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Cybersecurity News 3 October 2025 - 4 November 2025

Kwangmyong: Inside North Korea’s National Intranet Service

North Korea’s ‘HttpTroy’ Backdoor Exposed – Inside the Stealth Hack Shaking Cybersecurity and Stocks

Kimsuky’s “HttpTroy” – A Fake VPN Invoice with a Real Backdoor A new threat actor playbook has emerged from North Korea’s shadowy cyber-espionage operations. In early November 2025, researchers revealed that the DPRK-linked group Kimsuky (aka Velvet Chollima or Thallium) deployed a previously unknown malware dubbed “HttpTroy.” The twist? Kimsuky’s hackers delivered this backdoor under the guise of an innocuous VPN invoice emailwebpronews.com. The phishing emails were crafted to look like legitimate billing notices for a VPN service – a lure likely to trick busy professionals, especially in South Korean government and defense circles, which Kimsuky often targetswebpronews.com. Once an
4 November 2025
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AI Nightmare vs. AI Goldrush: Deepfake Death Threats, Suicides and Mis-ID Arrests Surge — Yet Nvidia, Google & Microsoft Stocks Hit Record Highs

AI Nightmare vs. AI Goldrush: Deepfake Death Threats, Suicides and Mis-ID Arrests Surge — Yet Nvidia, Google & Microsoft Stocks Hit Record Highs

In sum, AI’s dual nature is stark: it’s powering record profits and investments, while also enabling new harms. Experts stress the need to manage the risks – from harassment to bias – even as we ride the economic wave. As Stonehage’s Smit put it, the sector is investing “for the future” while walking a regulatory tightropets2.tech. Investors, meanwhile, are fixated on growth: “the bulls remain fully in charge,” quipped one strategist, as easing rates and strong tech earnings fuel this “AI goldrush”ts2.tech. Sources: Cutting-edge reports and financial analyses from The New York Times, Scripps News, Mind Matters, and market intelligence
1 November 2025
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Massive Cybersecurity Storm: Ransomware Rampages, Mega-Breach Scare & Global Outages

Massive Cybersecurity Storm: Ransomware Rampages, Mega-Breach Scare & Global Outages

Crippling Breaches Hit Businesses and Infrastructure Late October brought a wave of alarming cyber breaches across industries. Advertising leader Dentsu revealed that its U.S. arm Merkle was compromised, forcing systems offline as investigators found employee banking details, payroll info, and client records exposedbleepingcomputer.combleepingcomputer.com. In aviation, WestJet (Canada’s second-largest airline) admitted hackers stole sensitive customer data including passport scans and personal detailsts2.tech. The carrier traced the breach to a third-party IT supplier and is offering affected fliers credit monitoringts2.tech. Security experts call stolen passport info especially dangerous since it can enable identity theft and fraud in travel systemsts2.tech. Even national infrastructure
30 October 2025
183 Million Email Passwords Leaked – Gmail Users Urged to Check If They’re Affected

183 Million Email Passwords Leaked – Gmail Users Urged to Check If They’re Affected

Infostealer Malware Fuels a Mega-Breach Cybersecurity officials are sounding the alarm after a massive trove of 183 million stolen account credentials was uncovered. Unlike a typical breach of a single database, this haul of email addresses and passwords came from malware “infostealer” campaigns that infected victims’ computers over time gadgetreview.com the-independent.com. When users logged into various websites – email, social media, banking, and more – the malware silently recorded their login keystrokes and saved passwords, funneling these details to cybercriminals. The result is an enormous composite leak spanning countless online services. In total about 3.5 terabytes of data (mostly in
28 October 2025
CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock Soars on AI Cybersecurity Boom — Record Highs

CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock Soars on AI Cybersecurity Boom — Record Highs

Stock Price and Recent Rally CrowdStrike’s stock has climbed sharply in October. After trading near $484 in mid-October, the share price jumped into the $520s by Oct 23 investing.com. For example, CRWD rose 3.91% on Oct 20 and 4.37% on Oct 23 investing.com, propelled by strong technical momentum and positive headlines. Over the past year the stock is up about 65% ts2.tech, vastly outpacing the S&P 500, as investors bet on its AI-driven growth. Technical indicators have also turned bullish: TipRanks noted on Oct 23 that CRWD’s 20-day exponential moving average (~$490) was well below the then-price (~$504), generating a
24 October 2025
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Quantum Security Frenzy: SEALSQ (LAES) Stock Rockets on New Deals and Chip Breakthroughs

