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Flare is a Montreal-based company specializing in computer and network security, particularly in threat intelligence and external...


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Flare is a Montreal-based company specializing in computer and network security, particularly in threat intelligence and external attack surface management. Their SaaS platform enables organizations to proactively detect and remediate high-risk exposures across the clear and dark web, providing actionable intelligence to improve security. Flare's Threat Exposure Management (TEM) solution continuously monitors digital footprints, prioritizing alerts to protect sensitive data and financial resources from threat actors.

Website
Headquarters
Montreal, Quebec
Size
51-200 employees
Industry
Computer and Network Security
Specialities
Dark Web, External Threat Intelligence, Data Analysis, Web Crawling, CTI, Darknet, Intelligence, cybersecurity, Big data, Fraud, Dark Web Monitoring, Cyber Threat Intelligence

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🛍️ Flare Product and Pricing News

  • On April 9, 2025, Flare released a report on the economic impact of account and session takeover attacks and introduced their Account and Session Takeover Prevention (ASTP) solution for large consumer SaaS applications.
  • Flare introduced a new feature called 'Hacker Horoscope Daily Digest' to provide cybersecurity insights with a humorous twist.
  • Flare's platform now includes Executive & VIP Monitoring and has partnered with German MSSP Greenhats to enhance real-time identity intelligence in compliance with DORA, NIS2, and IT Security Act 2.0 as of February 28, 2025.
  • Flare is launching FAssets v1 on mainnet to enable trust-minimized bridging for XRP, DOGE, and BTC, unlocking new liquidity in DeFi.
  • Flare has shifted focus from operational security fundamentals to cybercrime forum intelligence gathering.

  • Flare launched an AI-powered Classifier in Threat Flow to help cybersecurity teams identify real threats on the dark web more efficiently.
  • Flare launched the PRISM Project, led by Estelle Ruellan, to provide a visual interface for exploring their data ecosystem and enhancing digital risk protection.
  • Flare launched 'Flare Academy' on January 29, 2025, replacing the previous focus on 'MOVEIT Repackaged and Recycled' from December 12, 2024.

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⚔️ Flare Alternatives and Competitors

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  • WildFire
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  • Group-IB Threat Intelligence
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  • Flashpoint
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  • Digital Shadows
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  • ZeroFOX
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  • Anomali
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  • CrowdStrike
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  • Cybersixgill
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  • Cyware
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  • Proofpoint
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  • RiskIQ
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  • webz.io
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  • brandefense.io
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  • slcyber.io
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  • NordStellar
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  • Lunar
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  • Constella Intelligence
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  • ResilientX
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  • RiskProfiler
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  • DarkIQ
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  • Matchlight
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  • SearchLight
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  • Kaduu
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  • BreachAware
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  • Have I Been Pwned
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  • Falcon X Recon
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  • PhishLabs
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  • Breach Secure

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💼 Flare Hiring and Layoffs

  • Deirdre P. has joined the Flare Advisory Board.
  • Stephanie Monaghan has joined Flare as Director, Channel & Alliances- EMEA in the United Kingdom, previously serving as Channel Sales Manager- UK&I at Google Cloud Security.
  • Faustine Foliard has joined Flare as Director of Marketing Operations in Canada, previously holding a position at another company.
  • Flare is hiring a Director of Channel and Alliances for Europe to drive indirect sales and revenue growth through partnerships.
  • Flare is hiring for its dev tooling team, as announced by Alexandre Viau, VP of Engineering.

  • Trung H. has left Flare as a Global Sales Executive: Service Providers in the United States to join Beazley Security as a Client Director.
  • Flare is hiring an Identity Security Expert to enhance their product's integration with IAM tools and educate customers on identity threats.
  • Flare's team, including analysts Paul Tarter, Adam Markun, and Ange Albertini, contributed to the analysis of malware targeting Juniper Networks' routers.

🤖 Flare Developer, Integration and Automation News

  • Flare has partnered with the Android Security Team to update the capa tool for better detection of Android malware using native ARM ELF files.
  • Flare's success story now omits specific partner names, such as 'GREENHATS' and 'SOKIGO', from their German MSSP and Swedish digital solutions provider case studies, respectively.
  • Flare, a Series B cybersecurity startup in Montreal, uses the ShapeUp methodology for project management, structuring work into 8-week cycles.
  • Flare collaborates with GTIG to analyze and mitigate threats from the POISONPLUG.SHADOW malware using advanced reverse engineering techniques.


📈 Flare Financials, Fundraising and Valuation News

  • Flare secured new funding from investors to continue its growth and fight cybercrime.


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