Cybersecurity

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) has introduced new features to detect child sexual abuse content on iPhones in the U.S., but the move is worrying experts. What Happened: Apple said Thursday that a new system will detect images of child exploitation called Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) and match the...

F5 Networks, Inc (NASDAQ: FFIV) could generate significant growth in 2022 on the back of contract renewals, according to BofA Securities. The F5 Networks Analyst: Tal Liani upgraded the rating for F5 Networks from Neutral to Buy, while raising the price target from $210 to $285. The F5...

With increased digitization comes increased security threats. Trends in increased cybersecurity demand have Goldman Sachs analyst bullish on Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ: OKTA). The Okta Analyst: Brian Essex initiated the firm’s coverage of Okta, Inc. with a Buy rating, setting a 12-month...

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) will pay more than $500 million in cash to buy San Francisco cybersecurity software company RiskIQ, Bloomberg reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter. What Happened: The privately-held RiskIQ makes software for detecting online security threats...

Morgan Stanley analyst Hamza Fodderwala released a note on the cybersecurity industry Friday, highlighting his outlook on the industry as well as his top cybersecurity stock picks. Cybersecurity Industry Overview: Cyberattacks such as the ones on the Colonial Pipeline, JBS ...

Synnex Corp (NYSE: SNX) confirmed that it was aware of specific instances where outside actors attempted to gain access through SYNNEX to customer applications within the Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) cloud environment.  SYNNEX defended that it was not a Managed...

According to the cybersecurity firm Huntress Labs Inc, a breach at the U.S. IT firm Kaseya in Miami led to more than thousands of American businesses hit by ransomware attacks. What Happened: On Friday, the attackers changed a Kaseya tool called VSA, used by the company to provide IT...

BlackBerry Ltd (NYSE: BB) has been a popular stock lately as it continues to trend in a number of Reddit communities and institutions hammer call contracts day in and day out. On Wednesday, options traders purchased $801,706 worth of call contracts and most had an expiry date in July. This...

BlackBerry Ltd (NYSE: BB) was trading flat Wednesday after trying to make a bullish break north. The stock has been trading in a bullish falling channel since June 8 and has yet to close a trading day either above or below it. On Wednesday morning, BlackBerry’s stock attempted to break up...

This week’s IPO schedule could include dozens of companies going public including several high-profile names. Here is a look at some of the top planned offerings of the week that investors should watch. Dingdong: China e-commerce company Dingdong (NYSE: DDL) plans on selling 14 million...

The following post was written and/or published as a collaboration between Benzinga’s in-house sponsored content team and a financial partner of Benzinga. Consumers and companies alike are concerned about data privacy. Last week, McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) reported that customer and...

Canada-based security software company BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB), a Reddit-favorite stock, reported first-quarter earnings that matched analysts’ expectations while revenues beat estimates. What Happened: BlackBerry’s first-quarter net loss narrowed to $62 million, or $0.11 per...

BlackBerry Ltd (NYSE: BB) emerged as among the most discussed stonks on WallStreetBets Thursday after it was awarded a technology innovation award by Frost & Sullivan. What Happened: BlackBerry’s event management solution AtHoc was presented the 2021 Technology Leadership Award for safe...

Ukrainian police have dealt a serious blow to the ransomware gang behind the cyberattacks in the U.S. transportation and logistics sector  — including the trailer maker Utility and rail operator CSX (NASDAQ: CSX)— arresting six alleged members of Clop and seizing cash, computers, and cars. The...

Bank of America Corp (NYSE: BAC) has beefed up its cybersecurity spending to over $1 billion annually from $300 million to $400 million after eleven and a half years following multiple cyber hacks, CNBC reports. Companies and governments have started ramping up their cybersecurity...