WSJ Tech News Briefing TNB Tech Minute: FTC Orders Instacart to Pay $60 Million Over Deceptive Practices
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Dec 18, 2025 The FTC has ordered Instacart to pay $60 million over deceptive delivery claims, although the company denies wrongdoing. An Iran-linked hacker group has compromised the personal chats of former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, raising security concerns. In a significant move for defense, Rheinmetall has partnered with ICEYE for a $2 billion deal to provide satellite reconnaissance for German armed forces and NATO forces. Join the discussion on these critical tech and security developments!
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FTC Says Instacart Misled Shoppers
- The FTC found Instacart misled customers about free delivery and satisfaction refunds.
- Instacart allegedly charged service fees and failed to honor its satisfaction guarantee.
Iran-Linked Hack Targets Former PM
- An Iran-linked group leaked Naftali Bennett's personal data including chats and leader contacts.
- The breach is part of wider, less-sophisticated cyberattacks targeting Israeli institutions since October 2023.
Cyberattacks As Low-Escalation Warfare
- Attackers often exploit unpatched systems or phishing to hit Israeli agencies.
- Israeli officials expect Iran to keep using cyber operations to avoid all-out war.