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'Cyber plague': Experts warn of growing infostealer threat after billions of login details exposed
CNBC· 2025-06-26 02:56
Group 1 - Cybercriminals have intensified efforts to steal and sell online passwords, with billions of exposed account credentials discovered [1][2] - A total of 30 datasets containing approximately 16 billion login credentials from platforms like Apple, Google, and Facebook have been reported [2] - The leaked login information is believed to be the result of "infostealers," a type of malware that extracts sensitive data from devices [3] Group 2 - The overwhelming volume of exposed data highlights the significant amount of sensitive information circulating on the web, raising concerns about the prevalence of infostealers [4] - Many of the login lists may contain duplicates and outdated information, yet the scale of the leaks is unprecedented this year [4] - Security Discovery has detected these data leaks due to the temporary indexing of exposed data on the web without password protection [4]
We have two sets of stocks, one that goes higher and one that does nothing, says Jim Cramer
CNBC Television· 2025-06-25 23:46
Market Overview - The market is divided into two segments: stocks that are rising and stocks that are drifting lower, with roughly equal numbers in each group [1] - Sector performance is not always reflected in the averages [1] - The Dow declined by 107 points, the S&P was flat, and the NASDAQ gained 0.31% [2] Sector Focus - Cyber security is a positive area due to increasing threats and abundant business opportunities [3] - The speaker's investment club owns Crowd Strike and Palatoto Networks [3] - Zscaler is also performing well in the cyber security sector [4] Investment Strategy - It's more profitable to follow market trends than to be contrarian [2] - Palo Alto and Crowdstrike are winning significant deals, and their long-term direction is upward [4]
Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Life360 Stock?
ZACKS· 2025-06-25 21:26
Group 1 - Life360, Inc. (LIF) is experiencing significant activity in the options market, particularly with the July 18, 2025 $25 Put option showing high implied volatility, indicating potential for a major price movement [1] - Implied volatility reflects market expectations for future stock movement, suggesting that investors anticipate a significant event that could lead to a rally or sell-off [2] - Life360 holds a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) in the Security and Safety Services industry, which is in the top 13% of the Zacks Industry Rank, although earnings estimates have decreased from 4 cents to 2 cents per share over the last 60 days [3] Group 2 - The high implied volatility for Life360 may indicate a developing trading opportunity, as options traders often seek to sell premium on such options to capture decay, hoping the stock does not move as much as expected by expiration [4]
Rubrik acquires Predibase to accelerate adoption of AI agents
TechCrunch· 2025-06-25 17:34
Acquisition Announcement - Data cybersecurity company Rubrik announced its intent to acquire Predibase, a startup focused on training and fine-tuning open source AI models [1][2] - The deal's financial terms were not disclosed, but reports suggest it falls between $100 million and $500 million [1] Company Background - Predibase was founded in 2021 and has raised over $28 million in venture capital from notable investors such as Felicis, Greylock, and Sancus Ventures [2] - Rubrik, founded in 2014, has raised more than $1.6 billion in venture capital and went public in April 2024 [6] Strategic Implications - The integration of Predibase is expected to enhance Rubrik users' ability to build AI agents using platforms like Amazon Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, and Google Agentspace [2] - Bipul Sinha, CEO of Rubrik, emphasized that combining Predibase's capabilities with Rubrik's secure data platforms can transform AI applications by addressing performance and cost issues [3] Industry Trends - Rubrik's acquisition is part of a broader trend where companies are acquiring firms to strengthen their technology stack for AI agent development [3] - Other recent acquisitions in the industry include Salesforce acquiring Informatica for $8 billion and Snowflake acquiring Crunchy Data [4]
SentinelOne(S) - 2025 FY - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-06-25 17:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The meeting discussed the preliminary voting results for the election of directors, with all nominees receiving a plurality of votes necessary to be elected [10] - The proposal to ratify Deloitte as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2026, received more votes in favor than against [11] - The advisory vote on the compensation of named executive officers also saw more votes in favor than against [11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - No specific data on business line performance or key metrics was provided during the meeting Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - No specific market data or key metrics changes were discussed during the meeting Company Strategy and Development Direction and Industry Competition - The meeting focused on the election of directors and the ratification of the accounting firm, with no detailed discussion on company strategy or industry competition Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management did not provide specific comments on the operating environment or future outlook during this meeting Other Important Information - The meeting was held virtually to increase access and participation, with a quorum present [3][5] - The company confirmed that only stockholders of record as of April 30, 2025, were entitled to vote [4] Q&A Session Summary Question: Were there any questions related to the business items? - No relevant questions were raised during the Q&A session, and the session was concluded without further discussion [14]
'Hacktivist' groups linked to Iran have been very active, says CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz
CNBC Television· 2025-06-25 14:53
Well, joining us now is CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz. Crowd Strike is up 42% so far this year. George, it's great to have you back on the show.Welcome. Great to be here. Thank you.So, I'm going to start right there with you. Um, how acute is the risk of cyber security incidents from Iran in the wake of everything we've seen right now. Well, what's important to realize is whenever geopolitical tensions rise, you're going to see a natural increase in cyber attacks.And that's exactly what we've seen. Iran has ...
