https://cybersecuritytracker.ai/?cats=industryCurated cybersecurity news and vulnerability intelligence.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:32:50 GMThttps://helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/24/new-infosec-products-of-the-week-july-24-2026cst-3141A weekly roundup covers new security products from vendors including Druva, which launched AI Resilience to add backup, recovery, and governance capabilities for AI workloads with support for Microsoft Copilot and Claude Code.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:00:36 GMThttps://securityweek.com/abstract-raises-25-million-to-expand-composable-security-operations-platformcst-3110Abstract, a security operations platform company, has raised $25 million in its latest funding round, bringing total capital raised to approximately $50 million. The company plans to use the investment to expand its composable security operations platform.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:54:56 GMThttps://securityweek.com/assaf-keren-appointed-new-ciso-of-metacst-3073Assaf Keren has been appointed Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Meta, succeeding Guy Rosen who retired after 13 years with the company.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:53:51 GMThttps://securityweek.com/palo-alto-networks-to-acquire-observability-platform-provider-embracecst-3016Palo Alto Networks announced an acquisition of Embrace, an observability platform provider, extending its expansion into monitoring and observability tools beyond traditional security offerings. This follows the company's January acquisition of Chronosphere, signaling a strategic shift toward broader infrastructure visibility capabilities.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:58:53 GMThttps://helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/22/swimlane-ai-soc-msspscst-3025Swimlane announced Swimlane AI SOC for MSSPs, a platform designed to enable managed security service providers to automate security operations using agentic AI. Rather than competing for customers, Swimlane positions the offering to allow MSSPs to retain their client relationships while building AI-driven SOC capabilities on the Swimlane Turbine platform.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:29:27 GMThttps://rapid7.com/blog/post/pt-new-products-services-q2-2026-mdrcst-3026Rapid7 released Q2 2026 product updates across detection, response, compliance, and exposure management, including bidirectional Microsoft Defender integration, Detection as Code capabilities using Terraform workflows, and ransomware prevention features for Incident Command. The company also launched updated compliance solution pages mapping platform capabilities to NIS2, NIST CSF 2.0, DORA, HIPAA, HITRUST, and GovRAMP requirements, and improved its Remediation Hub with asset-level context and reporting tools. Additional enhancements include AI pre-triaging for application security findings to reduce false positives in vulnerability scanning.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:28:02 GMThttps://securityweek.com/strongestlayer-raises-4-1-million-in-seed-funding-extensioncst-3001StrongestLayer, a security startup, announced a seed funding extension of $4.1 million. The company plans to use the capital to accelerate its market launch and expand its platform offerings.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMThttps://securityweek.com/endpoint-security-firm-glow-launches-with-180m-in-funding-at-1-2b-valuationcst-2985Endpoint security startup Glow launched with $180 million in Series B funding, reaching a $1.2 billion valuation. The company uses AI-driven adaptive prevention capabilities that map environments, analyze risks, and automate policy enforcement.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/22/cybersecurity-workforce-trends-reportcst-2982The SANS 2026 Cybersecurity Workforce Survey reveals that demand for specialist roles in cybersecurity has more than doubled over the past year, driven by AI adoption and evolving regulatory requirements. Organizations are restructuring hiring practices to emphasize verified skills and create new roles focused on AI governance, engineering, and risk management. While AI automates routine security tasks, it simultaneously creates demand for human expertise in emerging areas rather than solving the sector's talent shortage.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:30:56 GMThttps://securityweek.com/cisco-launches-low-cost-ai-models-for-source-code-securitycst-2955Cisco has released open-weight Antares artificial intelligence (AI) models designed to detect known vulnerabilities in source code with improved speed and reduced cost compared to larger AI models.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:44:33 GMThttps://dailycsr.com/Silent-Push-6-0-Launches-Advanced-AI-Powered-Cyber-Defense-Platform_a5899.htmlcst-2947Silent Push released version 6.0 of its cyber defense platform with advanced artificial intelligence capabilities. The announcement appears to focus on product updates to their security solution.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:19:17 GMThttps://msspalert.com/brief/silent-push-6-0-expands-preemptive-threat-intelligence-for-security-teamscst-2948Silent Push released version 6.0 of its threat intelligence platform, adding capabilities designed to help security teams identify and act on threats proactively. The update expands the vendor's preemptive intelligence offerings for defending against emerging threats.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:45:42 GMThttps://securityweek.com/empirical-security-raises-25-million-in-series-a-fundingcst-2902Empirical Security has secured 25 million dollars in Series A funding. The company will allocate the investment toward advancing its threat prediction and discovery product offerings.