Forget a simple mugging – report claims physical attacks on major crypto holders is on the rise as ‘Whales’ are targeted for kidnapping

Crypto bigwigs are some of the biggest – and in some cases, easiest targets for kidnappers, conmen, and blackmailers alike

The White House’s Aliens.gov Site Brags That ICE Arrested More Than 700 US Citizens

The website, which compares human beings to extraterrestrials, touts arrest numbers from the Trump administration’s sweeping immigration crackdown. But some of its details are really out there.

FIFA websites spoofed by hackers ahead of 2026 World Cup, FBI warns

Dozens of fake FIFA sites are out there, stealing people’s data and possibly even money.

Microsoft under fire for threatening security researcher with criminal investigation

A public spat between Microsoft and an independent security researcher reopens a long-running debate over who is responsible for securing software.

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EU to talk with Anthropic over access to Mythos AI Model

The European Commission is sending representatives to San Francisco to talk about using Mythos.