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Meta ordered to pay $25 billion penalty to New Mexico in data privacy case

Meta ordered to pay $25 billion penalty to New Mexico in data privacy case

By Diana Novak Jones Oct 21 (Reuters) - A judge in New Mexico ordered Meta Platforms on Wednesday to pay…

October 22, 2026

Meta sued in Australia class action over alleged social media harm to children

SYDNEY, Oct 22 (Reuters) - A class action lawsuit has been filed in an Australia court against Meta Platforms' Facebook…

October 22, 2026

Chinese-linked hackers compromise ConnectWise, target hundreds in global attack, Microsoft says

Oct 21 (Reuters) - A Chinese state-aligned hacking group used an AI-driven penetration testing tool to compromise IT services firm…

October 22, 2026

Germany's SAP hits €10 billion quarterly revenue milestone, lifts 2026 view

By Leo Marchandon Oct 21 (Reuters) - Europe's largest tech company SAP on Wednesday achieved a €10 billion ($11.2 billion)…

October 22, 2026

Meta puts Muse agent at heart of AI strategy, plans new stock to power investments

By Jaspreet Singh and Katie Paul Oct 21 (Reuters) - Meta introduced new non-voting shares on Wednesday to help fund…

October 22, 2026

Meta ordered to pay $25 billion penalty to New Mexico in data privacy case

By Diana Novak Jones Oct 21 (Reuters) - A judge in New Mexico ordered Meta Platforms on Wednesday to pay…

October 22, 2026

SafePay ransomware group has targeted hundreds this year, US agencies say

WASHINGTON, Oct 20 (Reuters) - The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said on Tuesday that about 600 victims were…

October 22, 2026

Germany's SAP hits €10 billion quarterly revenue milestone, lifts 2026 view

By Leo Marchandon Oct 21 (Reuters) - Europe's largest tech company SAP achieved a €10 billion ($11.2 billion) quarterly revenue…

October 22, 2026

Booking.com targeted in EU investigation into phishing scams, fraudulent listings

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, Oct 21 (Reuters) - EU tech regulators will investigate whether online hotel reservation website Booking.com…

October 22, 2026

Meta ordered to pay $25 billion to New Mexico after jury finds company misled consumers about data privacy

By Diana Novak Jones Oct 21 (Reuters) - A judge in New Mexico ordered Meta Platforms to pay $25 billion…

October 22, 2026