Quantum Security Frenzy: SEALSQ (LAES) Stock Rockets on New Deals and Chip Breakthroughs

Major Deals Drive Stock Rally SEALSQ’s fusion of encryption and chips, visualized here, captures why the stock has captured traders’ imagination. In October 2025 SEALSQ unveiled a flurry of partnerships across finance, energy and defense – each triggering big stock jumps ts2.tech. For example, on Oct 14 the company announced it would team with Swiss regtech Wecan Group to build a post-quantum “know-your-customer” (KYC) system for banks sealsq.com. The day before, SEALSQ expanded its smart-grid cybersecurity pact with Landis+Gyr, deploying SEALSQ’s PKI solutions in North American utility meters sealsq.com. And on Oct 9 it joined forces with Trusted Semiconductor Solutions
20 October 2025
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CrowdStrike Stock Skyrockets Amid Cybersecurity Boom – Is the Rally Justified? (2025 Update)

CrowdStrike Stock Climbs on AI Cybersecurity Momentum and Analyst Upgrades – What’s Next for CRWD?

What to Know Before Markets Open on October 20, 2025 Stock Performance: Near Highs After 2025 Rally CrowdStrike’s stock has been on a tear in 2025, riding the broader AI-powered cybersecurity boom. Shares currently trade around $484–485, just 6% shy of their record high ($517.98) set in Julymarketbeat.com. The price is up slightly from last week’s close (after a +0.50% bump on Friday)marketbeat.com, though it pulled back mid-week amid tech sector volatility. On Tuesday, CRWD briefly dipped almost 4% as part of a broader tech sell-off on concerns about peaking AI demandts2.tech. However, the stock rebounded quickly by Wednesday, buoyed
19 October 2025
Quantum-Powered Pop! SEALSQ Corp (LAES) Stock Rockets on Latest Breakthroughs and Deals

Quantum Security Frenzy: SEALSQ (LAES) Stock Skyrockets on Deals & Chip Breakthroughs

Post-Quantum Deals Ignite a Stock Rally SEALSQ Corp – a Swiss-based provider of post-quantum cryptography semiconductors – has seen its stock rocket in the first half of October 2025 on the back of breakthrough announcements. Shares of LAES have climbed from the mid-$4 range in late September to roughly $7–8 by mid-October, buoyed by a string of strategic deals in quantum-secure technologyts2.tech. The rally has been extreme even by small-cap tech standards: on October 9, SEALSQ’s stock price jumped nearly 40% in a single session after news of a U.S. defense-oriented partnershipts2.tech. And on October 14, the momentum continued –
15 October 2025
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Sealsq (NASDAQ: LAES) Stock Soars 50% on Quantum Cybersecurity Partnerships and New Chip Launch

Sealsq (NASDAQ: LAES) Stock Soars 50% on Quantum Cybersecurity Partnerships and New Chip Launch

Stock Surges on Quantum Security Buzz SEALSQ’s share price has exploded higher in October, powered by news flow rather than broad markets. After spending months under $5, the stock spiked ~40% on Oct. 9 alone ts2.tech and continued its advance into mid-October. By Oct. 14 the shares briefly traded near $7.70 ts2.tech – about 20× higher than early-2024 levels. In one session Oct. 14, LAES jumped another ~22–25% (to close ~$7.65) when the Wecan partnership was revealed investing.com stockinvest.us. This manic rise came on huge volume (well over 100 million shares on Oct. 9 ts2.tech). Market data indicate LAES has
15 October 2025
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The Ultimate Windows Version Comparison: From 1985’s Windows 1.0 to Windows 11 and Beyond

Windows 10 Support Ends Oct 14, 2025 – Millions of PCs at Risk, Experts Warn

Microsoft’s support page and tech media agree: Windows 10 won’t “shut down” on Oct 14, 2025, but it will become unsafe to use long-termsupport.microsoft.comindependent.co.uk. After that day, only devices enrolled in ESU or running Windows 11 will get patcheswindowscentral.comsupport.microsoft.com. Users should plan accordingly: if your PC can handle Windows 11, upgrade now via Windows Update. If not, consider replacing it (see WIRED’s laptop guidewired.com) or at least enrolling in Microsoft’s free ESU program to buy a year of breathing room. Security experts emphasize that continuing to run unpatched Win10 is too risky: “in an era of unprecedented cyber risk, one
13 October 2025
Breaking: LAX Flights Grounded in Major Outage – Was a Cyberattack to Blame? (Oct 2025)

