November 2024 saw significant merger and acquisition activity in the cybersecurity sector. Key deals included CrowdStrike’s acquisition of Adaptive Shield to enhance its cloud security offerings, and Cybereason’s planned merger with Trustwave to optimize cybersecurity solutions. Everfox bought Yakabod to boost insider risk offerings, Lumifi acquired healthcare cybersecurity specialist Critical Insights, and global software firm N-able purchased Adlumin to enhance cloud security capabilities.
Investigating USB-to-Ethernet Dongles With “Malware” Claims
Rumours that certain USB-to-Ethernet dongles may contain malware from Russia or China designed to spy on users have been dispelled as false. The dongles were