Welcome to this week’s edition of the Weekly Cybertech Roundup, where we bring you the most significant developments and trends shaping the world of cyber technology. From groundbreaking innovations to critical security updates, our roundup highlights the key stories that are driving the industry forward. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a cybersecurity professional, or just curious about the latest advancements, we’ve got you covered with all the insights you need to stay informed. Let’s dive into this week’s highlights!
Brand Covered: KnowBe4
Headline: KnowBe4 Shares Cybersecurity Best Practices for Safer Return-to-Office Transitions
KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, released a set of cybersecurity best practices to help organizations navigate return-to-office transitions securely.
As companies continue to adapt to evolving workplace models, these guidelines address the unique security challenges that arise when employees shift between remote and in-office environments. KnowBe4’s suggested guidelines aim to empower organizations to safeguard their sensitive data and maintain a strong security culture during such a transition.
Brand Covered: AirMDR
Headline: AirMDR Raises $15.5 Million to Bring AI Analyst-Driven MDR to Every Enterprise
AirMDR, a leader in AI-native Managed Detection and Response (MDR), announced the company has closed a $15.5 million seed round that will fuel investment in research and development of the company’s flagship technology and increase the efficacy and expertise of AI Analysts. A new $10.5 million infusion investment has been added to an initial $5 million seed round that will be used to scale Sales and Marketing efforts to bring the benefits of AI SOC to enterprise and SMB organizations – a sector that’s sharply underserved by current MDR offerings, as well as managed security services providers (MSSPs).
Brand Covered: DNSFilter
Headline: DNSFilter Research Warns Tycoon 2FA Expanding Phishing-as-a-Service Operation
DNSFilter researchers have discovered that the Tycoon 2FA phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform has significantly expanded its operations, including surging use of Spanish (.es) domains. This expansion marks a strategic evolution in Tycoon 2FA’s infrastructure design, demonstrating enhanced obfuscation techniques and highly targeted subdomain usage patterns. Understanding this shift is critical for defenders aiming to disrupt these operations, as traditional detection methods may fail against such ephemeral and compartmentalized infrastructure.
Brand Covered: NTT DATA
Headline: NTT DATA Appoints Anne-Sophie Lotgering as Europe CEO
NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and technology services, announced the appointment of Anne-Sophie Lotgering as the new Chief Executive Officer for Europe at NTT DATA, Inc., effective 1 September 2025. Lotgering succeeds Chieri Kimura and will report directly to NTT DATA, Inc. President and Global CEO, Abhijit Dubey. She will also join NTT DATA, Inc.’s Executive Leadership Team.
Brand Covered: IBM
Headline: IBM Power11 Raises the Bar for Enterprise IT
IBM revealed IBM Power11, the next generation of IBM Power servers. Redesigned with innovations across its processor, hardware architecture, and virtualization software stack, Power11 is designed to deliver the availability, resiliency, performance, and scalability enterprises demand, for seamless hybrid deployment on-premises or in IBM Cloud.
Organizations across industries have long run their most mission-critical, data-intensive workloads on IBM Power, most notably those within the banking, healthcare, retail, and government spaces. Now, enterprises face an onslaught of new technologies and solutions as they transition into the age of AI. IDC found that one billion new logical applications are expected by 2028, and the proliferation of these systems poses new complexities for companies. IBM built Power11 to deliver simplified, always-on operations with hybrid cloud flexibility for enterprises to maintain competitiveness in the AI era.
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