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from24/7 Wall St.
1 hour ago

Iran Wars Fuels RTX Growth Story as Defense Demand Rockets Higher

CEO Chris Calio emphasized the urgency of delivering critical products for national security, stating, 'We understand that our products are critical to national security. And I can tell you across the organization, we absolutely feel the responsibility and urgency to deliver more and to deliver it faster.'
Business
#cybersecurity
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Information security

After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
2 days ago
EU data protection

Europe's cyber agency blames hacking gangs for massive data breach and leak | TechCrunch

fromSilicon Canals
16 hours ago
Information security

The man who discovered the ILOVEYOU virus is now fighting Russian drones using the same playbook - Silicon Canals

Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

China-Linked TA416 Targets European Governments with PlugX and OAuth-Based Phishing

TA416 has intensified cyberattacks on European government and diplomatic organizations since mid-2025, utilizing advanced malware delivery techniques.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

TrueConf Zero-Day Exploited in Asian Government Attacks

Chinese hackers exploited a zero-day vulnerability in TrueConf software to attack government entities in Asia, allowing execution of malicious code.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones | TechCrunch

Mikko Hyppönen emphasizes the invisible nature of cybersecurity work, comparing it to Tetris where successes vanish and failures accumulate.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Europe's cyber agency blames hacking gangs for massive data breach and leak | TechCrunch

A cybercriminal group known as TeamPCP hacked the EU's executive body, stealing 92 gigabytes of data, including personal information.
Information security
fromSilicon Canals
16 hours ago

The man who discovered the ILOVEYOU virus is now fighting Russian drones using the same playbook - Silicon Canals

Mikko Hyppönen has transitioned from cybersecurity to anti-drone defense, focusing on systems for law enforcement and military clients.
Information security
fromWIRED
11 hours ago

The Hack That Exposed Syria's Sweeping Security Failures

Syrian government accounts on X were hacked, revealing significant vulnerabilities in the state's cybersecurity practices.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

China-Linked TA416 Targets European Governments with PlugX and OAuth-Based Phishing

TA416 has intensified cyberattacks on European government and diplomatic organizations since mid-2025, utilizing advanced malware delivery techniques.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

TrueConf Zero-Day Exploited in Asian Government Attacks

Chinese hackers exploited a zero-day vulnerability in TrueConf software to attack government entities in Asia, allowing execution of malicious code.
#us-military
World news
fromFortune
23 hours ago

U.S. deploys bulk of stealthy long-range missile for Iran war | Fortune

The US military is reallocating JASSM-ER cruise missiles from other regions for its campaign against Iran, significantly reducing global stockpiles.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

BREAKING: One of Two US Pilots Downed In Iran Reportedly Rescued

One U.S. pilot downed over Iran has been rescued, while the search for the second pilot continues.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Sending in Troops': CNN Military Analyst Breaks Down Rescue Op For Downed Pilots In Iran

The U.S. military is conducting a search and rescue operation in Iran for the crew of a downed F-15 fighter jet.
World news
fromFortune
23 hours ago

U.S. deploys bulk of stealthy long-range missile for Iran war | Fortune

The US military is reallocating JASSM-ER cruise missiles from other regions for its campaign against Iran, significantly reducing global stockpiles.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

BREAKING: One of Two US Pilots Downed In Iran Reportedly Rescued

One U.S. pilot downed over Iran has been rescued, while the search for the second pilot continues.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Sending in Troops': CNN Military Analyst Breaks Down Rescue Op For Downed Pilots In Iran

The U.S. military is conducting a search and rescue operation in Iran for the crew of a downed F-15 fighter jet.
Science
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The Navy brought a retired laser weapon back for a new drone fight

The U.S. Navy has revived a high-energy laser weapon for military exercises, enhancing capabilities against asymmetric threats.
#ukraine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

The frontline is like Terminator': fighting robots give Ukraine hope in war with Russia

Ukraine's new battery-powered land robots are transforming modern warfare and logistics in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Ukraine is developing interceptor drone swarms to defend against Russian attacks

Ukraine is developing interceptor drone swarms to enhance defense against Russian aerial attacks, focusing on low-cost and scalable solutions.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The frontline is like Terminator': fighting robots give Ukraine hope in war with Russia

Ukraine's new battery-powered land robots are transforming modern warfare and logistics in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
European startups
fromFortune
1 day ago

Trump sons to Gulf states: we've got some drone interception tech to sell you | Fortune

A drone company backed by Trump’s sons is selling to Gulf nations amid conflict with Iran, potentially profiting from the war initiated by their father.
US Elections
fromAxios
1 day ago

"We're fighting wars": Trump bets his presidency on the Pentagon

Trump's budget prioritizes military spending, significantly cutting non-defense programs amid declining approval ratings and rising gas prices.
#us-iran-conflict
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

United States rescues pilot of first plane shot down by Iran in war

US troops are searching for a missing F-15 crew member after Iran shot down the jet, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

United States rescues pilot of first plane shot down by Iran in war

US troops are searching for a missing F-15 crew member after Iran shot down the jet, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

President's budget proposes folding beleaguered DHS intelligence office into headquarters

The Department of Homeland Security's intelligence office faces consolidation and potential workforce reductions under Trump's proposed budget for 2027.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Tech bills of the week: Limiting adversaries' access to US tech; and boosting cyber apprenticeships

New legislation aims to strengthen U.S. export controls on sensitive technologies to prevent adversaries from exploiting them for economic gain.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

Suspected Chinese breach of FBI system exposed surveillance targets' phone numbers

A breach linked to China exposed phone numbers of FBI surveillance targets, raising concerns about counterintelligence risks.
#pentagon
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Old-school spycraft could make a comeback as AI undermines trust

AI may enhance intelligence gathering but also revive traditional espionage methods due to reliability issues with digital communications.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
4 days ago

Iran Exposed a New Reality for U.S. Air Power

Operation Epic Fury challenged the assumption of uncontested skies, requiring a significant effort to achieve air superiority over Iran.
#data-integrity
fromComputerworld
5 days ago
Data science

IT lesson from the Iran war: AI makes your data problems so much worse

AI can exacerbate existing data issues in enterprises, as demonstrated by the US military's bombing due to outdated intelligence.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

The Next Cybersecurity Crisis Isn't Breaches-It's Data You Can't Trust

Data integrity now encompasses data trust, emphasizing the importance of reliable data in AI-driven decision-making.
Data science
fromComputerworld
5 days ago

IT lesson from the Iran war: AI makes your data problems so much worse

AI can exacerbate existing data issues in enterprises, as demonstrated by the US military's bombing due to outdated intelligence.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

The Next Cybersecurity Crisis Isn't Breaches-It's Data You Can't Trust

Data integrity now encompasses data trust, emphasizing the importance of reliable data in AI-driven decision-making.
fromThe Walrus
5 days ago

The Man Who Put AI at the Centre of America's War Machine | The Walrus

"War is terrible, war is terrible, war is terrible," he intones, holding my gaze and giving voice to a universal chorus.
DC food
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

New contract for background investigations raises concerns about scale and risk

DCSA is modernizing its Case Processing Operations Center to enhance background investigations and incorporate Continuous Vetting for national security.
#gps
Science
fromWIRED
5 days ago

The US Military's GPS Software Is an $8 Billion Mess

The GPS OCX system, despite being delivered, remains nonoperational and faces potential cancellation due to ongoing issues.
Science
fromWIRED
5 days ago

The US Military's GPS Software Is an $8 Billion Mess

The GPS OCX system, despite being delivered, remains nonoperational and faces potential cancellation due to ongoing issues.
#nato
Europe news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Inside NATO's 'Sentry' missions and the urgent drive to ready for new threats

NATO has launched new 'Sentry' missions to enhance defenses in eastern and northern Europe in response to modern threats and Russian aggression.
Europe politics
fromTheregister
1 week ago

NATO needs layered defenses to deal with swarms of drones

NATO must develop affordable air defense systems to counter the threat of cheap, mass-produced drones, learning from Ukraine's experience.
Europe news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Inside NATO's 'Sentry' missions and the urgent drive to ready for new threats

NATO has launched new 'Sentry' missions to enhance defenses in eastern and northern Europe in response to modern threats and Russian aggression.
Europe politics
fromTheregister
1 week ago

NATO needs layered defenses to deal with swarms of drones

NATO must develop affordable air defense systems to counter the threat of cheap, mass-produced drones, learning from Ukraine's experience.
#f-15e
#drone-warfare
Germany news
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Who Needs Tanks In the Age of Drones?

Rheinmetall's CEO dismisses Ukraine's drone innovations, viewing them as simplistic compared to traditional military technology.
World news
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

The Future of War Is Drones Bombing Data Centers

Iranian drone strikes on data centers in the UAE and Bahrain demonstrate a new warfare strategy targeting critical digital infrastructure, causing cascading internet outages across multiple regions and affecting major global companies.
Germany news
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Who Needs Tanks In the Age of Drones?

Rheinmetall's CEO dismisses Ukraine's drone innovations, viewing them as simplistic compared to traditional military technology.
World news
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

The Future of War Is Drones Bombing Data Centers

Iranian drone strikes on data centers in the UAE and Bahrain demonstrate a new warfare strategy targeting critical digital infrastructure, causing cascading internet outages across multiple regions and affecting major global companies.
Science
fromTESLARATI
1 day ago

Tesla hit by Iranian missile debris in Israel and survives

Tesla's glass roof design provides exceptional strength, demonstrated by its ability to withstand missile debris without shattering.
#iran
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
US news

Retired Lt. General Says Missing U.S. Aviator Would Be Killed on the Spot' if Iranians Apply Hegseth's No Quarter' Rule

Privacy professionals
fromAxios
5 days ago

Cyber warfare starts to get personal in war between U.S., Israel and Iran

Iran-linked hackers are using data leaks and intimidation tactics against individuals to influence public perception during the current conflict.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Former Trump NatSec Advisor Says President Probably in Panic Mode' After Two U.S. Jets Shot Down

Trump's credibility is undermined after Iran shot down U.S. military planes, contradicting his claims of air supremacy.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Iranian forces launch search for crew of downed US fighter jet

Iranian forces are searching for the crew of a downed US fighter jet, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Is the U.S. Navy ready to clear sea mines in the Persian Gulf?

Iran threatens to mine the Strait of Hormuz, prompting U.S. Navy preparations for mine-clearing operations.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
US news

Retired Lt. General Says Missing U.S. Aviator Would Be Killed on the Spot' if Iranians Apply Hegseth's No Quarter' Rule

Privacy professionals
fromAxios
5 days ago

Cyber warfare starts to get personal in war between U.S., Israel and Iran

Iran-linked hackers are using data leaks and intimidation tactics against individuals to influence public perception during the current conflict.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Former Trump NatSec Advisor Says President Probably in Panic Mode' After Two U.S. Jets Shot Down

Trump's credibility is undermined after Iran shot down U.S. military planes, contradicting his claims of air supremacy.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Iranian forces launch search for crew of downed US fighter jet

Iranian forces are searching for the crew of a downed US fighter jet, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Is the U.S. Navy ready to clear sea mines in the Persian Gulf?

