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US to bolster cyber synergies with new defence center launch

The US government has revealed it is introducing a new cyber defence center focused on strengthening collaboration between the public and private sector.

Most security professionals believe remote workers face weak security risk

A survey has found a majority of IT security professionals believe remote workers face bigger security risks due to being isolated from their companies’ security teams.

Significant cyberattack shuts down Covid-19 vaccine portal in Lazio

The operations of a Lazio-based Covid-19 vaccination registration system have been brought to a standstill after a cyberattack shut down its system.

Threat detection firm Venari Security pulls in £4.2m Series A

London-based Venari Security has raised £4.2m from a Series A funding round that included a number of high-profile cybersecurity backers.

Microsoft underlines heightened concern from call centre ransomware scheme

Microsoft has claimed a ransomware campaign employing bogus call centers to trick victims into downloading malware may be more dangerous than previously thought.

Alessa whitepaper outlines key crypto know-how for financial institutions

Alessa by Tier 1 Financial Solutions has published a whitepaper detailing how financial institutions (FIs) can deal with the cryptocurrency market and manage its associated risks.

GetID unveils new identity verification flow builder

Estonian identity verification firm GetID has launched a know-your-customer (KYC) flow builder to help customers set up and deploy personalised online verification procedures.

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.

US launches inter-agency task force to tackle ransomware wave

The US government has introduced a new interagency task force aimed at combating the increasing challenge of ransomware on the United States.

Nethone secures $6.7m in Atmos-backed Series A round

Polish fraud protection firm Nethone has bagged $6.7m from a Series A funding round co-led by ARIA and Atmos Ventures.

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