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Okta Shares Surge on Strong Earnings, Growing Demand for AI Identity Security

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Okta Shares Surge on Strong Earnings, Growing Demand for AI Identity Security 2026-08-27 at 14:53 By SecurityWeek News The identity security company beat quarterly expectations and raised its outlook as enterprises face growing pressure to secure AI agents and other non-human identities. The post Okta Shares Surge on Strong Earnings, Growing Demand for AI Identity […]

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The MFA Identity Trap: When Authentication Creates a False Sense of Security

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The MFA Identity Trap: When Authentication Creates a False Sense of Security 2026-08-26 at 14:00 By Torsten George Organizations must distinguish identity verification, authentication and threat detection, or risk successfully authenticating the attackers they are trying to stop. The post The MFA Identity Trap: When Authentication Creates a False Sense of Security appeared first on

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New Attack Methods Enable Malware to Hijack Passkey-Protected Accounts

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New Attack Methods Enable Malware to Hijack Passkey-Protected Accounts 2026-08-05 at 15:48 By Eduard Kovacs Palo Alto Networks researchers have demonstrated attacks against Google’s synced passkey implementation. The post New Attack Methods Enable Malware to Hijack Passkey-Protected Accounts appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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Okta to Acquire Identity Threat Detection Firm Permiso

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Okta to Acquire Identity Threat Detection Firm Permiso 2026-07-30 at 22:10 By SecurityWeek News The deal extends Okta’s reach beyond identity management and into the realm of security operations, positioning the company to compete more directly on identity threat detection and response. The post Okta to Acquire Identity Threat Detection Firm Permiso appeared first on

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Cyera Acquiring Oasis Security in $1 Billion Deal

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Cyera Acquiring Oasis Security in $1 Billion Deal 2026-07-28 at 17:55 By Eduard Kovacs Oasis Security recently raised $120 million in Series B funding for its agentic access management platform. The post Cyera Acquiring Oasis Security in $1 Billion Deal appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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Oak Emerges From Stealth Mode With $60 Million in Funding

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Oak Emerges From Stealth Mode With $60 Million in Funding 2026-07-16 at 14:23 By Ionut Arghire The startup has built an AI-powered Identity Operating System that governs all identities across an organization’s environment. The post Oak Emerges From Stealth Mode With $60 Million in Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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8Layers Raises $2.9 Million for Identity Security Platform

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8Layers Raises $2.9 Million for Identity Security Platform 2026-07-09 at 09:45 By Ionut Arghire The Spanish startup has closed an extended pre-seed funding round two months after launching its digital identity protection platform. The post 8Layers Raises $2.9 Million for Identity Security Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View

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‘BioShocking’ Attack Tricks AI Browsers Into Stealing Credentials

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‘BioShocking’ Attack Tricks AI Browsers Into Stealing Credentials 2026-07-02 at 13:45 By Ionut Arghire Researchers show how context manipulation can cause agentic browsers to abandon safety guardrails and exfiltrate sensitive credentials. The post ‘BioShocking’ Attack Tricks AI Browsers Into Stealing Credentials appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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SailPoint to Acquire Entro in Reported $200 Million Deal

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SailPoint to Acquire Entro in Reported $200 Million Deal 2026-06-18 at 11:36 By Eduard Kovacs Israel-based Entro specializes in non-human identity and credential security solutions, and it will enable SailPoint to enhance its products. The post SailPoint to Acquire Entro in Reported $200 Million Deal appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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Webinar Today: How Modern Breaches Bypass MFA and Evade Detection

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Webinar Today: How Modern Breaches Bypass MFA and Evade Detection 2026-06-17 at 17:07 By SecurityWeek News Attendees will learn how attackers evade conventional detection methods, why legacy MFA alone is no longer sufficient, and how organizations can strengthen their defenses. The post Webinar Today: How Modern Breaches Bypass MFA and Evade Detection appeared first on

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NewCore Emerges From Stealth Mode With $66 Million in Funding

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NewCore Emerges From Stealth Mode With $66 Million in Funding 2026-06-15 at 16:00 By Ionut Arghire The startup has built a security-first identity platform to protect humans, machines, and AI agents. The post NewCore Emerges From Stealth Mode With $66 Million in Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View

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Infostealers Turn Millions of Devices Into Credential Theft Machines

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Infostealers Turn Millions of Devices Into Credential Theft Machines 2026-06-10 at 17:24 By Kevin Townsend As attackers increasingly favor stolen credentials over exploits, infostealers have become a primary source of access for ransomware and other cybercrime operations. The post Infostealers Turn Millions of Devices Into Credential Theft Machines appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is

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Opal Security Raises $23 Million for AI-Native Identity Governance

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Opal Security Raises $23 Million for AI-Native Identity Governance 2026-06-06 at 13:15 By Ionut Arghire Raising $59 million to date, Opal also announced five senior leadership appointments. The post Opal Security Raises $23 Million for AI-Native Identity Governance appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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Offroad Emerges From Stealth With $7 Million to Tackle Enterprise Identity Risk

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Offroad Emerges From Stealth With $7 Million to Tackle Enterprise Identity Risk 2026-06-04 at 18:31 By Kevin Townsend As AI agents, machine identities, and third-party applications multiply across enterprises, Offroad is betting autonomous security agents can restore control over an increasingly unmanageable identity landscape. The post Offroad Emerges From Stealth With $7 Million to Tackle

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Webinar Today: Securing Identity Across Humans, Machines and AI

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Webinar Today: Securing Identity Across Humans, Machines and AI 2026-05-07 at 15:01 By SecurityWeek News From service accounts to AI-driven processes, identity is evolving faster than most security programs can adapt. Discover strategies for reducing risk and regaining control. The post Webinar Today: Securing Identity Across Humans, Machines and AI appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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Cisco Moves to Acquire Astrix Security to Tackle Non-Human Identity Risks

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Cisco Moves to Acquire Astrix Security to Tackle Non-Human Identity Risks 2026-05-04 at 22:03 By Mike Lennon Cisco on Monday announced its intent to acquire Astrix Security, a startup focused on securing non-human identities (NHIs) such as API keys, service accounts, and OAuth tokens increasingly used by applications and AI agents. In a blog post, Cisco said

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Hundreds of Internet-Facing VNC Servers Expose ICS/OT

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Hundreds of Internet-Facing VNC Servers Expose ICS/OT 2026-04-29 at 15:03 By Eduard Kovacs Forescout has identified tens of thousands of exposed RDP and VNC servers that can be mapped to specific industries. The post Hundreds of Internet-Facing VNC Servers Expose ICS/OT appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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Why Cybersecurity Must Rethink Defense in the Age of Autonomous Agents

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Why Cybersecurity Must Rethink Defense in the Age of Autonomous Agents 2026-04-24 at 16:23 By Torsten George From autonomous code generation to decision-making systems that initiate actions without human intervention, the industry is entering a new phase. The post Why Cybersecurity Must Rethink Defense in the Age of Autonomous Agents appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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