Threats, breaches, defenders. Reported by people who can actually read the post-mortems.
In a statement, the State Department described Integrity Technology as a major government contractor with close ties to China’s Ministry of State Security. The department alleged that hackers under Integrity’s direction targeted critical infrastructure in the U.S.
TechEchelon Staff · 668 DAYS AGO
Option3, a seasoned private equity firm with a focus on cybersecurity, unveiled today its acquisition of Onclave Networks, setting the stage for the launch of ENIGMA, its new platform dedicated exclusively to Zero Trust security technologies.
Sara Montes de Oca · 802 DAYS AGO
The company, backed by investment giants such as Warburg Pincus, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), and Georgian, might be valued at around $1 billion, inclusive of debt.
TechEchelon Staff · 811 DAYS AGO
Founded in 2018 by the architects behind the Twitter-acquired TellApart, Abnormal Security has rapidly expanded, now boasting over 2,400 customers like Maersk, Xerox, and Mattel. This customer base represents about 17% of the Fortune 500 companies, signaling significant market penetration.
TechEchelon Staff · 819 DAYS AGO
The company aims to achieve $1 billion in annual recurring revenue as it moves towards its IPO.
TechEchelon Staff · 833 DAYS AGO
Financial institutions, medical offices, and television broadcasters faced operational difficulties throughout the day. Air travel was significantly hampered, with numerous flights cancelled or delayed, prompting airports to advise passengers on potential disruptions.
TechEchelon Staff · 837 DAYS AGO
The data, while not including the content of the communications or sensitive personal information like social security numbers, encompasses detailed records of interactions between nearly all of AT&T’s cellular and landline customers during May to October 2022.
TechEchelon Staff · 844 DAYS AGO
Notable clients impacted include General Motors dealerships, Group 1 Automotive, and Holman, which operates across eight states.
TechEchelon Staff · 866 DAYS AGO
In a blog post, the company stated that Recall will transition from being a widely available tool to a preview feature accessible only through the Windows Insiders Program (WIP) when the new computer is launched on June 18.
TechEchelon Staff · 872 DAYS AGO
According to a joint statement, Palo Alto Networks will purchase IBM’s QRadar cloud software for an unspecified amount, transitioning current users to its Cortex Xsiam platform, a process that Palo Alto's CEO, Nikesh Arora, estimates will take between one to three months.
Sara Montes de Oca · 901 DAYS AGO
The sanctions, announced on Tuesday, are against two key figures and five associated organizations linked to Intellexa. These parties were involved in the development, management, and distribution of spyware tools, which have been used to compromise the privacy of journalists, activists, and government personnel.
TechEchelon Staff · 917 DAYS AGO
In a landmark achievement for the cybersecurity investment landscape, Evolution Equity Partners announced the final close of its Evolution Technology Fund III, with an impressive $1.1 billion in capital commitments.
Sara Montes de Oca · 931 DAYS AGO
FBI Director Christopher Wray recently informed Congress about the persistent efforts of Chinese government-backed hackers. Their targets include essential U.S. systems such as water treatment facilities, the electrical grid, and transportation networks.
Sara Montes de Oca · 972 DAYS AGO
Additionally, the department is offering a reward of up to $5 million for details that lead to the arrest or conviction of individuals associated with Hive.
TechEchelon Staff · 995 DAYS AGO
The company anticipates this will be the first in a series of acquisitions, with the total investment expected to surpass $100 million in the coming year, aimed at integrating a comprehensive suite of Zero Trust capabilities onto a singular platform.
TechEchelon Staff · 1012 DAYS AGO
According to a regulatory filing by HPE, the breach was first identified in December 2023 and involved unauthorized access and data extraction from a small number of HPE email accounts since May 2023. These accounts belonged to employees across various departments including cybersecurity and business segments.
TechEchelon Staff · 1013 DAYS AGO
The news, first leaked in December and confirmed in a recent market update by Atos, notes that Airbus is considering purchasing the entire division for an estimated €1.5 to 1.8 billion (approximately $1.65 to $2 billion). This proposal, however, is not yet final.
TechEchelon Staff · 1034 DAYS AGO
In 2022, nearly 2,000 schools across 45 U.S. districts were targeted by cyber attacks, almost doubling the number from the previous year, as reported by Emsisoft.
Jay Goldberg · 1040 DAYS AGO
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