Cybersecurity

Meta to New Mexico: Regulate Us Too Hard, and We Might Leave Entirely

New Mexico’s attorney general is demanding sweeping child safety reforms from Meta, including age verification, limits on addictive features and tighter protections for minors. Meta responded with a stunning warning: if the state pushes ahead, it may remove Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp from New Mexico entirely.

New Mexico’s Verdict Against Meta Lights a Fuse — Tech Giants Face Widening Calls for Accountability

A landmark New Mexico verdict against Meta is fueling a broader legal and political reckoning over social media harms, with class action lawsuits and calls for accountability now gathering momentum nationwide.

Meta Vows to Fight $375M Child Safety Verdict — But Investors Don’t Seem Worried as Stock Climbs

Meta will appeal a $375 million verdict over child safety failures, even as its stock ticks up, highlighting a gap between legal risks and market response.

New Mexico Senate Passes SB 23 Banning Student Cellphone Use: What Parents Need to Know

The New Mexico Senate has approved a bill that would ban students from using cellphones and other wireless devices...

NM Prosecutors Allege Meta Misled the Public About Harms to Minors on Facebook and Instagram

New Mexico prosecutors say Meta misled the public about the risks Facebook and Instagram pose to children, opening a landmark trial that could reshape how social media platforms operate in the US.

New Mexico Public Warned Over Toll-Fee Scams Amid Fraud Cases Rise

New Mexico authorities are warning the public about a surge in fake toll-fee scams. Residents are reminded that the state has no toll roads. The alert comes as federal data show fraud complaints and losses in New Mexico continue to climb.

Greenville Ransomware Attack Underscores Urgent Need for Stronger Cybersecurity in US Cities

The ransomware attack that has paralyzed Greenville’s municipal systems is more than a local crisis. It highlights the vulnerabilities shared by cities across the country, where aging technology and limited budgets leave public services exposed to increasingly sophisticated cybercriminals. The incident in this North Texas community has amplified calls for stronger defenses and renewed debate over how much support Washington should provide to local governments now on the front lines of digital security.

Jaguar Land Rover Shuts Down UK Production After Cyberattack Disrupts Systems

Jaguar Land Rover was forced to suspend production and retail systems this week after a cyberattack disrupted operations at multiple UK plants, including its Halewood facility. The incident, which coincided with the rollout of new vehicle registrations, prompted an immediate shutdown of company systems to contain the breach. While JLR said there was no evidence customer data had been stolen, manufacturing and dealer networks were left severely disrupted.