The 2014 celebrity photo leak was famously blamed on an iCloud security breach. New court confirmations show it was simple phishing, but that narrative never got corrected in the mainstream press. It highlights a persistent PR challenge for tech giants.
LG smart TVs are receiving a webOS update that automatically installs a Microsoft Copilot tile on the home screen. The app cannot be uninstalled, only hidden, leading to significant user frustration over forced software and a lack of control.
The barrier to large-scale fraud is gone. With AI tools, anyone can become a threat, forcing a complete overhaul of how companies verify identity and content.
Reddit has filed a lawsuit in Australia’s High Court challenging a new law that bans users under 16 from social media. The company argues it’s not a social media platform but a “collection of public fora,” and that the law infringes on political communication.
Hackers stole the Social Security numbers, addresses, and birthdates of 5.6 million Americans from credit applications submitted to auto dealers. The breach happened through a compromised third-party vendor and an insecure API. If you applied for a car loan between May and October 2025, your data is
Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of Samourai Wallet, was just sentenced to five years in prison. In a new interview, he warns that Bitcoin miners are the logical next target for US regulators seeking control over the network.
Coupang CEO Park Dae-jun has resigned over a massive data breach first revealed on November 18. The incident affected nearly 34 million customers of the South Korean online retail giant.
The Department of Defense is launching a new AI platform called GenAI.mil, and Google Cloud’s Gemini will be its first tool. The announcement, made on December 9, 2025, frames the tech as a force multiplier, while Google highlights more mundane administrative uses.
Joshua Aaron, developer of the ICEBlock app, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government. He claims the DOJ pressured Apple to remove his app from the iOS App Store, violating his free speech. Apple cited guidelines against content that could harm a targeted group.
Meta has struck a deal with the European Commission to offer EU users a new choice on Facebook and Instagram. Starting in January 2026, they can opt for less personalized ads instead of the current “consent or pay” model. This follows a major fine and ongoing DMA compliance pressure.
