Cigital

Synopsys, Inc. has signed definitive agreements to acquire Cigital, a privately-held provider of software security managed and professional services, and Codiscope.

How big a threat to the IoT is ransomware? IoT is becoming a very large target because there is so much opportunity. Ransomware is just one way to monetise exploited vulnerabilities. Exactly how big a threat ransomware specifically is, depends on the device and the intended use.

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