SECURITY & PRIVACYarstechnica.com
DEF CON crowd suspected in fake-hotspot attack on Delta flight
The FBI's Atlanta office is investigating an incident, but no arrests have been made at this time.
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WED, 12 AUG 2026
FRI, 31 JUL 2026
AI & MLtechcrunch.com
OpenAI reportedly finds evidence that more of its agents ran amok
OpenAI has discovered further instances of agent misbehavior while investigating a previous incident involving Hugging Face.
MON, 22 JUN 2026
TRANSPORT & ENERGYarstechnica.com
Woman killed when Tesla driver using Autopilot crashed into her home
Tesla promoted its Autopilot feature as a lifesaving technology shortly after a tragic incident where a grandmother died in a crash involving a Tesla vehicle.
TUE, 02 JUN 2026
NETWORKINGpacketpushers.net
PP112: When You Look But Don’t Find: The Art of Knowing When to Stop
Investigations in areas like troubleshooting and incident response begin with a clear question and data analysis, but knowing when to stop is crucial if nothing is found.
FRI, 01 MAY 2026
POLICY & REGULATIONarstechnica.com
Senators ban themselves from prediction markets after candidates bet on own races
A senator has condemned what they describe as "blatant, brazen corruption" and is now aiming to investigate the Trump administration.
WED, 22 APR 2026
POLICY & REGULATIONarstechnica.com
Investors lost billions on Trump’s memecoin. Another gala won’t fix that.
If Democrats gain control of Congress, former President Trump could be scrutinized for alleged "pay-to-play" schemes involving memecoin fundraising events.
TUE, 21 APR 2026
AI & MLarstechnica.com
Florida probes ChatGPT role in mass shooting. OpenAI says bot "not responsible."
Florida authorities are investigating whether ChatGPT played a role in influencing a mass shooting, examining the potential impact of AI on violent behavior.
THU, 09 APR 2026
POLICY & REGULATIONtechcrunch.com
Florida AG to probe OpenAI, alleging possible connection to FSU shooting
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier intends to investigate OpenAI for alleged risks to minors, national security threats, and connections to a Florida State University shooting.
SECURITY & PRIVACYarstechnica.com
Police corporal created AI porn from driver's license pics
An officer was involved in the creation of over 3,000 "deepfake" images, raising concerns about misuse of technology and privacy violations.
TUE, 31 MAR 2026
SCIENCE & RESEARCHarstechnica.com
Starlink satellite breaks apart into "tens of objects"; SpaceX confirms "anomaly"
The cause of a satellite's failure remains unknown following a second incident involving the creation of fragments in space.
TUE, 17 FEB 2026
POLICY & REGULATIONarstechnica.com
EU launches probe into xAI over sexualized images
A "large-scale" investigation is underway, potentially leading to significant fines for those involved.
WED, 11 FEB 2026
POLICY & REGULATIONtechcrunch.com
OpenAI policy exec who opposed chatbot’s “adult mode” reportedly fired on discrimination claim
The executive has refuted claims of engaging in discriminatory practices.
TUE, 03 FEB 2026
SECURITY & PRIVACYarstechnica.com
X office raided in France's Grok probe; Elon Musk summoned for questioning
The Paris prosecutor's office is investigating illegal content, specifically focusing on pornographic images involving minors.
THU, 29 JAN 2026
TRANSPORT & ENERGYtechcrunch.com
Waymo robotaxi hits a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica
A child with unspecified age suffered minor injuries in an incident involving Waymo, prompting an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
WED, 05 NOV 2025
SECURITY & PRIVACYarstechnica.com
Flock haters cross political divides to remove error-prone cameras
Lawmakers' demands for an investigation into Flock may jeopardize existing local contracts, according to an expert's analysis.
THU, 09 OCT 2025
POLICY & REGULATIONtechcrunch.com
Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ software under investigation for traffic safety violations
The U.S. auto safety agency has found over 50 instances of Full Self-Driving (FSD) systems violating traffic rules, including running red lights and making illegal turns.
THU, 02 OCT 2025
POLICY & REGULATIONtechcrunch.com
Amazon to resume drone delivery following crash in Arizona
The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are currently conducting investigations into an unspecified matter.
WED, 24 SEPT 2025
SECURITY & PRIVACYtechcrunch.com
UK police arrest man linked to ransomware attack that caused airport disruptions in Europe
The U.K.'s National Crime Agency is currently conducting an ongoing investigation into the ransomware attack on Collins Aerospace, which is still in its early stages.
FRI, 12 SEPT 2025
POLICY & REGULATIONarstechnica.com
Microsoft dodges EU fine by unbundling Teams from Office
The European Union initiated an investigation following a complaint lodged by Slack in 2020.
SUN, 07 SEPT 2025
NETWORKINGtechcrunch.com
Microsoft says Azure affected after cables cut in the Red Sea
The identity and motive behind the cable cutting incident remain unknown.
