1 month ago
On September 14, during the episode of Mad Money, Jim Cramer said CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWD) is emerging as a beneficiary of growing concerns over the cybersecurity risks created by artificial intelligence, as he said:
Over the weekend, the co-founder and CEO of Anthropic published an essay where he pushed for a slowdown among the frontier AI labs in order to handle newfound security concerns. In response to that, the cybersecurity cohort just went crazy because there are the companies that can prevent AI agents from randomly hacking into networks all over the world, and it's the cybersecurity companies. Take CrowdStrike, which shot up nearly 14% today, leading the S&P 500, something I feel great about, of course, because we own it big for the Charitable Trust. These guys have been adamant that AI represented a great opportunity for their business, and now Wall Street's finally gotten the memo.
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CRWD) second-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue increased 26% year over year to $1.47 billion, while ending annual recurring revenue rose 25% to $5.84 billion. Net new ARR reached a record $332.8 million, and free cash flow was $377.4 million. The company also raised its full-year fiscal 2027 net new ARR growth outlook to 34% at the midpoint, up 630 basis points. CEO George Kurtz said the company believes securing AI is its "largest market opportunity in our history."
Kurtz said on September 14 that AI-driven threats are already operating at machine speed, describing the emerging threat as autonomous campaigns rather than individual hackers. He identified endpoints, cloud workloads and SaaS as key battlegrounds and said "enforcement at machine speed" is needed to stop AI agents in motion. CrowdStrike has responded by expanding into AI-agent, model and infrastructure protection, including Continuous Identity for AI Agents and Falcon AI Detection and Response.
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CRWD) valuation leaves little room for a meaningful slowdown in growth. Yahoo Finance currently shows a forward P/E of approximately 188.7 times and a price-to-sales ratio of roughly 44.6 times. Those multiples leave little room for a material slowdown in ARR growth, weaker adoption of newer products, or greater competitive pressure. The company also remains much less profitable on a GAAP basis than its adjusted results suggest. The company reported a $33.2 million GAAP operating loss in the latest quarter against $371.6 million of non-GAAP operating income, while stock-based compensation and related employer payroll taxes totaled $399 million.
#crwd
Over the weekend, the co-founder and CEO of Anthropic published an essay where he pushed for a slowdown among the frontier AI labs in order to handle newfound security concerns. In response to that, the cybersecurity cohort just went crazy because there are the companies that can prevent AI agents from randomly hacking into networks all over the world, and it's the cybersecurity companies. Take CrowdStrike, which shot up nearly 14% today, leading the S&P 500, something I feel great about, of course, because we own it big for the Charitable Trust. These guys have been adamant that AI represented a great opportunity for their business, and now Wall Street's finally gotten the memo.
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CRWD) second-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue increased 26% year over year to $1.47 billion, while ending annual recurring revenue rose 25% to $5.84 billion. Net new ARR reached a record $332.8 million, and free cash flow was $377.4 million. The company also raised its full-year fiscal 2027 net new ARR growth outlook to 34% at the midpoint, up 630 basis points. CEO George Kurtz said the company believes securing AI is its "largest market opportunity in our history."
Kurtz said on September 14 that AI-driven threats are already operating at machine speed, describing the emerging threat as autonomous campaigns rather than individual hackers. He identified endpoints, cloud workloads and SaaS as key battlegrounds and said "enforcement at machine speed" is needed to stop AI agents in motion. CrowdStrike has responded by expanding into AI-agent, model and infrastructure protection, including Continuous Identity for AI Agents and Falcon AI Detection and Response.
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CRWD) valuation leaves little room for a meaningful slowdown in growth. Yahoo Finance currently shows a forward P/E of approximately 188.7 times and a price-to-sales ratio of roughly 44.6 times. Those multiples leave little room for a material slowdown in ARR growth, weaker adoption of newer products, or greater competitive pressure. The company also remains much less profitable on a GAAP basis than its adjusted results suggest. The company reported a $33.2 million GAAP operating loss in the latest quarter against $371.6 million of non-GAAP operating income, while stock-based compensation and related employer payroll taxes totaled $399 million.
#crwd
2 months ago
Shares of Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) surged 15% in August, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. Cybersecurity stocks have seen booming investor demand due to the growing need for these services in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). Palo Alto Networks has seen its share price rise 320% in the last five years alone.
However, the stock has fallen over 10% this week, giving up most of its August gains, after reporting its Q4 earnings for fiscal year 2026. Here's why it rose in August and whether now is a good time to scoop up some shares.
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Cybersecurity is becoming increasingly important for enterprises and other large organization seeking to secure data due to the threat posed by automated AI bots. Hackers using AI are becoming increasingly capable, meaning enterprises need to stay extra secure with their digital data.
This is where Palo Alto Networks steps in. It is one of the leading cybersecurity firms, providing solutions including automated firewalls, cloud security, threat detection, and threat intelligence. Last quarter, annual recurring revenue (ARR) for its next-generation solutions reached $9.1 billion, up 63% year-over-year, driven by contracts to protect from AI. Remaining performance obligations grew 34% to $21.2 billion.
#alto #networks #august #year
However, the stock has fallen over 10% this week, giving up most of its August gains, after reporting its Q4 earnings for fiscal year 2026. Here's why it rose in August and whether now is a good time to scoop up some shares.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Cybersecurity is becoming increasingly important for enterprises and other large organization seeking to secure data due to the threat posed by automated AI bots. Hackers using AI are becoming increasingly capable, meaning enterprises need to stay extra secure with their digital data.
This is where Palo Alto Networks steps in. It is one of the leading cybersecurity firms, providing solutions including automated firewalls, cloud security, threat detection, and threat intelligence. Last quarter, annual recurring revenue (ARR) for its next-generation solutions reached $9.1 billion, up 63% year-over-year, driven by contracts to protect from AI. Remaining performance obligations grew 34% to $21.2 billion.
#alto #networks #august #year
2 months ago
On the September 1 episode of Mad Money, Jim Cramer called CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWD) a "heavy hitter" in cybersecurity and highlighted its Fal.Con conference in Las Vegas, as he said:
Listen, this is really important. Today was brutal for all things tech because these stocks tend to sell off horribly when hostilities with Iran resume, causing the price of oil to spike, which in turn pushes up bond yields. They have pretty high price-to-earnings multiples, and they're sensitive to rate hikes. But there are a lot of positives from this group, and I don't want you to miss them. Take CrowdStrike, the heavy hitter in the cybersecurity **** e. Today, in Las Vegas, they're holding their annual Fal.Con conference… and they're focused on securing AI everywhere. They're really hammering home the point that the rise of AI has made cybersecurity more essential than ever because hackers now have access to incredibly powerful AI agents.
