A former Coinbase customer service agent has been arrested in Hyderabad, India, in connection with a major 2024 data leak. The breach exposed nearly 70,000 customer records, which scammers then used to steal crypto. CEO Brian Armstrong says this is just the first of several expected arrests.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a law requiring social media platforms to display prominent warnings about features deemed harmful to mental health. The law targets algorithmic feeds, infinite scroll, and push notifications, with fines of $5,000 per violation.
Retailers are using AI and loyalty program data to charge customers personalized prices, often penalizing their most frequent shoppers. New laws, like one in New York, are emerging to force transparency, but the backlash is just beginning.
Cybercrime has professionalized into a global, service-based industry. Law enforcement is struggling to contain a threat now valued at over $15 trillion annually, with tools and kits easily purchased online.
Aflac has confirmed a massive data breach impacting 22.65 million people. The stolen data includes Social Security numbers, driver’s licenses, and sensitive health insurance information. The hackers are believed to be part of a known criminal group targeting the insurance industry.
Mozilla is adding a global “AI kill switch” to Firefox, letting users disable all AI tools. The move comes after severe backlash over a 2024 privacy feature that was turned on by default without clear consent.
Mozilla’s new CEO, Anthony Enzor-Demeo, is steering Firefox toward becoming a “modern AI browser.” The plan has sparked user concern, leading to a promise of a definitive “AI Kill Switch” coming in Q1 of 2026.
Windows Fast Startup promises faster boot times, but it’s a legacy feature that can cause major headaches. From preventing Windows updates from applying correctly to locking partitions for dual-boot users, its risks often outweigh its minimal benefits on modern SSDs.
Anna’s Archive, a shadow library, has backed up a huge chunk of Spotify’s catalog. The 300-terabyte archive aims to preserve music forever, but Spotify calls it an unlawful attack. This is a new front in the digital preservation war.
While European countries like France legally protect workers from after-hours emails, the American work culture glorifies constant availability. The idea of a formal “right to disconnect” faces massive hurdles in the US, from corporate resistance to deep-seated cultural beliefs about productivity.
