CrowdStrike, alongside Google and nonprofit Shadowserver, dismantled the Glassworm botnet that cybercriminals used to distribute malware and steal passwords from open-source software developers. This botnet had targeted the open-source software supply chain for two years, compromising over 300 GitHub repositories by hijacking developer accounts and using malicious extensions and ads. The takedown cut off the hackers' control channels, disrupting their ability to infect more systems. This operation highlights the increasing risk to developers as attackers exploit trust in open-source code, potentially impacting thousands of organizations downstream.
US stock markets paused near record highs as investors reassessed risks amid mixed earnings and geopolitical news. Cybersecurity stocks fell sharply after Zscaler issued disappointing forward guidance, dragging the sector down. Meanwhile, oil prices ...
Global stock markets reached new all-time highs driven by strong tech sector performance in Asia and the US, despite mixed US stock openings. Optimism over a potential US-Iran peace deal eased oil prices below $95 per barrel temporarily, which helped...
Shares of cybersecurity firms Palo Alto Networks and CrowdStrike fell following a disappointing sales forecast from peer Zscaler. Despite the short-term drop, Wall Street analysts suggest this could be a buying opportunity for investors in the sector...
CrowdStrike Holdings' stock has surged nearly 50% this month due to excitement around its AI security capabilities and strong Q4 results, including $1.9 billion in annual recurring revenue and 45% year-over-year growth. Despite positive earnings and ...