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CRWD) revenue rose 26% year-over-year to $1.47 billion in the fiscal second quarter of 2027, while annual recurring revenue increased 25% to $5.84 billion. Net new ARR reached a record $332.8 million, up 51%, prompting management to raise its fiscal 2027 net new ARR growth outlook to 34% at the midpoint. Free cash flow reached a record $377.4 million, up from $283.6 million a year earlier.
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWD) is positioning Falcon to secure AI agents as enterprises deploy increasingly autonomous systems. Falcon Guardian, introduced at Fal.Con, provides visibility and runtime controls for AI agents, while an expanded partnership with OpenAI will secure Codex agents. The company also introduced an Agentic Identity Provider to manage trusted identities for AI agents.
As per the transcript of Fal.Con investor briefing, management raised its long-term expectations at the September 2 investor briefing, moving its $10 billion ARR target to within fiscal 2030 and its $20 billion target to within fiscal 2035, each one year earlier than previously expected. CrowdStrike said it is already about 30% of the way to the $20 billion target. It also estimates $29 billion of potential ARR from additional products within its existing customer base, up from $21 billion a year earlier. Moreover, customer expansion provides evidence of the cross-selling opportunity. As of July 31, 51% of subscription customers used six or more CrowdStrike modules, while 35% used seven or more and 26% used eight or more.
#year #they 're #holdings #fiscal
Listen, this is really important. Today was brutal for all things tech because these stocks tend to sell off horribly when hostilities with Iran resume, causing the price of oil to spike, which in turn pushes up bond yields. They have pretty high price-to-earnings multiples, and they're sensitive to rate hikes. But there are a lot of positives from this group, and I don't want you to miss them. Take CrowdStrike, the heavy hitter in the cybersecurity **** e. Today, in Las Vegas, they're holding their annual Fal.Con conference… and they're focused on securing AI everywhere. They're really hammering home the point that the rise of AI has made cybersecurity more essential than ever because hackers now have access to incredibly powerful AI agents.
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CRWD) revenue rose 26% year-over-year to $1.47 billion in the fiscal second quarter of 2027, while annual recurring revenue increased 25% to $5.84 billion. Net new ARR reached a record $332.8 million, up 51%, prompting management to raise its fiscal 2027 net new ARR growth outlook to 34% at the midpoint. Free cash flow reached a record $377.4 million, up from $283.6 million a year earlier.
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWD) is positioning Falcon to secure AI agents as enterprises deploy increasingly autonomous systems. Falcon Guardian, introduced at Fal.Con, provides visibility and runtime controls for AI agents, while an expanded partnership with OpenAI will secure Codex agents. The company also introduced an Agentic Identity Provider to manage trusted identities for AI agents.
As per the transcript of Fal.Con investor briefing, management raised its long-term expectations at the September 2 investor briefing, moving its $10 billion ARR target to within fiscal 2030 and its $20 billion target to within fiscal 2035, each one year earlier than previously expected. CrowdStrike said it is already about 30% of the way to the $20 billion target. It also estimates $29 billion of potential ARR from additional products within its existing customer base, up from $21 billion a year earlier. Moreover, customer expansion provides evidence of the cross-selling opportunity. As of July 31, 51% of subscription customers used six or more CrowdStrike modules, while 35% used seven or more and 26% used eight or more.
#year #they 're #holdings #fiscal
2 months ago
A former employee has filed a class action lawsuit against Ceva Logistics, alleging the freight giant failed to protect highly sensitive personal information stolen during a recent cyberattack that impacted operations in Europe.
Hackers gained access to Ceva Logistics systems and data in late July, which disrupted operations at eight warehouses that provide store replenishment and e-commerce fulfillment for retailers in the Netherlands and other European countries, as FreightWaves reported. The legal action suggests that customers were not the only ones affected by the data breach.
Why It Matters: France-based Ceva is one of the largest third-party logistics providers, with more than 1,000 warehouses worldwide. Last year the company generated $18.3 billion in revenue.
Kevin Krupa, a former employee, sued Ceva Logistics late last month in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, in Houston, where Ceva's U.S. headquarters is located.
The complaint alleges that the personal information of employees, including bank account details and social security numbers, was stolen during the cyber intrusion, which never would have happened had the company taken appropriate precautions following a similar incident a year earlier.
#ceva
Hackers gained access to Ceva Logistics systems and data in late July, which disrupted operations at eight warehouses that provide store replenishment and e-commerce fulfillment for retailers in the Netherlands and other European countries, as FreightWaves reported. The legal action suggests that customers were not the only ones affected by the data breach.
Why It Matters: France-based Ceva is one of the largest third-party logistics providers, with more than 1,000 warehouses worldwide. Last year the company generated $18.3 billion in revenue.
Kevin Krupa, a former employee, sued Ceva Logistics late last month in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, in Houston, where Ceva's U.S. headquarters is located.
The complaint alleges that the personal information of employees, including bank account details and social security numbers, was stolen during the cyber intrusion, which never would have happened had the company taken appropriate precautions following a similar incident a year earlier.
#ceva
2 months ago
Sept 1 (Reuters) - Dropbox said on Tuesday that around 5,000 accounts were compromised last month, with hackers viewing and downloading content stored on the cloud-storage platform.
Here are a few details:
• Some Dropbox users received an email from the company on Monday notifying them that their accounts have been accessed without authorization between August 4 and August 21, Dropbox confirmed after Bloomberg News reported the hack earlier in the day.
• Hackers accessed files in fewer than a third of the compromised accounts, the company said.
• Shares of Dropbox fell around 2.4% in extended trading on Tuesday.
#accounts #around #accessed #sept
Here are a few details:
• Some Dropbox users received an email from the company on Monday notifying them that their accounts have been accessed without authorization between August 4 and August 21, Dropbox confirmed after Bloomberg News reported the hack earlier in the day.
• Hackers accessed files in fewer than a third of the compromised accounts, the company said.
• Shares of Dropbox fell around 2.4% in extended trading on Tuesday.
