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Traders are circulating a post stating that Lebanon's Hezbollah has attacked 19 positions in Israel along the border with Lebanon, according to a senior Hezbollah source. The news could potentially impact the performance of certain ETFs.

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November 02, 2023 | 4:41 pm

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The U.S. intelligence has reported that the Wagner Group, a Russian paramilitary group, may provide an air defense system, the SA-22, to Hezbollah, a Lebanese militia. The SA-22 system uses anti-aircraft missiles and air defense guns to intercept aircraft.

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November 02, 2023 | 3:53 pm

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Okta, a cloud identity and access management solutions provider, has suffered a data breach impacting nearly 5,000 employees. The breach exposed personal information including full names, social security numbers, and health insurance plan numbers. The breach was a result of a network breach at Rightway Healthcare, which provides healthcare coverage for Okta employees. This is the latest in a series of breaches Okta has suffered over the past two years.

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November 02, 2023 | 2:36 pm

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Progress Software (NASDAQ:PRGS), a producer of enterprise software products, has been highlighted in a report by The Bear Cave due to a significant data breach involving its secure file transfer service, MOVEit. The breach, which is believed to affect the privacy of millions of Americans and compromise important government agencies, was discovered on May 30, 2023. The U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI have released an advisory on the issue, and the U.S. Department of State has offered a reward of up to $10 million for information linking the breach to a foreign government.

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November 02, 2023 | 2:32 pm

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has stated that the U.S. will pursue economic integration with the Indo-Pacific region, while still protecting national security interests through targeted actions where necessary.

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November 02, 2023 | 1:50 pm

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Mr. Cooper Group has experienced a cybersecurity incident where an unauthorized third party gained access to certain technology systems. The company's ongoing investigation suggests that this incident will not have a material adverse effect on its business, operations, or financial results.

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November 02, 2023 | 1:10 pm

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DETASAD and Arqit have announced a partnership to enhance cybersecurity solutions. The terms of the partnership have not been disclosed.

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November 02, 2023 | 1:00 pm

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International fintech provider Bieases has chosen authID Inc. (NASDAQ:AUID) to secure its digital wallet. The partnership will see the launch of authID's biometric authentication platform to prevent identity fraud and account takeover. Bieases operates in the US, UK, and EU, offering financial services and payments through its digital wallet. The authID platform will provide strong identity verification and document authentication for online onboarding, binding the verified identity to the Bieases digital wallet.

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November 02, 2023 | 12:29 pm

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Joe Lonsdale, co-founder of Palantir Technologies Inc., discussed the company's role in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. He emphasized the importance of keeping the 'good guys armed and ahead' and expressed concern over the unstable situation in Israel. Lonsdale also highlighted the impact of artificial intelligence in enhancing naval operations and disabling drones. He affirmed Palantir's dedication to keeping the U.S. 'more advanced to their enemies'.

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November 02, 2023 | 11:51 am

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Boeing Co.'s global services division has been targeted by a large-scale cyberattack by the Russian-linked group, LockBit. The company is working with law enforcement and regulatory authorities to investigate the incident. LockBit threatened to release sensitive data if a ransom was not paid by Nov. 2. Boeing has not confirmed whether a ransom was paid.

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November 02, 2023 | 1:27 am