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An AI Bot Beats Top Human Hackers
Bloomberg Technology· 2025-06-26 20:16
Key Findings - An AI, specifically from XPO, tops HackerOne's US leaderboard, marking the first time a machine achieves this [1][2] - Cyber attacks are increasing, and software vulnerabilities are growing due to more engineers and code development with AI, which is trained on vulnerable open-source software [3][4] - CISOs and CIOs are seeking consolidated cybersecurity solutions, indicating a market need for platforms like XPO that can find and automatically fix vulnerabilities [4][5] XPO's Strategy and Capabilities - XPO aims to build a cybersecurity platform that helps find and fix vulnerabilities automatically, emphasizing the importance of defense tech in the current landscape [5][6] - XPO's AI identifies vulnerabilities in top companies like Palo Alto Networks, AT&T, Disney, and Sony, with these companies proactively fixing the issues [7][8] - XPO is focused on speed to stay ahead of cyber threats, emphasizing the need to secure perimeters before attacks occur [9][10] Market and Investment Perspective - AI is significantly impacting various fields, including defense, cybersecurity, customer service, and software engineering, reinventing large industries [12] - XPO aims to enhance the performance of cybersecurity professionals and automate mundane tasks like reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, and reporting [13] - XPO is focused on working with top companies in sectors with the greatest security needs, such as financial services and healthcare [15]
CISO Global Secures Alliance with Financial Independence Group
Globenewswire· 2025-06-26 12:30
Core Insights - CISO Global has formed a strategic alliance with Financial Independence Group (FIG) and Cyber Assurance Group Incorporated (CAGI) to enhance the distribution of its cybersecurity product CHECKLIGHT through the CyberSimple solution, targeting a $2 billion market opportunity in the PEO and Financial Management sector [1][4]. Group 1: Company Overview - CISO Global is a leader in AI-powered cybersecurity software and compliance services, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, focusing on protecting organizations from emerging cyber threats [5]. - Financial Independence Group (FIG) provides wealth management solutions and business acceleration tools, managing over 1.5 million clients across the United States [6]. - Cyber Assurance Group Incorporated (CAGI) specializes in cyber risk insurance, utilizing advanced technology to assess and mitigate cyber threats [7]. Group 2: Strategic Partnership Details - The integration of CyberSimple powered by CHECKLIGHT into FIG's proprietary advisor portal will include a $1.5 million warranty, enhancing the services offered to wealth advisors [2]. - The partnership aims to provide essential cyber protection for financial services firms and their retail clients, addressing the increasing threat of cyber attacks [3]. - CISO Global will support FIG with user-friendly instructional video tutorials to facilitate the installation and management of CHECKLIGHT [3].
Mobilicom and Palladyne AI Partner to Deliver Cybersecure Autonomy for Drones, Industrial Robots and Other Unmanned Systems
Globenewswire· 2025-06-26 11:00
Each party to offer Palladyne™AI’s embodied neuro-symbolic artificial intelligence Software bundled with Mobilicom’s OS3 cybersecurity solution Palo Alto, California, and Salt Lake City, Utah, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mobilicom Limited (Nasdaq: MOB, MOBBW) (“Mobilicom”), a provider of cybersecurity and robust solutions for drones and robotics, and Palladyne AI Corp. (Nasdaq: PDYN) (“Palladyne AI”), a developer of embodied neuro-symbolic artificial intelligence software for robotic platforms and u ...
'Hacktivist' groups linked to Iran have been very active, says CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz
CNBC Television· 2025-06-25 14:53
Cybersecurity Threat Landscape - Geopolitical tensions naturally increase cyber attacks, with Iran being very active, especially groups linked to Iran focusing on denial of service, web defacement, and influence operations [1][2] - Iran uses cyber asymmetric warfare as a proxy to deliver destructive attacks while remaining "clean" [3] - Denial of service attacks and website defacements increased after bombings, with prepositioning of wiper malware linked to Iran [4] - Targeted industries include healthcare, critical infrastructure, financial services, and transportation, as Iran aims to disrupt and amplify on social media [5][6] - No abnormal activity observed from Russia or China, but a spike seen specifically around Iran and its proxies [8][9] CrowdStrike's Performance and Role - CrowdStrike's stock is up 42% year-to-date [1] - Customers reach out to CrowdStrike for insights on the threat landscape and sector focus during heightened tensions [5] - CrowdStrike is active in both nation-state protection and e-crime [5][6] AI and Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity parallels the technology innovation curve, requiring security solutions to follow new technology innovations like AI [10] - AI is being used both to protect customers and to protect AI models and agents, driving growth in the cybersecurity sector [11] - Security is a natural growth area alongside technology innovation [12]
Intrusion (INTZ) Earnings Call Presentation
2025-06-25 14:06
Company Overview - Intrusion Inc offers cybersecurity solutions, including Intrusion Shield, leveraging proprietary threat intelligence and AI-based analysis[10, 36] - The company's technology includes a database with historical data on over 85 billion IPs[10] - Intrusion's solutions protect against inbound and outbound threats, identify threats in real-time, and optionally block malicious connections[9] Business Highlights - In 2025, Intrusion took actions to strengthen its balance sheet, resulting in $145 million in proceeds and the elimination of $101 million notional value of Series A Preferred Stock[21] - In 2024, Intrusion signed 20 new Intrusion Shield logos[24] - Intrusion signed a $20 million contract with the U S Department of Defense to support cybersecurity efforts[24] Market and Product - The cybersecurity market is experiencing growing demand, with economic impact of cybercrime reaching $105 trillion[26] - Intrusion Shield Command Hub harnesses AI for smarter cybersecurity[24] - Intrusion offers Shield OnPremise, Shield Cloud, and Shield Endpoint to protect various network environments[47] Financials - As of March 31, 2025, Intrusion had $107 million in cash and cash equivalents and $179 million in net equity[55] - Total common stock outstanding as of March 31, 2025, was 19,895,095 shares, with affiliates holding 40%[58] - Intrusion's revenue for the first quarter of 2025 was $18 million[59]
ASGN (ASGN) Earnings Call Presentation
2025-06-25 09:11
Investor Presentation Certain statements made in this news release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking information includes estimates of the company's future financial and operating performance. Certain data and statements in this presentation, other than those setting forth strictly historical information, are forward-looking and are not guar ...
