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KELA Launches Identity Protection Solution to Stop Cyber Attacks at Their Source
KELA, a global leader in cyber threat and exposure intelligence solutions, announced the launch of Identity Guard on September 24, 2024. This new module aims to combat the leading cause of data breaches—compromised corporate assets and identities. Identity Guard leverages AI analytics and human intelligence to detect and intercept compromised assets in real-time, offering comprehensive identity protection. The solution integrates seamlessly with existing security controls and provides automated remediation, helping organizations prevent account takeovers and other cyber attacks. KELAs Identity Guard is already in use by hundreds of customers, including government agencies, law enforcement, and enterprises.
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KELA launches new cyber intelligence platform | FutureScot
KELA has launched a new and consolidated cyber intelligence platform consisting of four modules: Threat Landscape, Monitor, Hunt, and Tactical Intelligence. The platform provides actionable intelligence to support security teams in uncovering threats and preventing digital crimes. KELA aims to be the go-to solution for organizations seeking to stay ahead of cyber threats. The four modules offer high-level intelligence, threat hunting capabilities, attack surface and asset management, and real-time threat intelligence. The platform is targeted towards top-tier businesses, law enforcement agencies, and government organizations. The article does not mention any specific customers or partners. The date of the event described in the article is not provided.
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KELA Releases 'State of Cybercrime Threat Intelligence' Report
KELA, a leader in preventing cybercrime, has released its State of Cybercrime Threat Intelligence report. The report highlights that organizations may be less prepared for threats from the cybercrime underground than they should be. Key findings include concerns about threats from the cybercrime underground, the possibility of finding their organizations data on the dark web, and the lack of a documented cybercrime threat intelligence policy. Only 41% of respondents believe their current security program is very effective. KELA plans to address the knowledge gaps in security teams by offering Threat Hunting Workshops. The workshops aim to empower security practitioners to neutralize cybercrime threats. KELA is an award-winning cybercrime threat intelligence firm that provides actionable intelligence on threats emerging from the cybercrime underground.
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KELA Launches Sensitive Hostname Detection
KELA, a Dark Net threat intelligence provider, has introduced Sensitive Hostname Detection through their RADARK platform. This technology enables automatic alerting to organizations on any sensitive web pages that may be exposed to the public internet. The goal is to help clients reduce their attack surfaces by monitoring for exposed sensitive hostnames. RADARK already detects other network vulnerabilities, and the addition of sensitive hostname detection further enhances its capabilities. The detection alerts users on developer-related domains that may indicate exposure of sensitive information. This can range from simplified system authentication to exposure of content that should not yet be exposed. KELA is an award-winning firm that provides actionable intelligence on threats emerging from the Dark Net.
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KELA Acknowledged in Gartner's Market Guide for Security Threat Intelligence Products and Services 2020
KELA, a threat intelligence provider, has been recognized by Gartner as a Sample Vendor for Surface, Deep and Dark Web Monitoring. They have also been acknowledged as a Representative Vendor of Threat Intelligence for their RADARK, DARKBEAST, and Intelligence SOC services. KELAs mission is to provide actionable intelligence on threats from the Dark Net. They combine their automated proprietary intelligence technologies with managed services offered by their Cyber Intelligence Center. KELA has made advancements in automated monitoring for leaked source code, monitoring of images and chatter in instant messaging platforms, monitoring of Remote Access Markets, and identifying underground threat actors. The article does not mention any specific partners, customers, investment or acquisition amounts, layoffs, or the date of the event.
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KELA Extends Intelligence Monitoring Capabilities with Access to Instant Messaging Groups & Real-Time Image Searching
KELA has announced the capability of automatically searching through images and chatter in instant messaging groups using their DARKBEAST threat hunting platform. This expansion of KELAs data lake aims to provide partners and clients with added intelligence from high-quality and curated sources. KELAs DARKBEAST now allows users to search for text and keywords within images posted in these instant messaging groups, making images fully searchable. The company has been monitoring instant messaging groups and has detected a wide variety of illicit activities, including the sale of stolen credit cards, compromised credentials, and propaganda in extremist groups. KELAs tools also allow for further interactions with threat actors to gain more actionable intelligence. Overall, this development has a positive impact on KELAs growth and enhances their capabilities in threat detection and intelligence gathering.
