Cybersecurity

Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google has expanded its “Bug Bounty Program” to include generative AI, offering ethical hackers opportunities to earn more than $30,000 for identifying vulnerabilities. What Happened: With the rise of generative AI chatbots...

The third quarter of 2023 has exposed significant security vulnerabilities in the cryptocurrency sector, with a staggering 117 hacks leading to a cumulative loss of $720 million. Hacken's comprehensive review of De.Fi's REKT database for the third quarter of 2023 highlighted that while...

The former director of the National Security Agency, Mike Rogers, has described artificial intelligence as a “double-edged sword” in the context of government cybersecurity. Rogers expounded on the merits and demerits of AI in a discussion hosted by news outlet Semafor, reported ...

The Israeli government and media outlets are facing an increased wave of cyberattacks, purportedly by hacker groups with Russian links, in the wake of a recent conflict with Hamas, the Palestinian military organization. What Happened: According to a Bloomberg report, a Russian hacker...

Sony Group Corp. (NYSE:SNE) has reportedly been targeted in a substantial ransomware attack, allegedly orchestrated by a newly surfaced group on the dark web. What Happened: Ransomed.vc, a fresh entity operating on the dark web, claims to have hacked into all Sony systems. The group, interestingly...

Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) decision to abandon plans to scan iPhones for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) has invited the wrath of protestors, who have now set up banners in front of Apple Park to coincide with the iPhone 15 launch. What Happened: Protestors have set up anti-Apple banners in...

In a recent cybersecurity breach, Caesars Entertainment Inc. (NYSE:CZR) reportedly paid millions to cyber attackers to prevent the leak of company data. The fallout of this incident has led to a substantial drop in the company’s share prices. What Happened: Caesars Entertainment ...

Recent high-profile hot wallet breaches have sent shockwaves through the crypto community, prompting industry experts to weigh in on potential security lapses and the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures. Benzinga spoke to experts who highlighted the significance of robust...

Zscaler Inc (NASDAQ: ZS) shares are trading higher on the heels of the company's fiscal fourth-quarter results. Here's a rundown of the report and a look at what's driving shares higher after hours. Q4 Earnings: Zscaler said fourth-quarter revenue increased 43% year-over-...

A sophisticated Russian malware named Infamous Chisel has been identified as a significant threat to cryptocurrency users and platforms.  The malware's advanced design and capabilities specifically target crypto-related activities, putting digital assets at heightened risk, ...

SentinelOne, Inc (NYSE: S) shares are trading higher in Thursday's after-hours session on the heels of the cloud-based cybersecurity company's second-quarter results. What Happened: SentinelOne said second-quarter revenue increased 46% year-over-year to $149.4 million, which...

CrowdStrike Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CRWD) shares are trading nearly 10% higher Thursday after the company issued its second-quarter earnings results. Here’s what you need to know and what analysts think about the print. By The Numbers: CrowdStrike reported second-quarter revenues of $731.63...

Today, we want to bring a name to your attention that is not in the news as much as the other popular tech stocks. Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is an old-school technology stock that has existed since 1984. It is outperforming the S&P 500 this year, up about 17 percent, while the S&P is up 15...

Shares of Palo Alto Networks Inc (NASDAQ: PANW) spiked in early trading on Monday, after the company reported its fiscal fourth-quarter results. The results came amid an exciting earnings season. Here are some key analyst takeaways from the earnings release. RBC Capital Markets On Palo Alto...