Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

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.

Voice Analytics Firm to Expand Footprint in Finance, Defense and InsuranceClearspeed will use its $60 million raise to build out teams and technology as it scales its AI-powered voice screening platform across finance, insurance and security sectors. CEO Alex Martin said the firm aims to double revenue and push into conservative sectors seeking AI-powered trust solutions.

Identity verification, insurance claims, and financial services are all seeing surges in AI-enabled fraud, but organizations are taking advantage of AI systems to fight fire with fire.

At-Bay Cyber Insurance Claims Report Finds 83% of Financial Fraud Starts With EmailFinancial fraud remains the leading driver of cyberinsurance claims, with 83% of cases traced back to email-based attacks. Common tactics used to deceive employees include wiring funds to fraudulent accounts, generative AI-crafted emails, executive and vendor impersonation and BEC scams.