Kaspersky Shuts Down US Operations: Cyber Week

GlobalSign is expanding into Mexico through a partnership with Seguridad America to meet rising cybersecurity demands, while Grupo Be IT is launching Field Services 2.0, integrating artificial intelligence and Internet of Things technologies to enhance national cybersecurity.

On the International front, Apple issued a spyware threat alert to iPhone users in 98 countries, marking its second major warning in six months. Meanwhile, AT&T confirmed a data breach affecting 109 million US customer accounts. Additionally, Kaspersky announced the closure of its US operations following a government ban on its software. Alphabet is also nearing a US$23 billion acquisition of cybersecurity startup Wiz, potentially its largest deal yet.

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Mexico

GlobalSign Expands into Mexico via Seguridad America Partnership

GlobalSign, a leading global certificate authority specializing in identity security, digital signatures, and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, has announced a strategic expansion into Mexico through an extended partnership with Seguridad America. This move aims to meet the increasing demand for advanced cybersecurity solutions in the Mexican market.

Grupo Be IT's Field Services 2.0: Boosting Cybersecurity in Mexico

Grupo Be IT marked its 18th anniversary by expanding its national services with AI and IoT technologies. The company introduced Field Services 2.0, integrating infrastructure, cybersecurity, and engineering awareness. Key partners like Juniper Networks and Fortinet highlighted the company's advancements in cybersecurity and technology deployment.

International

Apple Issues Spyware Threat Alert to iPhone Users in 98 Countries

Apple has issued threat notifications to iPhone users in 98 countries, warning of a potential spyware attack. This warning followed a similar notification sent to users in 92 countries in April and turned into the company's second alert campaign in less than six months.

AT&T Confirms Data Breach of 109 Million Accounts

The recent security incident at AT&T, in which data from approximately 109 million US customer accounts was illegally downloaded, has raised concerns in both the telecommunications industry and the cybersecurity arena. Compromised records included call and text message details from 2022, although they did not contain the content of these communications or personal information, such as social security numbers. 

Kaspersky to Close US Operations After National Ban

Kaspersky has announced that it will shut down its US operations and the dismissal of dozens of employees in response to a recent US government order prohibiting the sale of its software due to security concerns.

Starting Jul. 20, Kaspersky will gradually wind down its US operations, stating it has thoroughly evaluated the impact of US legal requirements and concluded that continuing business in the country is no longer feasible.

Google Close to Making Wiz Acquisition

Google's parent company, Alphabet, is in advanced talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for approximately US$23 billion, potentially marking Google's largest acquisition to date. Wiz, known for its cloud computing cybersecurity software, has attracted Google's interest following a US$1 billion funding round earlier this year.