News for today:
- SlashNext acquired by Varonis. Varonis Systems announced the acquisition of SlashNext, for its AI-native email security technology. By integrating SlashNext’s technology with Varonis’s data security technology, the intent is to provide CISOs with a complete and consolidated threat detection and response offering. The combination of SlashNext’s multi-channel phishing defense and Varonis’ end-to-end approach to data security — including AI security and identity protection — gives customers the platform they need to detect early signs of compromise and stop attacks long before data is impacted. Varonis Blog
- Task scam industry report. Trend Micro published new research on the global task scam industry, a rapidly growing fraud model. It lures victims into repetitive digital tasks while stripping them of funds through escalating deposit demands. The report uncovers a sprawling global criminal infrastructure that impersonates legitimate companies, exploits trusted communications channels, and preys on job seekers using gamification techniques. Trend reports that scammers are transferring millions via cryptocurrency wallets, with victims losing between hundreds and hundreds of thousands of dollars each. Trend Micro
- StackHawk Model Context Protocol Server. StackHawk released its MCP server, for connecting StackHawk’s appsec platform with AI coding assistants such as Cursor, Claude Code, and Windsurf. Enables developers to run security tests, analyze vulnerabilities, and implement fixes from within their AI code editor. New features can be tested immediately within an AI coding assistant. Available immediately. StackHawk