Iran Is Accelerating Cyber Activity That Appears Meant to Influence the US Election, Microsoft Says

Iranian actors have spent recent months creating fake news sites and impersonating activists, laying the groundwork to stoke division and potentially sway American voters this fall.
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Microsoft Hits Back at Delta After the Airline Said Last Month’s Tech Outage Cost It $500 Million

Microsoft is trying to determine “why other airlines were able to fully restore business operations so much faster than Delta.”
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French Museum Network Hit by Ransomware Attack, but No Disruptions Are Reported at Olympic Events

A ransomware attack targeted the central data systems of Paris’ Grand Palais and other museums in the Réunion des Musées Nationaux network.
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CrowdStrike and Delta Fight Over Who’s to Blame for the Airline Canceling Thousands of Flights

CrowdStrike and Delta are fighting over who is to blame for the airline canceling thousands of flights following the massive outage.
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Justice Department Sues TikTok, Accusing the Company of Illegally Collecting Children’s Data

The US Justice Department has sued TikTok, accusing the company of illegally collecting children’s data and violating an online privacy law.
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The European Union’s World-First Artificial Intelligence Rules Are Officially Taking Effect

EU officials say the Artificial Intelligence Act will protect the “fundamental rights” of citizens while also encouraging investment and innovation in the booming AI industry.
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North Korean Charged in Ransomware Attacks on American Hospitals

A man who allegedly carried out attacks for a North Korean military intelligence agency has been indicted in a conspiracy to hack healthcare firms, NASA, military bases and other entities.
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Phone Lines Down in Multiple Courts Across California After Ransomware Attack

Phone lines down in multiple courts across California after ransomware attack on state’s largest trial court in Los Angeles County.
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Most Airlines Except One Are Recovering From the CrowdStrike Tech Outage. The Feds Have Noticed

Delta has canceled more than 5,500 flights since the outage started early Friday morning.
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