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Welcome to TechCrunch AM! This morning, we're reading about a large hack at a major Indian crypto exchane; a new zero-day exploit that's potentially affecting thousands of Microsoft Sharepoint servers; and why a robotics company pivoted to deliveries. We've got more, of course, so let's get started!

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CoinDCX confirms $44M stolen in hack

CoinDCX confirms $44M stolen in hack: The crypto exchange, the largest in India, said it plans to absorb the costs of the breach. Read More

New zero-day bug in Microsoft SharePoint under widespread attack: Security researchers say Microsoft customers should take immediate action to defend against the ongoing cyberattacks, and must assume they have already been compromised. Read More

Why Cartken pivoted its focus from last-mile delivery to industrial robots: Cartken started seeing an influx of demand for its last-mile delivery robots from industrial customers and is now focused on that sector. Read More

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Astronomer CEO resigns following Coldplay concert scandal

Astronomer CEO resigns following Coldplay concert scandal: Andy Byron, the startup executive at the center of an extraordinary social media furor, has resigned as CEO of data operations startup Astronomer.  Byron, who is married, was captured on a Coldplay concert “kiss cam” with his arms around the company’s chief people officer Kristin Cabot. Read More

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