Meta Fires 20 Employees in Major Crackdown on Information Leaks
Meta has terminated approximately 20 employees for sharing confidential company information, with more dismissals expected. The company is implementing stricter controls around internal communications while emphasizing its commitment to protecting sensitive data.
Volkswagen Data Breach Exposes Location Data of 800,000 Electric Vehicles
A major security flaw in Volkswagen's cloud storage exposed precise location data and personal information of hundreds of thousands of electric vehicle owners across multiple brands. The breach, discovered by a whistleblower, revealed detailed movement profiles collected through the company's connected car app.
OpenAI Whistleblower Found Dead After Copyright Controversy
A former OpenAI researcher who exposed alleged copyright violations was found dead in his San Francisco apartment. Suchir Balaji, 26, had recently criticized the company's data gathering practices and was named in ongoing lawsuits against OpenAI.