Cybersecurity

The communication services sector replaced the telecommunications sector in September, and several high-flying stocks migrated from the consumer discretionary and technology sectors to communication services in the process.  Stocks making the move include three of the four in the FANG...

Cybersecurity provider Imperva Inc (NASDAQ: IMPV) agreed Wednesday morning to sell itself to private equity firm Thoma Bravo for an approximate 30-percent premium. What Happened The deal prices Imperva at $55.75 per share; the stock closed at $43 Tuesday. The sale values Imperva at around...

Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) confirmed it was the victim of a hack that allowed unauthorized people to control around 50 million accounts. The revelation comes at a time when the Cambridge Analytica scandal is still fresh in many investors' minds, but there are a few key differences between...

Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZS) shares are exhibiting balanced near-term risk-reward after a "successful" IPO earlier this year, according to BTIG. The Analyst BTIG analyst Joel P. Fishbein Jr. downgraded Zscaler from Buy to Neutral. The Thesis Zscaler shares have risen over 60 percent...

A data breach is “the unauthorized acquisition of covered information that compromises security, integrity or confidentiality," according to software company Digital Guardian. While all 50 states have developed their own set of laws, there are many variations in how they protect the...

Internet scam artists are moving beyond your email inbox to target your text messages as well. "SMiShing," also known as SMS Phishing, continues to loot information from busy and unaware consumers despite its relative maturity as a scam method. Here's what you should know about...

Cyberark Software Ltd (NASDAQ: CYBR) infrastructure and assets, reported second-quarter results Tuesday that compelled JPMorgan to upgrade the stock.  The Analyst JPMorgan's Sterling Auty upgraded Cyberark from Neutral to Overweight with a price target lifted from $60 to $85. The...

Cybersecurity giant Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ: SYMC) reported its fiscal first-quarter results Thursday and took "one on the chin," according to Stifel. The Analyst Stifel's Gur Talpaz maintains a Hold rating on Symantec with a price target lowered from $21 to $19. The Thesis...

The rise of autonomous and smart connected vehicles on our highways has put a spotlight on the instances of auto cybercrime, and the relevance of suitable regulations in the industry. FreightWaves recently discussed the impact of these regulations on civil liability in detail, and as a continuation...