Cybersecurity

Mark Zuckerberg Grilled Over Facebook Privacy Promise as Jury Hears Testimony in New Mexico’s Second Trial Against Meta

Mark Zuckerberg faced tough questions over Facebook’s 2010 privacy promise as New Mexico prosecutors pressed him about the company’s handling of user data.

How Hostile Hackers Could Plunge Power Grids Into Darkness by Targeting the ‘Loneliest’ Parts of the Network—And Why Drone Fleets and Driverless Cars Are...

Scientists have uncovered an unexpected vulnerability in power grids and cyber-physical networks: the least connected components may be the easiest targets for attackers.

From $3.7B to $1B: New Mexico Scales Back Its Demands in High‑Stakes Meta Trial

New Mexico has reduced its financial demands against Meta, lowering proposed penalties to $1B while pressing for sweeping changes to protect youth mental health.

A Lifetime of Hard Work, Stolen in Seconds. Inside New Mexico’s Battle Against Elder Financial Exploitation.

New Mexico lost nearly $56 million to elder fraud in 2025 as increasingly sophisticated scams targeted older adults' life savings. Officials say prevention, vigilance and early reporting are the best defenses against the theft of a lifetime.

New Mexico Asks Court to Rein In Meta, Arguing Social Media Is Fueling a Teen Mental Health Crisis

New Mexico is asking a court to declare Meta a public nuisance, arguing its algorithm-driven platforms are contributing to anxiety, depression and self-harm among teenagers. The case could reshape how social media companies operate across the United States.

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Wildlife Officials Urge Drivers to Watch Out for Bears After Four Black Bears Were Killed on I‑25 in Just Two Weeks as Starving...

Four black bears have been killed by vehicles on Interstate 25 near Bernalillo in just two weeks as hungry animals roam farther in search of food and water amid drought and extreme heat.

Five Times Normal Radiation Spikes and Ozone Pollution Detected Near Loving, New Mexico Surrounded by Oil Wells

Scientists monitoring the air near Loving, New Mexico, recorded intermittent airborne radiation spikes up to five times typical background levels and elevated ozone concentrations, with two new studies pointing to intensive Permian Basin oil and gas activity as a likely contributor.

Los Lunas Man Arrested After Allegedly Admitting He Fell Asleep While Driving in Fatal Arizona Crash

A man allegedly fell asleep while driving a pickup truck, which reportedly caused a collision with a sedan carrying a family of four, who all died in the accident on Arizona State Route 260.

Police Launch Investigation to Determine What Led to Infant’s Death in Mysterious ‘Quiet’ Incident

A spokesperson for Albuquerque Police says the circumstances surrounding the infant’s death remain unknown.

Nearly 2 Million Gallons of Oil and Gas Waste Spilled Across New Mexico This Year, Watchdog Says

More than 1.9 million gallons of oil and gas waste have been reported spilled across New Mexico in 2026, with over half occurring on public and Tribal lands.