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:47:18 GMThttps://wiz.io/blog/wiz-integration-network-reaches-300cst-2918WINtegrations announced its ecosystem has reached 300 partner integrations to support AI-driven security operations. The platform aims to enable faster threat detection and response as organizations and threat actors increasingly leverage artificial intelligence.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:35:58 GMThttps://securityweek.com/securityweek-launches-critical-impact-awards-to-recognize-excellence-in-industrial-cybersecuritycst-2903SecurityWeek has launched the Critical Impact Awards, a sponsor-neutral program designed to recognize individuals, organizations, and technologies making measurable contributions to industrial cybersecurity. Winners will be announced at the 2026 ICS Cybersecurity Conference in Nashville.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:30:00 GMThttps://securityweek.com/ciso-conversations-andreas-gaetje-from-economics-to-ciso-at-korber-agcst-2905A SecurityWeek profile features Andreas Gaetje, Chief Information Security Officer at Körber AG, discussing his career path from economics to the CISO role. The article suggests that technical depth in computing is not a prerequisite for reaching senior security leadership positions.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:30:00 GMThttps://helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/21/cybersecurity-jobs-available-right-now-july-21-2026cst-2876A job listing aggregator presents open cybersecurity positions as of July 21, 2026, including an Application Security Analyst role at Stellantis focused on vulnerability assessment and CI/CD pipeline security, and a Chief Risk Officer position at Trustyfy in the UAE.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:00:40 GMThttps://darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/remediating-vulnerabilities-llms-ivanti-automationcst-2873Ivanti's Chief Security Officer reports that large language models show promise in early testing for vulnerability remediation automation, though questions persist about cost-effectiveness and the need for human oversight. The company is exploring frontier models to streamline the patching process, balancing efficiency gains with practical deployment constraints.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:26:56 GMThttps://helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/20/product-showcase-zonealarm-mobile-security-adds-customizable-content-filtering-to-mobile-securitycst-2812Check Point released ZoneAlarm Mobile Security, a mobile protection app that defends against phishing, malicious websites, and fraudulent links across iOS, Android, and Apple silicon Macs. The application features customizable content filtering and a Safari extension that checks websites before loading.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:30:34 GMThttps://securityweek.com/beacon-security-raises-13-million-for-security-data-platformcst-2758Beacon Security, a startup focused on security data platforms, has raised $13 million in funding. The company provides detection, hunting, and asset protection capabilities across multiple environments at scale.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:43:36 GMThttps://securityweek.com/risk-ledger-raises-32-million-in-series-b-fundingcst-2746Risk Ledger, a British firm, secured $32 million in Series B funding for its collaborative platform designed to help organizations manage supply chain security risks.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:31:00 GMThttps://helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/17/security-budget-waste-videocst-2741A security leader outlines how organizations waste budget by organizing spending around vendor categories, compliance requirements, and reactive headlines rather than attacker paths. The inefficiencies stem from tool overlap, redundant detections, and unused software licenses covering significant portions of infrastructure at full cost.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:51 GMThttps://helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/17/new-infosec-products-of-the-week-july-17-2026cst-2734A weekly roundup highlighting new security product releases from vendors including Cloudflare, Lineation.ai, Nudge Security, and Polygraf AI. Polygraf AI's Meeting Guard is featured as a real-time deepfake detection solution for enterprise meetings that joins sessions as a participant to provide security analysis to attendees.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:15 GMThttps://techcrunch.com/2026/07/16/how-a-former-deepmind-researcher-raised-at-a-300m-pre-seed-valuation-before-launching-a-productcst-2714A former DeepMind researcher has raised funding at a $300 million pre-seed valuation to work on visual AI systems. The funding round precedes the actual product launch.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:02:00 GMThttps://securityweek.com/oak-emerges-from-stealth-mode-with-60-million-in-fundingcst-2680Oak, an identity management startup, has exited stealth mode with $60 million in funding to develop an AI-powered Identity Operating System designed to manage and govern all identities across an organization's environment.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:23:56 GMThttps://helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/16/vs-visual-studio-code-agent-hostcst-2663Visual Studio Code version 1.129 introduces a dedicated agent host process that runs AI coding agents like Copilot, Claude, and Codex using the Agent Host Protocol. Each agent session now runs in its own isolated process rather than within the main editor window, improving resource management and stability.