Cybersecurity

Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE: COF) lost one-third of its employees in its cybersecurity unit in 2018 which may have culminated in the July 2019 data breach, The Wall Street Journal reported. What Happened Capital One's cybersecurity unit suffered high amounts of turnover and may have...

The data breach that Capital One Financial (NYSE: COF) disclosed on July 29 was undoubtedly surprising. And yet, it was also entirely predictable. In terms of sheer scope—approximately 106 million impacted accounts over the course of 14 years—this is one of the largest data breaches in...

Cybersecurity company FireEye Inc (NASDAQ: FEYE) released a concerning second-quarter report highlighted by higher-than-expected expenses and from renewal rates with smaller customers. One analyst views the quarter as showing encouraging signs of growth while another is modeling for headwinds to...

Equifax Inc. (NYSE: EFX) confirmed it reached a settlement with U.S. regulators related to its 2017 cybesecurity incident that affected at least 145 million people. What Happened The consumer credit reporting agency said it will pay at least $300 million and potentially up to $425 million in fees...

Another viral trend, another round of questions about information security. FaceApp, the app that shows users aged pictures of themselves using artificial intelligence, has more than 80 million users all over the world and is currently the number one free app in both Apple Inc’s (NASDAQ: AAPL...

Let's talk cyber crime and how to protect your e-mail from hackers. Plus, a carrier update on freight volume expectations for the remainder of 2019.

Which emerging industries should you be invested in? Cryptocurrency and blockchain? Cannabis? Automation? All have their bulls and bears, but one Wall Street insider says there are two that stick out for having the strongest bull cases. What To Know Raj Lala, President and CEO of Canadian ETF...

Broadcom Inc's (NASDAQ: AVGO) reported interest in acquiring cybersecurity company Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ: SYMC) has come to an end with no merger agreement finalized. What Happened Sources close to merger talks told CNBC's David Faber Symantec isn't interested in any deal less...

Cybersecurity company McAfee is considering going public later this year or next, according to media reports. The company, currently a joint venture owned by Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) and private-equity firms TPG and Thoma Bravo, is meeting with banks this week to explore the possibility of...

Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ: AVGO) is reportedly close to buying Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ: SYMC) and the semiconductor company is likely to emerge as the sole bidder, according to Wedbush. The Analyst Daniel Ives maintained a Neutral rating on Symantec with an unchanged $19 price target. The...

A potential Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ: AVGO) acquisition of Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ: SYMC) would be "very favorable" for Symantec investors, but bad for Broadcom's product innovation, according to Baird. The Analyst Jonathan Ruykhaver maintained a Neutral rating on Symantec with an...

The quite period for Crowdstrike Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: CRWD) has come to an end after its initial public offering on June 12. Multiple analysts are now able to publicly discuss their thoughts on the cloud-delivered cybersecurity company that leverages artificial intelligence to protect customers....

Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ: AVGO)'s rumored interest in buying cybersecurity company Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ: SYMC) could come at a price tag as high as $28 per share, according to Wedbush. The Analyst Wedbush's Daniel Ives maintains a Neutral rating on Symantec with a $19 price target. The...

Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ: AVGO) is reportedly eyeing an acquisition of cybersecurity company Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ: SYMC), sources told Bloomberg. Broadcom is potentially looking to buy Symantec to gain exposure to the more profitable software business, according to Bloomberg. Morgan Stanley...