Sean Plankey withdraws nomination for US cyber agency CISA
Sean Plankey has requested to withdraw his nomination to lead the U.S. cybersecurity agency CISA, citing a lack of Senate support for his confirmation.
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621 storiesDelve faces scrutiny as more customers report security incidents
Compliance startup Delve faces mounting scrutiny after multiple customers, including Context AI and Vercel, reported security incidents following the firm's certification processes.
Citizen Lab report exposes surveillance abuse in global telecom networks
Citizen Lab identified two spying campaigns likely exploiting global telecom infrastructure, using "ghost" companies to track individuals via known network vulnerabilities.
France's ANTS confirms data breach of citizen identity records
France’s ANTS agency confirmed a data breach that may have exposed the personal information of millions of citizens, with reports suggesting a hacker is claiming to hold 19 million records.
U.K. cyber agency: 100 countries now have access to spyware
The U.K. National Cyber Security Centre reports that 100 countries now have access to commercial spyware, potentially lowering the barrier for foreign actors to target critical infrastructure.
Cal AI crackdown shows Apple is still policing App Store payments
Apple briefly removed the MyFitnessPal-owned Cal AI app from the App Store for violating payment guidelines, signaling continued enforcement despite recent legal shifts.
Clarifai deletes 3 million photos after FTC settlement with OkCupid
Clarifai deleted 3 million photos obtained from OkCupid for facial recognition training following an FTC settlement over deceptive data sharing and investigation obstruction.
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.
US 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.