Topic: legal injunction
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Google's Epic Deadline: October 29th
The deadline for Google to implement court-ordered changes to its Google Play Store policies has been extended to October 29, 2025, following a joint request approved by the judge. The injunction requires Google to open its app ecosystem, stop mandating its billing system, and allow developers to...
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Court Bans NSO From Using Pegasus Spyware on WhatsApp
A federal judge has permanently banned NSO Group from using Pegasus spyware to target WhatsApp users, stemming from a 2019 lawsuit by Meta over unauthorized surveillance of approximately 1,400 devices. The injunction prohibits NSO from targeting WhatsApp users or intercepting communications and r...
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Strava Sues Garmin Over Fitness Data Features
Strava is suing Garmin for patent infringement over its Segments and heatmaps features, seeking to block sales of Garmin devices that include them. The lawsuit alleges Garmin violated a partnership agreement by using Strava's technology to develop competing features and infringed on patents for h...
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Strava Sues Garmin for Patent Infringement
Strava has sued Garmin for patent infringement over segment and heatmap features, seeking a permanent injunction to halt sales of Garmin products like smartwatches and cycling computers. The lawsuit alleges that Garmin violated a mutual agreement by expanding its use of Strava's patented technolo...
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AI Startup Sues Ex-CEO Over Stolen Data and Fake Résumé
Hayden AI, a spatial analytics company, is suing its former CEO Chris Carson for allegedly stealing proprietary data and engaging in fraudulent activities like forging board signatures before his 2024 removal. Carson founded a competing company, EchoTwin AI, which he claims was a direct response ...
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Apple Loses Appeal in iOS Payments Contempt Case
A federal appeals court upheld a ruling that Apple violated a 2021 injunction by imposing restrictive fees and rules on developers using external payment links, marking a significant legal setback for the company. The court found Apple acted in "bad faith" by dismissing compliant alternatives and...
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Supreme Court Lets Epic's Antitrust Case Against Google Proceed
The US Supreme Court declined to intervene, allowing a lower court's injunction to stand, which requires Google to make significant changes to its Google Play Store policies by a court-imposed deadline. Google must now allow developers to use alternative payment systems, inform users about paymen...
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New Zealand Launches Probe Into Manage My Health Data Breach
The New Zealand government has launched a formal review after a major cybersecurity breach at the Manage My Health patient portal, which potentially exposed the data of over 100,000 individuals following a ransom demand. The review will examine the immediate breach and the broader security implic...
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Western Sydney University hit by cyber attack
Western Sydney University experienced a cybersecurity breach compromising extensive personal data of students, staff, and alumni, including contact details, financial information, and sensitive records. The university is collaborating with NSW Police, leading to an arrest, but attacks persist, an...
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Google Cracks Down on Fake E-Z Pass and USPS Text Scams
Google has filed a lawsuit to dismantle a widespread phishing operation originating from a China-based cybercrime syndicate, which uses "Lighthouse" kits to deceive millions globally. These phishing kits enable scammers to create fraudulent messages and websites that trick victims into providing ...
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