Linux kernel vulnerability CopyFail under active exploitation
A severe Linux kernel vulnerability, CopyFail, is being actively exploited in the wild, prompting U.S. officials to order federal agencies to patch affected systems by May 15.
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192 storiesHackers exploit cPanel vulnerability to hijack thousands of sites
Hackers are mass-compromising thousands of websites via a critical cPanel vulnerability, with CISA warning that the flaw is being actively exploited in the wild.
Coatue launches Next Frontier to acquire data center land
Coatue has launched Next Frontier, a new venture to acquire land for data centers, potentially to support portfolio company Anthropic’s infrastructure needs.
Canonical infrastructure hit by sustained DDoS attack
Canonical’s Ubuntu infrastructure is facing a sustained, cross-border outage, believed to be caused by a DDoS attack that has disrupted software updates for around 20 hours.
cPanel vulnerability allows server hijacking
Hackers are actively exploiting a critical cPanel vulnerability, thought to affect tens of millions of websites, allowing them to hijack and take full control of servers.
SoftBank plans new robotics firm to automate data center construction
SoftBank is reportedly launching Roze AI to automate data center construction, with internal discussions eyeing a potential $100 billion IPO by the second half of 2026.
Microsoft shifts OpenAI strategy as AI revenue hits $37 billion
Microsoft has revised its OpenAI partnership, ending exclusive access while retaining royalty-free IP rights through 2032 and securing more than $250 billion in future cloud commitments.
Google Cloud revenue tops $20 billion amid capacity constraints
Google Cloud revenue topped $20 billion in Q1 2026, though growth was constrained by capacity issues despite surging demand for AI solutions.
Zap Energy adds nuclear fission to its fusion business model
Zap Energy is adding nuclear fission to its business model, aiming to address the energy demands of AI data centers that are expected to nearly triple by 2030.
AWS breaks Microsoft's OpenAI exclusivity
Amazon has integrated OpenAI’s latest models into AWS Bedrock, following a deal that ended Microsoft’s exclusive rights to the AI company’s products.
BloombergNEF: Natural gas power plant costs surge 66%
BloombergNEF reports that the cost to build natural gas power plants has surged 66% in two years, forcing tech companies to rethink their data center energy strategies.
Meta signs deal for space-based solar power
Meta has signed a capacity reservation agreement with Overview Energy that could see satellites beam infrared light to solar farms to power data centers at night.
Maine governor vetoes data center moratorium bill
Maine Governor Janet Mills vetoed a bill that would have established the U.S.'s first statewide moratorium on new data centers until November 2027.
Meta signs deal to use millions of AWS Graviton chips
Meta has signed a deal to use millions of AWS Graviton chips, marking a significant win for Amazon’s homegrown processor strategy against cloud competitors.
Vercel finds evidence of earlier data breach activity
Vercel says it uncovered evidence of malicious activity predating its April breach, suggesting the incident may be larger in scope and duration than initially reported.
Thinking Machines Lab signs multibillion-dollar Google Cloud deal
Thinking Machines Lab signed a multibillion-dollar agreement to expand its use of Google Cloud’s AI infrastructure, marking its first major cloud services partnership.
Google Cloud earmarks $750M to boost AI agent sales
Google Cloud has earmarked a new $750 million budget to help its partners sell AI agents to enterprises, aiming to deepen its integration with the startup ecosystem.
Fermi CEO and CFO depart as shares fall 22%
Fermi CEO Toby Neugebauer and CFO Miles Everson have departed the AI nuclear power firm, causing shares to drop 22% amid a broader strategic pivot.
Vercel confirms security breach via Context AI integration
Vercel confirmed a security breach originating from Context AI, which may affect hundreds of users across many organizations.
EIA plans mandatory energy disclosures for U.S. data centers
The U.S. Energy Information Agency plans to mandate energy usage disclosures for data centers nationwide following pressure from lawmakers to address the industry's growing power consumption.