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:45:47 GMThttps://helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/15/xint-pulsecst-2604Xint.io launched Xint Pulse, a black-box autonomous penetration testing tool designed for on-demand security assessments of web applications. The offering complements the company's enterprise platform by providing one-off testing capabilities accessible to organizations of all sizes, leveraging Xint's automated penetration testing technology.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:45:05 GMThttps://helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/15/f5-insight-for-adspcst-2605F5 announced new fleet management capabilities for F5 Insight for ADSP, a tool for managing BIG-IP environments, featuring guided update workflows, role-based access controls, and AI-powered audit trails. These features provide visibility and accountability across large, distributed application delivery and security deployments to help organizations reduce risk exposure and accelerate vulnerability response.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:33:41 GMThttps://ncsc.gov.uk/blogs/helping-small-businesses-with-free-hands-on-cyber-consultancycst-2562Cyber Advisors is launching a free consultancy service offering 30-minute sessions to small businesses seeking guidance on cybersecurity implementation. The initiative aims to lower barriers to entry for organizations with limited security budgets or expertise.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/15/binary-defenses-nightbeacon-cmd-helps-enterprise-soc-teams-automate-threat-investigationscst-2584Binary Defense unveiled NightBeacon CMD, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven security operations center (SOC) workbench designed for enterprise deployment. The platform provides organizations with the same investigation tools and automation that Binary Defense's internal analysts use, enabling threat investigation automation without requiring managed services.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:37:31 GMThttps://helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/15/prophet-security-managed-detection-response-alternativescst-2547Security teams have traditionally outsourced detection and response to managed detection and response (MDR) providers to solve resource constraints in monitoring 24/7 operations. As artificial intelligence capabilities expand, some security leaders are reconsidering their MDR renewal decisions and evaluating whether AI-driven automation changes the value proposition of traditional MDR services.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:27 GMThttps://darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/cribl-adds-agentic-detection-engineering-boosts-secops-with-cardinalops-dealcst-2578Cribl has acquired CardinalOps to integrate detection engineering capabilities into its platform. The acquisition enables security operations teams to map detection rules to the MITRE ATT&CK framework, identify coverage gaps, and operationalize threat intelligence.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:05:31 GMThttps://bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-starts-testing-cleaner-windows-search-without-adscst-2475Microsoft has begun testing a redesigned Windows Search interface that prioritizes search results over advertisements and promotional content, aiming for improved performance and relevance. The updated version is intended to deliver a cleaner user experience with faster query handling.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:47:23 GMThttps://securityweek.com/valarian-raises-50-million-for-sovereign-infrastructure-control-layercst-2466Valarian, a UK-based cybersecurity firm, has raised $50 million in funding for its ACRA (Sovereign Infrastructure Control Layer) technology, bringing total funding to $70 million. The company is developing infrastructure control solutions for sovereign and critical systems.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:32:15 GMThttps://silentpush.com/news/introducing-the-silent-push-partner-programcst-2472Silent Push has launched an official Channel Partner Program and dedicated partner portal to scale its threat intelligence platform across distributors, MSSPs, systems integrators, and resellers. The company offers partners branded assets, collateral, and enablement resources to market its Indicators of Future Attack (IOFA) technology, which provides visibility into adversary infrastructure before weaponization. The program formalizes existing partnerships across EMEA, APJ, and other regions, with new partner onboarding and training content planned for the coming weeks.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:11:11 GMThttps://securityweek.com/hacker-conversations-jesse-mcgraw-ghostexodus-from-blackhat-hacker-to-redemptioncst-2416Jesse McGraw, formerly known as GhostExodus, transitioned from a career as a blackhat hacker involving high school-era hacking and imprisonment to working as a cybersecurity advocate. The piece chronicles his personal journey and redemption arc in the security field.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMThttps://securityweek.com/cybersecurity-ma-roundup-37-deals-announced-in-june-2026cst-2402A total of 37 cybersecurity mergers and acquisitions were announced during June 2026, involving major companies including 1Password, Accenture, Cisco, F5, Rubrik, and SailPoint. The article provides a roundup of these transaction announcements in the cybersecurity sector.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:20:14 GMThttps://helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/10/new-infosec-products-of-the-week-july-10-2026cst-2297A weekly roundup of security product releases including Codenotary's AgentMon 3, an AI security platform with adaptive runtime policies that evolve based on observed AI agent behavior and workflows. The article briefly mentions releases from Attestiv, Automox, and First Recon AI but provides minimal details on most products.