Ohio Senate Battle Intensifies as Data Center Energy Debate Roils Re-election Bid
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Ohio Senate Battle Intensifies as Data Center Energy Debate Roils Re-election Bid

Ohio Senator Jon Husted is vigorously defending his energy and economic policies as concerns mount over the impact of large data centers on utility prices, an issue that could significantly influence his re-election bid this November. Appearing alongside Vice President JD Vance and other Republican officials at the Cleveland-Cliffs steel plant in Middletown, Ohio, Husted […]
Private Equity Giant Apollo Global Management Confirms Data Breach Amid Financial Sector Cyberattacks
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Private Equity Giant Apollo Global Management Confirms Data Breach Amid Financial Sector Cyberattacks

Apollo Global Management, a prominent private equity firm, has officially acknowledged a significant data breach that compromised sensitive personal information from its cloud systems. The incident, which occurred between July 6 and July 10, involved hackers employing a social engineering tactic to gain unauthorized access to the company’s cloud environment. Stolen data includes names, birth […]
Unmasking Surveillance: Senator Wyden Seeks Oversight of Government Hacking Programs
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Unmasking Surveillance: Senator Wyden Seeks Oversight of Government Hacking Programs

Democratic Senator Ron Wyden has initiated a significant push for greater transparency and oversight regarding how U.S. federal law enforcement agencies deploy hacking tools and spyware against American citizens. Citing a profound lack of public information on the scope, frequency, and justifications for these advanced surveillance methods, Senator Wyden has formally requested the U.S. Government […]
Starcloud Secures $250 Million to Power Orbital Data Centers Amidst Launch Uncertainty
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Starcloud Secures $250 Million to Power Orbital Data Centers Amidst Launch Uncertainty

Starcloud, a pioneering startup focused on developing in-orbit data centers capable of performing artificial intelligence inference, has successfully secured an additional $250 million in funding. This significant extension to its Series A round, which initially raised $170 million in March, now values the company at $2.3 billion. The substantial influx of capital is earmarked for […]
US Lab Probes Chinese Lidar for National Security Risks in Autonomous Vehicles
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US Lab Probes Chinese Lidar for National Security Risks in Autonomous Vehicles

A U.S. Department of Energy laboratory is currently investigating potential security vulnerabilities associated with Chinese-made lidar sensors, particularly as their adoption in American vehicles becomes more widespread. The Idaho National Laboratory is conducting this review, with funding reportedly provided by a consortium of companies within the electric and autonomous vehicle sectors. This investigation unfolds amidst […]