Inside Microsoft’s AI bet with CTO Kevin Scott at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott joins the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to share how one of the world’s largest technology companies is navigating the AI revolution and what it means for startups and the future of innovation. Register now to join.

Hackers are sending extortion emails to executives after claiming Oracle apps’ data breach

Google says hackers associated with the Clop ransomware gang are emailing executives at multiple organizations claiming to have stolen their personal information from a suite of Oracle E-Business apps.

Last chance alert: Founder and Investor Bundle savings for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 ends tomorrow

Founder and Investor Bundle savings for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 end tomorrow, October 3. Groups of 4–9 founders save 15% and investors save 20%. Access top VCs, pitch-ready startups, and hands-on sessions.

UK government tries again to access encrypted Apple customer data: Report

The U.K. Home Office is seeking access to Apple users’ encrypted iCloud backups for a second time, after an earlier attempt failed earlier this year.

Data breach at Canadian airline WestJet affects 1.2M passengers

The June data breach of Canada’s second largest airline, WestJet, was blamed on the Scattered Spider hacking group.

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Ted Cruz blocks bill that would extend privacy protections to all Americans

The Texas senator blocked a bill that would have prevented data brokers from selling personal data on anyone in the United States, and not just federal lawmakers and government officials.

Japan’s beer-making giant Asahi stops production after cyberattack 

A day after one of Japan’s biggest brewers, Asahi Group, announced it suspended production due to a cyberattack, the company said it has no timeline for its recovery.

UK government bails out Jaguar Land Rover with £1.5B loan after hack disrupts vehicle production for weeks

The Indian-owned carmaking giant will be bailed out after a cyberattack stalled car production and its downstream supply chain. Critics argue that the bailout sends the wrong message to hackers and crime groups.

Step into the future: The full AI Stage agenda at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

The AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is officially locked and loaded, featuring the powerhouses shaping the future of artificial intelligence.