CrowdStrike fires ‘suspicious insider’ who passed information to hackers
CrowdStrike fires ‘suspicious insider’ who passed information to hackers Cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike denied it had been hacked following claims from a hacker group, which leaked screenshots from inside CrowdStrike's network.…
Google says hackers stole data from 200 companies following Gainsight breach
Google says hackers stole data from 200 companies following Gainsight breach Notorious hacking collective Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters takes credit for the breach that affected Salesforce customers’ data, and said it…
X begins rolling out the ‘About this account’ feature to users’ profiles
X begins rolling out the ‘About this account’ feature to users’ profiles The feature will show where users are based, how they're connected to X, and how many times they've…
Impersonators are (still) targeting companies with fake TechCrunch outreach
Impersonators are (still) targeting companies with fake TechCrunch outreach Fraudsters are impersonating TechCrunch reporters and event leads, and reaching out to companies. Here's what we're doing about it, and what…
Phictly’s new app brings people together over their favorite books and TV shows
Phictly’s new app brings people together over their favorite books and TV shows Phictly helps fans find niche clubs for their favorite books, shows, and movies, offering intimate, spoiler-safe communities…
Trump Energy department drops renewables, promotes fusion in office reshuffle
Trump Energy department drops renewables, promotes fusion in office reshuffle The revamped organizational structure cut at least one office authorized by Congress, which could spur legal challenges. The revamped organizational…
SpaceX’s upgraded Starship suffers explosion during testing
SpaceX’s upgraded Starship suffers explosion during testing It may not have been a massive fireball, but SpaceX now has more work to do before it can kick off this next-generation…
Despite Chinese hacks, Trump’s FCC votes to scrap cybersecurity rules for phone and internet companies
Despite Chinese hacks, Trump’s FCC votes to scrap cybersecurity rules for phone and internet companies Two Trump-appointed FCC officials voted to undo the telecom industry's cybersecurity rules. One Democratic commissioner…
Australia adds Twitch to teen social media ban, Pinterest exempted
Australia adds Twitch to teen social media ban, Pinterest exempted Australia’s internet watchdog has added Twitch to the list of social media sites banned under its Social Media Minimum Age…
The European startup market is ready for the limelight
The European startup market is ready for the limelight The region's startup market is hungry for its first trillion-dollar startup, and in many ways has set itself up to reach…