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Information security
fromTechCrunch
4 hours 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.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
23 hours 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.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
5 days ago

Iran-Linked Hackers Breach FBI Director Kash Patel's Email, Leak Messages Online

An Iran-linked hacking group breached FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email, releasing non-sensitive information as a retaliatory cyber attack.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

ThreatsDay Bulletin: Pre-Auth Chains, Android Rootkits, CloudTrail Evasion & 10 More Stories

The ThreatsDay Bulletin provides a concise overview of current cybersecurity threats and trends affecting system safety.
Information security
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

Iran's hackers are on the offensive against the US and Israel

Iran has launched coordinated cyber attacks against Israel, but has not targeted critical infrastructure decisively during the current conflict.
Information security
fromFortune
6 days ago

'There are a lot more attacks happening that aren't being reported': Iran's cyber response creeps across the globe | Fortune

Iran is using sophisticated cyber tactics to exploit vulnerabilities during missile strikes against Israel.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
4 hours 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.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
23 hours 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.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
5 days ago

Iran-Linked Hackers Breach FBI Director Kash Patel's Email, Leak Messages Online

An Iran-linked hacking group breached FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email, releasing non-sensitive information as a retaliatory cyber attack.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

ThreatsDay Bulletin: Pre-Auth Chains, Android Rootkits, CloudTrail Evasion & 10 More Stories

The ThreatsDay Bulletin provides a concise overview of current cybersecurity threats and trends affecting system safety.
Information security
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

Iran's hackers are on the offensive against the US and Israel

Iran has launched coordinated cyber attacks against Israel, but has not targeted critical infrastructure decisively during the current conflict.
Information security
fromFortune
6 days ago

'There are a lot more attacks happening that aren't being reported': Iran's cyber response creeps across the globe | Fortune

Iran is using sophisticated cyber tactics to exploit vulnerabilities during missile strikes against Israel.
European startups
fromFortune
22 minutes 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.
Law
fromABA Journal
2 days ago

Sanctions ramping up in cases involving AI hallucinations

Monetary sanctions against attorneys for AI-generated hallucinations in case documents are increasing as courts take these issues more seriously.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Overwhelmed' Prevent at risk of missing threats as referrals rise, UK counter-terror chief says

Prevent scheme faces overwhelming referrals, risking identification of genuine threats due to increased volume and lack of triage system.
fromwww.mediaite.com
21 hours ago

This is DISGUSTING': House Dem Nukes Online Betting About Missing Pilots In Iran

Moulton posted to X about speculation over the missing crew member, stating, 'Their safety is unknown. They could be your neighbor, a friend, a family member. And people are betting on whether or not they'll be saved. This is DISGUSTING.'
US politics
France news
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

Far-right 'terror risk' prompts Paris police to ban Muslim gathering

Paris police banned a Muslim gathering due to significant terrorist risks and potential disruption by far-right groups.
Toronto startup
fromHigh Country News
2 days ago

What a bombing in Nevada reveals about the nation's appetite for violence - High Country News

A man detonated a Cybertruck filled with fireworks outside Trump International Hotel, resulting in his death and injuries to six others.
Higher education
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

How Gaza Broke Big Tech's Campus Pipeline

Students are protesting the use of technology in military actions, particularly in relation to Israel's actions in Gaza.
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Freed After a Year in ICE Jail, Palestinian Protester Leqaa Kordia Speaks Out

Kordia was arrested in 2024 during the Gaza solidarity protests at Columbia University. The charges against her were dropped the next day, but she was detained in March 2025 by ICE during a routine immigration check-in.
Left-wing politics
#iran
fromWIRED
1 day ago
Podcast

'Uncanny Valley': Iran's Threats on US Tech, Trump's Plans for Midterms, and Polymarket's Pop-up Flop

fromAxios
4 days ago
Privacy professionals

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

Podcast
fromWIRED
1 day ago

'Uncanny Valley': Iran's Threats on US Tech, Trump's Plans for Midterms, and Polymarket's Pop-up Flop

