Futures linked to significant U.S. indices are mostly rising ahead of the commencement of the first complete trading week of the new year. Crude oil prices decline following the U.S. capture of the leader of major oil producer Venezuela, while shares of large U.S. energy companies such as Chevron and ExxonMobil experience gains in after-hours trading. The U.S. dollar also sees an increase, as analysts work to understand the international consequences of the U.S. incursion. In other news, U.S. car sales are reportedly on the rise in 2025, despite demand being challenged by tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and the expiration of tax credits.
A Cambodian hacktivist group has ramped up cyberattacks against Thai entities following a flare-up in a long-running dispute between the two countries over contested border areas.
Cybercriminals from the long-running FIN6 group are posing as job seekers on platforms like LinkedIn to infect recruiters with malware delivered through fake resumes, according to a new report.