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Contrast Security, the global leader in Application Detection and Response (ADR), announced the general availability of Northstar, a major release for the company that redefines how businesses see cyberattacks, stop breaches, and protect their applications and APIs. This is the industry’s first platform to unite developers, security, and operations teams through an integrated user experience. Contrast pairs runtime data and contextual analysis with AI-powered auto-remediation to cut response times and eliminate noise, marking a breakthrough in application-layer security. The Contrast Graph: Live Runtime Insight That Drives Precision At the core of the platform is the Contrast Graph, which powers its most…

Fast Facts Evolving Threat Landscape: Cyber threats, particularly ransomware and malware, are becoming increasingly sophisticated, necessitating advanced and adaptable defense strategies to prevent significant data loss and reputational harm. Ransomware’s Dual Threat: Modern ransomware often employs "double extortion," stealing data before encryption, which not only cripples organizations with inaccessible data but also threatens public exposure, elevating the stakes for victims. Diverse Malware Types: Malware encompasses various harmful programs, such as viruses, worms, and Trojans, each exhibiting unique behaviors that require tailored protection strategies for effective defense. Adapting Defense Strategies: Defending against these evolving threats demands a layered security approach that…

Fast Facts Data Breach: The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) reported that hackers accessed its Crash Records Information System (CRIS), downloading approximately 300,000 crash reports after compromising a system account. Immediate Response: Upon discovering the breach on May 12, TxDOT promptly disabled the compromised account and initiated an investigation while implementing additional security measures. Personal Information: The downloaded crash reports potentially contain sensitive personal information, including names, addresses, driver’s license numbers, and insurance details. Public Notification: While legally not required to notify affected individuals, TxDOT proactively informed them to be cautious of phishing attempts and to monitor their credit for…

New solution redefines risk assessment across vendor ecosystems, a paradigm shift focusing on automation-first, questionnaire-last for faster, smarter decision-making Black Kite, the leader in third-party cyber risk intelligence, announced AI-powered cyber assessments, an automated solution for streamlining third-party cyber risk assessments. With its automation-led approach, Black Kite is redefining how enterprises assess risk across their vendor ecosystems to make informed decisions and bring cyber resilience to their supply chain. “Managing cyber ecosystem risks is complex, and all too often, enterprises are further challenged by cyber assessment processes that do not work in today’s environment,” said Chuck Schauber, Chief Product Officer, Black…

Bringing total funding to $84M, the B Round will accelerate the company’s US expansion, R&D growth, and the development of the company’s next generation cybersecurity platform with natively built controls, including 24/7 detection and response Guardz, the cybersecurity company empowering Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and IT professionals to protect small and medium-sized businesses, announced that it has raised $56 million in Series B funding led by ClearSky, with participation from new investor Phoenix Financial and existing investors Glilot Capital Partners, SentinelOne, Hanaco Ventures, iAngels, GKFF Ventures, Lumir and others. This latest investment reflects Guardz’s rapid growth, bringing total funding to $84 million in just over two years. As cyberattacks grow in sophistication and increasingly target small and…

Fast Facts Cyberattack Overview: Sensata Technologies, a provider of sensors and electrical components, was hit by a ransomware attack that disrupted operations, starting from April 6, when hackers encrypted files and accessed sensitive information. Data Compromised: The stolen data includes personal information such as names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and financial details, primarily belonging to employees rather than customers. Timeline of Access: Hackers had access to Sensata’s systems from March 28 to April 6, during which they viewed and exfiltrated sensitive files. Impact Scope: While the total number of affected individuals remains unclear, the company reported that 362 residents of…

Available to the public and debuting at the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit, BrowserTotal is a first of its kind browser security assessment tool conducting more than 120 tests to provide posture standing, emerging threat insights, URL analysis, extension risks, and more.  Seraphic Security, a leader in enterprise browser security, announced the launch of BrowserTotal, a unique and proprietary public service enabling enterprises to assess their browser security posture in real-time. The launch coincides with the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2025, where Seraphic will be showcasing the new platform with live demos at booth #1257.  Cyber Technology Insights : Guardz Raises…

NCR Atleos Corporation (“Atleos”) Telecom & Technology (T&T) Division announced results from its recent survey that explored the factors IT leaders consider when making investment decisions about enterprise networking, including domains like LAN, WAN and network security. The study surveyed IT leaders and a broad cross-section of senior IT professionals from 120 U.S.-based organizations across industries such as manufacturing, retail, banking and energy. Key findings from the survey include: The top challenges with enterprise networking are security concerns (48%) and the complexity of network management (46%). Cyber Technology Insights : Seraphic Launches BrowserTotal: Free AI-Powered Browser Security Assessment Security and compliance, technology…

Summary Points Threat Actor Overview: Rare Werewolf, an advanced persistent threat group targeting Russia and the CIS since 2019, employs legitimate software instead of custom malware for cyber attacks, utilizing command files and PowerShell scripts. Attack Methodology: The group uses phishing emails to deliver malware via password-protected archives, which include installers for legitimate tools and decoy documents, facilitating remote access and data theft. Targeted Impact: Hundreds of Russian users, primarily in industrial sectors and engineering schools, have been affected, with an intent to siphon credentials and deploy cryptocurrency miners like XMRig. Emerging Threats: Concurrently, the DarkGaboon group targets Russian entities…

Seceon, a global leader in AI-driven cybersecurity platforms, announced a strategic partnership with Aquion Pty Ltd, a trusted software and cybersecurity solutions distributor based in Australia. This alliance aims to bring Seceon’s award-winning aiXDR360 platform to enterprises, government agencies, MSSPs, and critical infrastructure operators across Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. Through this collaboration, Aquion becomes an authorized value-added distributor for Seceon’s OTM Platform developed grounds up with full suite of proactive detection, remediation and continuous compliance, including its advanced aiSIEM, aiXDR360, aiMSSP, aiSecurityScore360, aiSecurityBI360 and SeraAI. Cyber Technology Insights : Seraphic Launches BrowserTotal: Free AI-Powered Browser Security Assessment The partnership directly addresses a growing challenge across…