All articles tagged with #website shutdown
Speedhunters, a prominent car culture website founded in 2008 and influential in the automotive community, appears to have shut down after months of inactivity, with its last post in April and its online presence gone dark. The site, once backed by EA and known for its global contributor base and collaborations, has seen many of its key creators move on to other projects, raising concerns about its future and legacy.
The Trump administration shut down the federal website providing climate change reports and research, drawing criticism from scientists who argue it hampers public access to vital information on climate impacts and risks, despite legal mandates for transparency and regular assessments.
Victoria's Secret temporarily shut down its U.S. website and some in-store services following an unspecified security incident, likely a cyberattack, affecting operations and customer service. The company is working to restore services and has extended return windows for impacted customers, while some international operations remain unaffected.
Victoria's Secret temporarily shut down its website and some in-store services due to a security incident, with ongoing efforts to restore operations. The retailer remains open in physical stores, and the incident comes amid ongoing struggles and leadership changes for the company.
NASA will shut down the ISS sighting website on June 12, 2025, and replace it with a mobile app for iOS and Android, sparking concerns about accessibility for users without smartphones or in communal settings.
OceanGate, a deep-sea exploration company, has deleted its website and social media accounts, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. The company's website now displays a message stating that it has suspended all exploration and commercial operations. The reason for this sudden disappearance is unclear. OceanGate had previously offered submersible trips to the Titanic shipwreck, but it is now speculated that the company's CEO, Stockton Rush, was more interested in funding his obsession with the Titanic's decay rather than building a tourism business. The company recently faced a tragic incident when its submersible, Titan, suffered a catastrophic implosion, resulting in the death of Rush and four other passengers.
The city of Hayward in California shut down its website after falling victim to a cyberattack, described as a "cyber-security incident and intrusion" into its computer networks. IT crews are investigating the extent of the problem, but there is currently no evidence of a breach of personal information. This is the second East Bay city to be targeted in this type of attack, following Oakland's ransomware attack earlier this year.