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.
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621 storiesCFTC 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.
Hackers leak sensitive files from Los Angeles City Attorney’s office
Hackers have allegedly leaked 7.7 terabytes of sensitive data from a digital storage system belonging to the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, not the LAPD itself.
US agencies warn of Iranian cyberattacks on critical infrastructure
US agencies warn that Iranian hackers are escalating tactics by targeting critical infrastructure, including water and energy systems, to cause operational disruption and financial loss.
Russian hackers compromise thousands of routers to steal credentials
Russian hackers have hijacked thousands of routers, affecting at least 18,000 victims across around 120 countries, according to security researchers and government agencies.
CISA faces $707 million budget cut in new Trump administration plan
The Trump administration plans to cut the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s budget by at least $707 million for 2027, citing mission refocusing.
Tesla’s remote parking investigation closed by U.S. regulators
U.S. regulators closed their investigation into Tesla’s remote parking feature, noting that while incidents were rare, the agency retains the authority to reopen the probe.
Apple to appeal App Store fee ruling to U.S. Supreme Court
Apple plans to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review its App Store fee dispute with Epic Games, following a court ruling that found the company in contempt.
OpenAI outlines policy vision for wealth and labor in AI era
OpenAI released policy proposals suggesting a shift from labor to capital taxes, a public wealth fund, and a four-day workweek to address potential AI-driven economic disruption.
First U.S. spyware conviction in a decade ends in time served
Bryan Fleming, founder of spyware company pcTattletale, avoided jail time, receiving only a fine in the first successful U.S. prosecution of a spyware maker since 2014.
Anthropic launches political action committee
Anthropic has filed to create a new political action committee, AnthroPAC, as the AI lab joins industry peers in ramping up spending to influence state and federal policy.
Artemis II marks the end of NASA’s legacy-only moon missions
NASA is likely shifting its lunar strategy away from legacy contractors toward venture-backed firms like SpaceX and Blue Origin, marking a significant change in deep space exploration.
ICE confirms use of Paragon spyware in drug investigations
ICE has confirmed it is using commercial spyware from Paragon Solutions for domestic drug trafficking investigations, following the reactivation of a contract previously suspended by the Biden administration.
AV companies refuse to disclose remote human intervention frequency
Seven U.S. autonomous vehicle companies refused to disclose how often they rely on remote human input, prompting Senator Ed Markey to pursue new federal oversight and legislation.
Meta held liable for child safety in landmark legal rulings
Meta has been held liable for endangering child safety in two separate US court rulings, marking a significant legal precedent for the company's design practices.