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Top IoT News Today – November 19, 2025: Router Hijacks, Smart Meters 2.0, Edge AI, and Market Momentum

Top IoT News Today – November 19, 2025: Router Hijacks, Smart Meters 2.0, Edge AI, and Market Momentum

SecurityScorecard and ASUS disclosed “Operation WrtHug,” a cyber-espionage campaign hijacking about 50,000 end-of-life ASUS routers, mainly in Taiwan and Southeast Asia. Attackers used chained vulnerabilities and a unique 100-year TLS certificate. Researchers suspect China-linked actors but have not confirmed attribution. The incident highlights risks from unpatched consumer IoT devices.
19 November 2025
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Chinese Hackers, Anthropic’s Claude and the First AI‑Orchestrated Cyber‑Espionage Campaign: What We Know as of November 18, 2025

Chinese Hackers, Anthropic’s Claude and the First AI‑Orchestrated Cyber‑Espionage Campaign: What We Know as of November 18, 2025

Anthropic confirmed a Chinese state-backed group used its Claude AI tool to automate a cyber-espionage campaign in September 2025, targeting about 30 organizations globally. The AI handled up to 90% of operational tasks, with humans providing only high-level oversight. Several intrusions succeeded, compromising sensitive data at major firms and government agencies. Anthropic banned accounts and notified affected parties.
18 November 2025
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Microsoft Azure Blocks Record 15.7 Tbps DDoS Attack as Kenyan Government Websites Recover and ‘EVALUSION’ Malware Campaign Emerges

Microsoft Azure Blocks Record 15.7 Tbps DDoS Attack as Kenyan Government Websites Recover and ‘EVALUSION’ Malware Campaign Emerges

Microsoft said its Azure cloud blocked a record 15.72 Tbps DDoS attack on October 24, driven by the Aisuru IoT botnet. Kenya restored government websites after extremist defacement on November 17. Researchers reported a new EVALUSION malware campaign using phishing to deploy Amatera Stealer and NetSupport RAT.
18 November 2025
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CrowdStrike Stock: Rosenblatt Hikes Price Target to $630 as AI Security Alliances and Google Recognition Ignite Wall Street

CrowdStrike Stock: Rosenblatt Hikes Price Target to $630 as AI Security Alliances and Google Recognition Ignite Wall Street

Rosenblatt raised its price target for CrowdStrike to $630 on November 18, 2025, citing strong AI security partnerships, including new alliances with Google Cloud. Capital One and Berenberg also lifted their targets to $599 and $600, respectively. Recent analyst upgrades have pushed CrowdStrike’s one-year target range to $540–$630.
18 November 2025
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Vanguard’s Crypto U-Turn: $10T Giant Opens Doors to Bitcoin ETFs

Bitcoin vs. Quantum Threats: Ledger CTO, Willy Woo and Satoshi Rumors Fuel New BTC Security Debate – November 14, 2025

Bitcoin fell from $108,000 to $97,000 in three days as long-term holders sold 815,000 BTC, the largest such move since January 2024. Forced liquidations and a stronger U.S. dollar added pressure. Debate over Bitcoin’s quantum safety intensified after IBM and Google announced new quantum hardware progress. Social media rumors about Satoshi Nakamoto’s fortune circulated as analysts clashed over future risks.
14 November 2025
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CrowdStrike (CRWD) news today — Nov 12, 2025: F5 alliance embeds Falcon in BIG‑IP, RBC lifts price target to $621, and CEO Kurtz linked to Mercedes F1 stake

CrowdStrike (CRWD) news today — Nov 12, 2025: F5 alliance embeds Falcon in BIG‑IP, RBC lifts price target to $621, and CEO Kurtz linked to Mercedes F1 stake

CrowdStrike and F5 announced integration of Falcon security into BIG-IP appliances, free for eligible customers through October 2026. RBC raised CrowdStrike’s price target to $621. Reuters reports CEO George Kurtz is in talks to buy about 5% of Mercedes F1. CRWD shares traded down 0.7% at $552.71 mid-session.
12 November 2025
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Inside China’s Hidden Cyber Machine: How the MSS and ‘Salt Typhoon’ Put Spies in Your Phone Network — and What Comes Next

China Says U.S. Orchestrated $13B Bitcoin Heist Tied to 2020 LuBian Hack — U.S. Points to Record DOJ Seizure (12.11.2025)