Iran threatens to mine the Strait of Hormuz, prompting U.S. Navy preparations for mine-clearing operations.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Shahed-killing interceptor drones may look simple, but building them to keep up with the threat isn't easy

Interceptor drones are complex systems essential for countering cheap drone attacks, with Ukraine producing them at scale to meet rising global demand.
Gadgets
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Why the Pentagon loves Xbox controllers for laser weapons

U.S. military laser weapons are controlled using Xbox controllers, leveraging soldiers' gaming experience for intuitive operation.
#ice
US politics
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

ICE is using commercial spyware domestically, raising constitutional concerns about warrantless surveillance and lack of oversight.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.
US politics
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

ICE is using commercial spyware domestically, raising constitutional concerns about warrantless surveillance and lack of oversight.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Boeing Gains 5%, Lockheed Martin Up 2%: Defense Stocks Are Having a Moment as Pentagon Spending Accelerates

Boeing and Lockheed Martin shares rose significantly due to a major Pentagon contract to triple production capacity for PAC-3 missile seekers.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
18 hours ago

US satellite firm Planet Labs announces blackout on war on Iran images

Planet Labs stated it will withhold imagery dating back to March 9 and expects the policy to remain in effect until the end of the war, which began on February 28.
Science
EU data protection
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The most important defense regulation you've never heard of

CMMC mandates new cybersecurity standards for the defense industrial base, impacting thousands of businesses and transforming the defense supply chain.
#drones
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromFlowingData
1 week ago

Cheap drones allowing war with volume

Drones have transformed warfare, allowing less equipped nations to effectively combat larger forces through high-volume, low-cost technology.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Chinese firms market Iran war intelligence 'exposing' U.S. forces

Chinese firms are leveraging AI and open-source data to track U.S. military movements, posing potential security risks amid the Iran conflict.
#air-defense
World politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Total air defense is effectively impossible. In a major war, the West may have to make hard choices.

The West must make difficult choices about air defense priorities in large-scale wars due to limitations in resources and technology.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

US allies are scrambling to buy Ukraine's counter-drone tech, but gear alone isn't enough to defeat the Shahed threat

American allies must develop comprehensive air defense systems against drones, not just purchase technology from Ukraine.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
1 week ago

Exclusive: Lockheed Martin's Martell says warfare requires human-machine teamwork

Human-machine teaming is essential for developing cognitive machines and understanding AI limitations before deployment.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

'Vulnerable' satellites guide the world and its wars

Signals from Global Navigation Satellite Systems are quite vulnerable. They are exceptionally weak, meaning that any radio noise near their frequency, accidental or malicious, can interfere with reception. I am confident that there are people in every government who understand the problem. The challenge is getting leadership to both understand and act to reduce the risk.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Ukrainian troops showed 'greater tactical imagination' than Western trainers, British officer says, pointing to their ambush tactics

Ukrainian soldiers demonstrate greater tactical creativity and flexibility compared to their Western trainers, particularly in ambush tactics.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

The US is burning through expensive missiles. DARPA is looking for cheaper ones that can be built in days, not months.

"To accelerate current weapons development timelines, DARPA is considering an alternative development paradigm to increase the nation's magazine depth and breadth."
World news
Information security
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Maude-HCS helps model and validate covert network designs

Maude-HCS, an open-source toolkit for covert communication networks, allows organizations to experiment with secure and anonymous communication systems.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Bolton believes Trump is 'probably in panic mode' US hunt for the missing pilot - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

It sounds to me like he's probably back in a panic mode. Wishing he could find a way to declare victory and get out of this war, regardless of whether or not he opens the Strait of Hormuz before he does it.
World news
fromComputerworld
2 days ago

A core infrastructure engineer pleads guilty to federal charges in insider attack

Rhyne's attack involved unauthorized remote desktop sessions, deletion of network administrator accounts, and changing of passwords, showcasing significant security vulnerabilities.
Information security
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Mobile Attack Surface Expands as Enterprises Lose Control

Mobile device security is inadequate, with many organizations using critically outdated operating systems and exposing sensitive data to potential attacks.
Artificial intelligence
The Pentagon awarded $200 million each to four tech companies for advanced AI models, with Anthropic later imposing restrictions on military use for domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons.
World news
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Trump vows to strike civilian infrastructure as Iran strikes at Gulf tech sites