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:00:55 GMThttps://securityweek.com/qiz-security-raises-17-million-for-cryptographic-governance-platformcst-2252Israeli startup QIZ Security has raised $17 million in funding for a platform that manages cryptographic posture and post-quantum cryptography governance. The platform appears designed to help organizations assess and manage their cryptographic infrastructure as they prepare for quantum-resistant algorithms.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:03:51 GMThttps://helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/09/citrix-mcp-gatewaycst-2259Citrix announced new MCP Gateway functionality for its NetScaler platform that enables enterprises to securely route, govern, and observe traffic to Model Context Protocol servers. The update also includes enhancements to NetScaler AI Gateway for improved model routing and token-level usage tracking on large language model traffic.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:49:56 GMThttps://bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-announces-owa-light-retirement-in-exchange-servercst-2236Microsoft will disable Outlook Web Access Light, the lightweight version of the Outlook Web App email client, in a future Exchange Server update. OWA Light has been superseded by modern versions of Outlook Web App that offer better performance and user experience. Organizations using OWA Light will need to migrate to current clients before support ends.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:00:35 GMThttps://helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/09/netspi-expands-continuous-pentesting-platformcst-2232NetSPI has expanded its AI-powered continuous pentesting platform to include new services covering web application testing, internal network testing, AI-driven penetration testing, and human validation of AI-generated findings. The expansion aims to help organizations protect critical assets as attack surfaces continue to grow.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:13:43 GMThttps://securityweek.com/8layers-raises-2-9-million-for-identity-security-platformcst-22158Layers, a Spanish startup focused on digital identity protection, has completed an extended pre-seed funding round raising 2.9 million dollars, just two months after its platform launch.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:45:22 GMThttps://helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/09/product-showcase-mcafee-mobile-security-ioscst-2219McAfee Mobile Security for iOS offers scam protection, web protection, VPN, Wi-Fi security, and device security checks in one app, with availability on Android as well. The app provides an onboarding process, notification options, and Smart Scan functionality that checks device configuration and Wi-Fi network status.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:52 GMThttps://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/07/felons-fraudsters-flog-offensive-cybersecurity-startupcst-2158A cybersecurity startup called IRIS C2 that claims to acquire zero-day exploits and offer million-dollar payouts is operated by Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl, two convicted felons with a documented history of creating fake intelligence companies and spreading disinformation. The pair have faced multiple criminal convictions and civil judgments related to robocall schemes, telecommunications fraud, and civil rights violations. IRIS C2 is registered as a federal contractor but does not appear to be executing any direct government contracts.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:31:39 GMThttps://bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/duckduckgo-browser-now-blocks-youtube-video-adscst-2148DuckDuckGo has released an update to its browser that blocks most YouTube video advertisements, including pre-roll and mid-roll ads.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/08/codenotary-launches-ai-security-platform-that-learns-from-ai-agent-behaviorcst-2145Codenotary released AgentMon 3, an enterprise AI security platform featuring adaptive runtime security policies that evolve by learning from AI agent behavior, workflows, and emerging threats within customer environments. The platform is now available through AWS Marketplace to simplify deployment for AWS-based organizations.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:33:38 GMThttps://securityweek.com/ciso-conversations-tarah-wheeler-cybersecurity-leader-thought-leader-and-original-thinkercst-522Tarah Wheeler, CISO at TPO Group, a cybersecurity consultancy firm serving high-stakes organizations, is featured in an interview about her career and leadership perspective. The article highlights her professional journey and insights as a security executive.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://silentpush.com/video/unveiling-silent-push-6-0-mcp-server-bulk-enrichment-new-modules-and-morecst-638Silent Push released version 6.0 featuring an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for AI tool integration, bulk enrichment capabilities for up to 100 domains or IPs, rebuilt TLP Amber reports with new API access, and reorganization into four functional modules: Defend, Insight, Reconnaissance, and Advanced Attribution.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:15:53 GMThttps://securityweek.com/keyfactor-scores-1-billion-investment-for-ai-post-quantum-securitycst-515The company Keyfactor announced a funding round exceeding $1 billion to advance its machine identity, public key infrastructure (PKI), and cryptographic security platform. The investment is intended to support product development for emerging threats from artificial intelligence and post-quantum computing.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT