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.
Cannabis Corruption in California: When the Smoke Clears, It Stinks
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.
Pot Stocks Take a Hit as Florida’s Amendment 3 Fails to Pass
Florida’s Amendment 3 tanked, sending shockwaves through the cannabis industry and tanking pot stocks. What does this failure mean for the future of legalization?
Exposing the Media’s Cannabis Lies: The Real Facts They Won’t Tell You
The media continues to push fear-mongering stories about cannabis, focusing on worst-case scenarios and cherry-picked data. In this article, we cut through the sensationalism to reveal the truth. Legalization hasn't led to a public health crisis or a surge in teen use. It's time to look at the real facts, not the media’s distorted narrative
California’s Crackdown Continues: Cheech & Chong and U.S. Hemp Roundtable Face Setback in Court
California’s hemp industry faces a major setback as the Los Angeles Superior Court denies the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) filed by U.S. Hemp Roundtable and Cheech & Chong’s Cannabis Company. Governor Newsom’s emergency regulations remain in effect, banning hemp-derived THC products. Stakeholders express disappointment, but vow to continue advocating for fair regulation while maintaining consumer safety
La verità è nel mezzo: Italy’s Cannabis Culture Caught in the Middle
Italy’s cannabis culture is stuck in the middle, with medical use legalized and recreational use still decriminalized but illegal. We explore who’s smoking, how the laws work, and what the future holds for cannabis in Italy. Could full legalization be on the horizon