Tehran plans to charge for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to ensure safe navigation amid rising tensions with the US.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
2 days ago

Axios supply chain attack victim posts postmortem to prevent a repeat

Axios was compromised for three hours, distributing Remote Access Trojans due to a sophisticated social engineering attack by North Korean group UNC1069.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

The Defense Department reportedly plans to train AI models on classified military data

The Pentagon plans to train AI models on classified information in secure facilities for exclusive military use to enhance warfighting capabilities.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

Drift Loses $285 Million in Durable Nonce Social Engineering Attack Linked to DPRK

Drift decentralized exchange lost $285 million due to a sophisticated attack involving unauthorized access and social engineering.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

The Military's AI Fever Is Leading Into Disaster, Critics Say

The US military's rapid AI deployment risks unsafe systems causing excessive civilian harm, wrongful arrests, and civil liberties violations without adequate human oversight safeguards.
Information security
fromTheregister
3 days ago

The company's biggest security hole lived in the breakroom

An internet-connected coffee machine caused a major data breach by exploiting security vulnerabilities in a corporate network.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Cisco Patches Critical and High-Severity Vulnerabilities

Cisco has released fixes for two critical and six high-severity vulnerabilities affecting various enterprise networking products.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
4 days ago

The Rising Tide of Executive Protection: Corporations Ramp Up Security in an Era of Heightened Threats

Companies are increasingly investing in executive protection due to rising threats, making it a strategic necessity for business continuity and resilience.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

Israel rations interceptor missiles amid risk of falling into a war of attrition with Iran

Two Iranian missiles struck Israel, raising concerns about missile defense effectiveness and the capacity for prolonged conflict with Iran.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Defense tech enters a new era: the case of Anthropic and the DOD

The DoD-Anthropic dispute reveals that operational access to AI technology now takes precedence over traditional reliability and safety standards in defense procurement.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

These aren't AI firms, they're defense contractors. We can't let them hide behind their models

AI warfare systems replicate the 'fog procedure' military strategy by automating chosen blindness through algorithmic opacity, enabling violence while obscuring accountability and decision-making responsibility.
US politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

Defending the Homeland: Pentagon Shifts Strategy on Drone Threats

DoD policy empowers commanders to use defensive measures, extend perimeters beyond installation fences, and counter UAS threats after an uncoordinated CBP laser incident.
Information security
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 weeks ago

America Is Digitally Fragile - and Our Adversaries Know It

America faces unprecedented vulnerability as critical infrastructure systems are digitally dependent and interconnected, while adversaries possess capabilities to penetrate and pre-position for exploitation before conflict begins.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

No single piece of tech is going to defeat all drone threats, new US counter-drone force commander says

Layered, integrated networks of kinetic and non-kinetic systems are required to detect, track, identify, and defeat small uncrewed aerial systems.
Information security
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 weeks ago

The Drone War's Real Problem Isn't Technology - It's Speed

Defense acquisition reforms implement recommended changes but fail to address the fundamental cycle-time gap between rapidly evolving adversary capabilities and the military's ability to deploy countermeasures.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

DOD's AI acceleration strategy

According to the Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's memorandum on the Strategy, this AI-first status is to be achieved through four broad aims: Incentivizing internal DOD experimentation with AI models. Identifying and eliminating bureaucratic obstacles in the way of model integration. Focusing the U.S.'s military investment to shore up the U.S.'s "asymmetric advantages" in areas including AI computing, model innovation, entrepreneurial dynamism, capital markets, and operational data.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

State-sponsored hackers targeting defence sector employees, Google says

The report catalogues a relentless barrage of cyber operations, most by state-sponsored groups, against EU and US industrial supply chains. It suggests the range of targets for these hackers has grown to encompass the broader industrial base of the US and Europe from German aerospace firms to UK carmakers. State-linked hackers have long targeted the global defence industry, but Luke McNamara, an analyst for Google's threat intelligence group, said they had seen more personalised and direct to individual targeting of employees.
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