Iran threatens US tech firms amid ongoing tensions and preparations for midterm elections are underway.
Privacy professionals
fromAxios
4 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
fromTruthout
2 hours ago

IAEA Sounds Alarm on US-Israeli Strike Near Iran Nuclear Plant

A strike near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant killed one person, raising significant safety concerns regarding nuclear facilities during military conflicts.
World politics
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

How Washington's Iran Groupthink Led to a Global War

Washington's approach to Iran has led to increased conflict, undermining American safety and prosperity.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 hours ago

Iran executes two convicted members of banned opposition group

Iran executed two men for PMOI/MEK membership, intensifying actions against dissidents amid ongoing conflict with the US and Israel.
#journalism
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Social media influencers fuelling violent extremism', MPs warn

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for regulatory scrutiny of social media to combat extremism.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago
World news

Foreign journalist kidnapped in Iraq: Interior Ministry

A foreign journalist has been kidnapped in Baghdad, Iraq, with ongoing efforts to secure their release.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Social media influencers fuelling violent extremism', MPs warn

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for regulatory scrutiny of social media to combat extremism.
Media industry
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 days ago

Iran Is Building the Disinformation Architecture of the Future-Right Now

Iran's disinformation tactics demonstrate the potential of AI in conflict, emphasizing speed, encryption, and narrative manipulation.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Mass. man charged with threatening to kill Trump, 'hang him from the Statue of Liberty'

Emerald was indicted on eight counts of interstate transmission of threatening communications, with allegations of making repeated threats on Facebook to kill and injure President Donald Trump.
US news
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
3 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.
Social media marketing
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The New Era of Militia Influencers

The rise of social media influencers is reshaping the American militia movement, focusing on tactical gear and online presence over traditional activism.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Tinder for Nazis' and the woman who hacked it - podcast

Martha Root, in disguise, hacked into WhiteDate, revealing a vast network of neo-Nazis who were actively seeking relationships based on their extremist beliefs.
NYC LGBT
#nerdeen-kiswani
NYC politics
fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
3 days ago

Lawyers for NYC Palestinian activist targeted in firebomb plot call for broader probe - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Lawyers for Nerdeen Kiswani seek justice beyond the arrested suspect, highlighting broader threats against her as a pro-Palestinian activist.
NYC parents
fromABC7 Chicago
4 days ago

Pro-Palestinian activist speaks out after foiled New York City assassination plot

Nerdeen Kiswani faced an assassination plot, prompting calls for stronger denunciation of political violence against activists.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

After foiled firebomb plot at Palestinian activist's home, her lawyers call for broader probe | amNewYork

Nerdeen Kiswani's legal team plans to pursue further action against those creating threats against her beyond the arrested suspect in a foiled attack.
NYC politics
fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
3 days ago

Lawyers for NYC Palestinian activist targeted in firebomb plot call for broader probe - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Lawyers for Nerdeen Kiswani seek justice beyond the arrested suspect, highlighting broader threats against her as a pro-Palestinian activist.
NYC parents
fromABC7 Chicago
4 days ago

Pro-Palestinian activist speaks out after foiled New York City assassination plot

Nerdeen Kiswani faced an assassination plot, prompting calls for stronger denunciation of political violence against activists.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

After foiled firebomb plot at Palestinian activist's home, her lawyers call for broader probe | amNewYork

Nerdeen Kiswani's legal team plans to pursue further action against those creating threats against her beyond the arrested suspect in a foiled attack.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

UK accused of intimidation tactics' against bailed pro-Palestine activists

Two young pro-Palestinian activists were arrested in the UK, raising concerns about government intimidation tactics against Palestine solidarity movements.
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

The Spy Who Helped Stop Iran from Getting the Bomb

Chalker claims that during his time at the C.I.A., he was instrumental in persuading Iranian scientists to defect, which provided crucial information that 'prevented Iran from getting a nuke.' His operations involved complex strategies and a deep understanding of the scientists' motivations.
Washington DC
#data-integrity
fromComputerworld
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
5 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.
Berlin
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Germany hosts Syria's Al-Sharaa despite human rights issues

Germany's reception of Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa has sparked controversy due to his past human rights violations and ties to extremist groups.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Urgent action needed to prevent surge in digital violence in Africa, experts say

Urgent action is needed to combat the surge of digital violence against women and girls in Africa due to increased internet access.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Is the US committing war crimes by targeting Iran's civilian infrastructure?

Attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure by US officials may constitute serious war crimes under international law.
#ice
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago
US politics

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

US politics
fromSilicon Canals
1 day 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
2 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.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Prominent UK pro-Palestine activists guilty of breaching protest conditions

Two leaders in the Palestine solidarity movement were found guilty of breaching protest conditions during a demonstration in January 2025.
#hezbollah
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Michigan synagogue attacker was inspired by Hezbollah, FBI says

Ayman Ghazali attacked a Michigan synagogue, inspired by Hezbollah, expressing intent to kill Jews before the act.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago
US news

Man who crashed pickup into Michigan synagogue was inspired by Iran-backed Hezbollah, FBI says

US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Michigan synagogue attacker was inspired by Hezbollah, FBI says

Ayman Ghazali attacked a Michigan synagogue, inspired by Hezbollah, expressing intent to kill Jews before the act.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago
US news

Man who crashed pickup into Michigan synagogue was inspired by Iran-backed Hezbollah, FBI says

UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Anti-terrorist programme Prevent outdated and inadequately prepared', report finds

The Prevent anti-terrorism programme is outdated and needs a comprehensive reset to address modern extremist challenges effectively.
#terrorism
France news
fromFortune
5 days ago

'They use proxies': France probes possible Iran link to thwarted bomb attack outside of a Bank of America | Fortune

French authorities investigate a thwarted bomb attack in Paris, suspecting a link to Iran due to similarities with other attacks in Europe.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

French anti-terror prosecutors probing foiled Paris bomb plot

France's counter-terrorism prosecutor is investigating a foiled bomb attack outside a Bank of America branch in Paris.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The Peculiar State of Islamic Terror in America

Two men threw homemade bombs at an anti-Muslim demonstration outside NYC's mayor's home, claiming ISIS inspiration, though no direct terrorist group connection was established.
NYC parents
fromFox News
3 weeks ago

Mysterious calls placed from NYC terror suspect family's home hours after alleged ISIS-inspired attack

Three emergency calls were made from a terror suspect's Pennsylvania home after a foiled NYC attack involving explosive devices thrown at a mayor's residence.
France news
fromFortune
5 days ago

'They use proxies': France probes possible Iran link to thwarted bomb attack outside of a Bank of America | Fortune

French authorities investigate a thwarted bomb attack in Paris, suspecting a link to Iran due to similarities with other attacks in Europe.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

French anti-terror prosecutors probing foiled Paris bomb plot

France's counter-terrorism prosecutor is investigating a foiled bomb attack outside a Bank of America branch in Paris.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The Peculiar State of Islamic Terror in America

Two men threw homemade bombs at an anti-Muslim demonstration outside NYC's mayor's home, claiming ISIS inspiration, though no direct terrorist group connection was established.
NYC parents
fromFox News
3 weeks ago

Mysterious calls placed from NYC terror suspect family's home hours after alleged ISIS-inspired attack

Three emergency calls were made from a terror suspect's Pennsylvania home after a foiled NYC attack involving explosive devices thrown at a mayor's residence.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

AI got the blame for the Iran school bombing. The truth is far more worrying

American forces mistakenly targeted a school in Iran, resulting in significant casualties, raising questions about AI's role in military operations.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Middle East war: Few solutions to fuel shortages in Africa

Africa faces significant fuel shortages and price hikes due to the war on Iran and ongoing supply chain disruptions.
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

The attack on the right to protest in the UK is not just about Palestine

Recent trials of pro-Palestinian activists reveal politicised policing and legislation threatening free assembly in Britain.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
8 hours 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.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US Homeland Security shutdown to stretch on, despite Senate passing funding

The House has not voted on the Senate bill, prolonging the partial government shutdown affecting DHS funding and federal workers.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
3 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.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Iran war has raised risk of attack in Britain, top terror chief warns

