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Nikola founder Trevor Milton sentenced to 4 years for securities fraud

Trevor Milton, the disgraced founder and former CEO of electric truck startup Nikola, was sentenced Monday to four years in prison for securities fraud. The sentence, by Judge Edgardo Ramo in the U.S. District Court in Manhattan, caps a multi-year … Continue reading

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Vans, Supreme owner VF Corp. says personal data stolen and orders impacted in suspected ransomware attack

VF Corporation, the U.S.-based owner of apparel brands including Vans, Supreme, and The North Face, has confirmed a cyberattack has impacted the company’s ability to fulfill orders ahead of Christmas, one of the biggest retail events of the year. The … Continue reading

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Why extortion is the new ransomware threat

Cybercriminals are becoming more aggressive in their effort to maximize disruption and compel the payment of ransom demands, and now there’s a new extortion tactic in play. In early November, the notorious ALPHV ransomware gang, also known as BlackCat, attempted … Continue reading

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The E.U. Is Investigating Elon Musk’s Platform X

The inquiry is perhaps the most substantial regulatory move to date against X, which has seen a rise in incendiary content on the platform, according to researchers.

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Digital landline switch paused for vulnerable people

UK phone providers such as BT and Virgin hold off making users upgrade after “serious incidents”.

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TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 agenda first look: Engine Accelerator, Y Combinator, Glasswing Ventures and more will join us in Boston

TechCrunch Early Stage returns to Boston on April 25, 2024, and the agenda for our flagship founder event is shaping up. We’re excited to share this sneak peek at some of the fantastic speakers and sessions we have on tap. … Continue reading

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VC Office Hours: Unlocking LPs in a bear market

Gale Wilkinson just closed a $23.4 million fund after two years of raising. She shares her advice for unlocking LPs. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Illicit Content on Elon Musk’s X Draws E.U. Investigation

The inquiry is perhaps the most substantial regulatory move to date against X, which has seen a rise in incendiary content on the platform, according to researchers.

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U.S. lawmakers call for DoJ to investigate Apple for blocking Beeper’s iMessage app

Apple’s move to cut off Beeper, the app that brought iMessage to Android users, already caught the attention of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren who called out the tech giant for anticompetitive behavior. Now, a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is … Continue reading

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A quick guide to ethical and responsible AI governance

As AI systems assume decision-making roles traditionally performed by humans, questions about bias, fairness, accountability, and potential societal impacts loom large. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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