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Week Ends on Positive Note for Stock Market Despite Previous Losses

Investors saw a glimmer of hope at the end of a tumultuous week on Wall Street as the stock market closed on a high note on Friday. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both posted gains, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average ended the day slightly lower. This mixed distribution reflects the uncertainty and volatility that has plagued the market in recent days.

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Security Flaw Exposed: SSH Backdoor Targeting xz Library in Linux Systems

The malicious SSH backdoor has been detected in the xz data compression library for Linux, raising concerns among the Linux community. The compromised library has been distributed to various Linux distributions, putting the security of countless systems at risk.

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Investors bullish on Viking Therapeutics as oral obesity drug shows efficacy in Phase 1 study

Viking Therapeutics Inc. (VKNG) saw a surge in its stock price following the release of positive results from its Phase 1 clinical trial for its oral obesity drug.

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Florida Man Takes Legal Action Against G.M. and LexisNexis Over Privacy Violation in Cadillac Data Sale

A Florida man has filed a lawsuit against General Motors (G.M.) and LexisNexis over the sale of his Cadillac data, claiming that his personal information was distributed without his consent.

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Nasdaq Soars 1.5% Following Strong Oracle Earnings

Stocks surged on Wednesday as investors digested the latest inflation data. The S&P 500 gained 1.2% while the Nasdaq jumped 1.5%. Technology stocks led the way, with Oracle’s positive earnings report boosting the market.

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Hacker Forum Post Alleges UnitedHealth Paid Hefty Ransom to Regain Access to Stolen Data

According to a post on a hacker forum, UnitedHealth Group allegedly paid a $22 million ransom to regain access to their encrypted data. The hacker claimed that the healthcare company succumbed to the demands in order to avoid further complications.

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Blockchain Data Reveals Over 97% of Bitcoin Owners in Profit Amid Rally

According to recent blockchain data, the recent rally in Bitcoin has left more than 97% of addresses in profit. This marks a significant milestone for the leading cryptocurrency, as it continues to gain momentum amidst a challenging economic climate.