IT security firm Check Point Software has released its report on malware trends for December. This month’s coverage highlights the rise of FunkSec, a newly observed ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) actor that leverages artificial intelligence. FunkSec: A new force in ransomware FunkSec has emerged at the forefront of groups that practice double extortion ransomware. In December 2024 … Read more

Frends, the fast-growing Nordic integration platform (iPaaS), has appointed Christian Nyberg as the new Regional Director for Sweden and Norway. The appointment marks a strategic step to build on the strong growth the company has achieved in recent years. Frends has already established itself as a leading provider in the Swedish market across both the … Read more

SentinelOne & Pax8 Launch Managed AI Defense for SMBs SentinelOne has partnered with Pax8 to introduce Managed AI Defense, an AI-driven security offering tailored to protect small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) from today’s sophisticated cyber threats. With simplified licensing, modular flexibility, and customizable deployments, this collaboration strengthens cybersecurity across the Nordic region and beyond. AI-Based … Read more

Sigma Industry West Group continues to expand and has launched Sigma Industry Studios, a new unit focused on experience, usability, color and material. Studios brings expertise in interactive design that spans tactile material solutions to digital usability. Its consultants specialize in uniting form, function and strategy to create sustainable, meaningful experiences and products. At the … Read more

Business leaders in Sweden consider their organizations to be at the forefront of AI adoption, yet many lack adequate governance and risk management. A new global survey from EY about responsible AI—also comparing executive views with public sentiment—reveals this gap. Although 40 percent of business leaders report fully integrated AI solutions, half believe their current … Read more

Revelop strengthens its Investment team by recruiting the internationally experienced Johan Johansson as Executive Director, Investment. This strategic hire underscores the company’s ambition to build an even stronger platform to capitalize on attractive investment opportunities in the current market environment. Johan Johansson’s extensive international experience Johan Johansson, a real estate investment specialist with many years … Read more

Lynes launches three proprietary AI agents in its switchboard and Contact Center solution. This is the first offering of its kind in the Nordics and interest is already high. The three agents — AI Receptionist, AI Support Agent and Personal AI Receptionist — are fully integrated into the platform and developed entirely by Lynes. They … Read more

Barracuda Networks reports in a new study that the updated “Tycoon 2FA” platform for Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) has become a powerful tool for cybercriminals. The latest version uses advanced techniques to bypass two-factor authentication (2FA) and evade detection by security tools. What is PhaaS and Tycoon 2FA?PhaaS platforms like Tycoon 2FA provide ready-made toolsets for conducting … Read more

Barkfors, part of the software group Progrits, has appointed Magnus Berg as its new operational CTO. In this role he will lead the technical development of the company’s core product, the T5 transport planning system. Magnus Berg brings just over 20 years of experience in senior software development roles. He spent nearly a decade at … Read more

Sigma Technology IT Group has signed a framework agreement with the Swedish National Board of Institutional Care (Statens institutionsstyrelse, SiS) to provide IT consulting services. The agreement came into force on 14 October 2024 and runs until 30 September 2026, with the option to extend year by year up to 30 September 2028. The Swedish … Read more