The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has formally declared a cyberattack on one of its standalone systems as a “major incident.” This legally defined status mandates immediate notification to lawmakers in Congress within a week due to the potential risk posed to national security and federal interests. A notorious ransomware group […]
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Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian announced that Chief Financial Officer Claire McDonough is resigning from her position at the end of October. McDonough, who has guided the company’s financial strategy since 2021, is stepping down to relocate to the East Coast for family reasons and will join energy equipment maker GE Vernova as their new CFO. […]
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All-female-led venture capital firm Capital F has officially closed its debut fund at $17 million. The firm focuses on backing early-stage startups operating within the ‘female economy’, targeting key sectors such as women’s health, digital commerce, and artificial intelligence tools. Founded by industry veterans Margaret Coblentz and Dawn Dobras, the fund stands out for its […]
Continue ReadingUnited States authorities have seized a series of domains utilized by a large-scale botnet linked to state-sponsored cyberattacks from China. The network was allegedly operated by Nanjing Xinjiuwei Network Tech and served to obfuscate malicious traffic, making hacker activities harder to detect by federal defenses. According to the Department of Justice, the compromised targets over […]
Continue ReadingMedical technology manufacturer Boston Scientific is dealing with a major cyberattack that has triggered widespread disruptions across its global operations. The company disclosed in a regulatory filing that critical IT systems and business applications experienced sudden access limitations. The security breach has directly impaired order processing and product shipments, raising concerns within the healthcare sector. […]
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Meta has reached a historic $18 billion settlement with 29 U.S. states, resolving a major lawsuit concerning the safety of minors on Facebook and Instagram. Although the headline figure is massive, the financial impact is softened by being spread over a decade. The true challenge lies in the strict platform redesigns Meta has agreed to […]
Continue ReadingPacific Fusion has broken ground on a new facility in New Mexico aimed at achieving a crucial milestone for commercial fusion power: net facility energy gain. The startup plans to demonstrate that its reactor can generate more total energy than the facility consumes by 2030. The Albuquerque site will utilize precise electrical pulses to compress […]
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TechCrunch has extended the deadline for the lowest available rates for the upcoming Disrupt 2026 conference, giving attendees until late Tuesday, August 25, to secure their passes. Early buyers can still save up to $300 or take advantage of group pricing discounts before standard rates officially kick in. Scheduled to take place from October 13 […]
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TechCrunch has officially launched the audience voting phase to select the final sessions for this year’s Founder Summit, scheduled for November 4 in Boston. Out of a massive pool of applicants, 11 finalists have been chosen to compete for four open slots on the event’s main agenda. The nominated sessions address critical topics for the […]
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SpaceX has officially revealed plans to construct a second major spaceport dedicated to its Starship mega-rocket, selecting a former industrial site in Louisiana along the Gulf Coast. Following a lengthy search for an optimal location, the aerospace firm is committing an estimated $100 billion to develop the new facility, marking a massive expansion of its […]
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