Cyberviser

New kid on the block BlackMatter sets out ethical(-ish) cybercrime option

BlackMatter, a new ransomware-as-a-service affiliate program which describes itself as incorporating “the best features of DarkSide, REvil, and LockBit”, has launched with promises that it will not target non-profits, healthcare, defence, government, utilities or oil and gas.

UK MoD completes first-ever bug bounty exercise

The Ministry of Defence has, for the first time in its history, worked with ethical hackers to test and strengthen the cybersecurity of its network and estate of 750,000 devices.

Google alum appointed as new Okta CTO

Former Vice President of Engineering Sagnik Nandy is to join the executive management team of identity provider Okta, as their new President of Technology and CTO – the second in as many weeks to leave Google for Okta.

Remote workers save on coffee and commutes – but pay over $1mil more for a breach

This year’s Cost of a Data Breach report, put together by IBM Security and the Ponemon Institute, has found an annual increase of 10% in the cost of a breach, with a $1.1 million gap between breaches with or without remote work as a factor.

White House issues memo on “vital” improvements to CNI cybersecurity

The White House has issued a national security memorandum aimed at countering cyberattacks against critical national infrastructure, which it describes as “among the most significant and growing issues confronting our Nation”.

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“My family could be in danger”: details of over 100,000 Guntrader users exposed

A database including thousands of names and addresses has been stolen from Guntrader, the UK’s largest online marketplace for guns, and published on the dark web.

Okta announces first Chief Digital Officer

Identity provider Okta has announced that John Zissimos, formerly of Google and Salesforce, is to be their first Chief Digital Officer.

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Why bother with bolt-cutters? Almost half of Singapore’s crimes were online in 2020

According to the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, cybercrime represented 43% of overall crime in 2020, with 16,117 cases reported: a year-on-year increase of 172%.

UK Armed Forces launch new regiment to counter ‘deadly’ cyberattacks

A new cyber unit, the 13th Signal Regiment, has been formally stood up by the UK Ministry of Defence to protect ‘the new cyber frontline’.

Etisalat completes acquisition of ‘Who Secures The UAE’ multi-winner Help AG

Help AG, named by UAE CISOs as their most trusted cybersecurity reseller and consultant in Cyberviser’s own ‘Who Secures The UAE’ report, has been acquired by multinational Emirati telecoms giant Etisalat.

Dell Technologies to sell RSA for $2.1bn

Dell Technologies has entered into a definitive agreement to sell RSA for $2.075 billion to a consortium led by Symphony Technology Group, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board and AlpInvest Partners.

CrowdStrike announces new CTO

Michael Sentonas, formerly CrowdStrike’s VP of Technology Strategy, has replaced Dmitri Alperovitch as global CTO.

Accenture to buy Symantec’s cybersecurity services business

Broadcom, which acquired Symantec’s enterprise security business in August, is to sell the company’s Cyber Security Services division to Accenture in a deal of undisclosed size.

F5 Networks to acquire Shape Security for $1bn

F5 Networks has announced its intention to acquire fraud and abuse prevention provider Shape Security, in a deal worth approximately $1 billion.

Thoma Bravo to acquire Sophos for $3.9 billion

FTSE 250 cybersecurity company Sophos has accepted a $3.9bn acquisition offer from private equity group Thoma Bravo.

Palo Alto Networks completes Zingbox acquisition

In its fourth security acquisition of the year, Palo Alto Networks has completed its $75m acquisition of IoT security startup Zingbox.

HP announces acquisition of sandboxing startup Bromium

HP Inc has announced the acquisition of endpoint security provider Bromium, which will be integrated into its existing security platform and hardware.

Cybersecurity: does size really matter?

It’s generally accepted that small businesses are less cybersecurity-savvy than large ones. But just how much does the size of an organisation affect its needs and priorities?

Mike swap: DXC Technology names new CEO

Mike Salvino has taken over President and CEO of DXC Technology, replacing former leader Mike Lawrie.

VMware to acquire endpoint security provider Carbon Black for $2.1bn

VMware has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire cloud-native endpoint protection specialist Carbon Black, as well as digital transformation company Pivotal, it has announced.

Broadcom confirms intent to acquire Symantec Enterprise Security

After last month’s discussions of a $15.5bn deal came to nothing following due diligence, Broadcom has announced its intention to acquire Symantec’s enterprise security business for $10.7 billion.

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