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extortion
Scam centers are spreading, and so is the human cost

Human trafficking tied to online scam centers is spreading across the globe, according to a new crime trend update from INTERPOL. Human trafficking victims by country of …

Cato Networks
Cato Networks raises $359 million to redefine enterprise security

Cato Networks has raised $359 million in a late-stage funding round, bringing its total valuation to $4.8 billion. The company, which provides a secure networking platform …

Infosec products of the month
Infosec products of the month: June 2025

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: Akamai, AttackIQ, Barracuda Networks, BigID, Bitdefender, Contrast Security, …

ClickFix
ClickFix attacks skyrocketing more than 500%

ClickFix, a deceptive attack method, saw a surge of more than 500% in the first half of 2025, making it the second most common attack vector after phishing, according to …

synthetic identity fraud
When synthetic identity fraud looks just like a good customer

People may assume synthetic identity fraud has no victims. They believe fake identities don’t belong to real people, so no one gets hurt. But this assumption is wrong. What is …

OpenRouter
OpenRouter raises $40 million to simplify AI model overload

OpenRouter, a startup helping software developers manage the growing number of AI models, has raised $40 million in venture capital. The company wants to make it easier for …

XBOW
XBOW’s AI reached the top ranks on HackerOne, and now it has $75M to scale up

XBOW has raised $75 million in Series B funding to grow its AI-driven offensive security platform. The round was led by Altimeter’s Apoorv Agrawal, with participation from …

Common Good Cyber
Common Good Cyber Fund launches to support nonprofits protecting the internet

The Common Good Cyber Fund is a new effort to support cybersecurity that protects everyone, especially those most at risk of harassment, harm, or coercion. It has the …

DuckDuckGo Scam Blocker
DuckDuckGo’s Scam Blocker now blocks more types of scams

Online scams are getting worse and more varied. DuckDuckGo knows that, so they’ve made changes. Their built-in Scam Blocker now stops more kinds of scam sites, all without …

Eye
AI Index 2025: What’s changing and why it matters

Stanford recently released its AI Index 2025, and it’s packed with insights on how AI is changing. For CISOs, it’s a solid check-in on where things stand. It covers what the …

Infosec products of the week
New infosec products of the week: June 20, 2025

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from BigID, Dashlane, Sumsub, and Jumio. Dashlane’s AI model alerts businesses to …

connected car
Thieves don’t need your car keys, just a wireless signal

A recent study by researchers at the University of Padova reveals that despite the rise in car thefts involving Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) systems, the auto industry has made …

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