#accounts #around #accessed #sept
2 months ago
As we approach the end of 2026, the S&P 500 index is hovering near an all-time high. However, there are still some attractive opportunities on the table, even in the red-hot artificial intelligence (AI) ***** e.
SentinelOne (NYSE: S) is a leading cybersecurity company that relies heavily on AI to deliver highly automated protection to its enterprise customers. Its stock has soared by 47% so far this year, but it's still much cheaper than its top competitors CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Investors can scoop up a single share in SentinelOne for under $25. Here's why it could be a great addition to a diversified portfolio before this year is over.
AI can be a powerful tool for enterprises, but it also broadens the attack surface for hackers. Every time a business deploys an AI chatbot or agent, it compromises the safety of its sensitive data and valuable digital ***** ets, which is why businesses need state-of-the-art protection.
#sentinelone
SentinelOne (NYSE: S) is a leading cybersecurity company that relies heavily on AI to deliver highly automated protection to its enterprise customers. Its stock has soared by 47% so far this year, but it's still much cheaper than its top competitors CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Investors can scoop up a single share in SentinelOne for under $25. Here's why it could be a great addition to a diversified portfolio before this year is over.
AI can be a powerful tool for enterprises, but it also broadens the attack surface for hackers. Every time a business deploys an AI chatbot or agent, it compromises the safety of its sensitive data and valuable digital ***** ets, which is why businesses need state-of-the-art protection.
#sentinelone
2 months ago
By AJ Vicens and Raphael Satter
WASHINGTON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - U.S. officials are correcting earlier statements that several government agencies were hacked by Chinese hackers, now saying that the organizations were among the hackers' targets.
In a newly edited statement, the Department of Justice said on Friday that the U.S. Senate, the Federal Reserve, NASA and others were "among the targets of QTFY," a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group that officials identified on Wednesday during an internet domain seizure operation.
A previous version of the statement said the government agencies had been among the hackers' victims.
A note left at the bottom of the newly edited statement said that "Edits have been made to ensure this press release accurately reflects the government's allegations in the affidavit in support of the domain seizures."
#hackers #statement
WASHINGTON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - U.S. officials are correcting earlier statements that several government agencies were hacked by Chinese hackers, now saying that the organizations were among the hackers' targets.
In a newly edited statement, the Department of Justice said on Friday that the U.S. Senate, the Federal Reserve, NASA and others were "among the targets of QTFY," a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group that officials identified on Wednesday during an internet domain seizure operation.
A previous version of the statement said the government agencies had been among the hackers' victims.
A note left at the bottom of the newly edited statement said that "Edits have been made to ensure this press release accurately reflects the government's allegations in the affidavit in support of the domain seizures."
#hackers #statement
2 months ago
Cybersecurity has been a hot industry for several years, with Grand View Research projecting an 11.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) through 2033. However, artificial intelligence (AI) is heating up the need for cybersecurity.
Each AI agent and model needs cybersecurity. Furthermore, hackers can use AI to hack more targets, and cybersecurity companies use AI to deter those attackers.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Cloudflare (NYSE: NET) and Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) are at the forefront of this opportunity. They both generate annual recurring revenue from leading companies, but there are a few things to consider when comparing these stocks.
Palo Alto Networks is the most established cybersecurity platform. It earned $3 billion in its fiscal 2026 third quarter, ended April 30, while Cloudflare only generated $696.1 million in the second quarter. It is also profitable, while Cloudflare is still burning through cash. Although its fiscal 2026 third quarter wasn't profitable, that was mainly due to merger and acquisition (M&A) expenses. It had been profitable in the first and second quarters of its fiscal 2026.
#signal #fiscal #quarter #networks
Each AI agent and model needs cybersecurity. Furthermore, hackers can use AI to hack more targets, and cybersecurity companies use AI to deter those attackers.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Cloudflare (NYSE: NET) and Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) are at the forefront of this opportunity. They both generate annual recurring revenue from leading companies, but there are a few things to consider when comparing these stocks.
Palo Alto Networks is the most established cybersecurity platform. It earned $3 billion in its fiscal 2026 third quarter, ended April 30, while Cloudflare only generated $696.1 million in the second quarter. It is also profitable, while Cloudflare is still burning through cash. Although its fiscal 2026 third quarter wasn't profitable, that was mainly due to merger and acquisition (M&A) expenses. It had been profitable in the first and second quarters of its fiscal 2026.
#signal #fiscal #quarter #networks
2 months ago
In the past few days, the price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has soared 21% (as of Aug. 24). The bulls are preparing for the positive market sentiment to continue and lift the world's top cryptocurrency out of its slump and to a new record.
However, Bitcoin continues to face threats, most recently highlighted by the surprisingly weak security of a popular hardware wallet that allowed hackers to steal $130 million in ****** ets. This unfortunate event negatively impacts the public's trust in this digital ****** et.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Here's what Bitcoin investors need to know.
In a wave of attacks in late July and early August, it was revealed that the private keys of certain Coldcard wallets were able to be easily derived by malicious actors. Sold by Canadian company Coinkite, these devices implemented weak random number generators to create seed phrases. By brute force, hackers could figure out users' private keys remotely, thereby stealing funds.
#Bitcoin #company
However, Bitcoin continues to face threats, most recently highlighted by the surprisingly weak security of a popular hardware wallet that allowed hackers to steal $130 million in ****** ets. This unfortunate event negatively impacts the public's trust in this digital ****** et.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Here's what Bitcoin investors need to know.
In a wave of attacks in late July and early August, it was revealed that the private keys of certain Coldcard wallets were able to be easily derived by malicious actors. Sold by Canadian company Coinkite, these devices implemented weak random number generators to create seed phrases. By brute force, hackers could figure out users' private keys remotely, thereby stealing funds.
#Bitcoin #company
2 months ago
On August 21, Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO) disclosed in a letter that hackers gained unauthorized access to some of its cloud platforms between July 6 and July 10, exposing names, dates of birth, addresses, and Social Security numbers. The breach lands weeks after Apollo told investors its **** ets under management had crossed $1 trillion for the first time, a milestone built in part on convincing individuals and retirees to trust the firm with their money. Now Apollo has to convince some of those same people it can protect their data too.
