Lumu Acquires Maltiverse to Redefine Threat Intelligence as It Launches European Expansion

March 18, 2025 at 09:00 AM EDT

Lumu, the cybersecurity company pioneering Continuous Compromise Assessment™, today announced its acquisition of Maltiverse, a Spain-based threat intelligence company specializing in curated threat feeds and malicious indicators of compromise (IOCs). This strategic acquisition enhances Lumu’s ability to provide customers with deeper compromise context and strengthens its real-time threat intelligence capabilities.

“Cybersecurity is an intelligence-driven challenge, and the acquisition of Maltiverse allows Lumu to deliver even deeper threat visibility and response capabilities,” said Ricardo Villadiego, Founder and CEO of Lumu. “By integrating Maltiverse’s expertise in threat intelligence with Lumu’s real-time compromise detection, we are not only enhancing our current offering, but we are also doubling down on our commitment to the market: helping organizations of all sizes and verticals operate cybersecurity proficiently.”

Key Benefits of the Acquisition:

Enhanced Threat Actor Awareness – Lumu customers will gain deeper knowledge and understanding of how attackers operate, allowing them to proactively anticipate and defend against evolving and emerging cyber threats.
Expanded Compromise Context – Lumu customers will benefit from enhanced visibility into malicious activity, enriched by Maltiverse’s deep and curated threat intelligence.
Stronger Cybersecurity Posture – The combination of Lumu’s Continuous Compromise Assessment with Maltiverse’s threat intelligence ensures organizations can proactively identify and mitigate threats before they escalate.
Strategic Geographical Expansion – This acquisition establishes Lumu’s presence in the Iberian region as a foundational step toward expanding into the European market, positioning it for further growth in this strategic region.

"Joining Lumu marks an exciting new chapter for Maltiverse," said Hesaul Sanchez, CEO of Maltiverse. "Our mission has always been to provide high-fidelity threat intelligence to help organizations combat cyber threats effectively. By integrating our intelligence with Lumu’s offerings, we are amplifying our impact, empowering more organizations with the knowledge and insights needed to stay ahead of cyber adversaries."

For more information, please visit www.lumu.io.

About Lumu

Lumu is a cybersecurity company that helps organizations operate cybersecurity proficiently by measuring and understanding compromise in real time. Through its Continuous Compromise Assessment model, Lumu empowers security teams to act immediately on confirmed compromises and minimize risk exposure. For more information, visit www.lumu.io.

About Maltiverse

Maltiverse is a threat intelligence platform that provides security teams with high-fidelity threat data and malicious IOCs to enhance detection and response. By offering curated intelligence feeds, Maltiverse enables organizations to identify and mitigate cyber threats more effectively. Learn more at www.maltiverse.com.