Former ransomware negotiator pleads guilty to extortion
Former ransomware negotiator Angelo Martino pleaded guilty to helping cybercriminals extort companies, admitting he exploited his position to assist the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang.
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476 storiesUS lawmakers deadlock over Section 702 surveillance renewal
Section 702 of FISA, which allows warrantless overseas surveillance, faces an April 30 expiry as US lawmakers deadlock over potential reforms to the controversial intelligence law.
FAA grounds Blue Origin’s New Glenn after launch mishap
The Federal Aviation Administration has grounded Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket following an upper-stage failure, potentially disrupting as many as 12 planned missions for the company this year.
Blue Origin’s New Glenn launch ends in orbit failure
Blue Origin’s third New Glenn launch failed to place a customer satellite into the correct orbit, triggering an FAA investigation into the company’s first major mission setback.
Palantir publishes 22-point manifesto on A.I. and Western culture
Palantir released a 22-point manifesto outlining its ideological stance on A.I. deterrence and Western culture, drawing scrutiny over its government contracts and controversial rhetoric.
Anthropic meets with White House despite Pentagon dispute
Anthropic’s relationship with the Trump administration seems to be thawing, as high-level officials met with the company despite its supply-chain risk designation by the Pentagon.
Hacker of US Supreme Court filing system receives probation
Nicholas Moore was sentenced to one year of probation after pleading guilty to hacking the U.S. Supreme Court’s electronic document filing system and other government networks.
Europol targets DDoS-for-hire services in global operation
Europol led a global operation against DDoS-for-hire services, contacting more than 75,000 suspected users and executing dozens of domain takedowns and arrests.
US sentences two for running laptop farms for North Korean workers
Two Americans were sentenced to prison for operating "laptop farms" that helped North Korean IT workers infiltrate more than 100 U.S. companies and steal trade secrets.
Google blocks record 8.3 billion ads as AI reshapes enforcement
Google blocked a record 8.3 billion ads in 2025, shifting its enforcement strategy toward AI-driven granular blocking rather than broad advertiser account suspensions.
Live Nation found to be an illegal monopoly by federal jury
A federal jury found Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly, a verdict that could lead to the breakup of the entertainment giant and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster.
Motorola sues social platforms and creators in India over reviews
Motorola has filed a lawsuit in India against social media platforms and creators over posts it alleges are defamatory, which may signal a shift in how brands handle online criticism.
IBM settles with DOJ for $17M over DEI program allegations
IBM has agreed to a $17 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve allegations regarding its DEI programs, though the company denies any wrongdoing.
FBI says it dismantled global phishing operation W3LL
The FBI said it dismantled the W3LL phishing operation, which allegedly helped hackers target more than 17,000 victims worldwide.
CFTC blocks Arizona criminal case against Kalshi
The CFTC has secured a temporary restraining order against Arizona, which appears to have stalled the state's criminal case against prediction market Kalshi.
Stalking victim sues OpenAI over ChatGPT's role in ex's delusions
A woman is suing OpenAI in California, alleging ChatGPT fueled her ex-boyfriend's delusions and that the company ignored repeated warnings he posed a threat before he allegedly stalked her.
France plans to move government computers from Windows to Linux
France plans to migrate government computers from Windows to Linux, aiming to reduce reliance on U.S. technology and regain control over its digital infrastructure.
Florida probes OpenAI over alleged links to FSU shooting
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is investigating OpenAI over alleged harm to minors, national security risks, and a possible link to a 2025 Florida State University shooting.
OpenAI faces Florida investigation over alleged role in shooting
Florida’s attorney general is investigating OpenAI over claims that ChatGPT was allegedly used to plan a 2025 campus shooting that killed two people.
Mercor faces fallout after data breach exposes 4TB of data
Mercor, a $10 billion AI data training startup, is facing lawsuits and paused contracts after a hacker group claimed to have stolen 4TB of data.