize its next bet on the cybersecurity boom, launching a new venture capital vehicle targeting early-stage companies and aiming to raise $100 million. The initiative was first reported by Globes in an article titled “Elron veterans launch $100m cybersecurity VC fund,” which outlined how…
A newly proposed approach to improving software reliability is drawing attention from researchers and engineers seeking to reduce errors in complex digital systems. The method, described in the Tech Xplore article “Majority voting method could lead to smarter software,” suggests that borrowing a principle commonly used in fault-tolerant hardware could significantly enhance the robustness of…
Alphadrive Ventures, an Israeli investment firm focused on cyber and enterprise software, has launched a $100 million venture capital fund aimed at early-stage cybersecurity companies, underscoring the sector’s continued ability to attract capital even as broader technology financing remains selective. The move was reported by Globes in an article titled “Alphadrive Ventures launches $100m cybersecurity…
Check Point Software Technologies’ shares fell sharply after the cybersecurity company issued a softer outlook that rattled investors already on edge about the pace of enterprise security spending and intensifying competition in network protection. The move followed the publication of “Check Point slumps on lower guidance” on the Globes website, which reported that the company’s…
Check Point Software Technologies reported quarterly results that revealed a widening gap between its ability to expand sales and its capacity to protect profitability, a dynamic that investors have increasingly scrutinized across the cybersecurity sector. The Israeli company posted revenue that fell short of market expectations, while profit metrics came in stronger than anticipated, according…
