Security News > 2018 > July

Facebook Removes 17 Profiles Involved in Political Meddling
2018-07-31 21:03

The social media giant cracked down on Facebook Pages suspected of political deception months before the November midterm elections.

CompTIA PenTest+ certification now available worldwide
2018-07-31 19:52

CompTIA launched CompTIA PenTest+, its newest credential for cybersecurity professionals around the world. CompTIA PenTest+ provides an assessment of the knowledge and skills needed to run a...

Gemalto and Entrust Datacard extend partnership to accelerate IoT security adoption
2018-07-31 19:50

Gemalto and Entrust Datacard announced the expansion of their partnership to include a secure framework for Internet-connected devices. This expanded collaboration and integration will allow...

Entrust Datacard makes investment in CensorNet and acquires its MFA technology solution
2018-07-31 19:50

Entrust Datacard announced that it has made a strategic investment in CensorNet to propel Entrust Datacard toward achieving real-time threat awareness with enhanced pattern analysis for continuous...

Mimecast announces acquisition of Solebit
2018-07-31 19:47

Mimecast announced it has acquired security software developer Solebit for approximately $88M net of cash acquired. Solebit’s technology is engineered to provide an approach for the identification...

Threat Intelligence launches Evolve, a new cloud-based security automation platform
2018-07-31 19:44

Threat Intelligence announced the launch of Evolve, a new cloud-based security automation platform. Evolve is the platform to deliver three pillars of security automation across a unified platform...

Kx selected by BroadBridge Networks to power its cybersecurity platform
2018-07-31 19:43

Kx announces that its Kx technology has been selected by BroadBridge Networks to power its cybersecurity platform. The partnership provides access to the Kx technology stack, enabling BroadBridge...

Ariel Dan appointed as new CEO of Cloudify
2018-07-31 19:42

Cloudify announced the appointment of Ariel Dan as the company’s new CEO. Dan will begin his new role effective August 1st. Cloudify’s Board issued the following statement: “Ariel Dan brings deep...

20 terrifying uses of artificial intelligence
2018-07-31 19:24

Many advances in artificial intelligence are innovative and extraordinary, but some are downright creepy. Here are 20 of the eeriest ways people are using, or could use, AI.

ThreatList: Business Email Compromises Way Up for Q2
2018-07-31 19:20

Hardest hit were organizations using Office 365, with incidents costing more than $2 million each.