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Applied Materials, Cava Group, Coinbase, Quantum Computing, And Meta Platforms: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 10:14pm | 889U.S. stocks experienced mixed trading on Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.65% to 42,322.75, while the S&P 500 gained 0.41% to 5,916.93. The tech-heavy Nasdaq declined nearly 0.2% to 19,112.32. These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors...
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Microsoft Adds Paragon Partition Manager Driver To Blocklist As Ransomware Hackers Exploit Windows-Signed Driver For Attacks
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 - 8:36am | 499Ransomware operators have found a way to exploit a Microsoft Windows-signed driver from Paragon Partition Manager, posing a threat to system security. What Happened: The Paragon Partition Manager uses a Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) approved, digitally signed driver, BioNTdrv.sys, for storage...
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T-Mobile Sued Over Massive Data Breach Impacting 79 Million Americans: Sensitive Information Included Names, Addresses, And More
Saturday, January 11, 2025 - 3:17am | 648Washington state has taken legal action against T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:TMUS) for allegedly neglecting cybersecurity vulnerabilities, leading to a significant data breach in 2021 that impacted 79 million people across the U.S. What Happened: The lawsuit, filed by Washington Attorney...
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China-Linked Hackers Breach US Department Of Treasury
Monday, December 30, 2024 - 7:09pm | 355The U.S. Treasury Department announced on Monday it was targeted by a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group that gained unauthorized access to government workstations and unclassified documents. This revelation, detailed in a letter reviewed by The Washington Post, highlights significant...
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Russian State-Backed Hackers Target Ukrainian Military Devices Via SpaceX's Starlink, Microsoft Reveals
Friday, December 13, 2024 - 12:19am | 388Russian state-backed hackers compromised Ukrainian military devices by identifying and targeting IP addresses associated with Elon Musk-owned SpaceX‘s Starlink internet connections, according to a Microsoft Threat Intelligence report released Wednesday. What Happened: The hacking group,...
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SEC Charges Four Companies Over SolarWinds Hacks, Issues Millions In Penalties
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - 5:44pm | 567The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged four major companies — Unisys Corp.(NYSE:UIS), Avaya Holdings Corp., Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ:CHKP) and Mimecast — with making materially misleading public disclosures related to cybersecurity risks and breaches. SEC argued...
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Cybersecurity Firm Warns Of Threats To 2024 Presidential Election Integrity
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 5:28pm | 601Cybersecurity firm Fortinet, Inc. (NASDAQ:FTNT) said it observed cyberthreats and darknet activity that threatens the integrity of the U.S. 2024 presidential election. The Details: Fortinet released an intelligence report titled, "Threat Actors Targeting the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election" on...
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Marriott Settles Data Breach Case With $52M Payout, Focuses On Security Upgrades
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 1:01pm | 479Marriott International Inc (NASDAQ:MAR) has agreed to pay a $52 million settlement following a series of data breaches that exposed sensitive information of millions of customers. The settlement, which involves the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and attorneys general from 49 states, addresses...
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Microchip Technology Stock Dips After Cybersecurity Incident
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - 5:10pm | 304Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ:MCHP) shares are trading lower Tuesday after the company disclosed a cybersecurity incident in an SEC filing. The Details: Microchip Technology said it first detected potentially suspicious activity involving its information technology systems on Saturday...
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Personal Data Of Almost 3 Billion People Revealed In Hack, Lawsuit Filed
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 - 1:00pm | 658A massive data breach that occurred in April has disclosed the personal data of almost 3 billion people, according to a class action lawsuit. The suit named Jerico Pictures Inc., a background-check firm that does business as National Public Data, as the company that committed the breach, Bloomberg...
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Solana DEX Developer Admits To Stealing And Gambling Away $300M Meant For Hack Victims: 'I F***ed Up Way Too Hard'
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - 4:24am | 541A core developer working for Solana-based (CRYPTO: SOL) decentralized exchange, Cypher, admitted to misappropriating funds worth more than $300 million meant to compensate victims of a sensational hack on the platform last year. What Happened: In a public statement shared on X, the developer, under...
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Microsoft Shakes Up Cybersecurity: Executive Pay Now Tied to Anti-Hacking Milestones
Friday, May 3, 2024 - 1:09pm | 460Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) introduced new anti-hacking initiatives, linking senior leaders’ compensation to cybersecurity milestones after facing criticism for failing to prevent significant attacks. The company is prioritizing security over new feature development and adding...
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Russian Online Influence Resurgence Poses Threat To US Election — Star Blizzard Hacking Activity Escalates, Warns Microsoft
Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 2:23am | 667Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) has identified a resurgence of Russian online influence operations aimed at the upcoming U.S. presidential election. The tech giant noted that these activities have been ongoing for the past 45 days, albeit at a slower pace than in previous elections. What Happened:...
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FBI Director Tells Congress Beijing-Linked Hackers Targeting US Infrastructure: 'Low Blows Against Civilians Are Part Of China's Plan'
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - 9:03pm | 731In a recent revelation, Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray has disclosed that hackers with ties to the Chinese government are launching cyberattacks on crucial US infrastructure, posing a significant threat to American citizens. What Happened: Wray testified before a...
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Hackers Steal $580,000 With Fake Airdrop Links In Phishing Mail Scam
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 - 6:03pm | 452Hackers have managed to steal $580,000 with the promotion of fake airdrops by accessing the wallets of cryptocurrency users through phishing emails. What Happened: Rug pull survivor turned detective ZachXBT posted a "Community Alert" regarding phishing emails ...