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Cybersecurity News 12 January 2026 - 18 January 2026

Cisco stock ends week little changed as Cisco flags critical email-security fix, AI Summit next

Cisco stock ends week little changed as Cisco flags critical email-security fix, AI Summit next

New York, January 17, 2026, 12:04 EST — The market is now closed. Cisco Systems Inc shares slipped 0.08% to $75.19 on Friday, as the market geared up for a lengthy U.S. holiday weekend. Investors focused on a recent security update and several upcoming company events. The stock’s shift was small, yet the context remains heavy. Cisco provides networking and security equipment to major enterprises, and investors are swift to react to any signal suggesting broader operational risks—or, conversely, an influx of forced upgrades. Cisco announced software updates to fix a critical vulnerability linked to an ongoing attack targeting certain
17 January 2026
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CrowdStrike stock price: CRWD holds near $454 as China ban chatter and a court win hang over the trade

CrowdStrike stock price: CRWD holds near $454 as China ban chatter and a court win hang over the trade

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 7:57 PM EST — After-hours CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. shares (CRWD.O) edged down 0.2% on Friday to $453.88, holding steady in light after-hours trading. The stock is back in the spotlight next week for two contrasting reasons: China’s reported plan to restrict foreign cybersecurity software, and a U.S. court decision dismissing an investor lawsuit related to CrowdStrike’s 2024 outage. Neither story alone shifts CrowdStrike’s Monday morning outlook. Still, both hit the core drivers behind the stock’s moves since last summer — policy battles and legal risks. With liquidity thin, traders often adjust their risk assessments fast.
17 January 2026
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ServiceNow stock drops nearly 3% as security flaw headlines linger ahead of Jan. 28 earnings

ServiceNow stock drops nearly 3% as security flaw headlines linger ahead of Jan. 28 earnings

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 18:18 EST — Trading after the bell. Shares of ServiceNow, Inc. dropped 2.9% on Friday, closing near $127.31 in after-hours trading. During the day, the stock swung between $126.88 and $132.21, with roughly 19.9 million shares changing hands. The stock now trades roughly 47% below its 52-week peak, ramping up pressure ahead of the long weekend when thin liquidity often amplifies market moves. (MarketWatch) ServiceNow grabbed attention recently when researchers flagged a critical software flaw linked to its AI tools. It’s a sharp reminder that security issues can emerge fast in enterprise software. U.S. stocks
17 January 2026
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CrowdStrike stock price today: CRWD steadies after China ban report and outage lawsuit dismissal

CrowdStrike stock price today: CRWD steadies after China ban report and outage lawsuit dismissal

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 14:14 ET — Regular session CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. shares (CRWD) edged up Friday after the company said it expects to be “only negligibly affected” by reports that China is pushing domestic firms to ditch foreign cybersecurity software. The crackdown also targets competitors like Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, and Check Point. The stock gained 0.2%, closing at $455.91 following a session low of $443.77. (Reuters) Why it matters now: cybersecurity is as much a political issue as it is an IT decision, with policy shifts often catching the market off guard before any clear explanation emerges.
16 January 2026
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ServiceNow stock slides again as Oppenheimer trims target and a security flaw stays in focus

ServiceNow stock slides again as Oppenheimer trims target and a security flaw stays in focus

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 11:32 ET — Regular session ServiceNow shares dropped Thursday following a price target cut from Oppenheimer, adding to the pressure on the workflow software company’s stock, which has struggled to hold steady this month. Shares slipped 1.4% to $132.68 by late morning, after dipping as low as $132.46 earlier. Oppenheimer’s Brian Schwartz cut his price target from $230 to $200 but maintained an Outperform rating, indicating he still expects the stock to outpace its peers despite the downgrade. (GuruFocus) Why it matters now: ServiceNow approaches its quarterly earnings later this month amid heightened investor scrutiny
15 January 2026
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Broadcom stock sinks after report China tells firms to drop VMware security software

Broadcom stock sinks after report China tells firms to drop VMware security software

New York, January 14, 2026, 16:09 EST — After-hours Shares of Broadcom Inc dropped Wednesday following a Reuters report that Chinese regulators have ordered local companies to halt use of cybersecurity software from over a dozen U.S. and Israeli firms, including VMware, which Broadcom owns, over national security worries. (Reuters) The headline hurts, given VMware’s key role in Broadcom’s argument that it can combine chip growth with reliable infrastructure-software revenue. It lands at a moment when the market has begun to view China policy risk as a tradable factor again, not just a side note. Broadcom slid 4.2% to $339.55
14 January 2026
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CrowdStrike stock slips after judge tosses outage lawsuit as CRWD pushes deeper into browser security

