Hackers are at it again... August 12, 2015 Archives | Unsubscribe How to Make an Easy 30 Million Bucks... Hackers are at it again The price of securing your data Plus: Is the trend still your friend?  Greg Guenthner coming to you from Baltimore, MD... Want to make an easy 30 million bucks? Then listen up. Have I got a business proposal for you… It's simple. All you have to do is hack into the systems of some prominent PR firms and get an inside peek at upcoming earnings press releases for some of the biggest publically traded companies in the world. Then, make some quick trades before the information goes public. That's it! Just sit back and collect millions as share prices jump. Voila, you're a multi-millionaire! You in? That's exactly what a group of Ukrainian hackers have been doing for the past five years. And according to the authorities who busted this crew, they netted a cool $30 million from their dirty deeds. This ain't your grandfather's insider trading scam. No sir. These days, it takes some sophisticated computer work to steal that kind of money. And sadly, it's happening all the time. And today you're going to see how incidents like this are going to make cybersecurity stocks the play of the decade. You'll also learn about a shorter term play that could bag you some fast double-digit gains over the next few months… Here's the truth: no information is as secure as it seems. That includes yours, buddy. That's the reality of the digital world in which we now live. And that means we'll continue to see brazen attacks on our digital infrastructure. This insider trading scheme is just another wake-up call. If you're not taking this stuff seriously, what the heck are you waiting for? This isn't an isolated incident. Just a couple months ago, hackers obtained the personal information of up to a million former federal employees. And Goldman Sachs counts 17 high-profile cybersecurity breaches over the past 12 months alone. Look—your data isn't limited to just your hard drive. It's floating around everywhere. It's on the cloud. It's filtered through servers halfway across the country... So it's not a question of if your data is stolen, but when. But here's the kicker (and what could help you pocket some serious coin as the hacking threat grows): private corporations and the government are quickly realizing that current security measures aren't up to snuff. So it's no surprise that cybersecurity stocks have been some of the best performers on the market so far the year. But they got a little too hot to handle earlier this summer, which was why we sold our Palo Alto Networks Inc. (NYSE: PANW) trade for a tidy 35% gain. As you can see from the chart, the PureFunds ISE Cyber Security ETF peaked in late June—and has since fallen back to earth while the S&P 500 has remained essentially flat… But now that these stocks have blown off some steam, it's time to play a potential bounce. As I said earlier, you've already rode these stocks for gains this year. And with our list of potential trades narrowing as the stock market sours, we need to tap into some jumping industries that can buck the trend… Some investors still haven't figured out that cybersecurity is becoming one of the most profitable trades we'll see this decade. While everyone frets over the major averages, let's sneak into this trade and bank some coin. I didn't think this was even possible... What if you had a "crystal ball" to predict the exact dates when certain stocks would soar? Even better, what if you had more than 29 of these dates... a "Magic Calendar" to tell you precisely when you could sell for the highest possible gains? Well, right now, the "Magic Calendar" is available to you FREE. Click here to see it while you still can. Rude Numbers When to Buy... When to Sell 83 points have dropped from the Euro Stoxx 50 today. That's good enough for a loss of 2.3%... $1,118 is where you'll find gold futures today. The yellow metal is up a cool $11 in early trading... $45.53 buys a barrel of crude today. Oil is up a quick 1% this morning as it tries to find a bottom... $2.87 is where you'll find natural gas prices today. Natty is attempting to rebound with oil. It's up 1% in early trading... 2,064 marks the spot for S&P futures just before the morning bell. Stocks are set to open lower as China meddles with its currency again today... Rude Trends When to Buy... When to Sell "So much for that alert," a reader says, scoffing at my Monday missive explaining the Monday-Friday warning. "If you study the list in your posting, you will admit most prior warnings were false alarms. Like many adages about the stock market it has to be taken with a dose of salt. Chartists and so-called experts can show data to support anything they want to prove. Reminds me of the old saw 'if you have one foot in a bucket of ice water and the other in a bucket of boiling water the average temperature is comfortable'. About the only one I trust is the trend is your friend. This market is still a bull market and this sideways movement is only a base for another strong upward movement. It will occur when interest rates are officially increased. "Do not be swayed from your optimistic market outlook." Alright. Slow down just a minute, partner. Sure, the major averages have yet to break down. But under the surface, stocks aren't doing well. Most stocks on the market ain't exactly looking healthy right now. In fact, nearly 60% of all stocks are trading below their respective 200-day moving average. That is not bullish. If you own an index fund, you probably haven't had a sell triggered yet. That's fine. But as far as individual stocks go, there are landmines all over the place. Trading's not about being bullish or bearish or optimistic or pessimistic or whatever label you want to slap on to your beliefs. It's about reacting to what the market gives you day in, day out. Don't let your ideology get in the way… [Ed. Note: Send your feedback here: rude@agorafinancial.com - and follow me on Twitter: @GregGuenthner] Ignore At Your Own Peril Today's Must Read Links Queen Invests Millions in Formerly "Outlawed" Account Do you qualify to piggyback "Canadian Social Security"? It's Time to Ditch the "American Dream" for a Better One Add rude@agorafinancial.com to your address book: Whitelist us Additional Articles & Commentary: Daily Reckoning Website Join the conversation! Follow us on social media: The Rude Awakening is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We do not rent or share your email address. By submitting your email address, you consent to Agora Financial delivering daily email issues and advertisements. 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