Sysnet acquires Viking Cloud to strengthen its cybersecurity offering
Cybersecurity company Sysnet Global Solutions has acquired Viking Cloud to further enhance its technology platform and accelerate its market expansion plans.
Mastercard teams up with Dubai International Financial Centre for cybersecurity programme
Mastercard has partnered with Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) to launch its Global Cyber Forward programme.
Cybersecurity startup Lumu scores $7.5m in Series A funding
Lumu, which has created a continuous compromise assessment cybersecurity model, has netted $7.5m in its Series A funding round.
OpenEnvoy snags $6.5m to help companies avoid fraud
SaaS FinTech eliminating AP fraud with automation OpenEnvoy secured $6.5m led by Riot Ventures to expand its automated invoice auditing capabilities.
Companies spending more on cybersecurity to combat threats, report finds
A report conducted across the US, UK and mainland Europe has found many firms are spending more on cybersecurity to combat growing threats in cyberspace.
DarkSide ransomware shuts down on back of US pressure, lost server access
The DarkSide ransomware variant that was responsible for bringing operations at a US pipeline to a standstill last week has allegedly shut down.
Cybercriminal forum offers $100k prize for stealing cryptocurrency assets
A Russian-speaking cybercriminal forum has hosted a contest for cybercriminals to provide methods for targeting cryptocurrency-related technology.
Honeywell report finds external malware is rising challenge for industrial firms
Honeywell has found the number of cyber threats that use USB sticks and other external media devices as a launch point has doubled during 2021.
US introduces ransomware safety site, offers incentives for hacker tips
The US government has unveiled a new website designed to provide businesses with greater knowledge of the threat posed by ransomware to their companies.
Interpol warns of cybercriminals using vaccine scams to defraud governments
Interpol has warned that organised crime groups are attempting to defraud governments by offering fake Covid-19 vaccine deals.