In the battle of legal heavyweights, ROSS Intelligence’s AI-powered legal research tool faces off against Thomson Reuters, with the EFF jumping into the ring. As copyright clashes with tech, the verdict could shape AI’s future role in legal research. Who knew the courtroom could be this dramatic?

Will CISA, the unsung hero of cybersecurity information sharing, face an untimely demise due to political drama? As Congress juggles debt ceilings and freedom of information, CISA’s renewal hangs in limbo. Fear not—like a suspenseful series cliffhanger, experts predict a renewal, possibly with plot twists. Stay tuned for the thrilling sequel!

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency plans to end funding for the Center for Internet Security, a move that raises eyebrows. Despite CISA’s mission to empower local governments, critics wonder how cutting support will improve cybersecurity resiliency. With ISAC funding cuts, the future of state and local cyber defenses looks uncertain.

Cybersecurity experts warn that a government shutdown could leave the nation’s digital defenses in disarray. With fewer staff to combat threats, the federal cyber workforce may face a security gap, giving hackers a perfect opportunity to strike. The looming shutdown could become cybercriminals’ favorite holiday.

Zhimin Qian, the so-called Bitcoin Queen, found herself in a royal mess. Convicted for masterminding a fraudulent Bitcoin scheme, her stash of 61,000 Bitcoin was seized, marking the world’s largest cryptocurrency seizure. The Metropolitan Police cracked the case, proving that even digital monarchs can face dethronement.

UK grants Jaguar Land Rover a £1.5B loan guarantee after a major cyberattack, aiming to stabilize its supply chain and protect jobs. While the government flexes its financial muscle, cybersecurity experts worry it might inspire hackers to view UK firms as easy targets. Who knew cybercrime could lead to such high-stakes automotive drama?

In a cybersecurity incident worthy of a spy thriller, hackers broke into FEMA’s Citrix systems, nabbing sensitive employee data. The breach led to a digital shake-up, with two dozen IT staff getting the boot. Apparently, the IT team was more about “Ctrl+Alt+Delete” than actually deleting vulnerabilities.

Asahi Group Holdings, the maker of Japan’s top-selling beer, has been hit by a cyberattack, causing a major hangover for its operations. Ordering and shipping are on an unwanted break, and the customer service line is as silent as a monk at happy hour. Asahi is working to sober things up quickly.

Beware of fake npm packages! A malicious package impersonating Postmark’s MCP server secretly siphoned off thousands of emails daily, exposing sensitive information. This incident highlights the security risks within the MCP ecosystem and the ease of poisoning npm packages, stressing the need for tighter security measures.

Asahi’s distribution systems in Japan have been knocked offline by a cyberattack, leaving local drinkers to sip from existing stockpiles. Good news: no personal data has been stolen. Bad news: no estimate for when the taps will flow again. In the meantime, Asahi’s European fans can continue to enjoy their suds uninterrupted.

The Tenth Summit of the Americas is set to tackle human security, digital technology, and everyone’s favorite paradox: how to use AI to boost energy efficiency while it simultaneously threatens it. As leaders gather, civil groups like EFF urge a focus on human rights and caution against creating a surveillance state with a side of…

Medusa ransomware gang tried flipping a BBC reporter into an insider threat, offering him a slice of the ransom pie. They mistook him for an IT guru, promising riches for access. Despite their persistence and a cheeky offer of 0.5 BTC, the journalist chose journalism over cybercrime. Talk about a plot twist!

Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs) are turning every drive into a potential episode of “This Is Your Life.” With 99.5% of scans unrelated to crime, the Virginia Court of Appeals is being urged to require a warrant for ALPR data to prevent turning the streets into a scene from “Big Brother: Automotive Edition.”

Chat Control is back in the EU Council spotlight, aiming to scan private chats in the name of “safety.” Critics argue it’s like giving your phone a government-issued monocle. The proposal threatens end-to-end encryption, and if passed, might force apps like Signal to exit the EU faster than a cheetah on roller skates.

Jaguar Land Rover secures a £1.5 billion loan guarantee from the UK Government to bounce back from a cyberattack that stalled production. The Export Development Guarantee program backs this lifeline, supporting the supply chain and safeguarding jobs. It’s the automotive world’s version of a dramatic plot twist!

EvilAI is on a mission, using seemingly helpful AI tools to sneak malware into your system like a ninja with a degree in subterfuge. From apps that promise productivity to those that offer recipes, these tech tricksters blur the lines between useful software and digital mischief.

Meet Ask Brave, the new subsystem that marries search and AI chat into one seamless, privacy-focused package. Accessible from any browser, it lets you chat away with traditional search results and AI-generated insights. Just end your query with “??” and watch Ask Brave handle the heavy lifting—no juggling required.

In an AI-fueled game of phishing hide-and-seek, attackers disguised their payloads as PDFs within SVG files. Microsoft’s Security Copilot spotted verbose, business-like code—surely the work of an AI accomplice. While AI may help criminals craft sneaky schemes, it also leaves behind telltale traces, helping defenders like Microsoft keep the upper hand.

Harrods is in a digital pickle! After a third-party IT breach, cybercriminals claim to have swiped data from 430,000 customer records. The store refuses to tango with the hackers, hinting at a ransom demand. Fear not, your payment details are safe, but it’s a reminder to keep an eye on those bank statements!

Harrods faces another cybersecurity hiccup as hackers swipe 430,000 e-commerce records from a third-party supplier. While no passwords or payment details were leaked, customer names and contact details were. The luxury store urges online shoppers to be cautious of phishing scams, all while refusing to chat with the hackers.