Google sues to dismantle AI-powered cybercrime network
Google is suing to dismantle the infrastructure behind an alleged massive AI-powered cybercrime operation, Outsider Enterprise, which uses AI to impersonate brands and steal sensitive user data.
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476 storiesUS surveillance law set to expire for the first time
The US House failed to renew the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, all but guaranteeing the law will lapse for the first time amid political infighting.
Coupang faces record $400M fine in South Korea over data breach
South Korean regulators have imposed a record-breaking fine of over $400 million on Coupang following a data breach that compromised the personal information of millions of customers.
CrowdStrike report links North Korean hackers to half of US tech hacks
CrowdStrike reports that North Korean hackers posing as remote IT workers made up nearly half of all documented hands-on-keyboard intrusions at U.S. tech companies over the past year.
US agencies given three days to fix active ransomware exploit
CISA has ordered all civilian federal agencies to patch a critical Check Point vulnerability within three days after it was exploited by the Qilin ransomware group.
Pentagon adds Alibaba and Baidu to military-linked list
The Pentagon added Alibaba, Baidu, and other Chinese tech firms to a list of entities it claims support the Chinese military, potentially restricting future U.S. business dealings.
WhatsApp disrupts new spyware campaign linked to NSO Group
WhatsApp has disrupted a new spear phishing campaign linked to NSO Group, alleging the spyware maker violated a permanent injunction and seeking a contempt of court order.
Sam Bankman-Fried files for presidential pardon
FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried has officially filed for a pardon from President Trump while serving a 25-year prison sentence after being convicted on fraud and money laundering charges.
Massachusetts passes new consumer data privacy legislation
Massachusetts lawmakers passed the Consumer Data Privacy Act, which is expected to be signed into law, banning the sale of precise location data and sensitive consumer information.
DOGE and the year of record-breaking data breaches
A wave of 2026 cyberattacks, including a potential record-breaking breach at the Department of Government Efficiency, highlights a shift toward destructive, high-impact digital warfare.
Sriram Krishnan to depart White House AI advisor role
Sriram Krishnan is leaving his role as a senior policy advisor on AI in the Trump administration and reportedly plans to influence policy through an outside institution.
Trump administration weighs equity stake in OpenAI
The Trump administration might take an equity stake in OpenAI, potentially to seed a public wealth fund allowing citizens to benefit directly from AI growth.
IBM accused of covering up multiple data breaches
A former IBM executive alleges the company potentially covered up multiple data breaches by foreign state actors, including a massive hacking campaign by APT 10.
Silent Ransom Group targets law firms with fake IT workers
The Silent Ransom Group is targeting law firms by sometimes sending fake IT workers to offices to steal data, according to reports from Google and the FBI.
Oversight Board: Meta account bans lack due process
The Oversight Board criticized Meta for lacking due process and transparency in account deactivations, urging the company to provide better support and clearer appeal mechanisms for users.
Google to allow publisher opt-outs for AI search in U.K.
Google will allow publishers to opt out of AI search aggregation, starting in the U.K. before a global rollout, to comply with new regulatory requirements.
Amazon faces class action lawsuit over Ring facial recognition
Amazon faces a class action lawsuit alleging its Ring 'Familiar Faces' feature collects facial recognition data from passersby without their consent.
Trump signs narrower AI executive order
President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a voluntary 30-day review process for powerful AI models, explicitly avoiding mandatory licensing requirements.
Europe positions industrial AI as alternative to Silicon Valley model
TechCrunch is partnering with VivaTech 2026, where Europe is expected to present an AI strategy focused on industrial competitiveness rather than Silicon Valley’s consumer-scale model.
Florida sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over safety concerns
Florida’s attorney general has sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging the company prioritized the AI arms race over safety and contributed to violent incidents.