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KELA Expands Their Intelligence Data Lake with Real-Time Monitoring of Remote Access Markets
KELA, a global Dark Net threat intelligence provider, has added Remote Access Markets as a new information source type to their technologies. They are now automatically gathering information from stores offering access to compromised servers and websites, including MagBo. KELA aims to assist their partners in detecting threats and remediate them in real time. MagBo, an invite-only automated market, specializes in Remote Access credentials and web shells. According to KELAs report, MagBo has accumulated nearly 150,000 compromised websites, including those of financial institutions and government organizations. KELA advocates for gaining visibility into Remote Access Markets as a crucial intelligence feed for defenders. The report addresses the rise of access-as-a-service, the breakdown of the MagBo marketplace, the benefits for enterprises and law enforcement agencies, and what defenders can do to deter attacks.
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KELA Wins InfoSec Award at RSA Conference 2020
KELA, a darknet threat intelligence provider, has been awarded the InfoSec Award for the Cutting Edge Threat Intelligence category from Cyber Defense Magazine. The award recognizes KELA as global leaders in threat intelligence. The companys COO expressed their pleasure in receiving the award and being recognized for their hard work. KELAs mission is to provide actionable intelligence on threats directly targeting clients. The InfoSec Awards honor InfoSec innovators, and the judges selected KELA based on their understanding of tomorrows threats, cost-effective solutions, and innovation in stopping cyberattacks. The article does not mention any specific partners, customers, valuation amount, layoffs, or investment amount. The event described in the article is the award received at the RSA Conference 2020. Confidence level: 8.
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Japan's Quest For Smart Automation Brings It To Israel
Israeli cyber intelligence firm KELA Group met with a large Japanese carmaker to warn them about a potential hacking attack. The carmakers security team had not patched a known vulnerability, leaving them vulnerable to a ransomware attack. KELA Groups tip-off was well received by the Japanese companys management. KELA Group had recently signed a business development partnership with Japanese investment firm Hijojo Partners to access large Japanese industrial corporations. Japan is turning to Israel for innovation in manufacturing automation as it faces economic challenges due to an ageing population. Start-Up Nation Central has facilitated connections between Japanese companies and Israeli tech, with companies like Marubeni Corp, Mitsui & Co., and Toho Technology Corp showing interest. ABeam Consulting Corp has partnered with Start-Up Nation Central to identify Japanese companies in need of Israeli smart factory startups.
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KELA Group Receives $50M Investment from Vector Capital
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Kela Group Receives $50M Equity Investment from Vector Capital
Tel Aviv-based Kela Group has received a $50M equity investment from San Francisco-based Vector Capital. The funding will be used to bring Kelas specialized cyber intelligence software and solutions to customers and partners in North America. Kela provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to enterprises and governmental agencies worldwide, leveraging advanced algorithms and Israeli intelligence expertise. Its platform, RaDark, offers real-time actionable intelligence about threats targeting clients organizations. Kelas solutions are used by leading brands and governmental agencies across various industries and regions.
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Vector Capital Buys 25% Stake in Dark Web Monitoring Company KELA
San Francisco-headquartered private equity firm Vector Capital has acquired a 25% stake in cybersecurity company KELA Group at a valuation of $200 million. KELA develops automated technology for monitoring the dark web and provides immediate notification of compromised information. Established in 2009, KELA is profitable and has never raised external capital. The company is currently recruiting software engineers, analysts, and cyber-professionals.
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Japan taking cues from Israel on cybersecurity
Japan is looking to boost its cybersecurity defenses ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics by seeking cooperation with Israel, known for its military-linked expertise in cybersecurity. Japans minister of economy, trade and industry signed an agreement with Israel for greater cooperation on cyberdefenses, marking the first cabinet-level deal between the two countries on cybersecurity.
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