Apollo's second quarter showed why the growth story still has legs. **** ets under management reached $1.05 trillion, up 25% year over year, while fee-related earnings hit a record $785 million, also up 25%, and management fees climbed 23% as third-party money kept arriving across credit and equity strategies. Origination volume totaled $74 billion for the quarter, pushing the trailing 12-month figure to nearly $320 billion, and that tally does not yet include the $35 billion financing Apollo arranged for Broadcom's new AI computing platform, the largest private credit deal ever recorded, since Apollo only books revenue once financing closes rather than when it is announced.
CEO Marc Rowan frames Apollo's opportunity as bigger than private equity or credit alone. He argues the industry's client base is expanding from a single source of institutional demand into six categories, including individuals, insurance companies and 401(k) plans, and Apollo is building toward that shift with daily net **** et value pricing on its credit products and a partnership with Intercontinental Exchange that has already **** igned more than 2,000 identifiers to Apollo **** ets. Performance backs up the pitch: Apollo's Fund X has generated a 21% net internal rate of return, well ahead of the 14% industry benchmark for its 2023 vintage.
The breach is the more immediate problem, and it fits a pattern. Reuters has reported that dozens of financial institutions, including Uber and Levi Strauss, were recently targeted by the same kind of ransom-seeking hackers, who built fake websites designed to steal passwords from employees at private equity and financial firms through phone-based social engineering rather than any technical exploit. Apollo says its investigation is ongoing and it has found no evidence yet that the stolen information has been posted publicly or used for identity theft, and it is offering affected individuals free credit monitoring and identity protection.
#management #Equity #billion #july
Apollo's second quarter showed why the growth story still has legs. **** ets under management reached $1.05 trillion, up 25% year over year, while fee-related earnings hit a record $785 million, also up 25%, and management fees climbed 23% as third-party money kept arriving across credit and equity strategies. Origination volume totaled $74 billion for the quarter, pushing the trailing 12-month figure to nearly $320 billion, and that tally does not yet include the $35 billion financing Apollo arranged for Broadcom's new AI computing platform, the largest private credit deal ever recorded, since Apollo only books revenue once financing closes rather than when it is announced.
CEO Marc Rowan frames Apollo's opportunity as bigger than private equity or credit alone. He argues the industry's client base is expanding from a single source of institutional demand into six categories, including individuals, insurance companies and 401(k) plans, and Apollo is building toward that shift with daily net **** et value pricing on its credit products and a partnership with Intercontinental Exchange that has already **** igned more than 2,000 identifiers to Apollo **** ets. Performance backs up the pitch: Apollo's Fund X has generated a 21% net internal rate of return, well ahead of the 14% industry benchmark for its 2023 vintage.
The breach is the more immediate problem, and it fits a pattern. Reuters has reported that dozens of financial institutions, including Uber and Levi Strauss, were recently targeted by the same kind of ransom-seeking hackers, who built fake websites designed to steal passwords from employees at private equity and financial firms through phone-based social engineering rather than any technical exploit. Apollo says its investigation is ongoing and it has found no evidence yet that the stolen information has been posted publicly or used for identity theft, and it is offering affected individuals free credit monitoring and identity protection.
#management #Equity #billion #july
2 months ago
Iran-linked hackers are suspected of forcing a small British power generator offline for four days last month, the latest sign that Tehran-linked cyber activity may be moving from probing vulnerable systems to causing disruptions U.S. officials have long warned about.
Iran-linked hackers were behind the outage, according to British security officials who spoke with multiple news outlets.
"To be clear: there was no threat to the wider grid and ******* ody lost power. We have one of the most resilient energy systems in the world," UK Energy Minister Michael Shanks said in a statement.
He described the generator as "tiny" but said his department had briefed CEOs following the intrusion on "steps they should take to stay secure."
Water Cyberattack Hits At Least 7 States
#systems
Iran-linked hackers were behind the outage, according to British security officials who spoke with multiple news outlets.
"To be clear: there was no threat to the wider grid and ******* ody lost power. We have one of the most resilient energy systems in the world," UK Energy Minister Michael Shanks said in a statement.
He described the generator as "tiny" but said his department had briefed CEOs following the intrusion on "steps they should take to stay secure."
Water Cyberattack Hits At Least 7 States
#systems
2 months ago
On August 21, Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO) disclosed in a letter that hackers gained unauthorized access to some of its cloud platforms between July 6 and July 10, exposing names, dates of birth, addresses, and Social Security numbers. The breach lands weeks after Apollo told investors its ***** ets under management had crossed $1 trillion for the first time, a milestone built in part on convincing individuals and retirees to trust the firm with their money. Now Apollo has to convince some of those same people it can protect their data too.
Apollo's second quarter showed why the growth story still has legs. ***** ets under management reached $1.05 trillion, up 25% year over year, while fee-related earnings hit a record $785 million, also up 25%, and management fees climbed 23% as third-party money kept arriving across credit and equity strategies. Origination volume totaled $74 billion for the quarter, pushing the trailing 12-month figure to nearly $320 billion, and that tally does not yet include the $35 billion financing Apollo arranged for Broadcom's new AI computing platform, the largest private credit deal ever recorded, since Apollo only books revenue once financing closes rather than when it is announced.
CEO Marc Rowan frames Apollo's opportunity as bigger than private equity or credit alone. He argues the industry's client base is expanding from a single source of institutional demand into six categories, including individuals, insurance companies and 401(k) plans, and Apollo is building toward that shift with daily net ***** et value pricing on its credit products and a partnership with Intercontinental Exchange that has already ***** igned more than 2,000 identifiers to Apollo ***** ets. Performance backs up the pitch: Apollo's Fund X has generated a 21% net internal rate of return, well ahead of the 14% industry benchmark for its 2023 vintage.
The breach is the more immediate problem, and it fits a pattern. Reuters has reported that dozens of financial institutions, including Uber and Levi Strauss, were recently targeted by the same kind of ransom-seeking hackers, who built fake websites designed to steal passwords from employees at private equity and financial firms through phone-based social engineering rather than any technical exploit. Apollo says its investigation is ongoing and it has found no evidence yet that the stolen information has been posted publicly or used for identity theft, and it is offering affected individuals free credit monitoring and identity protection.
