FBI probe into Chinese hacking finds 'broad and significant' espionage campaign

The U.S. government's ongoing probe into China-backed actors' attempts to hack into U.S. telecommunications infrastructure revealed a "broad and significant" espionage campaign targeted at those in ...

Politics - The Hill - 9 hours ago

Trump, Vance, Harris campaign potential targets of China-backed hackers

Federal authorities believe China-backed cybercriminals may have tried to tap into phones or networks used by Trump, Vance and Harris campaign staff, sources familiar with the matter confirmed.

EssilorLuxottica backs Del Vecchio as hacking probe escalates

Heir to eyewear giant is one of dozens under investigation by Milanese authorities

World - Financial Times - October 27

FBI arrests Alabama man for SEC X hack that spiked price of bitcoin

Eric Council Jr. is accused of conspiracy in the hack of the Securities and Exchange Commission X account that tweeted a false claim about bitcoin.

Business - CNBC - October 17

FBI investigates claims China tried to hack Donald Trump’s phone

Probe follows reports Republican presidential candidate and running mate JD Vance were targeted

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Rubio says Chinese hacking of U.S. telecom companies is a "very serious situation"

Sen. Marco Rubio, who is on the Senate Intelligence Committee, said Sunday that as "time goes on, we're going to learn more" about Chinese hacking of U.S. telecom companies.

Chinese hackers target GOP campaigns

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Chinese influence campaigns amp up worries over election meddling Reports of Chinese actors allegedly ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Latest news on China's efforts to hack Trump, Vance and Harris campaign

Federal officials say China-backed cybercriminals may be behind efforts to hack phones or networks used by former President Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance. The hackers may have also ...

US investigating Chinese attempts to hack cellphones used by Trump and Vance, sources tell AP

Tech - ABC News - October 25

Sen. Marco Rubio says Chinese hacking of U.S. telecom companies is "very serious"

Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, who is on the Senate Intelligence Committee, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that as "time goes on, we're going to learn more" about Chinese hacking of ...

MrBeast fires workers, but probe finds no proof of sexual misconduct

Online video production company says it fired as many as 10 employees after an investigation into its workplace culture.

How FBI agents posing as developers ensnared Mississippi city officials in a bribery probe

JACKSON, Miss. — For out-of-state developers hoping to bring a win to Mississippi’s capital, their pitch was flat.

What the polls can’t tell us about America’s election

A torrent of data on the presidential race seems to get us no closer to predicting the result. Is addiction to polling distracting people from the issues at stake?

World - Financial Times - October 26

Musk’s X to undershoot revenue goals from political advertising

Social media platform has raised a fraction of $100mn target and mainly from Trump and Republicans

World - Financial Times - October 26

Europe’s fiscal tug of war

Pressure to display fiscal discipline is no less high than pressure to spend more on security and economic innovation

World - Financial Times - October 26

Companies’ earnings reports increase volatility of US stocks

Share prices swing as high valuations and uncertain outlook put investors on edge

World - Financial Times - October 26

Battle of the billionaires: the mega rich spending to swing the US election

A small number of big spenders are having an outsize effect on fundraising in the 2024 presidential vote

World - Financial Times - October 27

Russian tensions expose faultlines in South Africa’s unity government

Cyril Ramaphosa angered the ANC’s largest coalition partner by calling Vladimir Putin a ‘valued friend’

World - Financial Times - October 27

Redacted Trump campaign-Arlington cemetery incident report suggests probe ongoing

ABC News was first to obtain a copy of the report secured by American Oversight.

Chinese Hackers Target Trump Campaign via Verizon Breach

Plus: Apple offers $1 million to hack its AI cloud infrastructure, Iranian hackers successfully peddle stolen Trump campaign docs, Russia hacks the nation of Georgia, and a “cyberattack” that wasn’t.

Tech - Wired - October 26

What to Know About the Chinese Hackers Who Targeted the 2024 Campaigns

A group that experts call Salt Typhoon is believed to be behind a sophisticated breach of major telecommunication companies that has taken aim at American leaders.

Business - The New York Times - October 26

Alleged Chinese influence campaigns intensify worries about U.S election meddling

Recent reports of Chinese actors allegedly targeting prominent campaigns and candidates is raising concerns China is stepping up efforts to meddle in the U.S. election up and down the ballot. A ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Panel finds Secret Service has "deep flaws" in Trump assassination attempt probe

An independent panel investigating the July assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump found that the Secret Service has "deep flaws" and needs "fundamental reform." CBS News ...

Sexual misconduct allegations directed at former MrBeast collaborator are baseless, law firm probe finds

A third-party legal probe into Jimmy Donaldson’s MrBeast LLC found that allegations of sexual misconduct directed at the top YouTube creator’s company were baseless.

MrBeast probe ends with some employees fired but finds no proof of sexual misconduct allegations

Online video production company MrBeast says it has fired somewhere between 5 to 10 employees following an investigation into the YouTube empire’s workplace culture

Tech - ABC News - November 1

DOJ finds Fulton County Jail in violation of federal law in probe of inmate's death

The Justice Department (DOJ) issued a 105-page report Thursday outlining the inhumane conditions in the Fulton County Jail in Georgia. The DOJ found the jail managed by the Fulton County Sheriff's ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 hours ago

Oil prices rise as U.S. supply posts a surprise decline, but trend ‘favors the bears’

Crude futures finished higher on Thursday for the first time in five sessions, supported in part by an unexpected decline in last week’s U.S. crude inventories, which followed sizeable back-to-back ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

‘I was asked to find a volunteer for an air pollution campaign in Lahore – I couldn’t find anyone’

As Pakistan’s second biggest city takes the lead in the poor air quality index, one artist and activist struggled to find people who cared. It is “smog season” in Lahore. Along with cities in the ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Secrets and spies — the women at the heart of espionage agencies

Two revealing books explore the unsung work and elusive lives of secretaries and intelligence agents on both sides of the Atlantic

Business - Financial Times - November 2

AP source: Chinese hackers who targeted phones of Trump, Vance also targeted people affiliated with Harris/Walz campaign

Tech - ABC News - October 25

AP sources: Chinese hackers targeted phones of Trump, Vance, people associated with Harris campaign

Chinese hackers targeted cellphones used by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, his running mate, JD Vance, and people associated with the Democratic campaign of Kamala Harris

Tech - ABC News - October 25

DHS finds 600 migrants with possible ties to Venezuelan gang thrust into campaign spotlight

The Department of Homeland Security has identified more than 600 migrants in the U.S. who have possible connections to a notorious Venezuelan gang.

Call Of Duty Black Ops 6 Campaign Safes Guide: Where To Find The Safe In Every Mission

As you play through the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 campaign, you're going to want to grab all the cash you can to buy upgrades that can power up your character with a variety of useful perks. ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 4

China arrests South Korean chip engineer on espionage charges

Move escalates battle over intellectual property theft between Beijing and Seoul in critical semiconductor sector

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira to be sentenced for violating Espionage Act

Jack Teixeira, who admitted he illegally posted sensitive military information in online chat rooms will be sentenced Tuesday.

Without broad-based productivity, our country cannot prosper

Productivity equals prosperity

Politics - The Hill - October 24

A Unified Republican Congress Would Give Trump Broad Power for His Agenda

A G.O.P. House and Senate could advance Trump-backed legislation and nominees, but thin margins and the filibuster could pose roadblocks and cause Republicans political trouble.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Justice Dept. Reports Broad Civil Rights Abuses at Georgia Jail System

In a blunt report released on Thursday, the department said officials in Fulton County have had “deliberate indifference to the risks of harms.”

Top stories - The New York Times - 8 hours ago

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