Elon Musk’s X platform faces the prospect of a far-reaching reckoning, as authorities expand their investigation into allegations of child abuse material, complicity in possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material, privacy violations, and Holocaust denial. AI-Generated Horror: The Unsettling Truth About X The investigation, which has been ongoing for several months, has now…
Italian Hacker Allegedly Sold Zero-Day Exploits to Multiple Countries nnThe FBI is investigating an alleged Italian hacker who specialized in finding vulnerabilities in iOS, BlackBerry devices, and the Firefox browser. This individual, known for their exceptional skills in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities, allegedly developed zero-day exploits and sold them to several countries, including an unnamed…
Poland’s power grid withstands Sandworm’s cyber assault, thwarting plans to disrupt energy supply The recent cyberattack on Poland’s power grid, allegedly orchestrated by the notorious Russian government hacking group Sandworm, has left many wondering how the country managed to avoid a catastrophic disruption to its energy supply. The answer lies in Poland’s swift response and…
SonicWall’s 2025 data breach exposed hundreds of thousands of customers to cyber threats, and now Marquis is pointing fingers at the security giant for its own data breach woes. SonicWall’s Shadow Over Marquis Marquis, a leading provider of software solutions, is seeking compensation from SonicWall for the expenses incurred in responding to a data breach…
Scaling Up: The Ultimate Founder Challenge As a founder, you’re no stranger to the thrill of the startup journey. But as your company grows, so do the challenges. That’s why the TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 is a must-attend event for anyone looking to scale their business and stay ahead of the curve. 1,100 founders and…
Aylo’s bold move to restrict access to Pornhub in the UK underscores the ongoing struggle to balance privacy concerns with the need for age verification in the adult content industry. Age Verification Conundrum Aylo, the parent company behind the popular adult content platform Pornhub, has made the unprecedented decision to restrict access to its platforms…
Russian government hackers, notorious for their destructive ‘wiper’ malware, have allegedly targeted Poland’s energy infrastructure in late December, attempting to disrupt the country’s power grid. The attack, attributed to the Sandworm hacking group, is the strongest on Poland’s energy infrastructure in years, with the potential to knock out heat and power for over half a…
Microsoft 365 has been crippled by a widespread outage, causing users to lose access to their emails and files, as well as key administrative tools. Microsoft 365 Crippled by Massive Outage Microsoft’s cloud-based productivity suite has been hit with a major outage, leaving millions of users unable to access their email inboxes, files, and other…
Ireland’s proposed law allowing police to use spyware has sparked a heated debate about the balance between national security and individual privacy. The law, which would regulate the use of lawful interception, including spyware, for investigating serious crimes, has raised concerns about the potential for abuse and erosion of civil liberties. The Spyware Controversy The…
As 72 million customer records were posted online, Under Armour is scrambling to investigate claims of a data breach, leaving a trail of anxious customers in its wake. Everest Ransomware Gang Claims Responsibility The stolen data, which includes names, email addresses, dates of birth, and approximate geographic locations, is believed to have been compromised in…
