web security
Open source software is needed to prevent future crypto hacks, Polygon CISO says
What can be done to prevent future crypto hacks? Polygon's Mudit Gupta says the answer might be through projects employing open source software.
Cloudflare says cutting off customers like 8chan is an IPO ‘risk factor’
Networking and web security giant Cloudflare says the recent 8chan controversy may be an ongoing “risk factor” for its business on the back of its upcoming initial public offering. The San
PerimeterX secures $43M to protect web apps from bot attacks
We know by now that modern website attacks are typically automated, as armies of bots knock on doors until they inevitably find vulnerabilities and take advantage. PerimeterX, a San Francisco, startup
Opera’s desktop browser with a built-in VPN is now available to all
Opera has become the first browser maker to ship a desktop internet browser that includes an unlimited VPN service baked-in.
Distil Networks Raises $21M To Block Malicious Bots
Distil Networks, a company that analyzes website traffic and blocks malicious bots, announced a $21 million Series B round today. Bessemer Venture Partners led the round and David Cowan from BVP wil
Shape Security: Kleiner Perkins & Eric Schmidt Lead $6M Round In Stealth Security Startup
Big corporations have been riddled by security attacks over the past year, and hackers seem to be growing even bolder and more resolute. As a result, market research firm The Radicati Group <a href="h