xAI has launched Grok Business and Grok Enterprise, bringing its AI assistant to organizational users with new administrative tools and a secure Enterprise Vault feature. The launch coincides with renewed criticism over Grok’s image generation misuse on X.
Palo Alto Networks is negotiating to acquire Israeli cybersecurity startup Koi for about $400 million, expanding its endpoint and software supply chain protection portfolio. A preliminary memorandum of understanding has been signed while final terms are being negotiated.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that the company is hiring a Head of Preparedness, a new executive role dedicated to managing AI safety and risk mitigation as its models grow more capable. The position will pay $555,000 annually and focus on evaluating and mitigating cybersecurity and biological risks associated with advanced AI systems.
Palo Alto Networks has released its 2025 State of Cloud Security Report, revealing that nearly all organizations experienced attacks on AI applications in the past year, as AI adoption accelerates cloud vulnerabilities.
Electrosoft Services, Inc. has received a strategic investment from DigitalNet.ai to enhance its AI, digital transformation, and data analytics capabilities. The federal cybersecurity firm will remain majority-owned and continue operating independently under its current leadership.
Synergy ECP has acquired NetServices, a provider of secure technology solutions for federal environments, strengthening its position in cybersecurity, software engineering, and systems integration for U.S. defense and intelligence agencies.
Synack has introduced Sara Pentest, a new agentic AI product built on its Sara architecture, designed to automate penetration testing and accelerate vulnerability detection across enterprise systems.
Darkstrike has appointed four former senior U.S. government officials to its board and advisory team, expanding its leadership in AI safety and cybersecurity.
Censys and Rilian Technologies have announced a partnership to enhance cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection across the Middle East, combining Censys' Internet intelligence with Rilian's AI-native defense platform.
Liberty Defense Technologies has joined the NVIDIA Connect Program to enhance its AI-powered threat detection systems, leveraging NVIDIA's GPU technologies and AI frameworks for improved performance and scalability.
Aretum has acquired Veterans Engineering to strengthen its cloud, cybersecurity, and digital transformation services for federal agencies. The deal expands Aretum’s federal customer base and enhances its IT modernization capabilities.
Token Security has launched AI Privilege Guardian, a free tool designed to help organizations define and right-size permissions for AI agents, ensuring adherence to least-privilege principles.
Netwrix's 2025 Cybersecurity Trends Report shows that over one-third of organizations have changed their security strategies to address AI-driven attacks, with rising adoption of AI tools for defense and compliance.
Tidal Cyber has released its first annual Threat-Led Defense Report, built on real-world adversary behavior data collected through its platform and AI engine NARC. The report maps attack techniques to defensive controls using frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and D3FEND, providing detailed insights into evolving cyber threats.
Hack The Box has introduced HTB AI Range, a controlled environment designed to test and benchmark the performance and safety of autonomous AI security agents alongside human operators.
Intezer has introduced its Forensic AI SOC, an AI-driven platform designed to enhance detection and response capabilities for large enterprises while reducing alert fatigue and scaling security operations.
Aramco Ventures, the venture capital arm of Saudi Aramco, will establish a new office in Paris in 2026 to oversee European investments in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and quantum computing.
Nudge Security has raised $22.5 million in Series A funding led by Cerberus Ventures, with participation from Ballistic Ventures, Forgepoint Capital, and Squadra Ventures. The company plans to use the funds to enhance product innovation and expand its go-to-market strategy.
Crimson Vista has partnered with PointerTech - IT Solutions to integrate its Vista Tier-XSM security platform into PointerTech’s managed service offerings, expanding its cybersecurity capabilities for clients in the New York City area.
Cyber warfare technology company Twenty has raised $38 million in Series A funding led by Caffeinated Capital, with participation from General Catalyst and In-Q-Tel. The company, founded in 2024, builds intelligent, autonomous systems for U.S. military and intelligence cyber operations.
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