FBI seized dozens of computers, phones from Florida journalist’s home
FBI agents seized two dozen computers, phones and related devices at Timothy Burke’s home in early May, according to investigative documents.
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Search warrant against Florida journalist to be made public
Federal prosecutors have agreed to unseal a portion of the search warrant against Florida journalist Timothy Burke, according to court records reviewed by The Desk.
FTC launches probe over ChatGPT, citing consumer harm
The FTC has subpoenaed OpenAI for records related to ChatGPT’s dissemination of defamatory and false information about people.
California radio stations knocked off air by cyberattack
A cyberattack left several California radio stations unable to broadcast last week, the owner of the stations revealed this week.
Skyview Networks, ABC Radio end distribution agreement
The announcement comes several months after Skyview suffered from a cyberattack that left it unable to distribute ABC Audio content for weeks.
Ukraine accused of disrupting Russian satellite television
Russian broadcasters suspect hackers in Ukraine are to blame for a weeks-long campaign to hijack TV signals.
FCC fines Jacob Wohl, John Burkman $5 million
The penalty was assessed in connection with hundreds of automated phone calls, which the agency said were placed illegally.
Dish reveals cyberattack impacted around 300,000 people, mostly employees
The affirmation comes weeks after a Dish spokesperson said a “limited number” of employee records were compromised.
Apple pushed false information to find source of leaks
A Twitter account known for posting leaks about Apple products has shut down after their anonymous source was identified and fired.
FBI raids home of ex-Daily Beast editor Timothy Burke
A law enforcement source confirmed the former Deadspin video editor is the target of a criminal investigation, but declined to provide specific information.