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U.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...

Ransomware 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...

Washington 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...

The 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...

Russian 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,...

The 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...

Cybersecurity 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...

Marriott 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...

Microchip 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...

A 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...

A 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...

Microsoft 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...

Microsoft 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:...

In 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...

Hackers 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 ...