A state-sponsored Chinese hacking campaign, known as Volt Typhoon, has been exploiting a vulnerability in a US networking company, Versa Networks, to breach American and Indian internet providers. The exploit has impacted at least four US firms and one in India, raising concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to cyberattacks.
SentinelOne, a cybersecurity company, reported strong second-quarter financial results, exceeding revenue expectations and achieving profitability for the first time. The company attributed its success to the growing demand for its AI-powered Singularity Platform, which provides comprehensive cyber defense solutions.
Despite a recent outage that impacted Delta Air Lines and led to a lawsuit, CrowdStrike maintains an Overweight rating from Piper Sandler analyst Rob D. Owens. While the outage may impact earnings, the company is working on solutions and collaborating with Microsoft to improve security.
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CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD) shares are recovering slightly after a major outage impacted several industries. With second-quarter earnings approaching, the stock’s volatility is expected to continue. The company is addressing competition and the outage, which will be key topics during the earnings call.
FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed deep concern over a surge in various threats facing the United States, including terrorism, Chinese espionage, and election interference. He emphasized the importance of partnerships between law enforcement agencies and private sector entities to address these challenges effectively.
The UK Ministry of Defence announced the construction of a new facility designed to protect military equipment from GPS jamming, a growing threat. This state-of-the-art facility will be one of the largest in Europe and will test equipment like drones, helicopters, and fighter jets in a specialized hangar to ensure their resilience against electromagnetic interference.
Microchip Technology has experienced a cybersecurity incident that has disrupted some business operations and impacted manufacturing output. The company is currently investigating the incident and its full impact remains unknown. Shares of MCHP are trading lower following the disclosure.
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) reported strong fourth-quarter earnings, exceeding revenue and billings expectations. The company’s platformization strategy continues to gain traction, driving double-digit revenue growth and improving profitability. Analysts remain optimistic, with several raising price targets on the stock.
National Public Data (NPD) has confirmed a data breach that may have affected some user information. While initial reports suggested a staggering 2.9 billion records were compromised, official statements from NPD and the Maine Attorney General’s office indicate the actual number of affected individuals could be significantly lower, potentially affecting only 1.3 million people. This makes the breach less severe than initially feared but still a serious issue, prompting NPD to advise users to take preventive measures against potential fraud.
