Paragon Solutions refuses to cooperate with Italian spyware probe
Reportedly, spyware maker Paragon Solutions is refusing to cooperate with Italian authorities investigating a hacking campaign that targeted around 90 people around the world.
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476 storiesUS Supreme Court weighs future of geofence search warrants
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could redefine digital privacy rights, as justices appeared split on the constitutionality of geofence search warrants.
Australia unveils 2.25% levy on tech firms for news content
Australia introduced the News Bargaining Incentive, a 2.25% levy on tech giants' local revenues unless they strike commercial deals with news publishers, with a July compliance deadline.
Scholly founder sues Sallie Mae over data privacy and termination
Scholly founder Chris Gray is suing acquirer Sallie Mae, alleging wrongful termination and that the company may be selling user data through a non-bank subsidiary to bypass regulations.
FTC: Americans lost $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025
Americans lost $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025, an eightfold increase, with the FTC identifying these platforms as the leading source of consumer fraud.
OpenAI gains multi-cloud freedom in new Microsoft deal
OpenAI and Microsoft have renegotiated their partnership, resolving legal risks over Amazon deals and allowing OpenAI to serve products across any cloud provider through 2032.
Xu Zewei extradited to U.S. on cyberattack charges
Xu Zewei has been extradited to the United States to face charges after he allegedly carried out cyberattacks on behalf of the Chinese government.
Europe pushes for sovereign tech to reduce reliance on US providers
European governments are increasingly seeking to reduce reliance on American tech providers, driven by concerns over the U.S. CLOUD Act and a desire for sovereign digital solutions.
OpenAI CEO apologizes for failure to report shooting suspect
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman apologized to the Tumbler Ridge community after the company failed to report a user who later committed a mass shooting in Canada.
Aspiration founder pleads guilty to fraud after $60M loss for Ballmer
Aspiration Partners founder Joseph Sanberg pleaded guilty to wire fraud, causing investor Steve Ballmer to lose $60 million and prompting a wider investigation into the startup.
Palantir’s $130 million IRS contract revealed in new report
Palantir has reportedly helped the IRS investigate financial crimes for much of the last decade, with public records revealing $130 million in payments to the company since 2018.
Italian firm IPS linked to new Morpheus spyware
Italian digital rights group Osservatorio Nessuno linked a new, low-cost Android spyware called Morpheus to the Italian surveillance firm IPS.
US soldier indicted for betting on Maduro capture via Polymarket
A U.S. special forces soldier was indicted for allegedly using classified information to make upwards of $400,000 in bets on Polymarket regarding the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
Sean Plankey withdraws nomination for US cyber agency CISA
Sean Plankey has requested to withdraw his nomination to lead the U.S. cybersecurity agency CISA, citing a lack of Senate support for his confirmation.
Delve faces scrutiny as more customers report security incidents
Compliance startup Delve faces mounting scrutiny after multiple customers, including Context AI and Vercel, reported security incidents following the firm's certification processes.
Citizen Lab report exposes surveillance abuse in global telecom networks
Citizen Lab identified two spying campaigns likely exploiting global telecom infrastructure, using "ghost" companies to track individuals via known network vulnerabilities.
France's ANTS confirms data breach of citizen identity records
France’s ANTS agency confirmed a data breach that may have exposed the personal information of millions of citizens, with reports suggesting a hacker is claiming to hold 19 million records.
U.K. cyber agency: 100 countries now have access to spyware
The U.K. National Cyber Security Centre reports that 100 countries now have access to commercial spyware, potentially lowering the barrier for foreign actors to target critical infrastructure.
Cal AI crackdown shows Apple is still policing App Store payments
Apple briefly removed the MyFitnessPal-owned Cal AI app from the App Store for violating payment guidelines, signaling continued enforcement despite recent legal shifts.
Clarifai deletes 3 million photos after FTC settlement with OkCupid
Clarifai deleted 3 million photos obtained from OkCupid for facial recognition training following an FTC settlement over deceptive data sharing and investigation obstruction.