Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

Civil Society Orgs Concerned Deal Could Tilt Cloud Security Space in Google’s FavorA coalition of European civil society organizations is urging regulators to launch a detailed antitrust investigation into Google's proposed $32 billion purchase of Wiz. They argue the acquisition would strengthen Google's dominance in cloud security and undermine multi-cloud neutrality.

Silicon Valley Startup Focuses on Discovery and Governance of Non-Human IdentitiesWith $30.75 million in Series B funding, Defakto aims to strengthen non-human identity security across AI workloads and cloud platforms. The Silicon Valley-based startup plans to deepen discovery, governance and enterprise integrations, while expanding its go-to-market strategy.

Illumio, Akamai Stay Atop Forrester Wave, While ColorTokens, Cisco Join LeaderboardIllumio and Akamai remained atop Forrester's microsegmentation rankings, while ColorTokens and Cisco climbed into the leader space.The microsegmentation market has expanded beyond traditional on-premises networks to address modern public cloud workloads.