WISeSat Signs a Service Agreement with Astrocast to Allow Access to Astrocast's Operational Satellite Constellation
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-06-25 05:00
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WISeSat Signs a Service Agreement with Astrocast to Allow Access to Astrocast’s Operational Satellite Constellation Geneva, Switzerland – June 25, 2025 – WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a leading global cybersecurity, blockchain, and IoT company, today announces that its subsidiary, WISeSat.Space, a provider of secure satellite communications and space infrastructure, signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Astrocast, a Swiss-based nanos ...
Lynch Carpenter Investigates Claims in Krispy Kreme Data Breach
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-06-24 16:44
Core Points - Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation announced a cybersecurity incident affecting the personal information of tens of thousands of employees [1] - The data breach potentially compromised sensitive information including names, dates of birth, contact information, Social Security Numbers, Driver's license ID, financial account information, and health insurance information [1] Legal Investigation - Lynch Carpenter, LLP is investigating claims against Krispy Kreme related to the data breach [2] - Individuals who received a data breach notification from Krispy Kreme may be entitled to compensation [2] About Lynch Carpenter - Lynch Carpenter is a national class action law firm with a focus on data privacy matters and has represented millions of clients over more than a decade [3] - The firm has earned national acclaim for complex litigation for plaintiffs across the country [3]
TD SYNNEX (SNX) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-06-24 14:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gross billings increased by 12% year over year, reaching $21.6 billion, with a 11% growth in constant currency [6][13] - Net revenue rose by 7% year over year to $14.9 billion, exceeding guidance [14] - Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $2.99, above the upper end of guidance [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Endpoint Solutions portfolio gross billings grew by 13% year over year, driven by a PC refresh cycle [14] - Advanced Solutions portfolio gross billings increased by 12% year over year, with a 10% growth when excluding Hive [14] - Software billings grew by 20%, supported by cloud, cybersecurity, and infrastructure software [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - All regions and major technologies experienced growth during the quarter, with strong demand from SMB, MSPs, and Public Sector, all growing in double digits [7] - APJ region showed strong performance, particularly in India and Japan, contributing to overall growth [88] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to unify reach, target new customers, expand distribution markets, diversify offerings, and accelerate services [8] - The strategy includes leveraging digital capabilities to enhance customer operational efficiency and drive sales growth [10] - The company is focused on generating profitable growth and free cash flow while being a valued partner to vendors and customers [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged macroeconomic uncertainties but expressed confidence in strong financial positioning heading into the second half of the year [20] - The company expects non-GAAP gross billings for Q3 to be in the range of $21 billion to $22 billion, representing approximately 6% growth at the midpoint [20] - Management remains cautiously optimistic about demand trends, particularly in the public sector and technology segments [34][56] Other Important Information - Free cash flow generation for the quarter was approximately $543 million, with $186 million returned to shareholders [18] - The company ended the quarter with $767 million in cash and cash equivalents and a gross leverage ratio of 2.4 times [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more details on the demand pull forward mentioned? - Management noted a pull forward in demand, particularly in PCs, estimating a benefit of $100 million to $200 million in sales [23][24] Question: Why is Q3 guidance similar to last year despite the pull forward? - Management indicated that while there was a pull forward, they expect demand to soften in the second half of the year, leading to cautious guidance [31] Question: Are there any weaknesses observed in regions or product lines? - Management stated that current demand is in line with guidance, but uncertainties regarding tariffs and geopolitical issues could impact future performance [58] Question: What is the current status of the PC refresh cycle? - Management believes the company is in the middle of the refresh cycle, which began one to two quarters ago, contributing positively to growth [77] Question: What is driving the sequential margin improvement in the PC business? - Management attributed margin improvement to increased demand and a stronger pricing environment during the refresh cycle, along with favorable product mix [81][84]
Gorilla Technology Enters into a Definitive Agreement to Acquire Innovative Technology Solution Providers CNS and CANS in Thailand, Unlocking New Revenue Streams in AI, Cybersecurity and AI-Powered Customer Engagement Infrastructure
Newsfile· 2025-06-24 12:00
Core Viewpoint - Gorilla Technology Group Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CNS and its subsidiary CANS, enhancing its capabilities in AI, cybersecurity, and customer engagement infrastructure, with the transaction expected to close in summer 2025 [1][2][4] Company Expansion - The acquisition significantly enhances Gorilla's product portfolio and opens new monetization opportunities through a mobile-first AI-powered customer engagement platform [2][4] - This move marks a strategic expansion for Gorilla in Thailand and the broader ASEAN region, focusing on digital infrastructure and AI deployments [2][4] Technology and Market Position - CNS and CANS are recognized for their scalable, low-latency AI systems in video analytics and network defense, with a client base of over 200 businesses across all 77 Thai provinces [3][5] - The integration of CNS and CANS's products will support Gorilla's rollout of smart infrastructure projects and enhance its global platform [5] Market Opportunity - The Edge AI, Video Analytics, and Cybersecurity market in Southeast Asia is projected to exceed $6.8 billion by 2027, driven by government investments in smart cities and digital infrastructure [6] - The global market for contact and customer engagement software is expected to reach $173.9 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 21.2 percent, positioning Gorilla to capitalize on this growth [7]