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The FBI arrested Courtney Williams, a former Fort Bragg employee, on charges that she provided classified national defense information to a journalist connected to Seth Harp’s upcoming Fort Bragg book; investigators say phone records show contact between Williams and the journalist dating back to 2022, and that Williams had access to sensitive documents during her six years at Fort Bragg.
Epic Games is suing Hayden Cohen (AdiraFN), a former Epic contractor who worked as an Associate Producer, for leaking confidential Fortnite information after signing an NDA. The leaks—revelations of unannounced crossovers with South Park and Solo Leveling—were allegedly possible due to Cohen’s internal access. Cohen’s AdiraFNInfo account had about 13,000 followers before being deactivated; Epic sent a cease-and-desist in February 2026 and says Cohen has not fully complied, while noting other leakers who data-mine aren’t facing legal action.
An individual leaking details about iOS 26 is being sued by Apple, but is revealed to be a lifelong Apple fanboy, highlighting ongoing tensions between Apple and leakers.
A leaker suggests that another update for iOS 18 is imminent, indicating ongoing developments and improvements for Apple's mobile operating system.
A leaker claims that the next generation of Apple Watch, possibly the Apple Watch Series 10 or Series X, will feature a major redesign that will render all existing bands incompatible. The leaker, Kosutami, has a track record of accurate leaks but does not provide further details about the redesign. Previous rumors have suggested that the new system for connecting bands could be magnetic.
A 29-year-old man has been charged with a felony after allegedly attempting to sell stolen copies of the highly anticipated game Starfield online before its release. The leaker, Darin Harris, posted the first 45 minutes of the game online, which went viral despite being taken down for copyright infringement. Harris, who appeared unfamiliar with Bethesda's RPGs and modern shooters, later uploaded listings for additional copies of the game on a Japanese e-commerce platform. It is unclear how he obtained the copies early. Bethesda and Microsoft have not commented on the incident.
Jack Teixeira, a Massachusetts Air National Guard member accused of leaking secret military papers, is challenging a judge's decision to keep him in custody, citing the pretrial release of former President Donald Trump and others charged in high-profile classified documents cases. Teixeira's lawyers argue that he poses no flight risk or threat to national security, pointing out that Trump and his co-defendant were not required to surrender their passports despite having the means to flee. Teixeira has pleaded not guilty to charges of wilful retention and transmission of national defense information.
The accused perpetrator of leaking GTA 6 videos and screenshots, 18-year-old Arion Kurtaj, has been deemed "unfit to stand trial" by psychiatrists. He faces 12 charges, including hacking Uber, NVidia, and Revolut, blackmailing BT and EE, and multiple charges under the Computer Misuse Act. A second unnamed 17-year-old accomplice also faces charges.
Jack Teixeira, who was denied a gun license due to a school threat, later obtained top-secret clearance and was accused of leaking classified information. The case raises questions about the government's vetting process for security clearances and whether past behavior should disqualify individuals from obtaining access to sensitive information.
Bungie claims to have "irrefutable evidence" identifying the leaker of confidential information about upcoming Destiny content, believed to be Destiny streamer Ekuegan. The leak reportedly originated from Bungie's creator summits, during which it invites top players and members of the media to preview upcoming features and content. Ekuegan denies the allegations and claims to be innocent. It's unclear if Bungie intends to take further action.
Marjorie Taylor Greene, a far-right Republican lawmaker, defended Jack Teixeira, an Air National Guardsman arrested by the FBI for allegedly leaking national security documents. Greene praised Teixeira for being "white, male, Christian, and antiwar," and claimed that he told the truth about troops being on the ground in Ukraine. Teixeira is being investigated for the alleged unauthorized removal, retention, and transmission of classified national defense information. The leaked documents, known as the "Pentagon Papers," contain details on deeply sensitive matters pertaining to national security and foreign affairs.
Marjorie Taylor Greene, a far-right Republican lawmaker, defended Jack Teixeira, an Air National Guardsman arrested by the FBI for allegedly leaking national security documents. Greene praised Teixeira for being "white, male, Christian, and antiwar," and claimed that he told the truth about troops being on the ground in Ukraine. Teixeira is being investigated for the alleged unauthorized removal, retention, and transmission of classified national defense information. The leaked documents, known as the "Pentagon Papers," contain details on deeply sensitive matters pertaining to national security and foreign affairs.
President Joe Biden said federal investigators are "getting close" to finding the origin of the Pentagon document leak, but did not provide further details. The Defense Department has been unable to make much progress on the leak's origin, and the Justice Department declined to comment. The Washington Post reported that the original leaker is a young man who worked on a military base and posted the documents to a Discord group. Biden allayed worries about a massive breach that has exposed worldwide U.S. intelligence secrets and angered allies.
Nintendo has filed a subpoena request to Discord to reveal the identity of the user responsible for leaking images from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's art book. The art book is part of the unreleased Tears of the Kingdom Collector's Edition, which launches on May 12 alongside the standard edition of the game. Nintendo is going all-out on the hardware front, releasing a special edition Switch OLED, Collector's Edition, pro controller, case, and amiibo all themed around Tears of the Kingdom.