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A teen is reportedly the mastermind behind the Lapsus$ hacking group

The Verge

In recent weeks, the Lapsus$ hacking group has taken credit for accessing company data from Nvidia , Samsung , Ubisoft , Okta , and even Microsoft , and according to a new Bloomberg report , an England-based teenager might be the person heading up the operation. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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Apple and Meta shared data with hackers pretending to be law enforcement officials

The Verge

Apple and Meta handed over user data to hackers who faked emergency data request orders typically sent by law enforcement, according to a report by Bloomberg. London police have since arrested seven teens in connection with the group. Although the group has disbanded, some of them have joined Lapsus$ with different names.

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Black teen barred from skating rink by inaccurate facial recognition

The Verge

A facial recognition algorithm used by a local roller skating rink in Detroit wouldn’t let teen Lamya Robinson onto the premises, and accused her of previously getting into a fight at the establishment. However, only Portland, Oregon , currently has laws limiting how private businesses can use facial recognition.

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Daily Crunch: Hacking group penetrates 130+ organizations, captures credentials for nearly 10K workers

TechCrunch

Now that many startups are in cost-cutting mode, it’s critical to follow local laws and social norms when it comes to laying off employees, according to John S. In addition, Instagram now has a restrictive content default for new users under 16 and a prompt for existing teens, Sarah writes. Kim, CEO of Sendbird.

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Why Are Nonprofits Experiencing An Insurance Crisis? And What Can the Nonprofit Sector Do About it?

Blue Avocado

NIA, the tradename for a group of nonprofit insurers (all of whom are nonprofits themselves), has been able to moderate some of these premium increases over the short term. These changes were helpful, but none of these bills passed in a form that meaningfully impacted the insurability of any group of nonprofits.

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Several states are investigating how Instagram keeps kids on the platform

The Verge

A group of state attorneys general has announced an investigation into “the techniques utilized by Meta to increase the frequency and duration of engagement” of children and teens on Instagram and the negative effects that may cause ( via The Wall Street Journal ). Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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“Black & Proud”

M+R

When the governor of Florida signs a homophobic and transphobic law , banning public school teachers from giving age appropriate instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity, but your children do not attend public schools or you do not have children or you’re not a Florida resident, will you Say Gay anyway?

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