China’s cybersecurity agency accused the U.S. of stealing about 127,272 bitcoin from the LuBian mining pool in December 2020, calling it a state-backed hack. The U.S. Justice Department says it seized roughly the same amount as criminal proceeds tied to Cambodian businessman Chen Zhi, but has not detailed how it gained control. Blockchain analysts report the coins moved to U.S.-linked wallets in 2024.
12 November 2025
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Schwab Orders Select Clients to Reset Logins, Joining Fidelity’s Credential‑Sharing Crackdown — Pontera Says Fidelity ‘Stands Alone’

Schwab Orders Select Clients to Reset Logins, Joining Fidelity’s Credential‑Sharing Crackdown — Pontera Says Fidelity ‘Stands Alone’

Charles Schwab on Nov. 10 began requiring some clients to reset login credentials after detecting third-party credential sharing, citing security concerns. The move follows similar restrictions by Fidelity, which has tightened access for outside advisors to 401(k) and other accounts. Fintech firm Pontera criticized Fidelity’s approach, while Fidelity maintains its actions are necessary for data security.
11 November 2025
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Leak Explosion: Massive Camera Upgrades, Thinner Designs & a Shocking S Pen Twist

‘Landfall’ spyware abused Samsung zero‑day (CVE‑2025‑21042) to hack Galaxy phones for months — patched in April: What happened and how to stay safe

Researchers have identified a commercial Android spyware campaign, Landfall, that exploited a zero-day flaw in Samsung Galaxy phones and targeted users in the Middle East for nearly a year. The spyware used malicious image files to compromise devices and steal data. Samsung patched the vulnerability in April 2025. Targets included Galaxy S22, S23, S24, and Z Fold 4/Flip 4 running Android 13–15.
8 November 2025
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Oracle (ORCL) Stock Rockets 70% on AI Frenzy – Jim Cramer Warns “It’s the Only One I’m Worried About”

Oracle (ORCL) Stock Today, Nov. 7, 2025: $239 Close as $18B AI Data‑Center Financing and Oracle‑Linked Cyber Breach Dominate the Tape

Oracle shares fell 1.86% to $239.26 Friday, extending a two-day drop of over 4%. Reuters reported an $18 billion bank loan for a New Mexico data-center campus tied to Oracle’s “Stargate” AI project. The Washington Post said it was hit by a cyber breach linked to Oracle E-Business Suite. Oracle also announced a new health-AI partnership with the Cancer Center Informatics Society.
8 November 2025
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Cisco’s $2B AI Windfall: New Tech, Stock Surge & What’s Next for CSCO

Cisco (CSCO) Stock Today — November 7, 2025: Price Action, Partner Summit Fallout, Security Advisory, and Earnings Watch

Cisco shares closed down 0.13% at $70.95 Friday as tech stocks broadly declined. The drop followed a week of Partner Summit announcements, including the launch of Cisco IQ and Unified Edge platforms. Security outlets flagged new critical vulnerabilities in Cisco Unified CCX, with patches released. Cisco reports earnings next Wednesday, November 12.
7 November 2025
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Fastly (FSLY) Soars After Record Q3: Security Revenue +30%, Guidance Raised; Shares Jump ~26% on Nov. 6, 2025

Fastly (FSLY) Soars After Record Q3: Security Revenue +30%, Guidance Raised; Shares Jump ~26% on Nov. 6, 2025

Fastly shares surged 26% intraday after reporting record Q3 revenue of $158.2 million, up 15% year over year, and raising guidance for Q4 and FY2025. Security revenue jumped 30% to $34 million, now 21% of total sales. Non-GAAP gross margin reached 62.8%, and free cash flow turned positive at $18.1 million. RBC and Piper Sandler raised price targets, citing improved fundamentals.
6 November 2025
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Fortinet (FTNT) slips on soft Q4 outlook after Q3 beat; price targets trimmed as company unveils “Secure AI Data Center” — Nov. 6, 2025

Fortinet (FTNT) slips on soft Q4 outlook after Q3 beat; price targets trimmed as company unveils “Secure AI Data Center” — Nov. 6, 2025

Fortinet reported Q3 revenue of $1.72 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.74, both up 14% year-over-year and ahead of estimates. Shares fell after the company issued Q4 guidance below expectations, projecting revenue of $1.825–$1.885 billion and EPS of $0.73–$0.75. Several analysts cut price targets but maintained neutral ratings. Multiple law firms issued class-action reminders tied to alleged firewall cycle misstatements.
6 November 2025
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Kwangmyong: Inside North Korea’s National Intranet Service