#apollo #credit #management #private
Apollo's second quarter showed why the growth story still has legs. ***** ets under management reached $1.05 trillion, up 25% year over year, while fee-related earnings hit a record $785 million, also up 25%, and management fees climbed 23% as third-party money kept arriving across credit and equity strategies. Origination volume totaled $74 billion for the quarter, pushing the trailing 12-month figure to nearly $320 billion, and that tally does not yet include the $35 billion financing Apollo arranged for Broadcom's new AI computing platform, the largest private credit deal ever recorded, since Apollo only books revenue once financing closes rather than when it is announced.
CEO Marc Rowan frames Apollo's opportunity as bigger than private equity or credit alone. He argues the industry's client base is expanding from a single source of institutional demand into six categories, including individuals, insurance companies and 401(k) plans, and Apollo is building toward that shift with daily net ***** et value pricing on its credit products and a partnership with Intercontinental Exchange that has already ***** igned more than 2,000 identifiers to Apollo ***** ets. Performance backs up the pitch: Apollo's Fund X has generated a 21% net internal rate of return, well ahead of the 14% industry benchmark for its 2023 vintage.
The breach is the more immediate problem, and it fits a pattern. Reuters has reported that dozens of financial institutions, including Uber and Levi Strauss, were recently targeted by the same kind of ransom-seeking hackers, who built fake websites designed to steal passwords from employees at private equity and financial firms through phone-based social engineering rather than any technical exploit. Apollo says its investigation is ongoing and it has found no evidence yet that the stolen information has been posted publicly or used for identity theft, and it is offering affected individuals free credit monitoring and identity protection.
#apollo #credit #management #private
2 months ago
Bank of America on Tuesday hiked its price targets on cybersecurity stocks on views that a worsening artificial intelligence-based threat landscape supports higher valuations. Cybersecurity stocks have rebounded from worries that AI model builders will emerge as competitors.
Bank of America raised its price targets for SentinelOne (S), SailPoint (SAIL) and Zscaler (ZS). Other cybersecurity stocks may be extended amid a big rally in 2026, BofA said.
"Over the past several months, cybersecurity stocks have benefited from improving software sector sentiment and increasing investor focus on the security implications of AI," said BofA ****** yst Tal Liani in a report.
"While the market initially viewed AI as a potentially disruptive force that could compress the value of incumbent security platforms, recent developments have shifted the conversation toward the expanding threat landscape created by AI," he added. "We believe investors are increasingly viewing cybersecurity as a critical enabler of enterprise AI adoption, supporting both durable demand and a more constructive valuation framework across the sector."
AI is changing the cybersecurity industry as companies race to build cloud computing-based platforms. Cybersecurity firms are rapidly embedding AI into nearly every stage of threat detection, investigation and response. But hackers are using AI tools as well. Recent incidents have reinforced concerns that increasingly capable AI models could be used for cyberattacks in the wrong hands.
#stocks #recent #based
Bank of America raised its price targets for SentinelOne (S), SailPoint (SAIL) and Zscaler (ZS). Other cybersecurity stocks may be extended amid a big rally in 2026, BofA said.
"Over the past several months, cybersecurity stocks have benefited from improving software sector sentiment and increasing investor focus on the security implications of AI," said BofA ****** yst Tal Liani in a report.
"While the market initially viewed AI as a potentially disruptive force that could compress the value of incumbent security platforms, recent developments have shifted the conversation toward the expanding threat landscape created by AI," he added. "We believe investors are increasingly viewing cybersecurity as a critical enabler of enterprise AI adoption, supporting both durable demand and a more constructive valuation framework across the sector."
AI is changing the cybersecurity industry as companies race to build cloud computing-based platforms. Cybersecurity firms are rapidly embedding AI into nearly every stage of threat detection, investigation and response. But hackers are using AI tools as well. Recent incidents have reinforced concerns that increasingly capable AI models could be used for cyberattacks in the wrong hands.
#stocks #recent #based
2 months ago
Britney Spears' younger son, Jayden James, has made another move into the fashion world, stepping out at a MAC Cosmetics party less than two months after his surprise runway debut in Paris.
The 19-year-old attended MAC's House of Glass event in Los Angeles on Aug. 12 wearing a slouchy black leather jacket over a black top, loose gray jeans and black loafers. Photographers captured him posing solo inside the party.
The event celebrated the company's ****** reglass Sheer-Shine Lipsticks and StainGlass Lip Tints. Gabbriette, rapper JT, Ashtin Earle, Landon Barker, Charlotte Lawrence and Vinnie Hacker were among the other guests, while Just Jared reported that Quinn Blake and Between Friends performed during the evening.
Jayden largely avoided public events while growing up, but the MAC appearance was his third fashion-related outing since May. He first attended Dior's Cruise 2027 show in Los Angeles before joining his older brother, Sean Preston, on the Vetements runway during Paris Men's Fashion Week.
Jayden and Sean's runway debut was not the original plan. Vetements creative director Guram Gvasalia contacted the brothers after seeing photographs of them online, Sean told Vogue. They were initially expected to attend the Spring 2027 menswear show as guests before Gvasalia decided to cast them as models.
#Paris #angeles #party
The 19-year-old attended MAC's House of Glass event in Los Angeles on Aug. 12 wearing a slouchy black leather jacket over a black top, loose gray jeans and black loafers. Photographers captured him posing solo inside the party.
The event celebrated the company's ****** reglass Sheer-Shine Lipsticks and StainGlass Lip Tints. Gabbriette, rapper JT, Ashtin Earle, Landon Barker, Charlotte Lawrence and Vinnie Hacker were among the other guests, while Just Jared reported that Quinn Blake and Between Friends performed during the evening.
Jayden largely avoided public events while growing up, but the MAC appearance was his third fashion-related outing since May. He first attended Dior's Cruise 2027 show in Los Angeles before joining his older brother, Sean Preston, on the Vetements runway during Paris Men's Fashion Week.
Jayden and Sean's runway debut was not the original plan. Vetements creative director Guram Gvasalia contacted the brothers after seeing photographs of them online, Sean told Vogue. They were initially expected to attend the Spring 2027 menswear show as guests before Gvasalia decided to cast them as models.
#Paris #angeles #party
3 months ago
A crypto trader has reportedly lost approximately $550,000 in USDC as they fell victim to a Google advertisement phishing scam, as per the crypto ****** et tracing and recovery firm FlashRescue's co-founder Darcy.
