Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

Driftnet Acquisition Adds Real-Time Visibility Into Exposed Assets and AI RisksSecurityScorecard acquired internet reconnaissance startup Driftnet to expand real-time visibility into hidden infrastructure, exposed assets and AI-driven third-party risks while strengthening threat hunting, attribution and internet-scale intelligence capabilities.

Akamai Says Startup LayerX's Browser Telemetry Will Strengthen Access DecisionsAkamai said its proposed $205 million acquisition of LayerX will add enterprise browser security and AI usage controls to its zero trust portfolio as enterprises grapple with generative AI data exposure, autonomous AI agents and growing demand for browser-level visibility.

Asset Intelligence Deal Deepens Exposure Visibility, CTEM and Risk PrioritizationArctic Wolf is adding Sevco's cyber asset management capabilities to its platform, aiming to unify asset intelligence, configuration management and threat telemetry. Executives say the CTEM-focused deal will help security teams reduce exposure and better align vulnerability data with active threats.

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.

Acquisition Streamlines Security Operations From Asset Discovery to RemediationAI software company ServiceNow has entered into an agreement to buy cyber exposure management and security company Armis for $7.75 billion in cash. The deal will bolster ServiceNow's cybersecurity offerings at a time when many larger technology vendors are choosing to expand their security portfolios.

European Startup Acquisition Aims to Unify Technical and Financial Cyber InsightsThe acquisition of Intangic enhances Searchlight Cyber's ability to quantify and price cyber risk by leveraging AI and dark web intelligence. The combined platform will offer actionable third-party risk data for CISOs, CFOs and insurance providers to better understand and manage cyber exposure.

CEO Yevgeny Dibrov Says Otorio Acquisition Positions Armis for Strong GrowthArmis CEO Yevgeny Dibrov outlines how the Otorio acquisition is driving OT security advances, enabling on-prem deployments and secure remote access. He also details AI's role in defense, Nvidia collaborations and upcoming products to expand the cyber exposure management suite.

Apex Security Detection Tools Help Tenable Spot Accidental and Malicious AI MisuseTenable is acquiring Israeli startup Apex Security to extend AI security features that go beyond asset discovery. With user-level controls and risk mitigation for AI usage, Tenable aims to accelerate its exposure management roadmap by integrating Apex into Tenable One later this year.

Armis will integrate OTORIO’s Titan platform with its cloud-based Centrix, bringing an on-premise option to the cloud-only offering.

Acquisition Boosts Speed With Agentic AI for Analysts and Automated Risk ReportingDeepwatch’s acquisition of Dassana enhances its security offerings with agentic AI and automated threat exposure management. CEO John DiLullo highlights benefits including automated compliance reporting, faster detection capabilities for customers, and rapid integration with existing MDR services.

Purchase Enhances Exposure Validation and Breach SimulationAttackIQ has acquired Deep Surface to bolster its adversary exposure validation capabilities. The deal integrates vulnerability prioritization, identity discovery, and attack path analysis into AttackIQ’s breach and attack simulation platform, improving cybersecurity posture for enterprises.

The deal, expected to close this quarter, will give Tenable One Exposure Management much-needed integration with over 100 third-party security tools and platforms.

The addition of Solvo CSPM to CYE Hyver aims to address need for multi-cloud vulnerability monitoring and risk assessment.

Deal Brings Third-Party Data Ingestion, Risk Prioritization, Automated WorkflowsTenable has acquired Vulcan Cyber to bolster its exposure management strategy, integrating third-party asset data, AI-powered risk prioritization, and automated remediation workflows into Tenable One. The $150 million purchase aims to provide enterprises with a unified risk management platform.

Cync Acquisition Bolsters Exposure Validation Through Advanced Offensive ExpertiseCymulate’s acquisition of Cync Secure enhances its ability to bridge vulnerability identification and resolution. The deal integrates Cync offensive capabilities, creating a next-gen exposure prioritization platform to tackle vulnerabilities effectively and address unmet market demands.

$115M Deal Fuels Automated Threat Intelligence Capabilities, Risk Rating PlatformsBitsight's $115 million acquisition of Cybersixgill will merge automated threat intelligence with risk exposure tools. This strategic move reflects the growing demand for streamlined cybersecurity solutions and aligns with Bitsight's mission to enhance cyber-risk management.

Popular password management service LastPass said it's investigating a second security incident that involved attackers accessing some of its customer information

Popular password management service LastPass said it's investigating a second security incident that involved attackers accessing some of its customer information

South Korean chaebol Samsung on Friday said it experienced a cybersecurity incident that resulted in the unauthorized access of some customer information, the second time this year it has reported such a breach