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

North Korea’s Kimsuky group deployed a new backdoor, HttpTroy, through phishing emails disguised as VPN invoices, giving attackers full system control and evading detection with encrypted web traffic. The Lazarus Group launched upgraded BLINDINGCAN malware in parallel attacks on North American targets, using a multi-stage dropper and advanced evasion tactics. Both campaigns use encryption and stealth techniques to bypass standard antivirus tools.
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

Australian activist Caitlin Roper was targeted with AI-generated deepfake death threats and violent videos, The New York Times reports. In Detroit and New York, police jailed innocent men after flawed AI facial recognition misidentified them as suspects. Two U.S. teens died by suicide in 2025 after AI chatbot interactions or sextortion scams. U.S. courts and regulators warn current AI misuse causes real harm, including fabricated legal filings and hiring bias.
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

A DNS issue at Microsoft disrupted Azure and Microsoft 365 logins worldwide. A leak exposed 183 million stolen credentials, mainly Gmail, though Google said its servers were not breached. Dentsu and WestJet confirmed data breaches; hacktivists targeted Canadian infrastructure. New ransomware and malware strains surfaced, while CISA warned of active exploits in enterprise software.
30 October 2025
Massive Microsoft Outage: Azure & 365 Crash, Teams, Xbox Down Worldwide

Massive Microsoft Outage: Azure & 365 Crash, Teams, Xbox Down Worldwide

A major outage hit Microsoft’s cloud services on Oct. 29, 2025, taking down Azure, Microsoft 365, and Xbox Live for users worldwide starting around 9 AM Pacific. Downdetector logged over 16,000 Azure complaints and 9,000 for Microsoft 365. Microsoft confirmed the disruption and began deploying fixes. Businesses and consumers lost access to key apps, with widespread impact across multiple continents.
29 October 2025
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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

A trove of 183 million stolen email credentials, including millions of Gmail logins, surfaced online after being harvested by infostealer malware from infected devices. The breach, which occurred in April 2025 and was added to Have I Been Pwned in October, did not involve any hack of Google’s systems. Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, Apple, and Facebook accounts are included in the 3.5-terabyte dump. Google urges users to enable two-factor authentication.
28 October 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • OPay Plans $4 Billion Valuation IPO with Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan
    May 2, 2026, 5:26 PM EDT. OPay, a payments platform backed by SoftBank Group Corp., is preparing for a potential initial public offering (IPO) in the United States. The company has hired Citigroup Inc., Deutsche Bank AG, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. to manage the process. Sources indicate OPay is targeting a valuation near $4 billion and aims to list later this year, though details remain confidential. The IPO move highlights increasing activity in the tech and payments sector, with major banks facilitating the transition to public markets.

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MP Materials Stock Faces Rare Earth Test as China Supply Signals Shift Before Earnings

MP Materials Stock Faces Rare Earth Test as China Supply Signals Shift Before Earnings

2 May 2026
New York, May 2, 2026, 17:03 EDT MP Materials Corp. heads into its first-quarter earnings report next week with investors weighing a mixed signal from the rare-earth market: China allowed a large March shipment of a key rare-earth material to the United States, but the broader supply squeeze has not gone away. That matters because MP has become the main U.S.-listed bet on rebuilding a domestic rare-earth supply chain, from mining to magnet production. The company said it will release results after the market close on May 7 and hold a call at 5 p.m. Eastern time. (MP Materials) China
Realty Income Stock Back In Focus As Vanguard Stake Lands Before Q1 Earnings

Realty Income Stock Back In Focus As Vanguard Stake Lands Before Q1 Earnings

2 May 2026
Vanguard Capital Management disclosed a 7.49% stake in Realty Income Corp, holding nearly 69.9 million shares as of March 31, according to an SEC filing. Realty Income will report first-quarter results after the NYSE closes on May 6. Shares closed Friday at $63.81, down 0.67%. Vanguard said the holding is not for activist purposes.
Coca-Cola Shareholders Just Sent A Clear Signal On Plastics, DEI And Dividends

Coca-Cola Shareholders Just Sent A Clear Signal On Plastics, DEI And Dividends

2 May 2026
Coca-Cola shareholders rejected five investor proposals on sustainability, plastics, diversity, and ingredients at the annual meeting, according to a May 1 filing. Directors were re-elected, executive pay won 90.84% support, and CEO Henrique Braun received 99.84%. The board declared a 53-cent quarterly dividend and named two new executive vice presidents. First-quarter net operating revenue rose 12% to $12.47 billion.
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