Palo Alto Networks is making a huge bet on observability with its $3.35 billion acquisition of Chronosphere. The deal aims to solve the massive data demands created by modern AI workloads. Chronosphere’s team, including its Seattle-based founders, will join Palo Alto after the acquisition closes nex
Palo Alto Networks is making massive moves in the AI security space with two multi-billion dollar acquisitions. CEO Nikesh Arora says the $25 billion CyberArk deal and $3.35 billion Chronosphere purchase are both driven by the accelerating AI cycle. The company just reported $2.5 billion in Q1 reven
The United States, United Kingdom, and Australia have imposed coordinated sanctions against Russia-based Media Land for supporting ransomware operations. Three company leaders and three sister firms were also designated in Wednesday’s action. The move targets critical infrastructure used by cybercri
Technology leaders can’t just pitch technical solutions anymore. They need to connect every investment to business outcomes that matter in the boardroom. It’s about speaking the language of risk, return, and strategic advantage.
A new attack method bypasses traditional IoT security by exploiting cloud authentication systems. Even devices behind firewalls and without IP exposure are vulnerable. The research will be presented at Black Hat Europe in December.
Meta has confirmed paying $4 million to ethical hackers for discovering WhatsApp security flaws in 2025 alone. The company’s bug bounty program has awarded over $25 million total to 1,400 researchers across 88 countries since its inception 15 years ago. Some top performers have even been hired by Me
Binance and OKX allegedly profited from transactions involving illegal funds from crime organizations over the past two years. The findings come as the crypto industry seeks mainstream acceptance and regulatory approval.
A new Model Context Protocol security startup called Runlayer has launched with $11 million in seed funding from Khosla Ventures and Felicis. The company already counts eight unicorns as customers and has brought on MCP creator David Soria Parra as an advisor.
The battle for our passwordless future is heating up between tech giants. Apple’s platform syncs passkeys across devices, Microsoft is playing catch-up, and Google’s approach remains unclear. Here’s who’s winning the authentication wars.
The US Department of Justice has uncovered a scheme where facilitators helped North Korean workers pose as US-based IT professionals. These individuals used stolen identities and even took drug tests on behalf of the foreign workers. The operation funneled money to North Korea in violation of intern
