SquareX, a start-up offering a browser extension that detects and blocks malware, has raised $20m in a Series A funding round led by SYN Ventures, with Peak XV Partners also contributing. SquareX’s extension aids enterprises in defending against online threats, including malicious sites and phishing campaigns. It features a chatbot interface for the IT team and provides over 20 malware analysis tools.

North Korean hackers set up fake firms in US to target cryptocurrency developers
North Korean cyber spies established two firms, Blocknovas and Softglide, in the US to infect cryptocurrency developers with malware, violating Treasury sanctions, according to US