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AT&T Inc (NYSE:T) shares dropped after announcing a data leak affecting 73 million current and former customers. The leak, discovered on the dark web, dates back to 2019 or earlier, involving personal information like social security numbers. While the source is still under investigation, AT&T is offering credit monitoring to those impacted. Despite this, AT&T claims the incident hasn't materially affected its operations. Analysts predict a 29.44% upside in AT&T's stock price by 2025, despite its historical underperformance compared to the S&P 500.

Portfolio Pulse from Adam Eckert

April 01, 2024 | 1:24 pm

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SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ:LAES) has been selected by D-Link to provide Node Attestation Certificates for D-Link's Matter-compliant IoT Gateways. This partnership aims to enhance the security and interoperability of smart home devices, aligning with the Matter standard for the smart home industry. SEALSQ's INeS platform will offer features like faster connection to a Matter ecosystem and flexible certificate management, contributing to a safer connected world.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 01, 2024 | 12:06 pm

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AT&T shares are trading lower following the announcement that personal data from 73 million current and former customers was leaked.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 01, 2024 | 11:35 am

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Andrey Zverev, a Russian middleman, has been using Tether (USDT) to facilitate transactions for Russian companies to procure high-tech equipment and weapons parts, bypassing Western sanctions. The U.S. Treasury Department is seeking legislation to block transactions in U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoins like Tether in response to their use in evading sanctions.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

April 01, 2024 | 6:58 am

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AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) has confirmed a significant data breach affecting 65.4 million customers, compromising passcodes, names, and other personal information. The breach, which occurred over two years ago, did not involve personal financial information or call history. AT&T has taken steps to reset passcodes for 7.6 million current customers and is offering identity theft and credit monitoring services to affected customers.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

April 01, 2024 | 2:48 am

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Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc. and SpaceX, advised a negotiated settlement to end the conflict in Ukraine, warning that Ukraine risks losing Odesa and access to the Black Sea if the war continues. Musk's comments on an X thread, where he criticized Ukraine's military strategy and predicted further territorial losses to Russia, have sparked controversy and accusations of pro-Kremlin sympathies, despite his companies' efforts to support Ukraine.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

April 01, 2024 | 1:39 am

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AT&T announced that data specific to the company was found in a data set on the dark web, potentially impacting 7.6 million current and 65.4 million former account holders. The data, from 2019 or earlier, includes personal information. The source of the data is under investigation.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

March 30, 2024 | 3:13 pm

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The U.S. House has banned Microsoft Corp.'s Copilot AI chatbot for congressional staffers due to potential data leak risks. This decision aligns with broader governmental and corporate efforts to regulate AI's use and ensure data security. Microsoft plans to release government-oriented tools to address these concerns.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

March 30, 2024 | 3:15 am

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Beckley Psytech and atai Life Sciences announced positive results from a Phase 2a study of 5-MeO-DMT for Treatment Resistant Depression. Utah hospitals will soon offer psilocybin and MDMA therapy. Elon Musk discussed the benefits of ketamine for depression and its positive impact on investors. Meta is under investigation for potentially facilitating illegal drug sales. MindMed's CEO highlighted LSD's potential in a podcast. Various companies and ETFs are mentioned with their stock performance.

Portfolio Pulse from Lara Goldstein

March 29, 2024 | 4:43 pm

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Hackers have targeted Call of Duty cheaters with malware that steals Bitcoin from their wallets. The cyberattack has compromised over 3.6 million Battlenet, 561,000 Activision, and 117,000 Elite PVPers accounts, affecting both cheaters and legitimate gamers. Activision Blizzard, now a Microsoft subsidiary, is working with cheat code providers to assist impacted users. This incident highlights the increasing trend of cyberattacks within the gaming and cryptocurrency communities.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

March 29, 2024 | 2:31 pm