Data infrastructure stories

Jul 31, 2026

Trump blames Minnesota for cyberattack that federal officials suspect Iran committed

President Trump blamed Minnesota's government for a cyberattack targeting more than 30 water systems, contradicting federal officials who suspect Iranian involvement and prompting pushback from Gov. Tim Walz.

Jul 31, 2026·4 sources

May 18, 2026

Publicis Groupe Acquires LiveRamp for $2.2 Billion to Expand AI Capabilities

French advertising giant Publicis Groupe agreed to acquire US data company LiveRamp in a $2.2 billion deal to deepen its investment in AI-driven marketing infrastructure.

May 18, 2026·1 source

Apr 23, 2026

Vast Data Raises $1 Billion at $30 Billion Valuation with Nvidia Backing

Data infrastructure company Vast Data has secured $1 billion in fresh funding at a $30 billion valuation, with backing from Nvidia and other major investors.

Apr 23, 2026·1 source

Top claims

▪Minnesota Governor Tim Walz accused President Trump of knowing who was responsible for the attack and that other states were also targeted.
▪At a July 31 Cabinet meeting, President Donald Trump blamed the cyberattack on Minnesota and its "corrupt governor," Tim Walz.
▪President Donald Trump stated he does not believe Iran was responsible for a recent cyberattack on Minnesota's water systems.