🤫 X is blocking links to Signal, the encrypted messaging tool that federal workers have been using to blow the whistle on Elon Musk's DOGE. (Disruptionist)
📄 The acting head of the Social Security Administration left her position over the weekend after a disagreement over DOGE's access to sensitive documents. (Washington Post)
@ Industry
💰 Israeli AI cyber company Dream raised $100 million at a $1.1 billion valuation, led by Bain Capital. (Bloomberg)
🐳 South Korea has banned DeepSeek until it can confirm that the Chinese AI app conforms to the country's data protection laws. (New York Times)
@ Hackers and hacks
✈️ Russian hackers have targeted about 20 Italian websites, including those that manage Milan's airports. (Reuters)
🛍️ Chase plans to block Zelle payments to sellers offering goods on social media sites or messaging apps, due to an abundance of scams. (BleepingComputer)
