technologyFriday, June 26, 2026
Two big threads emerged today: Meta's internal culture is collapsing under cost-cutting, and Europe has become ransomware's primary target. Meanwhile, open-source security gets a collective defense push, and the UK pressures Apple and Google on child safety.
Business Insider reports on a severe crisis of employee trust and morale at Meta, as leaders acknowledge the damage from years of aggressive cost-cutting.
Meta is facing a severe crisis of employee trust and morale after years of cost-cutting and layoffs, with leaders now acknowledging the internal collapse. Every outlet is talking about this today.
Europe sees a 55% spike in ransomware attacks, while a new backdoor linked to access brokers emerges and an open letter announces a coordinated effort to secure open-source infrastructure.
Europe has become ransomware's favorite region in 2026, with a 55% increase in attacks in early 2026 compared to 2025, as RaaS gangs shift focus from other regions.
A new backdoor called Backdoor.Mistic, linked to initial access broker Woodgnat, has been active since April 2026 and may be connected to multiple ransomware operations.
An open letter announces Akrites, a coordinated industry effort to remediate vulnerabilities in open-source software that underpins critical infrastructure.
The UK gives Apple and Google a three-month ultimatum on child safety, and the DMA lobbying battle heats up with security arguments.
UK PM Starmer gives Apple and Google a three-month ultimatum to voluntarily implement measures preventing children from sharing explicit images, or face legislation.
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