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Zimbra Vulnerability Exploited in Active Attacks

A critical vulnerability in the Zimbra Collaboration Suite is under active attack, putting over 12,100 exposed servers worldwide at risk, with most located in Europe and Asia. Attackers can exploit this flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-73570, to execute remote code without authentication, simply by sending specially crafted SMTP requests.

Phishers Target Def Con Attendees with Persistent Campaign

Meet the sneaky phishing scam that hit Def Con attendees, using a clever Google Doc trick that looked legit - but led to a malicious web page instead. A security researcher got roped in by a scammer impersonating a CoinDesk executive, and things quickly escalated.

AI Agent's Package Suggestion Exposes Malware Risk

An AI agent's seemingly harmless package suggestion nearly led to a malware disaster for Softjourn, highlighting a growing concern known as "slopsquatting" where AI models invent convincing but fake package names. Thankfully, the company's vigilant policy of double-checking AI recommendations saved the day.

Elementor Pro Flaw Enables Unauthenticated Code Execution

A critical vulnerability in Elementor Pro, rated CVSS 9.0, allows hackers to execute malicious code remotely - and it's surprisingly easy to exploit, thanks to a logic flaw in the plugin's Forms module. This loophole lets attackers bypass security checks and write PHP files to a public uploads directory.

Microsoft Probes Gaming Issues Tied to August Windows Updates

Microsoft is on the case, investigating reports that some Windows 11 games have become unresponsive after installing the August updates, and is working to determine if the updates are the culprit. The company has promised to provide an update as soon as more information becomes available.

India and Australia forge digital path for South Asia

As South Asia charts its digital course, the choices it makes on vendors, standards, and data governance will have lasting impacts on regional resilience. New Delhi should prioritize digital transformation in its regional policy, partnering with Australia and like-minded nations to shape a secure and thriving digital future.

US Navy Revives Radar Illuminator on New Aircraft Carrier

A candid confession from a retired Navy captain reveals a costly design decision that's now being reversed with the USS John F. Kennedy, which is bringing back a trusted defensive tool - the Mk 95 radar illuminator - to its deck. This decades-old technology is making a comeback to bolster the carrier's defenses.

Russia Asserts Control Over Disputed Kuril Islands Amid Regional Tensions

Russia flexes its military muscle in the disputed Kuril Islands, with a massive Pacific Fleet exercise and a high-profile visit from Vladimir Putin, signaling Moscow's determination to assert its control over the strategically vital territory. Putin's trip to Iturup, the first by a senior Russian official since the Ukraine war began, has likely raised the stakes in the long-standing dispute with Japan.

Pentagon Resists Congressional Scrutiny on Golden Dome Missile Shield Costs

The Pentagon is stonewalling Congressional efforts to get a handle on the hefty price tag of the Golden Dome missile shield, with the Congressional Budget Office admitting they've been shut out from crucial briefings. It's a secrecy move that's fueling a growing public spat over the program's potentially eye-watering $1.2 trillion cost.

Peraton Secures $953M DISA Communications Infrastructure Deal

Peraton has landed a massive $953 million contract with the Defense Information Systems Agency to provide top-notch communications infrastructure services for up to 10 years. This deal is a major win, marking the third iteration of DISA's Capacity Services Communications program;

China's Military Exposes Gaps in Disaster Response

China's military is highlighting its vulnerabilities in disaster response, sparking questions about its preparedness for high-stakes rescue missions. A rare photo of a custom Sikorsky Blackhawk helicopter reveals the country's efforts to bolster its capabilities in harsh weather and high-altitude conditions.

US Deploys EA-37B Jet for Electronic Warfare Mission Along Kaliningrad Border

Australia Must Bolster AI Sovereignty to Secure Economic Future

Pakistan Navy's Sea Sultan Program Faces Technical Delays

Meet the Sea Sultan, Pakistan's game-changing maritime patrol aircraft, built on the Embraer Lineage 1000E and designed to revolutionize intelligence, surveillance, and combat capabilities. This cutting-edge plane is set to replace the Pakistan Navy's aging Lockheed Martin P-3C Orion fleet.

US Cyber Program Faces Russian Hurdle

The White House is facing a major hurdle in its efforts to team up with private firms for overseas cyber operations, thanks to Russia's murky landscape of government control and affiliations. A key challenge lies in distinguishing between official, affiliated, and acknowledged government entities in Russia.

Army Taps Striveworks to Build AI Layer for NGC2 Command System

The Army has partnered with Striveworks to develop a game-changing AI layer for its Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) system, which will rapidly transform vast amounts of battlefield data into actionable insights, compressing hours of staff work into mere seconds.

China Advances Reusable Rocket Tech Amid Military Space Expansion

China's LandSpace has achieved a major milestone in reusable rocket technology, successfully landing the first stage of its ZhuQue-3 Y2 launch vehicle after a controlled descent, marking a significant step forward in the country's space ambitions. The rocket launched the Honghu 03 satellite into orbit and demonstrated a crucial recovery capability.

US Agencies Warn of AI-Fueled Attacks Targeting Industrial Controls

Threat actors are now using AI to supercharge their attacks on industrial control systems, dramatically lowering the bar for technical expertise and development time. This alarming evolution puts critical facilities like water, energy, and food production at risk.

Pakistan's Defence Industry Consolidates as Private Firms Synergize with State-Owned Enterprises

Gradient Aerospace just made a game-changing splash at Indus RAS Expo 2026, unveiling its revolutionary "Atlas" perception stack alongside the cutting-edge Swift and Shark interceptors, showcasing a powerhouse combination of software and hardware that could redefine the defence industry. This bold move signals a major leap forward in private-sector capabilities, blurring the lines between brains and brawn in defence tech.

US Agencies Expand DNA Database

The US government's DNA database is expanding rapidly, with a 2025 goal to build a national DNA database for solving crimes that's sparking heated debate about genetic data collection and storage. This move links DNA samples from Homeland Security detainees to the FBI's crime-fighting database, CODIS.

Global Missile Defences Erode as US Stockpiles Dwindle

The US is running perilously low on missile defenses, with depleted stockpiles of crucial Patriot and Thaad missiles threatening to leave the country vulnerable in the face of prolonged conflict. With as few as 70 Thaad rounds and 870 Patriot rounds remaining, lawmakers are sounding the alarm.

Arcfield Expands Satellite and Sensor Capabilities Amid US Defense Push

Arcfield is gearing up to revolutionize satellite and sensor capabilities with a bold push, aiming to deliver a fully-integrated solution to the US government. The company is launching a very low Earth orbit (VLEO) satellite this September, marking a major milestone in its development journey.

US Army Overhauls Battlefield Comms Plans to Counter Jamming Threats

The US Army is overhauling its battlefield communications plans to counter jamming threats, as traditional Primary, Alternate, Contingency, and Emergency (PACE) plans are no longer effective. Current sequential PACE plans are brittle and can't withstand concurrent, multi-band jamming, says Lt. Gen. Matthew McFarlane.

OpenAI Outage Disrupts ChatGPT Logins, API Access Worldwide

ChatGPT users worldwide were left high and dry as a global outage disrupted logins and API access, leaving them unable to access their accounts or send messages. OpenAI quickly sprang into action, assuring users they were working on a fix to get the popular chatbot up and running smoothly again.