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The U.S. Defense Department is reportedly in early discussions to fund a peacekeeping force in Gaza, according to Reuters citing Politico. This development could have implications for defense spending and geopolitical stability in the region.

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March 28, 2024 | 5:00 pm

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NY Mayor Eric Adams announced the deployment of electromagnetic weapon detection systems in New York subway stations to enhance security. EVLV, a company involved in security technologies, may see an impact.

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March 28, 2024 | 4:58 pm

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Cisco has issued a warning about password-spraying attacks targeting Remote Access VPN services on Cisco Secure Firewall devices and other VPN services. These attacks are part of reconnaissance activities and involve trying the same password across multiple accounts. Cisco provided a mitigation guide with indicators of compromise and recommendations such as enabling logging, securing VPN profiles, leveraging TCP shun, configuring ACLs, and using certificate-based authentication. Security researcher Aaron Martin linked these attacks to the 'Brutus' botnet, which initially targeted SSLVPN appliances from various companies and has now expanded to web apps using Active Directory. The botnet uses 20,000 IP addresses worldwide and rotates IPs to avoid detection. Concerns are raised about the acquisition of specific usernames, suggesting a possible undisclosed breach or zero-day exploitation. Two IPs associated with Brutus have been linked to APT29, a Russian espionage group.

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March 28, 2024 | 4:50 pm

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UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:UNH) provided over $3.3 billion in advance payments to healthcare providers affected by a cyberattack on Change Healthcare's insurance claims system. The attack, attributed to the hacking group 'ALPHV' or 'BlackCat', disrupted financial stability and data security in the healthcare sector. UnitedHealth's response highlights the severity of the situation. Additionally, Medical Properties Trust Inc's (NYSE:MPW) tenant Steward Health Care sold its physician network to UnitedHealth's Optum Care unit. UNH shares slightly increased by 0.02% to $493.19.

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March 28, 2024 | 4:48 pm

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Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for defrauding customers and investors. He has also been ordered to forfeit more than $11 billion. This landmark case highlights the risks associated with the cryptocurrency market and may have broader implications for investor confidence in crypto assets.

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March 28, 2024 | 3:50 pm

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Russian investigators have reported that attackers involved in recent incidents received a substantial amount of cash and cryptocurrency from Ukraine. This development could have implications for the perception of cryptocurrency's role in international conflicts and may influence investor sentiment towards assets related to cryptocurrencies and regional stability.

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March 28, 2024 | 2:57 pm

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CISO Global (NASDAQCM: CISO) has entered into an exclusive agreement with The Fortegra Group, Inc. to offer product protection plans for its cybersecurity clients. This partnership allows CISO Global to provide $250,000 financial protection for its AI-based endpoint detection and response technology, CHECKLIGHT®, which protects against cyber threats like malware and ransomware. The CHECKLIGHT® protection plan is now available globally, with plans to expand to Latin America and Europe.

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March 28, 2024 | 12:38 pm

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Russia's Kuibyshev Oil Refinery has been brought to a standstill following a drone attack last week, as reported by Reuters. This incident could potentially impact global oil supply and market dynamics.

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March 28, 2024 | 11:48 am

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WISeKey International Holding Ltd. (WKEY), a global cybersecurity, digital identity, and IoT leader, announced its GSMA Root Certificate Issuer accreditation, marking a significant advancement in telecommunications security for the 5G era. This accreditation is expected to enhance security across telecom networks, accommodating billions of new devices and addressing the evolving threat landscape.

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March 28, 2024 | 7:23 am

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U.S. intelligence officials have accused WuXi AppTec Co Ltd (OTC:WXIBF), a Chinese pharmaceutical company, of illegally transferring U.S. intellectual property to Beijing. This revelation was made during a classified briefing to senators, amid broader concerns over Chinese companies' involvement in activities against U.S. national security interests. WuXi AppTec denies the allegations, emphasizing their commitment to safeguarding client data. The U.S. is considering legislation to restrict government funds to Chinese firms engaged in such activities.

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March 28, 2024 | 7:13 am