AI cybersecurity startup Vega Security secured a $120 million Series B round, nearly doubling its valuation to $700 million, according to TechCrunch. The funding, led by Accel with participation from Cyberstarts, Redpoint, and CRV, brings the company's total funding to $185 million. This investment will allow Vega to scale its vision of running security where data already lives, implementing its solutions in cloud services, data lakes, and existing storage systems.
In other news, Netflix made a landmark acquisition of Warner Bros. film and television studios, as well as HBO, HBO Max, and other assets, as reported by TechCrunch. The deal, announced in early December, will bring together legendary franchises like Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, and DC Comics properties under one roof. This megadeal is predicted to disrupt Hollywood, according to industry observers.
Google announced updates to its "Results about you" tool as part of Safer Internet Day, as detailed by TechCrunch. The tool, accessible in the Google app, already allows users to remove search results containing their phone number, email address, or home address. It now also allows for the removal of results that include information such as a driver's license, passport, or Social Security number.
In the realm of entertainment, The Verge reported on a new mixed reality play called "An Ark," which uses AR glasses to create a uniquely intimate storytelling experience. The play allows the audience to interact with the story in a new way.
Microsoft is also taking steps to ensure the security of its Windows devices. According to The Verge, Microsoft is automatically replacing boot-level security certificates on Windows devices before they expire later this year. The new Secure Boot certificates will be rolled out as part of regular Windows platform updates, ensuring that devices continue to receive future security updates.
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