Science and Tech

US says Chinese hackers broke into Justice Department, NASA, Federal Reserve, Senate and more

US says Chinese hackers broke into Justice Department, NASA, Federal Reserve, Senate and more

By Raphael Satter and AJ Vicens WASHINGTON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - The United States said Wednesday that it had disrupted…

August 26, 2026

China-sponsored hacking platforms seized by US, Justice Department says

WASHINGTON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - The United States has seized platforms operated and used by Chinese state-sponsored hackers to target…

August 26, 2026

Taking the stairs could slash death risk, study shows

London (PA Media/dpa) - Taking the stairs could slash the risk of an early death, according to a study. It could…

August 26, 2026

Slovak government proposes banning social networks until age of 16

Aug 26 (Reuters) - Slovakia's government approved a bill on Wednesday proposing a ban on use of social networks by…

August 26, 2026

Meta reaches $16.68 billion settlement over social media harms to children

Aug 26 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms agreed to pay a maximum $16.68 billion as part of a settlement to resolve…

August 26, 2026

Factbox-US companies face rise in cyber attacks

Aug 26 (Reuters) - Companies worldwide are grappling with a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks and ransomware that steal sensitive data…

August 26, 2026

Factbox-US companies face rise in cyber attacks

Aug 26 (Reuters) - Companies worldwide are grappling with a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks and ransomware that steal sensitive data…

August 26, 2026

Boston Scientific hit by cyberattack, global operations affected

Aug 26 (Reuters) - Boston Scientific said on Wednesday that a cybersecurity incident had disrupted global operations, including some information…

August 26, 2026

China's MiniMax sees revenue nearly quadruple in first half as AI demand surges

Aug 26 (Reuters) - Chinese AI startup MiniMax on Wednesday posted a nearly four-fold jump in first-half revenue as demand…

August 26, 2026

Exclusive-Hack of water sector supplier draws FBI scrutiny as Iran-linked cyber concerns grow

By AJ Vicens Aug 26 (Reuters) - U.S. authorities are investigating a data breach at a small maker of water…

August 26, 2026