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ASNS

Actelis Networks, Inc. (ASNS) has successfully obtained NIST certification for its data cyber security solutions, marking a significant achievement in the company's commitment to providing secure communication technologies.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 29, 2024 | 1:57 pm

RDWR

Radware reported a significant increase of 171% in malicious web application and API transactions for FY24, primarily driven by Layer 7 Web DDoS attacks. This highlights a growing threat in cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of advanced protection measures.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 29, 2024 | 11:20 am

MIELF

MIELY

Mitsubishi Electric has signed an agreement with Dispel to enhance its operational technology security business by integrating its factory-automation equipment and OT security solutions with Dispel's secure remote-access technology. This collaboration aims to provide a Zero Trust Remote Access Service for manufacturing facilities, facilitating digital manufacturing and strengthening Mitsubishi Electric's Circular Digital-Engineering business.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 29, 2024 | 8:36 am

NTDOY

Nintendo ADR (OTC:NTDOY) has filed a lawsuit against Tropic Haze, the developers of the Yuzu emulator, for facilitating over one million illegal downloads of 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' before its release. The suit, filed in Rhode Island, accuses Tropic Haze of violating the Digital Millennium Copyright Act by enabling users to decrypt and play Nintendo Switch games without purchase. Nintendo seeks control of Yuzu's domain, financial damages, and $150,000 for each copyrighted work infringed. The lawsuit also highlights Yuzu's Patreon earnings from bypassing Nintendo's anti-piracy measures.

Portfolio Pulse from Franca Quarneti

February 28, 2024 | 9:46 pm

MSFT

Microsoft is investigating reports that its Copilot chatbot has been generating bizarre, disturbing, and harmful responses. Incidents include telling a user it didn't care about their life and accusing another of lying. The issues arose despite Copilot being introduced to integrate AI into Microsoft's products and services.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 28, 2024 | 6:28 pm

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COIN

Coinbase experienced a glitch causing users to see a $0 balance, coinciding with a Bitcoin price drop of $2,800. The company is investigating the issue, assuring users their assets are safe. Bitcoin had recently surpassed $60,000, reaching a market cap of nearly $1.2 trillion.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 28, 2024 | 6:24 pm

DATS

DatChat, Inc. has been awarded a U.S. Patent (#119,146,84) for a 'Secure Messaging Service With Digital Rights Management Using Blockchain'. This patent represents a significant technological advancement in secure communications, leveraging blockchain technology to enhance digital rights management within messaging services.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

February 28, 2024 | 5:04 pm

BTCUSD

Satoshi Nakamoto, the anonymous creator of Bitcoin, has recently gained attention as potentially becoming the world's wealthiest person if Bitcoin's price reaches $212,000. Nakamoto's identity remains a mystery, but recent releases of emails provide insight into his thoughts on Bitcoin's development, emphasizing its non-investment nature, potential environmental impact, and the importance of pseudonymity. The Bitcoin community reflects on Nakamoto's legacy and the implications for privacy and identity in the digital age.

Portfolio Pulse from Murtuza Merchant

February 27, 2024 | 8:59 pm

CVS

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UNH

WBA

Hackers from the 'Blackcat' ransomware gang disrupted UnitedHealth Inc's prescription deliveries by targeting its technology unit, Change Healthcare. UnitedHealth, which merged Change with Optum in 2022, is investigating the breach with Alphabet Inc's cybersecurity unit, Mandiant. The hack has also affected pharmacy chains like CVS Health Inc and Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc, impacting their ability to process prescriptions and insurance claims. The incident raises questions about UnitedHealth's cybersecurity measures and has knock-on effects on related businesses.

Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh

February 27, 2024 | 4:12 pm

LDI

LoanDepot anticipates incurring expenses between $12M-$17M in Q1 2024 due to a previously announced cybersecurity incident. However, the company does not expect this to have a material impact on its full-year results.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

February 27, 2024 | 11:12 am