The changes coming to Facebook and Instagram for teens, following Meta’s $17 billion settlement Pending a judge’s approval, big changes could be coming for kids using social media after 48 states reached a settlement with tech giant Meta. WASHINGTON — Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has reached a $17 billion settlement with...Read More
security US Justice Department investigating the breach The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) said it’s responding to a “major” cybersecurity incident shortly after the Qilin ransomware gang posted the US federal law enforcement agency on its leak site. According to ATF’s statement, the intrusion affected a standalone system that operated separately from...Read More
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ATF, the regulatory agency that enforces federal laws governing firearms and explosives in the United States, has confirmed that one of its systems was compromised after breach claims made by the Qilin ransomware gang. This follows Qilin adding the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to its dark web data leak portal on...Read More
The bellwether Meta lawsuit over the damage done to kids by the social media giant was over before it really got going. Last Tuesday marked the start of a trial that was compared to the lawsuit that the tobacco industry faced in the 1990s. After being accused of knowingly developing features designed to addict children...Read More
Meta has agreed to pay up to $17bn to settle a lawsuit accusing it of creating addicting products that harm teenagers and children. The case, which was brought by a number of US states, claimed Meta used its platforms “to entice, engage, and ultimately ensnare youth and teens.” Meta admits no wrongdoing as part of...Read More
Two men from Western Australia were arrested and charged Wednesday for their alleged roles in TeamPCP, a notorious cybercrime group responsible for inserting malicious code into widely used open-source software in a campaign that compromised more than 1,000 organizations worldwide. Australian authorities did not formally name the men, but Australian media identified them as Ruben...Read More
Australian police have arrested two people in Perth accused of being members of TeamPCP, a prolific hacking group blamed for high-profile hacks against big tech giants in recent months. The two have been charged with more than a dozen hacking, money laundering, and other cybercrime offenses and are expected in court later on Thursday. According...Read More
Key Takeaways CrowdStrike’s revenues jumped 26% year over year, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate. AI adoption is fueling cybersecurity risks and demand for advanced security solutions. Cybersecurity ETFs offer investors exposure to CrowdStrike and the broader sector. CrowdStrike (CRWD Quick QuoteCRWD – Free Report) came up with second-quarter fiscal 2027 earnings on Aug. 26, after...Read More
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Wednesday that Meta Platforms Inc. will pay the state more than $1 billion and add new default limits for young users on Facebook and Instagram. According to the Office of the Attorney General, the money is intended for youth mental health services, crisis resources, digital literacy programs, after-school initiatives...Read More