Breaking: LAX Flights Grounded in Major Outage – Was a Cyberattack to Blame? (Oct 2025)

Sources: Official reports and media coverage confirm the FAA-ordered LAX ground stop due to an equipment glitch reuters.com gulfnews.com. Experts and news outlets (Reuters, Gulf News, Economic Times) provide key details and context aviationa2z.com gulfnews.com. Stock data and analysis come from investing news and tech sites investing.com ts2.tech ts2.tech. Expert commentary is drawn from cybersecurity analysts and travel authorities inews.zoombangla.com gulfnews.com.
13 October 2025
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Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock Skyrockets on AI-Powered Cybersecurity Boom – Can It Keep Going?

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock Skyrockets on AI-Powered Cybersecurity Boom – Can It Keep Going?

Latest Stock Performance PANW stock has rallied in recent months. It closed ~$208.55 on Oct 10, 2025 marketbeat.com and traded near $215–216 on Oct 8–9 ts2.tech. This puts the shares near multi‑month highs, up ~3–4% over the prior week ts2.tech. Year‑to‑date, PANW is up roughly 10–15%, despite some volatility on acquisition news. The stock is still below its all‑time high (~$216 reached in early Oct). Momentum indicators (not shown) suggest bullish technicals, and it trades above key moving averages. Over five years the stock has returned ~37% annually ts2.tech, reflecting strong growth. By comparison, fellow cybersecurity names like CrowdStrike (CRWD)
12 October 2025
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Quantum Leap: SEALSQ Corp (LAES) Rockets on Post-Quantum Breakthroughs and Bold Global Moves

Quantum Leap: SEALSQ Corp (LAES) Rockets on Post-Quantum Breakthroughs and Bold Global Moves

Detailed Analysis Rally Fueled by Post-Quantum Breakthroughs SEALSQ Corp’s stock (NASDAQ: LAES) has been on a tear in early October 2025, coinciding with major post-quantum technology announcements. The share price climbed for four sessions straight, culminating in a +7.7% jump on Oct 4alone and a 27% cumulative gain over that weekainvest.com. This surge propelled LAES to its highest levels since its listing, with the market cap swelling past half a billion dollarsinvesting.com. For context, in mid-September the company was valued around $493 millioninvesting.com, and by October 8 its market cap had crossed $630 milliontipranks.com – a reflection of the exuberance around SEALSQ’s recent milestones. Trading volumes have spiked as
10 October 2025
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CrowdStrike Stock Skyrockets Amid Cybersecurity Boom – Is the Rally Justified? (2025 Update)

CrowdStrike Stock Skyrockets Amid Cybersecurity Boom – Is the Rally Justified? (2025 Update)

Sources: Official company reports and press releases; Yahoo Finance and Zacks Investment Research; Reuters and CNBC interviews; TS2 Tech stock analysis and cybersecurity newsts2.technasdaq.commarkets.financialcontent.commarketbeat.comts2.techsiliconangle.comts2.tech. These provide the latest financial data, expert commentary, and industry context as of October 8, 2025.
8 October 2025
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Palo Alto Networks’ AI-Fueled Surge: Stock Soars on Cybersecurity Boom, Bold Forecasts & Big Deals

Palo Alto Networks’ AI-Fueled Surge: Stock Soars on Cybersecurity Boom, Bold Forecasts & Big Deals

Sources: Palo Alto Networks and CyberArk deal coverage – Reutersreuters.comreuters.com; Q4 2025 earnings and guidance – Reutersreuters.com, Futurumfuturumgroup.comfuturumgroup.com; Analyst ratings and price targets – StockAnalysisstockanalysis.comstockanalysis.com; Competitive landscape – Bullish Bearsbullishbears.combullishbears.com; Unit 42 threat intel news – ts2.techts2.tech; Expert quotes – Reutersreuters.com, Breakingviewsreuters.com; Stock performance data – Yahoo/Benzingahotcandlestick.com.
8 October 2025
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BTQ Technologies (BTQ) Stock Surges on Quantum Security Buzz: Latest News, Analysis & Forecasts

BTQ Technologies (BTQ) Stock Surges on Quantum Security Buzz: Latest News, Analysis & Forecasts

