European Commission confirms cyberattack after hackers claim data breach
The European Union’s top executive body has confirmed a cyberattack after hackers reportedly stole reams of data from the European Commission’s cloud storage.
The Download: investigating deaths at the US border’s “virtual wall”
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The US spent billions on border surveillance. Why can’t it catch people before they die? When José Morales Bernal crossed the border into the US in April 2024, the day before…
Aetherflux reportedly raising Series B at $2 billion valuation
Index Ventures is said to be leading a $250 million to $350 million round.
Entrepreneurs Say They Run on Coffee. What If Coffee Is Running Them Into the Ground?
Founders obsess over optimizing everything except the coffee they drink daily. But mold contamination, acrylamide, pesticides and supply chain shortcuts could be sabotaging performance.
Duolingo’s CEO Uses a Secret Test to Evaluate Job Candidates — Before They Even Step into the Interview
Candidates aren’t aware that they are being judged from the minute they step into a taxi.
I’ve Scaled Businesses Globally For 20 Years — Here’s How to Make a Founder-CEO Partnership Truly Successful
Hiring a CEO is often celebrated as a sign of scale and maturity, but in reality, it can trigger an identity crisis for founders and a silent power struggle that derails growth.
What Smart Franchise Buyers Know Before They Ever Step Into Confirmation Day
With such a big decision on the line, you must be prepared to walk in to make the best possible decision for your future.
AI Poses Extra Challenges For Women Founders — Make These 3 Leadership Shifts to Stay Grounded
Rapid technological change is testing leadership. These three shifts help women founders stay vigilant while their businesses scale.
Rivian gets another $1B from Volkswagen
The two companies have been collaborating on a joint venture that would see Rivian tech go in VW’s EVs.
Iranian hackers claim breach of FBI director Kash Patel’s personal email account
Handala, a pro-Iranian hacking group allegedly working for Iran’s government, published emails it said were taken from the Gmail account of FBI director Kash Patel.
Apple says no one using Lockdown Mode has been hacked with spyware
The tech giant’s claim that it has not seen any successful spyware attacks targeting Apple devices with Lockdown Mode enabled comes amid a leak of hacking tools targeting users running devices with older software.