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Microsoft Copilot Flaws Expose One-Click Data Exfiltration Risk

Researchers uncovered a set of flaws in Microsoft Copilot, dubbed CoSnitch, that could allow attackers to exploit a user's session with just one click, potentially leading to data exfiltration. A single crafted link could trigger actions inside a signed-in user's assistant session, putting sensitive information at risk.

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Saildrone Bolsters European Presence with New Production Sites

Saildrone is taking its unmanned surface vessels to the next level with new production sites in the Netherlands, Norway, and Poland, boosting its European presence. The expansion comes on the heels of a successful six-month deployment that saw an impressive 92% fleet uptime in harsh weather conditions.

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US Military Tests 3D Printing in War Games to Bolster Pacific Supply Lines

In a high-intensity conflict in the Indo-Pacific, the US military could struggle to meet its repair and resupply needs - a challenge that 3D printing may help alleviate. The Navy recently tested an experimental 3D printing network during the Rim of the Pacific wargames to see if on-demand production could ease logistics in a potential Pacific conflict.

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Australia, Japan Unveil Joint High-Energy Laser Capability

Australia and Japan have joined forces to unveil a game-changing high-energy laser capability, marking a major milestone in their growing defence industrial partnership. This innovative system, dubbed Project Boobook, is a shining example of what can be achieved when nations collaborate on cutting-edge defence technology.

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Air Force Seeks Expendable Drones to Mimic Diverse Airborne Threats

The US Air Force is on the hunt for affordable, expendable drones that can replicate a wide range of airborne threats, from tiny hobby drones to advanced fighter jets. These drones would need to mimic various aircraft characteristics, including speed, size, and radar signatures, while being simple and inexpensive enough to produce in large quantities.

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Trump Unveils Ambitious Navy Shipbuilding Overhaul Plan

The future of US navy shipbuilding hangs in the balance as President Donald Trump's groundbreaking national security memo promises to revolutionize the industry. With its far-reaching implications, this directive is set to dramatically reshape procurement and force structure.

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Medusa Ransomware Expands Reach with New Tactics, Hundreds More Victims

The Medusa ransomware gang is on the loose, exploiting unpatched software to target hundreds of victims across various sectors, with the Healthcare and Public Health industry being a frequent hit. Now, US agencies have issued an updated warning, detailing the group's latest tactics and partnerships.

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India Expands Air Defense with Helicopter-Based Drone Interdiction Tactics

India is taking its air defense to new heights with cutting-edge helicopter-based drone interdiction tactics, recently putting its skills to the test in a week-long exercise at the Pokhran firing range in Rajasthan. The country is set to bolster its defense capabilities with 156 additional helicopter units by 2032.

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US Navy Weighs Major Ford Class Carrier Design Change

The US Navy is reconsidering a key design decision behind its Ford Class carriers, one that moved the island 140 feet further aft than its Nimitz-class predecessors, in a change that could significantly alter the ship's operational capabilities. This shift was no accident - it was the result of careful design studies that aimed to create more usable flight-deck space and a new operational rhythm.

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Clop Ransomware Gang Crafts Custom Web Shell for Windchill Attacks

The Clop ransomware gang has taken its attacks to the next level by crafting a custom Java web shell that specifically targets PTC Windchill and FlexPLM servers, allowing them to harvest sensitive data with ease. This tailored tool is a significant evolution of their mass-exploitation tactics, making it a major concern for businesses using these applications.

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US Navy Advances E-2D Hawkeye with Block II Upgrade

The US Navy has achieved a major milestone with the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye's Block II upgrade, which brings a cutting-edge cockpit, enhanced computing power, and an Open Mission Systems architecture to keep the aircraft ahead of the curve. This game-changing upgrade slashes pilot workload and boosts situational awareness, ensuring the Hawkeye remains a dominant force in the skies.

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National Guard Fortifies Connectivity in Austere Environments

In disaster response and overseas deployments, reliable communications are a luxury the National Guard can't always count on - but with the help of AI and advanced spectrum technologies, they're building layers of connectivity to stay linked up under pressure.

