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.
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476 storiesUS 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.
AV companies refuse to disclose remote assistance data to Congress
Seven U.S. autonomous vehicle companies have refused to disclose their reliance on remote operators, prompting Sen. Ed Markey to pursue legislation to impose strict safety guardrails.
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.
CareCloud discloses data breach of patient health records
CareCloud disclosed a cyberattack where hackers accessed one of its digital medical chart environments for more than eight hours, though it is not known if data was exfiltrated.
Opposition research targets tech candidate Ethan Agarwal
Tech founder Ethan Agarwal faces scrutiny in his CA-17 congressional race against incumbent Ro Khanna after anonymous opposition research revealed past legal and financial disputes.
Delve faces new allegations over compliance audit evidence
Delve, a startup automating security certifications, faces fresh allegations from an anonymous whistleblower claiming the company faked evidence for customer compliance audits.
Apple's 'Hide My Email' does not block federal law enforcement
Apple has provided federal agents with the real identities of at least two customers using its 'Hide My Email' feature, confirming the tool does not block law enforcement access.
Zuckerberg offered Musk help with DOGE content moderation
Court documents reveal Mark Zuckerberg offered Elon Musk help with DOGE content moderation and discussed a potential joint bid for OpenAI.
Iranian-linked group claims breach of FBI director’s personal email
An Iranian-linked hacking group claims to have breached FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email, prompting an investigation and an offer of up to $10 million in rewards.