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In April 2026, a total of 33 mergers and acquisitions tied to cybersecurity were made public. To explore a comprehensive overview of the over 420 deals announced throughout 2025, visit SecurityWeek’s yearly M&A report. Below are several of the most notable cybersecurity M&A deals from April 2026: Airbus to acquire Quarkslab Airbus has signed a deal to purchase Quarkslab, a cybersecurity firm established in 2011 in France, with a workforce of around 100 people. The financial details of the transaction remain undisclosed. This move aligns with Airbus’s wider plan to strengthen Europe’s sovereign cybersecurity infrastructure. Quarkslab’s flagship product, QShield, is…

A new report out from George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health shows that the vast majority of people who have private health insurance actually use the ACA’s free preventive care. The law requires that most private insurance providers and group health plans have to pay for certain preventive services, with zero costs being passed on to the patient. The goal here is to drastically widen access to preventive care, covering key check-ups (like cholesterol and blood pressure), cancer screenings, immunizations, as well as many screenings and checks for pregnant individuals and children. And it would seem to…

Here’s the paraphrased version with easier-to-read text while keeping all HTML structure intact: The GSMA has revealed that MWC26 Shanghai will introduce the “Humanoid Robot Football Penalties Challenge,” a brand-new global robotics tournament. MWC Shanghai, one of Asia’s biggest and most significant technology and connectivity events, scheduled for 24-26 June 2026, will host this robotics competition designed to showcase embodied intelligence at a systems level. With global excitement for football building this summer, the challenge is set to unite teams from across the world for a penalty shootout-style contest, highlighting how cutting-edge connectivity and AI allow humanoid robots to make…

According to Ouster, the Rev8 OS series represents its inaugural lineup of patented sensors featuring point-by-point 3D color vision. Image: Ouster Today, Oster Inc. unveiled Rev8, its latest range of OS digital lidar sensors powered by the newly developed L4 Ouster Silicon. The company highlighted that these models come equipped with innovative patented native-color lidar sensors, offering twice the range and resolution compared to their predecessors. “The Rev8 lineup represents the most sophisticated lidar sensors ever launched, raising the bar in the sensing industry,” Oster CEO Angus Pacala remarked. “The introduction of the L4 Ouster Silicon fulfills the potential of…

Kayla Solino/ZDNETStay connected with ZDNET: Mark us as a favorite source on Google.I spend countless hours in front of a screen daily.Working from home as ZDNET’s deals and shopping editor means I frequently log irregular hours throughout the year—staying up late for major sales events like Prime Day, waking early for product launches in other time zones, and more. All this leaves my eyes strained from excessive screen time, blue light exposure, and intense writing and editing sessions.Also: 5 thoughtful last-minute Mother’s Day gifts your mom will truly appreciate—all currently discountedBecause of this, I was eager to find something to…

Between 1974 and 1986, the Golden State Killer carried out 13 known murders, more than 67 sexual assaults, and 120 burglaries across 11 jurisdictions in California — then vanished without a trace. His identity stayed hidden for over three decades until a groundbreaking investigative method finally brought him to justice. By combining forensic DNA analysis with genealogical research — a technique known as Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) — we cracked the case, and I led the prosecution team that held him accountable. Since that breakthrough, law enforcement agencies worldwide have used IGG to solve more than a thousand cold cases.…

The strength of any AI model depends entirely on the knowledge base behind it. A well-organized, accurate knowledge base boosts both the speed and precision—two aspects where today’s models frequently struggle. Recent research even reveals that leading AI chatbots provide incorrect answers for nearly half of all user queries. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to create a trustworthy knowledge base, including detailed steps and common pitfalls to steer clear of. 6 steps to build an effective knowledge base Steps to build a knowledge base | Image by author Following a structured method when building a knowledge base…

Cybercriminals on underground forums and messaging platforms are increasingly developing systematic fraud techniques designed to exploit gaps in the operational workflows of financial organizations. These are no longer random or opportunistic schemes; instead, they represent a coordinated, process-oriented strategy that blends stolen personal information, social engineering tactics, and an in-depth understanding of how financial institutions operate. In these discussions, smaller organizations—especially small to mid-sized credit unions—are frequently mentioned as more appealing targets because of perceived weaknesses in their verification procedures and limited resources dedicated to fraud prevention. Researchers at Flare recently uncovered a comprehensive loan fraud scheme being shared within…

Terry Gerton It feels like we can finally breathe a sigh of relief—DHS funding is back after a 76-day lapse. But honestly, this doesn’t feel like a satisfying resolution. For one, we’ll be right back here in five months. So, Mitchell, walk us through how this final deal actually came together. Mitchell Miller This was truly unprecedented, even by Congress’s standards. I’ve never seen anything quite like it. Here’s the thing: 35 days before the House finally passed the DHS funding bill by voice vote to end the partial shutdown, the Senate had already approved the exact same bill—also by…

A logistics firm begins by deploying asset trackers in Western Europe. Initial operations run smoothly. However, as vehicles extend into Eastern Europe, some trackers lose connectivity. The hardware remains functional, and the platform continues operating. The core issue is that a single-carrier SIM agreement fails to deliver reliable coverage across all regions.The connectivity layer is frequently the final component designed by enterprise teams—and the first to fail when scaling. A poorly configured IoT connectivity solution doesn’t just lead to lost signals; it triggers chain reactions of operational issues, unexpected data expenses, and security vulnerabilities throughout every device in the fleet.5G,…