Angus Loten

New York

Business and Technology Reporter at The Wall Street Journal

Articles

GOP Defends Ban on State AI Laws Over Data-Privacy Concerns

2 weeks ago | wsj.com | Angus Loten

A proposed 10-year moratorium on state protections against the misuse of artificial intelligence is risky without federal regulations in place, opponents sayMay 21, 2025 5:55 pm ET|WSJ ProHouse Republicans are defending a move to block states from regulating artificial intelligence, including many current and proposed state bills that contain safeguards for data privacy and online security. With national efforts at a standstill, states have largely taken the lead in regulating AI.
House GOP Move to Block State AI Laws Sounds Cyber Alarms

3 weeks ago | wsj.com | Angus Loten

States have largely taken the lead in regulating AI, with laws that address data privacy and security, among other cybersecurity issuesMay 14, 2025 1:58 pm ET|WSJ ProA Republic-led effort to block state artificial-intelligence regulations is raising alarms among cybersecurity experts. Laws regulating AI tend to include a range of cybersecurity measures aimed at safeguarding privacy and preventing the misuse of data. Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
House GOP Move to Block State AI Laws Sounds Cyber Alarms

3 weeks ago | wsj.com | Angus Loten

States have largely taken the lead in regulating AI, with laws that address data privacy and security, among other cybersecurity issuesA Republican-led effort to block state artificial-intelligence regulations is raising alarms among cybersecurity experts. Laws regulating AI tend to include a range of cybersecurity measures aimed at safeguarding privacy and preventing the misuse of data. Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Exclusive | Theom, a Data-Security Startup, Nabs $20 Million

3 weeks ago | wsj.com | Angus Loten

Series A round draws backing from data platform giants Snowflake and DatabricksMay 12, 2025 12:00 pm ET|WSJ ProTheom, a startup that helps businesses safeguard and track sensitive data, raised $20 million in its latest investing round, drawing support from rival data platform giants Snowflake and Databricks, the company said Monday. The Series A round was led by Wing VC and included participation from cybersecurity firm SentinelOne. Theom’s valuation wasn’t disclosed.
Blackouts In Europe Continue to Raise Cyber Alarms

1 month ago | wsj.com | Angus Loten |James Rundle

Pinpointing the root cause of power outages this week in Spain and Portugal is no easy task; Forensic investigations ‘may take weeks’May 2, 2025 2:21 pm ET|WSJ ProRuling out foul play in widespread blackouts across Spain and Portugal this week is a complex process that may take several weeks or more, cybersecurity experts say.
Deep-Pocketed Investors Make Startups a Target for Hackers

1 month ago | wsj.com | Angus Loten

Despite risks, cybersecurity isn’t always a primary focus of due diligence in funding deals, investors sayApril 28, 2025 1:34 pm ET|WSJ ProGetting a startup on its feet after a cyberattack can cost a fortune. More often than not, investors get stuck with the bill. Most early-stage ventures simply don’t have the cash to cover damage control after a hack.
Exclusive | Cybersecurity Startup Exaforce Raises $75 Million

1 month ago | wsj.com | Angus Loten

April 17, 2025 5:00 am ET|WSJ ProExaforce, a cybersecurity startup launched two years ago, has raised $75 million to develop artificial intelligence that spots and silences false alarms in cybersecurity detection alerts. The outsize early-stage investment was led by Khosla Ventures and Mayfield Fund, with significant funding from Thomvest Ventures. The company didn’t disclose its valuation. Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
VC Daily: ReliaQuest Raises More Than $500 Million; Why Hacks Can Be a Headache for Investors

1 month ago | venturecapital.cmail20.com | Angus Loten

Good day. Though tech-savvy, startups aren’t immune to costly data breaches, ransomware and other cyberattacks. And these hacks aren’t just a headache for a startup’s founders: Their investors are often on the hook for emergency funds to cover immediate damage control. Beyond that, as shareholders in the company, investors may also face legal battles over data-privacy regulations or lawsuits brought by a startup’s customers.
Trade War Raises Cyber Stakes With China

1 month ago | wsj.com | Angus Loten |James Rundle

Security chiefs worry that rising economic pressure could result in further hacksApril 15, 2025 5:41 pm ET|WSJ ProThe Trump administration’s trade war with China deepens the risk of state-sponsored hackers burrowing further into U.S. infrastructure, cybersecurity experts say. The goal, they say, would be to gain intelligence about tariffs, trade tactics, sanctions and export controls, among other things. Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Public Officials Separate Workplace and Personal Online Lives. Hackers Don’t Care.

2 months ago | wsj.com | Angus Loten

Attacks on the personal accounts of VIPs are on the rise; ‘They are prime targets’April 7, 2025 3:45 pm ET|WSJ ProSome government officials have defended their use of commercial apps, including Gmail and X, by drawing a line between their professional and personal online activity. But for hackers, there are no such boundaries. Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved.