Kyle Alspach
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Portland, OR, United States
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VMware ESXi Ransomware Attacks: 5 Things To Know
The VMware ESXi ransomware attacks have been successful at compromising thousands of unpatched servers, but the cyberattacks lack sophistication, a security researcher told CRN. → Read More
How to secure cloud environments by simplifying their complexity
The ability to reduce complexity in the cloud is increasingly critical at a time when security talent is also severely constrained. → Read More
Microsoft Purview unveiled to simplify management of sensitive data
Microsoft announced the launch of Microsoft Purview, which unifies Azure Purview and Microsoft 365 Compliance and adds several new features. → Read More
CrowdStrike’s chief product officer on identity security, zero trust and XDR
In an interview, CrowdStrike chief product officer Amol Kulkarni discussed the firm's offerings around zero trust identity security and XDR. → Read More
Ransomware targeting virtualization platforms is on the rise, Mandiant says
In its M-Trends 2022 report, Mandiant says that ransomware attacks against virtualization infrastructure has been increasing significantly. → Read More
Okta says Lapsus$ breach lasted 25 minutes, impacted two customers
Okta said that the January 2022 breach of a third-party support firm resulted in two active customer tenants being accessed for 25 minutes. → Read More
Secureworks CEO on why XDR with ‘full coverage’ is critical
Secureworks CEO Wendy Thomas said in an interview that the company's Taegis XDR platform has been seeing strong demand from the mid-market. → Read More
ZLoader botnet campaign ‘a wakeup call’ on how ransomware can evolve
The evolution of the ZLoader botnet to deliver ransomware is a reminder that ransomware can be used to target entire societies, experts said. → Read More
Obsidian Security to detect and fix major SaaS security risks with $90M infusion
Obsidian Security, which offers a fast-growing platform for SaaS app security, has raised a $90M series C round led by Menlo Ventures. → Read More
DoControl raises $30M to automate SaaS security
DoControl, which offers a platform for securing data in SaaS applications, announced it has raised a $30 million series B funding round. → Read More
Esper aims to bring devops-like approach to securing Android dedicated devices
Esper says its Android for Dedicated Devices offering enables enterprises to better secure their fleets of POS systems, kiosks and signage. → Read More
Managed detection and response provider Critical Start lands $215M
Critical Start, which provides a 24/7 managed detection and response service, announced it has raised $215 million in new growth funding. → Read More
SailPoint acquisition deal shows identity security market is on fire
The acquisition of SailPoint could enable the identity security firm to do M&A at "greater speed or greater scale," says CEO Mark McClain. → Read More
Everyone wants to replace passwords. What about banning them?
Inevitably, regulators will look at banning passwords due to their risks, says the CEO of passwordless authentication firm Transmit Security. → Read More
Optiv CEO on security tool sprawl and what’s next for zero trust
Optiv CEO Kevin Lynch says the average range of security tools used in the firm's customer base is between 75 and 130. → Read More
What counts as ‘malware’? AWS clarifies its definition
What counts as malware? AWS said in a statement that it's "a distortion of facts" to refer to the Denonia cryptominer as Lambda malware. → Read More
‘Denonia’ research points to new potential cloud cyber threat, experts say
Research on the Denonia malware, which can potentially target AWS Lambda, is valuable for helping to improve cloud security, experts said. → Read More
A look at the 5 latest security startups backed by YL Ventures
Here's a look at seed-stage startups backed since 2020 by YL Ventures, a VC firm focused exclusively on security startups founded in Israel. → Read More
First malware targeting AWS Lambda serverless platform disclosed
Cado Security researchers say they've discovered the first known malware targeted at the AWS Lambda serverless computing platform. → Read More
Microsoft announces major new Windows 11 security features for 2022
Microsoft says new Windows 11 security features for 2022 will include new phishing and malware prevention, along with default VBS features. → Read More