MON, 01 SEPT 2025
CULTURE & MEDIAtechcrunch.com
Murder at Burning Man turns Silicon Valley’s desert playground into a crime scene
A homicide investigation is underway at Burning Man after a man was found dead in a pool of blood on Saturday night, according to the Pershing County Sheriff's Office.
SUN, 31 AUG 2025
POLICY & REGULATIONtechcrunch.com
FTC chair warns Google about Gmail’s ‘partisan’ spam filters
FTC chairman Andrew Ferguson is addressing conservative concerns regarding the potential bias of Gmail's spam filters.
MON, 28 JUL 2025
POLICY & REGULATIONarstechnica.com
Oklahoma’s new scandal: Nude women streamed to TV during state board meeting
Police involvement has been initiated, indicating a situation requiring law enforcement's attention and action.
COMICS · xkcd.com
Kite Incident
WED, 23 JUL 2025
SECURITY & PRIVACYarstechnica.com
Ukrainians arrest alleged admin of major crime forum XSS
Intercepted Jabber messages have resulted in the arrest of an individual suspected to be the administrator of a major cybercrime hub.
THU, 17 JUL 2025
POLICY & REGULATIONarstechnica.com
EU presses pause on probe of X as US trade talks heat up
The European Union is set to miss its self-imposed deadline for concluding an ongoing investigation, highlighting challenges in meeting regulatory timelines.
WED, 16 JUL 2025
POLICY & REGULATIONarstechnica.com
Permit for xAI’s data center blatantly violates Clean Air Act, NAACP says
The NAACP claims that evidence indicates the health department provided preferential treatment to xAI, raising concerns about fairness and transparency.
THU, 12 JUN 2025
SECURITY & PRIVACYtechcrunch.com
Researchers confirm two journalists were hacked with Paragon spyware
The spyware scandal intensifies with the confirmation of two hacked victims, primarily implicating the Italian government.
SAT, 07 JUN 2025
SECURITY & PRIVACYtechcrunch.com
After its data was wiped, KiranaPro’s co-founder cannot rule out an external hack
The company's co-founder and CTO attribute a security breach to a former employee, though they acknowledge the possibility of other causes.
MON, 12 MAY 2025
POLICY & REGULATIONtechcrunch.com
Congressman is investigating fintech Ramp’s attempt to win $25M federal contract
Rep. Gerald Connolly is investigating if startup Ramp is getting preferential treatment for a $25 million government contract, requesting information from the GSA Acting Administrator.
WED, 16 APR 2025
CULTURE & MEDIAtechcrunch.com
How Musk manages his growing family: WSJ
Elon Musk reportedly may have fathered more than 14 children, with a WSJ investigation suggesting the actual number could be higher, and details are kept confidential.
MON, 31 MAR 2025
POLICY & REGULATIONarstechnica.com
DOGE accesses federal payroll system and punishes employees who objected
IT officials opposing DOGE access have been placed on leave and are currently under investigation.
FRI, 28 MAR 2025
POLICY & REGULATIONarstechnica.com
Ex-FCC chairs from both parties say CBS news distortion investigation is bogus
Former chairs from the George H.W. Bush and Obama administrations describe the CBS investigation as "unprecedented" in its scope and implications.
TUE, 25 MAR 2025
POLICY & REGULATIONarstechnica.com
FBI probes arson of Tesla cars and facilities, says “this is domestic terrorism”
The FBI director announced that the agency is currently investigating a rise in violent activities targeting Tesla.
TUE, 18 FEB 2025
SECURITY & PRIVACYtechcrunch.com
As US newspaper outages drag on, Lee Enterprises blames cyberattack for encrypting critical systems
Lee is investigating if sensitive or personal data was compromised in the recent cyberattack.
WED, 22 JAN 2025
SECURITY & PRIVACYarstechnica.com
Trump admin fires Homeland Security advisory boards, blaming “agendas”
The dismantled Cyber Safety Review Board was in the process of investigating the Salt Typhoon telecom hack before it was disbanded.
WED, 01 JAN 2025
TRANSPORT & ENERGYtechcrunch.com
Police investigating Cybertruck fire outside Trump hotel in Vegas
A Tesla Cybertruck caught fire near the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, prompting an investigation by local law enforcement.
SAT, 21 DEC 2024
SECURITY & PRIVACYSeytonic
Trump's Government Will (probably) Ban TP-Link Routers
Three US Federal departments are investigating TP Link for potential security vulnerabilities and market monopoly, possibly leading to a ban on their routers due to concerns over Chinese government exploitation.
WED, 11 DEC 2024
SECURITY & PRIVACYtechcrunch.com
Pentagon doesn’t know where mystery drones over New Jersey come from
The Pentagon stated there is no evidence that mysterious drones over New Jersey and the northeast U.S. are from foreign entities or the U.S. military.
TUE, 20 AUG 2024
OTHERtechcrunch.com
Mike Lynch, recently acquitted in HP-Autonomy fraud case, is missing after yacht capsized off Sicily (updated)
Authorities have not accessed the sunken yacht, Mike Lynch remains missing, and the accident was caused by a severe storm.
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