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STIIIZY, a major cannabis company in California, suffered a massive data breach affecting over 422,000 customers, including sensitive personal information. Hackers linked to the Everest Ransomware group exploited vulnerabilities through a compromised vendor. The incident highlights significant cybersecurity gaps in the industry, prompting calls for greater protective measures and increasing concerns about identity theft and privacy violations.
Wildfires are testing California's cannabis industry yet again, but the community's resilience and support networks are proving stronger than the flames. Discover how growers are battling the blaze and finding hope amid the smoke.
As of 2025, cannabis policy is evolving globally, with notable developments in California, Germany, Thailand, and Morocco. California will introduce consumption lounges; Germany is legalizing cannabis, aiming to reduce the black market; Thailand has reversed legalization, and Morocco seeks to dominate cannabis exports. Consumers must stay informed and engaged amidst these changes.
California’s cannabis industry faces a credibility crisis as a pesticide scandal reveals flaws in testing protocols. Can new regulations restore trust?
Two teens blame Stiiizy’s high-potency vapes for psychosis and mental health struggles. Is this a case of corporate recklessness—or just another round of finger-pointing hysteria?
Corruption runs deep in California’s cannabis industry as two former city officials plead guilty to bribery. Here’s how greed tainted the legalization process and why it matters.
