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FBI, power plants hit in worst hacking incidents of first half 2026

Cyberattacks in 2026 are spreading across national infrastructure, public data and global companies, prompting warnings that security threats are entering a new phase. TechCrunch said major incidents this year show simultaneous increases in personal data leaks, supply-chain hacks and attacks on critical infrastructure. Cases cited include alleged mishandling of U.S. Social Security data, attacks on European power and water facilities, disruptions at large firms, open-source supply-chain compromises and an intrusion into part of the FBI’s monitoring systems.

AI & Enterprise

Founders Fund unveils card game show featuring Sam Altman and Palmer Luckey

Founders Fund, the venture capital firm co-founded by Peter Thiel, has unveiled its in-house game show \"Mafia the Game,\" TechCrunch reported on Thursday. The format brings together prominent tech figures to play a card game. The show is hosted by Mike Solana, Founders Fund\'s chief marketing officer and editor-in-chief of Pirate Wires. The first episode features OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anduril founder Palmer Luckey, among others.

Finance

Cash App unveils wand-like NFC payment tag that works without phone or card

Block\'s Cash App has unveiled a wand-like near-field communication payment tag accessory that allows users to pay by tapping, without a smartphone or card. Priced at $25, the keyring-style product is the first in a planned line of tag-based payment hardware. It works at offline stores that support Visa tap to pay after linking to a Cash App card. Users can lock or reactivate the tag via the app and get instant payment alerts.