The Kirkland, Washington-based security company raised $61 million in Series B funding. The round was led by Spark Capital, with participation from existing investors Sequoia Capital, Amplify Partners, The Chainsmoker’s Mantis VC, and Banana Capital.
Out of the 15 vulnerabilities patched, 13 of which were reported by external researchers. Three of the bugs are rated as high severity, while the remaining ones are medium and low severity.
Graylog has raised $39 million in its Series C funding round co-led by Silver Lake Waterman, Piper Sandler Merchant Banking, and Harbert Growth Partners. It includes $9 million in equity and $30 million in a “flex debt” facility.
Microsoft’s block on Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) macros has led attackers to experiment with different file types, with XLL files now being used as a means to distribute malware.
VMware Carbon Black’s Threat Analysis Unit (TAU) has discovered numerous previously unknown vulnerable kernel drivers that could be exploited by hackers to modify firmware or gain elevated privileges.
Auto Blocker prevents the installation of risky apps downloaded from outside the official app stores to protect users from malware and spyware. It also blocks unauthorized commands and software installations via the USB port.
The number of cyber breaches becoming public is increasing, with companies facing financial and reputational consequences and being more likely to pay ransoms for stolen data.
The attacks were likely DDoS attacks, disrupting websites but not impacting airport operations or flights. The UK’s NCSC is investigating the attacks, while Gatwick Airport officials are also dealing with spoofed Twitter accounts in their name.
The Parallax RAT has seen a significant increase in usage, particularly through infected DLLs in seemingly legitimate invoices, making it harder for users to detect the attack.
The rise of hardware- and firmware-related attacks and supply chain threats has fundamentally changed the cybersecurity landscape, requiring a deeper understanding of these areas in the context of the MITRE ATT&CK framework.