Akamai has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LayerX, a provider of browser-based AI usage control and secure enterprise browser (SEB) technology. LayerX’s solutions will extend Akamai’s protection into the browser, where the majority of enterprise tasks now occur and where today’s workforce engages with generative AI applications, SaaS AI solutions, and AI agents. With this acquisition, Akamai is taking a critical step in the evolution of its zero trust security portfolio and addressing … More →
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Hackers Use OrBit Rootkit to Harvest SSH and Sudo Credentials From Linux Systems
A dangerous rootkit called OrBit has been quietly targeting Linux systems for years, stealing login credentials and hiding deep inside infected machines without triggering most

