U.S. Justice Department Links Handala Cyberattack On Stryker To Iranian Intelligence
The U.S. Justice Department has accused Iran’s government of operating the hacktivist group Handala, which recently claimed responsibility for a destructive cyberattack on medical technology company Stryker. In a press…
Commission Approves Gold Coin Featuring Donald Trump For US 250th Anniversary
A federal arts panel has approved the design of a commemorative gold coin featuring Donald Trump, marking the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States on July 4. The 24-karat…
Senator Elizabeth Warren Questions Pentagon Decision To Grant xAI Grok Access To Classified Networks
Elizabeth Warren has sent a letter to Pete Hegseth raising concerns about the Department of Defense decision to allow artificial intelligence systems from xAI to access classified military networks. The…
European Game Ratings Body Raises Age Rating For Games With Loot Boxes
Video games that include loot boxes will soon receive a minimum age rating of 16 across Europe, including in the United Kingdom, following changes announced by Pan-European Game Information. The…
Hacker Breached FBI New York Office Systems Linked To Epstein Investigation
An unidentified foreign hacker breached computer systems at the FBI’s New York field office in 2023 and accessed files connected to the bureau’s investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein,…
Iran-Linked Hackers Claim Cyberattack On Medical Device Maker Stryker
A hacker group claiming ties to Iran says it has breached the servers of U.S. medical technology company Stryker, causing disruptions across the company’s global network. As of Wednesday morning,…
US And Israel Strikes On Iran Trigger Regional Conflict With Rising Casualties And Energy Disruptions
Conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States has entered its second week after coordinated strikes on Iran on 28 February killed Iran’s long-time supreme leader and damaged military and…
Karnataka Proposes Social Media Ban For Users Under 16 As Global Restrictions On Youth Platforms Expand
India’s southern state of Karnataka plans to prohibit children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms, according to an announcement made Friday by chief minister Siddaramaiah during…
Italian Prosecutors Confirm Spyware Infection On Journalist Francesco Cancellato’s Phone
Italian prosecutors have confirmed that journalist Francesco Cancellato’s phone was infected with spyware, validating earlier warnings issued by WhatsApp about a suspected surveillance attack. The confirmation comes from a technical…
Twenty-Two U.S. States Sue Trump Administration Over New 10 Percent Tariff
Twenty-two U.S. states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration seeking to block a new round of tariffs introduced by the White House after the Supreme Court ruled earlier…
Pentagon Labels Anthropic A Supply Chain Risk As Company Prepares Legal Challenge
The U.S. Department of Defense has designated artificial intelligence company Anthropic as a supply chain risk, marking the first time a U.S.-based technology firm has received such a classification from…
Hacktivist Group Department Of Peace Claims DHS Hack And Releases Contractor Data
A hacktivist group calling itself “Department of Peace” has claimed responsibility for breaching the Department of Homeland Security and leaking what it says are internal contract documents online. On Sunday,…
CISA Replaces Acting Director Madhu Gottumukkala After Year Of Turmoil And Staffing Cuts
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has replaced its top acting leader, a spokesperson confirmed, following a year marked by staffing reductions, internal disputes and leadership instability under the…
Trump Orders Federal Agencies To Halt Anthropic Use After Military Access Dispute
US President Donald Trump said he will direct every federal agency to immediately stop using technology from AI developer Anthropic, escalating a dispute over the company’s refusal to grant the…
White House Launches Tech Corps Inside Peace Corps To Promote U.S. AI Abroad
The White House has announced a new “Tech Corps” program within the Peace Corps to send tech-skilled volunteers overseas to support the adoption of American artificial intelligence systems, a move…
Homeland Security Expands Use Of Subpoenas To Identify Critics Of ICE On Social Media
Pressure On Tech Platforms The Department of Homeland Security has increased efforts to push technology companies to identify the owners of social media accounts that criticize Immigration and Customs Enforcement,…
Trump Administration Moves To Repeal EPA Finding That Classified Greenhouse Gases As A Public Health Risk
Repeal Of The 2009 Endangerment Finding The Trump administration on Thursday moved to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2009 endangerment finding, which had determined that greenhouse gases such as carbon…
India Cuts Social Media Takedown Deadline To Three Hours And Adds AI Labelling Rules
Shorter Deadline For Content RemovalIndia has introduced new rules that require social media companies to remove unlawful material within three hours of being notified, tightening the existing 36-hour deadline. The…