CrowdStrike stock slips after judge tosses outage lawsuit as CRWD pushes deeper into browser security

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 14:47 ET — Regular session CrowdStrike Holdings’ stock fell 1.7% to $459.98 on Wednesday afternoon after a U.S. judge dismissed a shareholder fraud lawsuit stemming from the cybersecurity firm’s July 2024 outage. U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman said investors failed to show the company or its executives misled them about software testing before an update crashed more than 8 million Microsoft Windows computers. The New York State Common Retirement Fund, led by Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, said the decision was “under review,” while CrowdStrike’s chief legal officer Cathleen Anderson welcomed the dismissal; Delta Air Lines’ separate
14 January 2026
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Broadcom stock slides after report China told firms to drop VMware, other foreign cyber tools

Broadcom stock slides after report China told firms to drop VMware, other foreign cyber tools

New York, January 14, 2026, 10:37 EST — Regular session. Broadcom shares dropped 4.1% to $340.03 in early trading Wednesday following a Reuters report that Chinese regulators instructed local firms to halt use of cybersecurity software from about a dozen U.S. and Israeli companies, including VMware, which is owned by Broadcom. (Reuters) This shift is significant as Broadcom has increasingly focused on software since acquiring VMware, tying the stock more closely to geopolitical tensions whenever China crops up in the news. The report comes amid fresh U.S.-China tech clashes affecting everything from semiconductors to enterprise software. (Reuters) Risk appetite is
14 January 2026
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Palo Alto Networks stock swings on China cybersecurity clampdown report — what to watch for PANW

Palo Alto Networks stock swings on China cybersecurity clampdown report — what to watch for PANW

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 08:26 EST — Premarket Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW.O) shares swung in premarket Wednesday after Reuters reported that Chinese authorities instructed local firms to halt use of cybersecurity software from around a dozen U.S. and Israeli providers. The list includes Palo Alto, VMware (owned by Broadcom), Fortinet, and Israel’s Check Point Software. Palo Alto’s stock was last up roughly 1%, trading at $190.85. (Reuters) The report arrives amid renewed market jitters over geopolitics and supply chain disruptions. For cybersecurity firms, politics isn’t just background noise — governments view network security tools as critical strategic technology.
14 January 2026
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NatWest stock ticks up as buyback rolls on and bank taps cyber veteran for board

NatWest stock ticks up as buyback rolls on and bank taps cyber veteran for board

London, January 13, 2026, 08:04 GMT — Regular session Shares of NatWest Group Plc (NWG.L) inched up roughly 0.1% to 640.8 pence by 0804 GMT, just above Monday’s 640.2 pence close. Early trading saw the stock fluctuate between 640.2 and 645.0 pence. (Google) The board shake-up zeroes in on high-cost, behind-the-scenes banking areas: tech, cyber security, and operational risk. NatWest announced Albert Hitchcock will join as an independent non-executive director starting Feb. 16. Yasmin Jetha is set to leave on March 31. Chair Rick Haythornthwaite highlighted Hitchcock’s “over 30 years’ expertise across technology, cyber and AI.” (NatWest Group) NatWest revealed
13 January 2026
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CrowdStrike stock slips on KeyBanc downgrade as 2026 security budget doubts surface

CrowdStrike stock slips on KeyBanc downgrade as 2026 security budget doubts surface

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 15:21 EST — Regular session CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. shares dropped Monday following a downgrade by KeyBanc Capital Markets. The move adds pressure on the cybersecurity company’s stock, which had been factoring in steady spending and an extended period for platform consolidation. (TipRanks) The call is crucial now as 2026 software budgets take shape, and “security” isn’t the automatic line-item exemption in every CIO presentation anymore. CrowdStrike’s premium valuation compared to peers means even slight signals of slower spending can trigger an immediate market reaction before deeper analysis kicks in. It arrives as the market shifts,
12 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Rio Tinto’s U.S. shares closed up 2.5% at $93.37 Friday after the company ruled out a merger with Glencore, triggering a six-month “no-bid” lockout under UK takeover rules. Both companies cited disagreements over valuation. Attention now turns to Rio’s Feb. 19 results and iron ore prices, which fell below $100 a tonne amid weak Chinese demand.
iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

7 February 2026
iFAST shares fell 3.2% to S$9.64 in heavy trading Friday, closing near the day’s low as investors awaited FY2025 results due Feb. 12. The stock is about 13% below its 52-week high. iFAST recently agreed to buy a 30% stake in Financial Alliance for S$19.6 million, pending regulatory approval. Assets under administration stood at S$30.62 billion as of Sept. 30.
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