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Microsoft joins space industry information clearinghouse to boost cybersecurity

Microsoft is joining the Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center as a founding member, with a mission to strengthen cybersecurity… Read More

Boise-based PlexTrac raises $10M for cybersecurity collaboration and workflow software

New funding: PlexTrac, a Boise, Id.-based cybersecurity software startup, raised a $10 million Series A round led by Madrona Venture Group… Read More

Analysis: The potentially serious cybersecurity ramifications from the US Capitol riots

The overrunning of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday may be one of the most serious cybersecurity events ever, potentially on… Read More

Data compliance startup Hyperproof raises $4M as pandemic puts spotlight on security and privacy

Hyperproof, a Bellevue, Wash.-based startup that helps companies comply with state and international privacy and data protection laws, has raised… Read More

Microsoft unleashes ‘Death Star’ on SolarWinds hackers in extraordinary response to breach

[Editor’s Note: Independent security consultant Christopher Budd worked previously in Microsoft’s Security Response Center for 10 years.] “Now witness the… Read More

Microsoft: Russian and North Korean hackers are targeting COVID-19 vaccine developers

Microsoft says it has detected cyberattacks by hackers operating in Russia and North Korea against seven companies working on COVID-19… Read More

Seattle cybersecurity startup Rubica shuts down after running out of cash

Cybersecurity threats are on the rise amid the pandemic. But that wasn’t enough to convince investors to put more cash… Read More

Cybersecurity vets raise $8.25M for enterprise ecosystem security startup Cyberpion

Cyberpion came out of stealth mode Tuesday and announced a $8.25 million seed round to fuel growth of its cybersecurity… Read More

Microsoft disrupted Trickbot, a ‘prolific’ ransomware distributor and election security threat

Microsoft announced Monday that it used a court order and technical collaboration with telecommunications providers to disrupt Trickbot, a ransomware… Read More

Cybersecurity startup Polyverse raises $8M to protect Linux open-source code from hackers

Polyverse raised $8 million to expand the reach of its cybersecurity technology that is used by government organizations and security-minded… Read More

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Stand-up mathematician; healthcare at home; geeky music; and more

— Math is one of those subjects that seems to be divisive among students as they grow up. Basically, you… Read More

Seattle security company ExtraHop touts $150M in 2019 bookings ahead of potential IPO

Cyber attacks against companies are becoming increasingly common and more expensive. Those troubling stats help explain the rapid growth of… Read More

T-Mobile discloses breach exposing more than 1M customers’ personal information

Personal information of T-Mobile’s wireless customers, including names, addresses, phone numbers and more, was exposed in a recent breach. T-Mobile… Read More

CI Security raises another $6.4M to help hospitals implement cybersecurity tech

New funding: CI Security, a 85-person cybersecurity startup with offices in Seattle, Bremerton, and Ellensburg, Wash., has raised an additional… Read More

Microsoft’s new ‘Secured-core PCs’ aim to help companies protect sensitive information from hackers

Microsoft today announced a series of new, ultra-secure, Windows-powered PCs to protect customers that handle highly sensitive information from cyberattacks.… Read More

Iranian hacker group attacked email accounts tied to a US presidential candidate, Microsoft says

A hacker group with ties to the Iranian government attacked 241 Microsoft email accounts “associated with a U.S. presidential campaign,… Read More

Q&A: Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman on using tech to keep elections secure

Election security vaulted to the top of public officials’ concerns in the U.S. following the attempted intervention by Russian hackers… Read More

Cybersecurity advice: How local government entities and employees can avoid costly hacks 

What is the most popular password in the Pacific Northwest? Seahawks12, or some variation thereof, according to federal cybersecurity advisor… Read More

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Working in video games; the latest findings on sleep; and more

— Working in video games is something lots of young (and not so young) people aspire to do. But it… Read More

Geek of the Week: Info security pro Dan Schwalbe has a buzzworthy side job as ‘Dan the Bee Man’

During the day, in his job as the deputy chief information security officer for Farsight Security, Dan Schwalbe helps root… Read More

Amazon and Capital One face legal backlash after massive hack affects 106M customers

A group of angry customers filed a lawsuit against Capital One this week following the hack that affected more than… Read More

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Premera Blue Cross to pay $10M to 30 states for health data breach

Premera Blue Cross, the Pacific Northwest’s largest health insurance company, agreed to pay $10 million to Washington and 29 other… Read More

Led by F5 founder, Seattle cybersecurity startup Tempered Networks raises $17M

Seattle-based Tempered Networks has raised an additional $17 million to invest in engineering, sales resources, and partnerships. The company confirmed… Read More

After raising cash, Seattle cybersecurity startup Cyemptive acquires Adaptive Technology Group

Seattle-area cybersecurity startup Cyemptive today announced the acquisition of Adaptive Technology Group (ATG), a 14-year-old IT consulting service company also… Read More

Seattle cybersecurity startup Critical Informatics raises $9.6M and changes name to CI Security

A cybersecurity startup that pairs software with analysts who review and investigate attacks raised $9.6 million to continue battling intrusions… Read More

RiskLens raises $20M to show companies how much cyberattacks could cost them

A Spokane, Wash. startup just raised some serious cash to show companies how the threat of cyberattacks could impact their… Read More

Microsoft seized 99 websites from group associated with Iranian hackers

Microsoft said it received a court order to take over 99 websites used by a group associated with Iranian hackers… Read More

Ex-NSA, Microsoft execs raise $3.5M for stealthy Seattle-area cybersecurity startup Cyemptive

Former executives from the National Security Agency, Microsoft, Hitachi, and other companies are behind a Seattle-area cybersecurity startup that just… Read More

Microsoft warns of increased attacks ahead of European elections, expands AccountGuard cybersecurity program

European leaders are on high alert for potential cyberattacks ahead of major elections, and Microsoft reports hackers are also targeting… Read More

How the Internet of Things could bring hackers into your kitchen (or bedroom)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tens of billions of devices, ranging from coffee makers to cars to spacecraft, could someday be connected to… Read More

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