“If we want to protect ourselves, we’ve got to be considerate of the employees, and their retraining opportunities.”Kris Lovejoy, Global Security Leader at Kyndryl, spoke about the cybersecurity risks that come with AI at the 2025 #ForbesCIO Summit in New York City. https://t.co/jZ95WzYDRh ...

"If you don't need the data, if it's no longer serving a purpose, don't keep it around."Mike Britton, CIO at Abnormal AI, spoke about the cybersecurity risks that come with AI at the 2025 #ForbesCIO Summit in New York City.https://t.co/tSdVcE6Xvo https://t.co/GMTlD8VxpH ...

Business Trends in 2026 - AI automation is a key area to watch [1] - Cybersecurity will be a significant focus [1] Source - Forbes contributor Bernard Marr shares projections [1]

Core Insights - The article discusses the introduction of two new ETFs by Fundstrat, named the Fundstrat Granny Shots US Small- & Mid-Cap ETF (GRNJ) and Granny Shots US Large Cap & Income ETF (GRNI), which follow the success of the existing Fundstrat Granny Shots US Large Cap ETF (GRNY) [2][3] Group 1: Fundstrat's ETF Strategy - Fundstrat's ETFs are designed to cater to current market demands, focusing on moving away from megacap stocks and generating income [3] - The existing GRNY ETF has performed well, returning approximately 30% this year, which is nearly double the S&P 500's performance, and has reached $3 billion in assets under management [3] - The "granny shot" investment philosophy involves selecting stocks based on at least two of seven identified market driver themes, ensuring a diversified portfolio [3] Group 2: Details of New ETFs - GRNJ will select between 20 to 100 positions from US stocks in the bottom 15% by market capitalization, approximately $25 billion or less [4] - GRNI will apply the same thematic selection but will focus on companies in the top 85% of market capitalization, with a goal of distributing income monthly [4] - As of the latest update, the new ETFs were pending listings and had not yet begun trading on the exchange [4]

Core Insights - First Commonwealth Financial Corporation has appointed Joseph V. DiVito Jr. to its Board of Directors, effective immediately, bringing extensive experience in information technology, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, data privacy, and governance [2][3] Company Overview - First Commonwealth Financial Corporation is headquartered in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and operates 127 branches across Pennsylvania and Ohio, providing a full range of commercial and retail banking services [4] Board Appointment Details - Joseph V. DiVito Jr., age 58, retired as a Principal of Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP in June 2025 after a 35-year career, and holds multiple degrees and certifications in business administration, law, and information privacy [3] - DiVito's expertise spans various industries, including retail, manufacturing, hospitality, technology, pharmaceuticals, utilities, insurance, and banking [3] Strategic Importance - The appointment of DiVito is expected to enhance the company's governance and risk management capabilities as it navigates a complex financial and digital landscape [3]

Core Viewpoint - The company reported a 5% year-on-year earnings growth in Q3 2025, aligning with estimates despite slower service revenue growth, and is increasing CAPEX investment to capitalize on the demand for domestic IP AI cloud services [1][3]. Financial Performance - Q3 2025 earnings rose by 5.3% year-on-year to RMB 5.5 billion, with stable EBITDA and margin compared to the previous year [1]. - Service revenue increased by 0.2% year-on-year to RMB 83.3 billion, while depreciation and amortization costs decreased by 3.4% year-on-year to RMB 20.1 billion [1]. - The decline in depreciation costs is attributed to stringent CAPEX spending over the last two years, marking a reduction for the last eight quarters [1]. Investment and R&D - The company is focusing on key technologies such as next-gen Internet, Big Data, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, leading to a 5.9% year-on-year increase in R&D expenses [2]. - CAPEX for Cloud and computing power in 2025 is expected to rise by 28% year-on-year to RMB 18 billion, driven by aggressive price competition in the market [3]. Market Outlook - The 2025 General Purpose Server centralized tender was announced for approximately RMB 6 billion, with vendors offering discounts of 30-40% compared to list prices [3]. - The company maintains a target price of HK$ 15.02, with projected cloud revenue of RMB 82.3 billion and group EBITDA of RMB 105.29 billion, sustaining a 2x P/S for cloud and 2.8x EV/EBITDA [3].

Cybersecurity Concerns - Cybersecurity professionals view a certain move as nonsensical and stupid [1] - The move is related to technologies used to look for illegal contiguous content [1]

Cybersecurity Threats - Cybersecurity experts are warning about hackers using Gemini to embed hidden instructions within images [1] Social Media & Information Sharing - The information was shared on Twitter (now X) by the account @DudespostingWs [1]

Cybersecurity Performance - Claude Sonnet 4.5 is comparable or superior to Opus 4.1 in defensive cybersecurity tasks [1] - Claude Sonnet 4.5 is faster and cheaper in cybersecurity tasks [1]

Cybersecurity Concerns - Oregon Democrat Wyden accuses Microsoft of "gross cybersecurity negligence" [1]