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EVLV

Evolv Technology (NASDAQ:EVLV) has announced a new product, Evolv Extend, designed to identify non-concealed guns approaching a venue and expand detection beyond the door. The product was developed in partnership with Omnilert and uses AI visual gun detection software. The system analyzes high-resolution video streams to identify brandished guns at distances up to 100 feet, and sends a comprehensive image and video footage to onsite security staff and first responders.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

September 07, 2023 | 12:12 pm

TSLA

Mozilla Foundation has criticized the privacy policies of modern cars, including Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), stating that they are a 'privacy nightmare'. The foundation found that all 25 car brands it researched, including Tesla, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Lexus, and Toyota, were collecting 'too much' personal data, often for purposes beyond operating the vehicle. Tesla's privacy policy was rated the worst among the 25 car makers reviewed.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

September 07, 2023 | 10:57 am

AAPL

META

The UK government is holding firm on the Online Safety Bill, which requires messaging platforms to provide access to users' encrypted messages in case of suspicions of child abuse content. Tech companies, including Meta Platforms Inc.'s WhatsApp and Apple Inc.'s iMessage, have expressed concerns over user privacy. If the bill becomes law, Apple has threatened to withdraw iMessage and FaceTime from the UK market.

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September 07, 2023 | 6:52 am

IBM

IBM has reported an incident involving unauthorized access to personal information of Janssen CarePath customers and users. The company is currently notifying affected individuals.

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September 06, 2023 | 9:41 pm

FXI

MSFT

SPY

China-linked hackers breached a Microsoft Corp. engineer's corporate account, stealing a key that enabled them to hack senior US officials' email accounts. The hackers used the key to forge authentication tokens to access email accounts on Microsoft’s cloud servers, including those of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, Representative Don Bacon, and State Department officials.

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September 06, 2023 | 8:44 pm

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SHIBUSD

Stake.com, a digital casino and sportsbook platform, recently faced a security breach leading to an estimated loss of $40 million. The incident has amplified calls for stricter digital safeguards in the crypto community. Other recent breaches include Singapore-based crypto exchange Bitrue's loss of $23 million and payment processor Alphapo's loss exceeding $60 million. Experts emphasize the importance of robust security infrastructure, multifactor authentication, and the use of cold storage.

Portfolio Pulse from Murtuza Merchant

September 06, 2023 | 7:21 pm

SPY

VGK

The Biden administration has announced an additional $175 million in security assistance for Ukraine, according to Reuters. This could potentially impact the geopolitical landscape and indirectly affect the performance of US-listed ETFs like SPY and VGK.

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September 06, 2023 | 6:59 pm

IBM

JNJ

IBM has reported an incident involving unauthorized access to personal information contained within a database used on the Janssen CarePath platform. IBM is notifying Janssen CarePath customers and users about the incident.

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September 06, 2023 | 5:38 pm

IBM

JNJ

IBM has announced that the Janssen CarePath platform, a patient support platform offering savings options and other patient support, has experienced a data incident. The platform is related to Janssen, a pharmaceutical company owned by Johnson & Johnson.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

September 06, 2023 | 5:38 pm

ONDS

Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) has announced that its Airobotics Optimus 1-EX drone has been granted Type Certification by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This certification, the highest level of Airworthiness Certification, will streamline the approval of drone fleet deployments across American cities for critical functions such as public safety and other vital services. The Optimus System is already operating in urban environments in the UAE, and Ondas plans to leverage this experience to conduct similar operations in the U.S.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

September 06, 2023 | 4:20 pm