On Aug. 13, Darcy posted on X that the user lost the sum to a paid Google ad that directed the user to a website impersonating Hyperliquid. Darcy identified three addresses belonging to the alleged hacker:
0x98b2761559A348968C994D9856dCfc96B6f13C55
0x93b6B24DC6E6a1D5d72399e3A35498c4DbA1d6D1
0x6fE314fD4CF845f35fc461eD98e2FB8d9356B566
#darcy #Google #lost
On Aug. 13, Darcy posted on X that the user lost the sum to a paid Google ad that directed the user to a website impersonating Hyperliquid. Darcy identified three addresses belonging to the alleged hacker:
0x98b2761559A348968C994D9856dCfc96B6f13C55
0x93b6B24DC6E6a1D5d72399e3A35498c4DbA1d6D1
0x6fE314fD4CF845f35fc461eD98e2FB8d9356B566
#darcy #Google #lost
3 months ago
By Raphael Satter, AJ Vicens and Anirban Sen
WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Ransom-seeking hackers who use phone calls to compromise their victims targeted dozens of prominent U.S. financial institutions and other businesses over the past month, according to Google and internet intelligence data reviewed by Reuters.
The data shows the hackers devised websites aimed at stealing passwords from employees of private equity firms and companies including Blackstone, Bridgewater **** ociates, Apollo Global Management, Bain Capital, KKR, TPG, CME Group and Moody's, as well as a host of financial companies and other businesses. Internet company Google said in a blog post about the hacking campaign published on Thursday that the hackers operate under a range of names, including Redact, Pink, Falcon, and Helix.
Google declined to comment on Reuters findings. It said in some cases companies, which it did not name, paid ransoms to the hackers. Reuters could not establish which companies the hackers successfully compromised.
Experts say the hackers' use of low-tech tactics such as phone calls to target the financial industry illustrates how, despite sophisticated security programs and AI-driven threats, the oldest tactics still rank among the most effective. If successful, the hacks could compromise data of some of the biggest U.S. private equity firms that provide capital to companies.
#data #capital
WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Ransom-seeking hackers who use phone calls to compromise their victims targeted dozens of prominent U.S. financial institutions and other businesses over the past month, according to Google and internet intelligence data reviewed by Reuters.
The data shows the hackers devised websites aimed at stealing passwords from employees of private equity firms and companies including Blackstone, Bridgewater **** ociates, Apollo Global Management, Bain Capital, KKR, TPG, CME Group and Moody's, as well as a host of financial companies and other businesses. Internet company Google said in a blog post about the hacking campaign published on Thursday that the hackers operate under a range of names, including Redact, Pink, Falcon, and Helix.
Google declined to comment on Reuters findings. It said in some cases companies, which it did not name, paid ransoms to the hackers. Reuters could not establish which companies the hackers successfully compromised.
Experts say the hackers' use of low-tech tactics such as phone calls to target the financial industry illustrates how, despite sophisticated security programs and AI-driven threats, the oldest tactics still rank among the most effective. If successful, the hacks could compromise data of some of the biggest U.S. private equity firms that provide capital to companies.
#data #capital
3 months ago
A molded grip — aka a grip trainer — is a training aid that is typically used by beginner golfers. But it's also a tool used by the No. 1 golfer in the world.
Yes, that's right, Scottie Scheffler uses a training aid marketed for weekend hackers.
While it may be surprising that a four-time major winner leans on such a rudimentary training aid, when you understand that every good swing is predicated upon elite fundamentals, it starts to make sense.
"The reason I monitor my grip so closely is because, as my body starts to feel different over the ball, my grip is usually the first thing to change to adjust to what my body's doing that day," Scheffler said a couple years ago. "That's why I use the reminder club as often as I do."
As soon as I saw Scheffler using a reminder club on the range every day, I decided I should do the same. And ever since I bought a grip trainer — which is available at PGA TOUR Superstore for just $12 — I haven't had to worry about my grip getting out of whack.
#scheffler #used #club #scottie
Yes, that's right, Scottie Scheffler uses a training aid marketed for weekend hackers.
While it may be surprising that a four-time major winner leans on such a rudimentary training aid, when you understand that every good swing is predicated upon elite fundamentals, it starts to make sense.
"The reason I monitor my grip so closely is because, as my body starts to feel different over the ball, my grip is usually the first thing to change to adjust to what my body's doing that day," Scheffler said a couple years ago. "That's why I use the reminder club as often as I do."
As soon as I saw Scheffler using a reminder club on the range every day, I decided I should do the same. And ever since I bought a grip trainer — which is available at PGA TOUR Superstore for just $12 — I haven't had to worry about my grip getting out of whack.
#scheffler #used #club #scottie
3 months ago
Ariana Grande is stepping out of the spotlight for an extended break after she wraps her Eternal Sunshine Tour, a rep for the actress and pop star told People. The rep's statement cited "ongoing public scrutiny" as one of the reasons for the pause.
"Ariana will be taking a step back from visibility after she completes the Eternal Sunshine Tour," Grande's rep said. "She looks forward to finishing the tour and ending it on a high note, both healthily and happily, and then taking a much-deserved break from public-facing work and appearances, which has led to endless, ongoing public scrutiny. This tour has been a beautiful experience for her. She loves her fans and has loved every minute of this tour so much."
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"Ariana will be taking a step back from visibility after she completes the Eternal Sunshine Tour," Grande's rep said. "She looks forward to finishing the tour and ending it on a high note, both healthily and happily, and then taking a much-deserved break from public-facing work and appearances, which has led to endless, ongoing public scrutiny. This tour has been a beautiful experience for her. She loves her fans and has loved every minute of this tour so much."
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3 months ago
The FBI is investigating a cyberattack launched on more than 30 municipal water systems across Minnesota, with a senior law enforcement official telling NBC News it bears all the hallmarks of Iranian-backed hackers. It comes as the war between the United States and Iran dramatically escalated following the collapse of a brief ceasefire. NBC's Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.
#minnesota #states #today #investigating
#minnesota #states #today #investigating
3 months ago
The FBI issued a warning about cyberattacks on municipal water systems in seven states. In Minnesota alone, more than 30 water systems have been attacked and a senior law enforcement official told NBC News that the attack bears all the hallmarks of Iranian- backed hackers. Today President Trump dismissed the idea that Iran is responsible.
#systems #minnesota #warning
#systems #minnesota #warning
3 months ago
Burma's government approved the death penalty as punishment for internet scammers just months after the Fbi announced a sweeping $8 billion crackdown on scam networks coming from the country, according to the country's state-backed media.
