Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

SaaS Observability Vendor Adds Real-Time Network Flow Telemetry to DNS IntelligenceInfoblox plans to acquire San Francisco-based network observability specialist Kentik to combine DNS, DHCP, asset intelligence and real-time network flow telemetry into a unified platform designed to help enterprises manage increasingly complex hybrid cloud and AI-driven environments.

French Vendor's QShield Offering Protects Edge Systems From Reverse EngineeringAircraft manufacturer Airbus plans to acquire 100-person French cybersecurity vendor Quarkslab to strengthen sovereign European defenses by protecting aerospace and defense software, data and edge systems from AI-driven reverse engineering and exploitation.

$300 a month buys you a backdoor that looks like legit software Researchers at Proofpoint late last month uncovered what they describe as a "weird twist" on the growing trend of criminals abusing remote monitoring and management software (RMM) as their preferred attack tools.…

Despite Cisco's Cyber Struggles, the Perks of Offering Asset Management Are ClearCisco is eyeing what would be its third-largest cybersecurity acquisition ever, Calcalist reported: a $2 billion buy of New York-based asset management vendor Axonius. The Israeli business publication said Sunday the two sides are in advanced negotiations. Axonius denied the Calcalist report.

A zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome exploited in Operation ForumTroll earlier this year delivered malware linked to Italian spyware vendor Memento Labs, born after IntheCyber ​​Group acquired the infamous Hacking Team. [...]

The company acquired HyperComply to help enterprises automate vendor security reviews and gain a real-time picture of the security of their entire supply chain.

HyperComply's AI Automation Reduces Vendor RFP Questionnaire Work by 92%SecurityScorecard is acquiring HyperComply to streamline third-party risk assessments with AI that automates most security questionnaire responses. The deal supports SecurityScorecard’s shift from ratings-only to a full solutions platform for mitigating supply chain risk.

Observo Buy Gives Customers Real-Time SIEM Ingestion and Vendor-Agnostic OptionsSentinelOne’s Observo AI buy gives customers a flexible, AI-powered data pipeline for faster detection and SIEM freedom. The acquisition bolsters its AI-native SIEM vision and offers a lower-cost, real-time alternative to traditional solutions such as Splunk.

2nd Round of Layoffs in 2 Years Comes 3 Months After $216M Identity AcquisitionJamf will execute its second round of layoffs in two years, cutting 6.4% of its workforce to reduce operating costs and improve operating margins. The Minneapolis-based Apple management and security vendor on Tuesday announced plans to reduce its staff by an estimated 166 employees.

How OpenAI Lost, Google Hedged and Cognition AI Bought AI Coding Start-Up WindsurfAs with any story about AI start-ups, the acquisition of Windsurf AI happened at lightning speed. In just a couple of weeks, major Silicon Valley players took a close look at the four-year-old AI-assisted coding vendor, and ultimately Google and Cognition AI ended up with parts of the company.

Deal Adds Live Fraud Red Teaming, Adversarial Testing to Neovera's Cyber PortfolioNeovera has acquired Greenway Solutions, a Charlotte-based fraud red-teaming vendor serving top banks, to expand its cyber capabilities. The Washington D.C.-area services provider plans to tailor services for community banks and credit unions using automation and selective testing.

Cellebrite, a controversial digital forensics firm, is set to acquire virtualization vendor Corellium in a $170 million deal.

The security vendor counters that none of the information came directly from its systems but rather was acquired over a period of time by targeting individuals.

Customer Credentials Possibly Compromised at EHR Vendor Acquired by Oracle in 2022Oracle is dealing with a hacking incident involving legacy patient data of Cerner electronic health record customers. Oracle, which acquired Cerner in 2022, is reportedly telling clients the hack involved compromised credentials for systems scheduled to migrate to the cloud.

NetWitness is RSA's 4th Divestiture Since STG Purchased the Identity Giant in 2020Clearlake Capital and Symphony Technology Group offloaded another RSA business unit, selling threat detection, investigation and response vendor NetWitness to PartnerOne. PartnerOne said it'll help NetWitness boost its technology, fuel its capabilities and solidify its position as a market leader.

CDR, DLP Provider Will Help Safeguard Cloud-Based Applications, Collaboration ToolsMenlo Security bought a data and file security vendor led by a longtime IBM executive to secure cloud-based applications and collaboration tools. Votiro's CDR and DLP tools will neutralize threats in real time and facilitate AI-driven data protection without disrupting user workflows.

The threat intelligence business, which is set to be acquired by Mastercard for billions, is officially vendor non grata in Putin's regime.

COO Jill Popelka Promoted to Chief Executive as Thoma Bravo Acquisition Nears CloseDarktrace has promoted COO Jill Popelka to CEO, replacing long-time leader Poppy Gustafsson. As the cybersecurity AI vendor prepares to finalize its sale to Thoma Bravo, Popelka will steer Darktrace into its next phase of growth. Gustafsson will join the board as a non-executive director.

Acquisition Will Enhance Security Operations, Expand Managed Threat Intel SolutionsCheck Point plans to purchase an external risk management vendor led by an Israeli intelligence veteran to boost its SOC and managed threat intelligence capabilities. The proposed acquisition of Cyberint will make it easier for companies to defend against both internal and external cyberthreats.

High-Assurance Security Tech Boosts Everfox's Government and Infrastructure ToolsEverfox's purchase of Garrison Technology is set to fortify its cybersecurity offerings, especially for government and critical infrastructure. The deal leverages Garrison's advanced hardware security technology to complement Everfox's existing capabilities in threat protection and insider risk.