Company Overview BTQ Technologies (based in Vancouver, Canada) is a young player at the intersection of quantum computing and cybersecurity. Founded in 2021, BTQ’s mission is to safeguard critical networks and blockchain applications against future quantum attacksts2.techstocktwits.com. The company is developing post-quantum cryptography solutions – encryption tools designed to withstand decryption by quantum computers – and even designing custom hardware to accelerate these quantum-resistant algorithmsts2.tech. For example, BTQ is working on a specialized chip architecture to speed up post-quantum encryption for uses like digital payments and secure communications. After operating as a private/Canadian-listed firm (it went public on a Canadian exchange in 2023 amid growing
8 October 2025
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AI Surges, Cyber Hacks & Rocket Launches: Tech’s Wild 48-Hour Ride (Oct 7–8, 2025)

AI Surges, Cyber Hacks & Rocket Launches: Tech’s Wild 48-Hour Ride (Oct 7–8, 2025)

In-Depth Report AI & Big Tech: Lawsuits, New Funding, and Soaring Demand Less than a year after generative AI caught fire, the industry is navigating both explosive growth and rising legal peril. In a sign of the times, OpenAI (maker of ChatGPT) and rival Anthropic are preemptively eyeing their war chests to handle expected copyright lawsuits reuters.com. With authors and media companies suing over AI training data, both startups may tap investor funds to establish a “captive” insurance vehicle or other reserves for potential settlements reuters.com. “The insurance sector broadly lacks ‘enough capacity for (model) providers,’” warned Aon’s cyber risk
8 October 2025
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AI Breakthroughs, Cyber Attacks & a $50B Gaming Shock – Tech News Roundup (Oct 4-5, 2025)

AI Breakthroughs, Cyber Attacks & a $50B Gaming Shock – Tech News Roundup (Oct 4-5, 2025)

Consumer Technology & Gadgets This weekend saw notable moves in consumer tech, from innovative new apps to eyebrow-raising hardware findings. OpenAI’s Sora 2 app – a creative tool that turns text prompts into hyper-realistic videos with sound – officially launched and became a viral hit. Despite being invite-only and available only in the U.S. and Canada, Sora shot up to the No.1 overall free app on Apple’s App Store techcrunch.com. Industry data showed 56,000 downloads on day one, putting Sora’s debut ahead of other major AI app launches like Anthropic’s Claude and Microsoft’s Copilot techcrunch.com techcrunch.com. Analysts noted that demand
5 October 2025
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Quantum Computing Inc (QUBT) Stock Skyrockets on $500M Fundraising and New Tech Debut – Can the Rally Last?

Quantum Computing Inc (QUBT) Soars 24% on $500M Funding & New “Quantum Secure” Tech – Will It Hit $40?

Recent Performance and Financials Quantum Computing Inc (Nasdaq: QUBT) has a multi-billion-dollar market cap (share count ~185M after the placement), driven by the funding and product buzz. On Oct 2 it closed $19.98 (Nasdaq) stoculator.com. Year-to-date through early October 2025 it is up ~54% finviz.com (versus double-digit gains for peers like Rigetti, IonQ, D-Wave fastcompany.com). However, QCi’s fundamentals remain speculative. Q2 2025 results (Aug 14 release) showed only $61K in revenue (from early customer orders) and a net loss of $36.5M (about $0.26/share), largely due to mark-to-market warrant costs finviz.com. Operating expenses were $10.2M, more than double last year’s quarter finviz.com. Cash was
3 October 2025
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Stock Market Today

Linde stock price falls as LIN heads into weekend; JPMorgan downgrade and guidance in focus

Linde stock price falls as LIN heads into weekend; JPMorgan downgrade and guidance in focus

7 February 2026
Linde plc shares fell 2.5% to $448.24 Friday after reporting Q4 sales up 6% to $8.76 billion and adjusted EPS of $4.20. The company guided 2026 adjusted EPS to $17.40–$17.90, below analyst consensus. JPMorgan downgraded the stock, while Morgan Stanley and UBS raised price targets. Linde repurchased $1.4 billion in shares in Q4 and returned $7.4 billion to shareholders in 2025.
GE Vernova stock closes up nearly 6% — what to watch before Monday’s trade

GE Vernova stock closes up nearly 6% — what to watch before Monday’s trade

7 February 2026
GE Vernova shares jumped 5.6% to $779.35 Friday as Wall Street rallied and the company reported 1.1 GW of U.S. wind repower orders for 2025. The company also closed its $5.3 billion purchase of the remaining Prolec GE stake and completed a $2.6 billion senior notes offering. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.
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