Are Computer and Technology Stocks Lagging Creative Realities, Inc. (CREX) This Year?
ZACKS· 2025-06-25 14:41
Group 1 - Creative Realities, Inc. (CREX) has shown a year-to-date return of 32.7%, significantly outperforming the average gain of 3.6% in the Computer and Technology sector [4] - The Zacks Rank for CREX is currently 1 (Strong Buy), indicating a positive outlook based on earnings estimates and revisions [3] - Over the past three months, the consensus estimate for CREX's full-year earnings has increased by 196.8%, reflecting improving analyst sentiment [3] Group 2 - CREX is part of the Internet - Software industry, which consists of 169 companies and currently ranks 52 in the Zacks Industry Rank, with an average gain of 15.4% this year [5] - Another notable stock in the Computer and Technology sector is CyberArk (CYBR), which has a year-to-date return of 19.2% and a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) [4][5] - The Security industry, to which CyberArk belongs, has seen a gain of 22.8% this year and is currently ranked 26 [6]
Intrusion (INTZ) Earnings Call Presentation
2025-06-25 14:06
The best and most effective additional Cybersecurity offering on the market. Intrusion Investor Presentation First Quarter 2025 Update 1 Safe Harbor Statement This presentation has been prepared by Intrusion Inc. (the "Company") solely for informational purposes based on its own information, as well as information from public sources. This presentation has been prepared to assist interested parties in making their own evaluation of the Company and does not propose to contain all of the information that may ...
Avast Makes AI-Driven Scam Defense Available for Free Worldwide
Prnewswire· 2025-06-25 13:00
Core Insights - Avast has launched Scam Guardian and Scam Guardian Pro to enhance scam protection using AI technology, addressing the rise in data breaches and scams [1][2] - The new offerings aim to democratize access to advanced scam protection, with Scam Guardian available for free and Scam Guardian Pro as a premium option [1][4] Group 1: Product Features - Scam Guardian utilizes proprietary AI trained on scam data to detect not only malicious URLs but also analyze context and language for identifying deceptive intent [3] - Key features of Scam Guardian include Email Guard, which scans and flags emails for scams, and Web Guard, which analyzes websites for hidden scams [4][6] - Scam Guardian Pro will introduce additional AI-powered tools later in the year to protect against scams in SMS and phone calls [4] Group 2: Market Context - The Gen Threat Report indicates a significant increase in data breaches, with breached records rising by over 186% from January to March 2025, and phishing scams increasing by 466% in the same period [2] - The rise in sophisticated scams, enhanced by AI, makes it crucial for individuals to have access to effective scam protection [2][3]
Cycurion, Inc. Secures Over $8 Million in New Contracts, Strengthening Cybersecurity Leadership
Globenewswire· 2025-06-25 12:30
Contract awards build upon Cycurion’s other recent sales wins that have led to record backlog and positioned the company for a strong second half to 2025MCLEAN, Va., June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cycurion, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYCU) (“Cycurion” or the “Company”), a trusted leader in IT cybersecurity solutions and AI, announces the award of several new contracts totaling over $8 million. These agreements, secured with government and commercial clients, reinforce Cycurion’s position as a trusted partner in prote ...