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FinanceTechnology

Major AWS Outage Disrupts Crypto Exchanges and Online Services

A significant Amazon Web Services outage on Monday disrupted major cryptocurrency exchanges and online platforms. Services at Coinbase and Robinhood were temporarily crippled, according to reports, though both companies indicated recovery efforts were underway.

Widespread Service Disruption

A major outage at Amazon Web Services reportedly caused significant disruptions across multiple online platforms Monday, including prominent cryptocurrency exchanges and brokerage services. According to reports, the incident affected services at Coinbase and Robinhood Markets, among other websites like Snapchat and Hulu.

by Jessica Moore P.E.
AerospaceTechnology

SpaceX Surpasses 10,000 Starlink Satellite Launches, Expands Global Broadband Dominance

SpaceX has launched its 10,000th Starlink satellite, solidifying its position as the leading low Earth orbit broadband provider. The constellation now serves over 7 million customers globally, with plans to expand to 34,000 satellites in coming years.

SpaceX Reaches Starlink Launch Milestone

SpaceX has reportedly launched its 10,000th Starlink satellite into orbit, according to industry reports, marking a significant milestone in the company’s effort to dominate the satellite broadband market. The latest Falcon 9 mission carried 28 new satellites to orbit, bringing the total number launched to just over 10,000 since the program’s inception in 2019.

by Michael Turner
GovernmentPrivacyTechnology

Federal Agents Leverage ChatGPT User Data in Landmark Child Exploitation Case

Federal investigators have executed the first known warrant compelling OpenAI to disclose ChatGPT user data in a child exploitation case. The landmark legal action reveals how generative AI platforms are becoming new targets for law enforcement evidence collection.

First Federal Warrant Targets ChatGPT User Data

In a landmark case that establishes new precedent for artificial intelligence platforms, federal agents obtained what appears to be the first known warrant compelling OpenAI to disclose user data from its ChatGPT service, according to documents reviewed by Forbes. The warrant, unsealed last week in Maine, reveals Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) sought extensive information about a user suspected of administering darkweb child exploitation sites.

by Michael Turner
CybersecurityTechnology

International Law Enforcement Dismantles Massive SIM Farm Network Behind 49 Million Fake Accounts

Law enforcement agencies across Europe have dismantled a sophisticated criminal network operating thousands of SIM-box devices. The operation revealed connections to over 49 million fake accounts and millions in financial losses across multiple countries.

Major International Operation Targets SIM Farm Infrastructure

European law enforcement agencies have dismantled a massive criminal network operating sophisticated SIM farm infrastructure that powered millions of fake accounts and fraudulent activities, according to reports from Europol. The coordinated operation involved authorities from Austria, Estonia, Finland, and Latvia targeting what analysts suggest was one of the most technically advanced criminal telecommunications networks ever encountered.

by Jessica Moore P.E.