Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

$300M Acquisition Strengthens Palo Alto Networks' XDR and AI Governance PlatformPalo Alto Networks plans to acquire Koi Security for $300 million to address growing AI-driven endpoint risks. The startup's technology adds deep visibility into AI agents plug-ins and nonbinary code, enhancing Cortex XDR and Prisma AIRS as enterprises confront a growing unmanaged AI attack surface.

Early-Stage Startup Acquisitions Add Agent Visibility, Asset Management, MSP ToolsCheck Point is accelerating its AI security and exposure management strategy with three acquisitions targeting agentic AI, internal asset attack surface management and MSP-focused unified management. The company says the deals strengthen platform consolidation and automated remediation.

Expanded Attack Surface Management Prowess Fuels Real-Time Vulnerability ValidationThe acquisition of Assetnote enables Searchlight Cyber to provide more proactive cyber risk detection. By integrating Assetnote's active vulnerability validation with Searchlight's darkweb intelligence, customers receive more accurate threat prioritization and faster response capabilities.

Acquiring Hubble Means NetSPI Can Now Manage External and Internal Attack SurfacesNetSPI acquired startup Hubble to bolster its attack surface management capabilities, promising a consolidated offering for both internal and external visibility within four months. The transaction aims to drive significant cross-selling opportunities and operational efficiencies.

First Purchase in Bugcrowd's History to Boost Attack Surface Management, VisibilityBugcrowd has acquired Informer to enhance its external attack surface management, giving customers better visibility and security. The integration will bring Bugcrowd's existing bug bounty and penetration testing offerings together with new capabilities such as brand impersonation detection.

The term "attack surface management" (ASM) went from unknown to ubiquitous in the cybersecurity space over the past few years. Gartner and Forrester have both highlighted the importance of ASM recently, multiple solution providers have emerged in the space, and investment and acquisition activity have seen an uptick. Many concepts come and go in cybersecurity, but attack surface management

Deal strengthens ZeroFox's External Cybersecurity Platform with attack surface management (EASM) and threat intelligence capabilities.

The combined company will boost ZeroFox's attack surface management capabilities.

Big Blue joins the hot market for infosec investment RSA Conference IBM has expanded its extensive cybersecurity portfolio by acquiring Randori – a four-year-old startup that specializes in helping enterprises manage their attack surface by identifying and prioritizing their external-facing on-premises and cloud assets.…

Acquisition will add Internet-facing attack surface mapping and monitoring to Tenable's internal asset management products.