The Anti-Online Scam Law passed the country's parliament on Tuesday, green lighting the death penalty for anyone who participates in a scam in which they "commit violence, torture, unlawfully arrest or detain, or treat any person in a cruel manner," according to The Global New Light of Myanmar, a media outlet jointly operated by a private company and the country's Ministry of the Interior.
Burma, also known as Myanmar, has become ground zero for digital scams, with criminals often recruiting migrants from other Asian countries with promises of legitimate work only to imprison them and force them to conduct the scams.
In May, the FBI announced a massive crackdown on a criminal network in Burma known as the "Democratic Karen Benevolent Army." The operation resulted in the seizure of 127,000 Bitcoin, worth over $8 billion as of July.
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#myanmar #death #Media
The Anti-Online Scam Law passed the country's parliament on Tuesday, green lighting the death penalty for anyone who participates in a scam in which they "commit violence, torture, unlawfully arrest or detain, or treat any person in a cruel manner," according to The Global New Light of Myanmar, a media outlet jointly operated by a private company and the country's Ministry of the Interior.
Burma, also known as Myanmar, has become ground zero for digital scams, with criminals often recruiting migrants from other Asian countries with promises of legitimate work only to imprison them and force them to conduct the scams.
In May, the FBI announced a massive crackdown on a criminal network in Burma known as the "Democratic Karen Benevolent Army." The operation resulted in the seizure of 127,000 Bitcoin, worth over $8 billion as of July.
Fbi Brings Alleged China-linked Hacker To Us In Rare Extradition As Patel Defends Italy Trip
#myanmar #death #Media
3 months ago
(NewsNation) — Wealthy biohacker Bryan Johnson, who's spending a fortune in hopes of significantly prolonging his lifespan, offers three simple tips that he uses to optimize his sleep.
The so-called longevity guru said he considers his resting heart rate before bed the most important biomarker that can help him achieve his long-term goal of living well past 100 years.
"I'll look at my heart rate and see how many times it's beating per minute. It is the best indicator of how I'm going to sleep and of my overall health," Johnson told Chris Cuomo during a televised town hall Tuesday about AI that included the topic of wellness.
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The 48-year-old Johnson offered three examples of things he does to control the key metric: He stops eating four hours before bedtime; turns off his electronic screens 30 minutes to 60 minutes before turning in; and refrains from caffeine after noon.
#heart
The so-called longevity guru said he considers his resting heart rate before bed the most important biomarker that can help him achieve his long-term goal of living well past 100 years.
"I'll look at my heart rate and see how many times it's beating per minute. It is the best indicator of how I'm going to sleep and of my overall health," Johnson told Chris Cuomo during a televised town hall Tuesday about AI that included the topic of wellness.
Bryan Johnson says he cloned himself as a newborn to grow organs
The 48-year-old Johnson offered three examples of things he does to control the key metric: He stops eating four hours before bedtime; turns off his electronic screens 30 minutes to 60 minutes before turning in; and refrains from caffeine after noon.
#heart
3 months ago
Balance Coin (CRYPTO: $BLC), a low circulation stablecoin meant to hold a U.S. dollar peg, has crashed more than 99% after a hacker drained its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: $BTC) vault.
The token, which had traded near its $1 U.S. peg, has fallen to $0.0014 U.S., erasing nearly all of its $3.5 million U.S. in nominal value.
The collapse comes after a hacker drained Balance Coin's Bitcoin-backed collateral that it had used to mint the stablecoin.
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The token, which had traded near its $1 U.S. peg, has fallen to $0.0014 U.S., erasing nearly all of its $3.5 million U.S. in nominal value.
The collapse comes after a hacker drained Balance Coin's Bitcoin-backed collateral that it had used to mint the stablecoin.
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3 months ago
July 17 (Reuters) - Clover Health Investments said in a regulatory filing on Friday that it detected unusual login activity on some of its information systems on July 4 and later found a hacker had gained access to three employee accounts through social engineering.
• The health insurer said the affected accounts belonged to non-managerial health plan employees who handled member visit scheduling and broker-facing sales work.
• These accounts could access some personal and protected health information, according to the company, but not corporate financial or claims systems.
• Clover began an investigation with external cybersecurity experts, took steps to contain the activity and notified law enforcement, it said.
• The investigation is ongoing and the company is still reviewing what information may have been accessed or taken. Clover believes its response curbed and ended the unauthorized access.
• The health insurer said the affected accounts belonged to non-managerial health plan employees who handled member visit scheduling and broker-facing sales work.
• These accounts could access some personal and protected health information, according to the company, but not corporate financial or claims systems.
• Clover began an investigation with external cybersecurity experts, took steps to contain the activity and notified law enforcement, it said.
• The investigation is ongoing and the company is still reviewing what information may have been accessed or taken. Clover believes its response curbed and ended the unauthorized access.
4 months ago
Argentina's football ***** ociation has indicated it may have been the target of a cyber attack after emails from its official accounts reportedly criticised refereeing in the national team's 3-2 win against Egypt at the World Cup.
The reigning world champions looked set for a shock last-16 exit when they trailed Egypt 2-0 but produced a remarkable late comeback to reach the quarter-finals.
Following the defeat, the Egyptian Football ***** ociation asked Fifa to banish from the tournament the French referee Francois Letexier and the team of officials who were in charge, alleging bias in favour of Argentina.
Argentine news outlet La Calle reported emails sent from the Argentine Football ***** ociation's (AFA) account to journalists after the match stated "Argentina did not win" and the result was a result of "corrupt refereeing decisions".
The publication said that AFA sources indicated a group of Egyptian-origin hackers were behind the emails, which also praised Egypt's performance.
The reigning world champions looked set for a shock last-16 exit when they trailed Egypt 2-0 but produced a remarkable late comeback to reach the quarter-finals.
Following the defeat, the Egyptian Football ***** ociation asked Fifa to banish from the tournament the French referee Francois Letexier and the team of officials who were in charge, alleging bias in favour of Argentina.
Argentine news outlet La Calle reported emails sent from the Argentine Football ***** ociation's (AFA) account to journalists after the match stated "Argentina did not win" and the result was a result of "corrupt refereeing decisions".
The publication said that AFA sources indicated a group of Egyptian-origin hackers were behind the emails, which also praised Egypt's performance.
