Darktrace Announces Formal Completion of its Acquisition by Thoma Bravo

October 1, 2024 at 05:32PM Darktrace, a leader in cybersecurity AI, has been acquired by Thoma Bravo for $5.3bn. CEO Jill Popelka views this as a valuable partnership, citing Darktrace’s advanced cybersecurity AI and Thoma Bravo’s expertise. Seth Boro of Thoma Bravo expresses excitement to support Darktrace’s efforts in protecting against cyber threats. Darktrace’s AI … Read more

Abstract Security Expands Multi-Cloud Security Operations

September 19, 2024 at 05:30PM Abstract Security, a leading AI-enabled security operations firm, has added support for Google Cloud Platform (GCP), expanding on existing AWS and Azure support. This enables multi-cloud deployment and data localization, with plans for GCP marketplace integration. The company’s SOC platform features seamless integration with GCP, threat intelligence enrichment, real-time threat … Read more

LayerX Raises $26 Million for Browser Security Platform

May 3, 2024 at 12:15PM Israeli startup LayerX Security has secured $25 million in Series A funding from Glilot+ and Dell Technologies Capital, bringing its total funding to $34 million. The Tel Aviv-based company offers a browser extension that enhances web security for organizations, using AI to detect and mitigate various threats. The funds will … Read more

Criminal IP Becomes VirusTotal IP and URL Scan Contributor

November 21, 2023 at 10:56AM VirusTotal, a cybersecurity intelligence website, has integrated IP address and URL scans from Criminal IP, a Cyber Threat Intelligence search engine. VirusTotal aggregates data from antivirus engines, website scanners, and user contributions to enhance internet safety. Criminal IP specializes in aggregating threat data related to IP and domain addresses and … Read more

Myrror Security Emerges From Stealth Mode With $6 Million in Funding

November 7, 2023 at 08:06AM Israeli application security startup Myrror Security has come out of stealth mode with $6 million in funding. The Tel Aviv-based company aims to address security threats in the software supply chain by using AI and binary-to-source code analysis. It identifies malicious code in open source dependencies and CI/CD attacks in … Read more