News About Computer Security and Drones

May 16, 2026, 18:00
AustraliaTechnology

Introduction

This report talks about computer crimes, police arrests, and new military drones.

Main Body

A company called Instructure had a big problem. Hackers stole data from 275 million students. The company made a deal with the hackers to get the data back. Some people think the company paid money to the hackers. Police arrested some bad people. Owe Martin Andresen ran a secret online market. Two brothers, Muneeb and Sohaib Akhter, broke government computers. Also, hackers looked at secret code at OpenAI. Canada and the US will test new drones. These drones use 5G internet to find information. In another place, Iran uses small boats to stop ships in the ocean.

Conclusion

Hackers still steal data, but police are catching them. Also, the military is using new technology.

Learning

⚡ The 'Action' Pattern

In this story, we see a pattern: Person/Group → Action → Thing.

Look at these examples:

  • Hackers (Who) → stole (Did) → data (What).
  • Police (Who) → arrested (Did) → bad people (What).
  • Drones (Who) → use (Did) → internet (What).

💡 Quick Tips for A2 Learners

  1. Past vs. Now:

    • Use stole, arrested, broke for things that already happened.
    • Use use, steal, stop for things that happen generally.

  2. Simple Groups:

    • Instead of saying "The people who steal data," just say Hackers.
    • Instead of saying "The people who keep order," just say Police.

Vocabulary Learning

company
an organization that sells goods or services
Example:The company made a deal with the hackers.
problem
a difficult situation that needs a solution
Example:The company had a big problem when the data was stolen.
hackers
people who break into computer systems
Example:Hackers stole data from millions of students.
data
information stored on a computer
Example:The hackers stole the data.
deal
an agreement between two parties
Example:The company made a deal with the hackers.
police
law enforcement officers
Example:Police arrested some bad people.
secret
not known to everyone
Example:Owe Martin Andresen ran a secret online market.
drones
unmanned aircraft that fly without a pilot
Example:Canada and the US will test new drones.
internet
a global computer network that connects people
Example:These drones use 5G internet to find information.
technology
tools and machines that help people do things
Example:The military is using new technology.