4 months ago
Bryan Johnson, a biohacker and longevity guru who has claimed "we may be the first generation who won't die," revealed he has an autoimmune condition causing his stomach to "eat itself."
The Los Angeles-based tech entrepreneur, 48, has previously shared publicly that he is hoping to live until the year 2140, when he would in theory be 160 years old.
Now, Johnson says he has been diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis (AIG), a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the stomach's acid-producing parietal cells, reducing stomach acid and impairing vitamin B12 absorption, according to Nature Reviews Disease Primers.
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"My stomach is eating itself," he wrote in an Instagram post. Johnson also shared that anywhere from 2% to 5% of people likely have this disease.
The Los Angeles-based tech entrepreneur, 48, has previously shared publicly that he is hoping to live until the year 2140, when he would in theory be 160 years old.
Now, Johnson says he has been diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis (AIG), a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the stomach's acid-producing parietal cells, reducing stomach acid and impairing vitamin B12 absorption, according to Nature Reviews Disease Primers.
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"My stomach is eating itself," he wrote in an Instagram post. Johnson also shared that anywhere from 2% to 5% of people likely have this disease.
4 months ago
Millionaire biohacker Bryan Johnson has hit a major obstacle in his yearslong quest to "defeat death."
The 48-year-old tech entrepreneur, who rose to fame for chronicling his extreme health routine curated to reduce his biological age, announced on social media last week that he has been diagnosed with an incurable autoimmune disease.
"My stomach is eating itself," Johnson wrote in a June 30 post on X. He explained that he has autoimmune gastritis, in which his immune system mistakenly attacks the healthy cells in his stomach lining.
He wrote that for years, he had been unaware he was dealing with the disease, but said that it was likely caused by his diet of fast food and sugary beverages in the years before he started biohacking his health routine, which included changes to his diet and sleep habits.
"As a kid, I ate sugar cereal, drank sugary soda, and gobbled down fast food," Johnson said. "I had a few healthy years in my early 20s but then became a young father of three and began building a business. Juggling that stress and grind, I let my health slip and gained 40 lbs. Within a few years I'd fallen into a deep, chronic depression. Somewhere in that timeline, my body began developing an autoimmune process affecting my thyroid and then my stomach lining."
The 48-year-old tech entrepreneur, who rose to fame for chronicling his extreme health routine curated to reduce his biological age, announced on social media last week that he has been diagnosed with an incurable autoimmune disease.
"My stomach is eating itself," Johnson wrote in a June 30 post on X. He explained that he has autoimmune gastritis, in which his immune system mistakenly attacks the healthy cells in his stomach lining.
He wrote that for years, he had been unaware he was dealing with the disease, but said that it was likely caused by his diet of fast food and sugary beverages in the years before he started biohacking his health routine, which included changes to his diet and sleep habits.
"As a kid, I ate sugar cereal, drank sugary soda, and gobbled down fast food," Johnson said. "I had a few healthy years in my early 20s but then became a young father of three and began building a business. Juggling that stress and grind, I let my health slip and gained 40 lbs. Within a few years I'd fallen into a deep, chronic depression. Somewhere in that timeline, my body began developing an autoimmune process affecting my thyroid and then my stomach lining."
4 months ago
A skydiving instructor who had made over 6,800 jumps. A drummer who was meticulous about safety since falling in love with the sport that helped him sober up. A software engineer on the cusp of becoming a certified skydiving coach. A grandfather honoring his sister lost to cancer.
Family and friends of the 11 jumpers and pilot killed when their plane crashed shortly after taking off in Missouri said they loved their hobby — whether it was to find personal peace or to share a once-in-a-lifetime experience with others. They remembered the experienced skydivers as people who may have had regular jobs to pay their bills but free falling brought both the thrill and the serenity they craved.
Blake Thacker, 25, jumped for seven years since first skydiving on his 18th birthday. He was set to get his skydiving coach certification over the weekend, his mother Sherry said.
"Skydiving had given him the confidence to do other things in his life, to be successful and reach for things maybe he thought he wasn't good enough to do," she said.
Thacker was an aviation software engineer and his mother saw that same methodical safety-oriented focus in his hobby.
Family and friends of the 11 jumpers and pilot killed when their plane crashed shortly after taking off in Missouri said they loved their hobby — whether it was to find personal peace or to share a once-in-a-lifetime experience with others. They remembered the experienced skydivers as people who may have had regular jobs to pay their bills but free falling brought both the thrill and the serenity they craved.
Blake Thacker, 25, jumped for seven years since first skydiving on his 18th birthday. He was set to get his skydiving coach certification over the weekend, his mother Sherry said.
"Skydiving had given him the confidence to do other things in his life, to be successful and reach for things maybe he thought he wasn't good enough to do," she said.
Thacker was an aviation software engineer and his mother saw that same methodical safety-oriented focus in his hobby.
5 months ago
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North Korea's state-backed hackers have an “aggressive, relentless” knack for finding and exploiting vulnerabilities, making them more dangerous than other groups, a former FBI agent told Benzinga.
North Korean hackers pose an existential threat to cryptocurrency ecosystems, having stolen over $2 billion worth of ***** ets in 2025 alone. Things have worsened in 2026, with April recording the highest number of cryptocurrency hacking incidents on record.
The U.S. government claims that the illegal proceeds from the thefts are used to fund North Korea’s weapons and missile program.
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The U.S. government claims that the illegal proceeds from the thefts are used to fund North Korea’s weapons and missile program.
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10 months ago
What’s good today? Well, nothing besides it’s Christmas. Trust Wallet users drained following a big Chrome browser hack as Bitcoin struggles in price despite Gold and Silver hitting all-time highs.
This Christmas Day, Trust Wallet users have faced a big hit as their wallets have been drained in a phishing hack. The hacker targeted the Chrome extension version 2.68, and they used a supply-chain exploit to steal private keys from wallets. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and some EVM chains like BNB are affected, and in total, the hack drained around $7 million from over 600 Trust Wallet users.
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This Christmas Day, Trust Wallet users have faced a big hit as their wallets have been drained in a phishing hack. The hacker targeted the Chrome extension version 2.68, and they used a supply-chain exploit to steal private keys from wallets. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and some EVM chains like BNB are affected, and in total, the hack drained around $7 million from over 600 Trust Wallet users.
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