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title: "Why shares of Okta stock shot up 10% this week"
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# Why shares of Okta stock shot up 10% this week

Investors are upgrading cybersecurity and authentication companies amid growing concern over AI agent swarms.

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> **Disclaimer: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.**