How the Internet Broke Everyone’s Bullshit Detectors
From AI-generated images to restricted satellite data, the systems used to verify what’s real online are struggling to keep up.
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Anthropic’s Mythos Will Force a Cybersecurity Reckoning—Just Not the One You Think
The new AI model is being heralded—and feared—as a hacker’s superweapon. Experts say its arrival is a wake-up call for …
Suspect Arrested for Allegedly Throwing Molotov Cocktail at Sam Altman’s Home
An attacker allegedly threw a molotov cocktail at the OpenAI CEO’s residence before making threats outside of the startup’s headquarters.
Anti-Israel agitator Mahmoud Khalil one step closer to deportation with immigration board ruling
The Board of Immigration Appeals issued a final removal order for Mahmoud Khalil, advancing the Trump administration's push to deport …
Google search led to a costly scam call
Fake phone numbers in search listings are being used to impersonate companies and steal sensitive information from unsuspecting callers.
I'm a drone CEO. Our skies are dangerously exposed — here's the solution
A Digital Flight Authorization System could replace fragmented drone approval processes with real-time verification of operators and missions.
We have no idea if Iran can still build a bomb
The focus of the US-Iran war — and now the negotiations over the US-Iran ceasefire — has shifted to Iran’s …
The FBI Didn't Answer Texts From Minnesota Investigators for Days After Renee Good’s Killing
Messages sent to the FBI by an investigator with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension went ignored for at least …
Politicians Are Spending More Money on Security as They Increasingly Become Targets
Political candidates are purchasing more home alarms, bulletproof vests, and other protections amid rising fears of political violence.
We could win the AI war and still lose all of our freedoms if we aren’t careful
The U.S. races to outpace China in AI with trillions in investment, but without guardrails, the technology could threaten the …
Dem lawmaker calls for TSA to bring back shoes-off airport security policy
Sen. Tammy Duckworth is calling on the TSA to bring back its controversial policy requiring travelers to remove their shoes …
For-hire group caught targeting Android devices and iCloud backups
Security researchers exposed a spying campaign by a hack-for-hire group that used Android spyware and phishing to steal iCloud credentials …
Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents
The LAPD said the breach affected “a digital storage system” belonging to the city’s Attorney's Office. The World Leaks extortion …
Up issues after Microsoft locked his account
The maker of the popular open source file encryption software VeraCrypt said Microsoft locked his online account, which may prevent …
Final 3 days to save up to $500 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass
Save up to $500 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until April 10, 11:59 p.m. PT. Secure your spot at …
Iranian hackers are targeting American critical infrastructure, US agencies warn
A joint FBI, NSA, and CISA advisory warns that Iranian hackers have "escalated" their tactics in response to the ongoing …
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin signals closer scrutiny of customs at major sanctuary city airports
DHS chief Markwayne Mullin says the agency will take a hard look at customs enforcement at international airports in sanctuary …
DHS slams ‘insane’ 5-year plea deal for illegal immigrants who admitted fatal stabbing in Virginia
DHS blasts Fairfax County for offering what it calls an "insane" five-year plea deal to two illegal immigrants who admitted …
Border Patrol Agents Sold Challenge Coins With ‘Charlotte’s Web’ Characters in Riot Gear
Nonprofits run out of US Border Patrol stations are also selling other “operation”-themed coins that include a phrase popularized by …
Mauro compares Iran rescue of missing colonel to Maduro capture, credits intelligence preparation
Paul Mauro says U.S. intelligence agencies had already laid the groundwork needed to locate and rescue a missing colonel from …