CrowdStrike CEO Called to Testify to Congress Over Cybersecurity Firm’s Role in Global Tech Outage

U.S. House leaders are calling on CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz to testify on widespread tech outage that services around the world.
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What to Know About the Kids Online Safety Act and Its Chances of Passing

Everything about the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA): who supports it, who opposes it, and its chances of passing in Congress.
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Pentagon Leaker Jack Teixeira to Face Military Court-Martial, Air Force Says

Teixeira, who was part of the 102nd Intelligence Wing at Otis Air National Guard Base in Massachusetts, worked as a cyber transport systems specialist.
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Interpol Arrests 300 People in a Global Crackdown on West African Crime Groups Across 5 Continents

Interpol arrests 300 people in a global crackdown on West African crime groups specializing in online financial fraud.
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UnitedHealth Sticks to 2024 Outlook Despite Strong Quarter With Costs From Massive Cyberattack High

UnitedHealth booked $1.1 billion in total costs from the cyberattack in the second quarter.
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Russian-Linked Cybercampaigns put a Bull’s-Eye on France. Their Focus? The Olympics and Elections

Baptiste Robert, a French cybersecurity expert, called on his government – and especially lawmakers – to prepare for the digital threats to come.
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Some Data Is ‘Breached’ During a Hacking Attack on the Alabama Education Department

Alabama’s education superintendent said some data was breached during a hacking attempt at the State Department of Education.
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California Advances Unique Safety Regulations for AI Companies Despite Tech Firm opposition

Lawmakers voted to advance legislation that would require AI companies to test their systems and add safety measures to prevent them from being potentially manipulated for malicious purposes.
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Brazil Data Regulator Bans Meta From Mining Data to Train AI Models

Brazil’s national data protection authority has determined that Meta cannot use data originating in the country to train its artificial intelligence.
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