Armed patrols are deployed to protect Jewish sites after an arson attack on ambulances in Golders Green amid rising Iranian threats.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
16 hours ago

Iran war: Search on for missing crew member of downed US jet

The UNSC will vote on a resolution to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian threats and international opposition.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Terrorism arrests rose 1,114% last year - so why aren't the security services more alarmed? | Zoe Williams

Terrorism arrest statistics in 2025 show a 1,114% increase to 3,034 arrests, primarily from Palestine Action protests, excluded from official figures pending judicial review.
fromwww.mediaite.com
23 hours ago

Fox Reporter Says Safety of Downed U.S. Pilot Depends on Sympathies' of Nearby Iranians

The safety of the yet-to-be-rescued downed U.S. pilot depends on the sympathies of nearby Iranians. It appears to be a very open area. That is not good, obviously, if you are one of those crew members. You are trying to find cover.
World news
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

Iran Built a Vast Camera Network to Control Dissent. Israel Turned It Into a Targeting Tool

On Feb. 28, Israel vividly demonstrated the potential of such systems to be hacked and used against adversaries when Israel tracked down Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei with the help of Tehran's own street cameras - despite repeated warnings that Iran's surveillance systems had been compromised.
World politics
World news
fromIrish Independent
1 day 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.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Iran's threats on U.S. soil: sleeper cells, lone wolves, cyberattacks and eerie numbers code

U.S. federal counterterrorism authorities warn Iran may launch retaliatory strikes on American soil through sleeper cells, terrorist groups, lone wolves, or cyberattacks following offensive operations against Iran.
NYC politics
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

Terrorism expert warns U.S.-Israeli military strike in Iran could raise security concerns in NYC

NYPD increases patrols citywide as terrorism expert warns U.S.-Israel military action against Iran could trigger security threats including cyberattacks and localized attacks on vulnerable sites like houses of worship.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Libyan military leader may have combat drones despite UN embargo

Khalifa Haftar's forces may have acquired Chinese and Turkish drones at Al Khadim airbase, despite a UN weapons embargo.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 days ago

Markets remain nervous as Iran threatens to attack US blue-chip companies - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Warning to the invading American ruling establishment and its affiliated spy companies. You ignored our repeated warnings about the necessity of halting terrorist operations, and today, in terrorist attacks carried out by you and your Israeli allies, a number of Iranian citizens were martyred.
World news
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 weeks ago

Iran-Linked Hackers Take Aim at US and Other Targets, Raising Risk of Cyberattacks During War

Pro-Iranian hackers are expanding cyberattacks from the Middle East into the United States, targeting defense contractors, medical device companies, and critical infrastructure like power stations and water plants.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

High Alert': DHS and FBI Monitoring Potential Threats on US Soil During Strikes on Iran

U.S. homeland security officials are coordinating enhanced monitoring and threat prevention measures following military action against Iran.
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 months ago

I've Tracked Terrorist Networks for Decades. I've Never Seen Anything Like 764.

Within two years, it had spread to every continent. Members - a lot of them teenagers - were finding kids as young as nine on Minecraft and Roblox. They'd befriend them, earn their trust, then trap them. They forced children to hurt themselves on camera. To hurt animals. To do things I'm not going to describe here. That kid from Texas is serving eighty years now. But 764 didn't stop. It splintered and kept growing.
Miscellaneous
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Middle East crisis live: oil spill warning after tanker attacked in Dubai; explosions in Tehran and Jerusalem amid wave of attacks

Iran's attack on a tanker escalates tensions in the US-Israel conflict, impacting global oil prices and regional stability.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Man 'planned UK attacks on Pakistani dissidents'

A 25-year-old British man is accused of organizing simultaneous doorstep assaults on two Pakistani dissidents in the UK, including a disguised attack causing facial injuries.
US news
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

NYPD's Spooks Didn't Find Two of the Most Significant Terrorists to Attempt Attacks on NYC

The NYPD built a secret intelligence unit targeting Muslim communities, using Israeli-derived mapping, informants in mosques, shredded records, and unofficial CIA links.
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