Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers around the globe suffered a collective wave of financial panic early Friday morning. A severe software bug inside the cloud giant's estimated billing computation subsystem suddenly began inflating standard, low-cost accounts into eye-watering invoices totaling millions, billions, and, in extreme instances, trillions of dollars. The technical glitch surfaced globally during the late hours of Thursday, July 16, 2026. According to an official

In the culmination of the largest cybercrime prosecution ever brought before British courts, two young hackers have been jailed for orchestrating a devastating 2024 attack on London’s public transport infrastructure. The multi-day digital raid compromised the personal records of seven million commuters, threw public travel apps into chaos, and ultimately cost the city an astronomical £39 million ($40 million) to remediate. Editorial credit: Tupungato / Shutterstock Thalha Jub