The article discusses a cybercrime campaign where a group called ShadyPanda hijacked popular browser extensions, turning them into malware after years of being trusted. It highlights the vulnerabilities of browser extensions in accessing sensitive SaaS data and offers strategies for organizations to mitigate these risks.

Vanta, a compliance management software startup, has raised $150 million in a funding round that values the company at approximately $4 billion, up from $2.45 billion last year. The funding includes contributions from CrowdStrike Ventures and reflects increased corporate investment in cybersecurity tools, as Vanta continues to grow its customer base, which now exceeds 12,000.