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Ransomware payments dropped in 2024 as victims refused to pay hackers

Ransomware payments fell by more than one-third in 2024 as an increasing number of victims refused to negotiate with hackers. In a report published Wednesday, crypto forensics firm Chainalysis said that while ransomware gang leak sites posted more victims than … Continue reading

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Stripe makes $1.1 billion crypto bet as it closes on Bridge acquisition

Stripe has closed on its $1.1 billion purchase of stablecoin platform Bridge – marking the payment giant’s largest acquisition to date and tangible push into crypto. Co-founded in 2022 by Coinbase and Square alumni Zach Abrams and Sean Yu, San … Continue reading

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Pro-Trump Media Sees Nothing but the President ‘Winning’

Among an array of right-wing personalities and media outlets, the president can do no wrong.

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New target of Paragon spyware comes forward

The latest target of Paragon spyware openly questions if he was targeted by the Italian government. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Is Waymo Friend or Foe to Uber?

The fast expansion of Waymo’s driverless car service is growing competition for Uber. The companies are also partners.

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Elon Musk’s X Becomes Weapon in Government Cost Cutting

The billionaire has used the social media site to boast of victories, lash out at enemies and conduct polls for the initiative he calls the Department of Government Efficiency.

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Daniel Penny Is Hired by Venture Capital Firm Whose Founder Backed Trump

Mr. Penny, who was acquitted after choking a mentally ill subway passenger to death, will work for Andreessen Horowitz. Before the killing, he had been an architecture student.

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21% of CISOs Have Been Pressured Not to Report a Compliance Issue, Research Finds

CISOs face growing boardroom pressure, compliance challenges, and cyber threats. Discover key insights from Splunk’s latest report on cybersecurity leadership.

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AI’s biggest stage awaits – TechCrunch Sessions: AI tickets available

AI is heating up, and we’re diving in! TechCrunch Sessions: AI is officially open for registration. Secure your spot now and save up to $300 on select tickets before prices rise From startup founders to AI investors to aspiring innovators … Continue reading

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Tickets on sale: TechCrunch All Stage 2025, formerly known as Early Stage

Founders and investors, it’s time! TechCrunch Early Stage has evolved into TechCrunch All Stage 2025, returning to Boston on July 17. Get your tickets now and save up to $310 on select ticket types, securing your spot at the best … Continue reading

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