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Apollo Global (APO) Breach Exposes Data Amidst $1 Trillion Assets

On August 21, Apollo Global Management (NYSE: APO) revealed that hackers accessed its cloud platforms from July 6 to July 10, compromising personal information including names and Social Security numbers. This announcement comes shortly after the company announced its assets under management had surpassed $1 trillion for the first time, reaching $1.05 trillion, a 25% increase year over year. Additionally, the firm's fee-related earnings hit a record $785 million, also up 25%. The breach raises concerns about data protection as Apollo tries to maintain trust from its clients and investors.