CrowdStrike, a US cybersecurity firm, reported a rise in cyberattacks from China-based groups targeting American tech companies to steal artificial intelligence technology. These attacks represent over 58% of state-sponsored cyber espionage aimed at tech firms, reflecting China's efforts to close the AI technology gap with the US amid export restrictions on AI chips. The cyberattacks also extend to government communications in Southeast Asia and persistent breaches in North American tech organizations. Additionally, North Korea-linked hackers have targeted IT workforces globally to generate revenue for their regime.
SpaceX's upcoming IPO, led by Goldman Sachs, is primarily an AI play through its xAI division, expected to generate over two-thirds of the company's revenue by 2030. The company plans to invest more than $300 billion in capital expenditures by the de...
The First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR) gained 22% year-to-date by June 5, 2026, outperforming the S&P 500's 8% gain by about 2.6 times. This surge was largely driven by strong performances from top holdings like Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStri...
The WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund (WCBR) rose about 20% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500's 8% gain, fueled by a shift in narrative that AI boosts cybersecurity spending rather than disrupts it. A March 2026 index methodology change refocused t...
The Themes Cybersecurity ETF (SPAM) has gained 27.54% in the first five months of 2026, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's 8.16% rise. This surge is driven by increased AI-related capital spending on cybersecurity infrastructure, as both attac...