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Supply Chain Hack Exposes Pokémon Center Customer Data

A recent supply chain hack exposed sensitive customer data at the Pokémon Center, but fortunately, the breach occurred through a third-party logistics partner, CEVA, and not directly through the retailer's own systems. The incident, triggered by CEVA's notification on July 30, compromised customer order details for Pokémon Center's UK and German shipments.

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Apple patches image-processing flaw exploited in spyware campaigns

Apple just patched a major security flaw in its ImageIO system that could let attackers run code on your device - and it's already been used in sneaky spyware campaigns targeting high-profile targets.

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AI-Driven Development Exposes Surge in Enterprise App Vulnerabilities

The rapid adoption of AI-driven software development has led to a staggering fivefold increase in application creation, but also a shocking 4.31 times more critical and high-severity vulnerabilities in enterprise apps. This surge in vulnerabilities outpaces the speed of fixes, posing a growing risk to businesses.

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CISA Mandates Swift Fix for Exploited Ray RCE Flaw

A critical bug in the Ray framework, scoring 9.4 under CVSS v4, can be exploited for remote code execution with a simple visit to a malicious web page or hostile ad in Firefox or Safari. This vulnerability can be triggered when an attacker crafts requests that appear browser-originated, allowing for a potentially disastrous security breach.

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Wiz AI Tool Exposes Snowflake GitHub Repo Vulnerability Missed by Advanced Security

Wiz AI Tool Exposes Snowflake GitHub Repo Vulnerability Missed by Advanced Security Meet Red Agent, the game-changing AI tool that uncovered a script injection vulnerability in Snowflake's GitHub repository that even advanced security scans missed. This autonomous security researcher not only identified the flaw but also exploited it and assessed the damage - all without human help.

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NASA Ground Software Flaw Exposes Unauthenticated Command Functions

A critical flaw in NASA's open-source ground software, AIT-GUI, has been discovered, exposing it to unauthenticated command functions - and it's a big one, with a 9.4 CVSS rating. The vulnerability affects versions up to 2.5.1, but a fix is available in version 2.5.2.

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Controls Fail to Halt Quiet Attacks

A shocking revelation from the Blue Report 2026: tweaking how Mimikatz dumps credentials can drop prevention rates from 94% to just 3%, exposing a gaping hole in our security defenses. Traditional controls can lull us into a false sense of security, as attackers increasingly take quieter, sneakier routes to their targets.

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TWINLOOT Exploits Microsoft Services to Steal Credentials

Meet TWINLOOT, a sneaky Python implant that hides its command-and-control infrastructure inside trusted Microsoft services, making it super hard to detect. It uses SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams to operate undetected, even leveraging a victim's own Edge browser to blend in.

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Microsoft Copilot Exposes Vulnerability to Meta-Hacking

Researchers at Varonis Threat Labs uncovered a vulnerability in Microsoft Copilot, cleverly manipulating it to reveal its own weaknesses and craft a working attack, which they've dubbed CoSnitch. This surprising exploit was responsibly disclosed to Microsoft, which plans to issue a patch.

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Researchers Expose AI 'Mind Virus' Propagation Risks

Imagine a "mind virus" spreading rapidly through AI systems, with agents infecting each other 55% of the time simply by editing system files like SOUL.md. In experiments, these self-propagating payloads proved alarmingly effective, with 88% of infected agents attempting to spread the virus to others.

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Salesforce, ServiceNow Portals Targeted in Ongoing Data Scraping Campaign

A single virtual private server has been secretly siphoning off sensitive records from Salesforce and ServiceNow customer portals since March 2025, according to recent research by Reco. This ongoing data scraping campaign, dubbed City Forum, has been quietly pulling data from multiple targets across various sectors.

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Typosquatting Campaign Targets RubyGems Users with Windows Stealer

Beware of a sneaky typosquatting campaign targeting RubyGems users: 16 malicious packages were used to spread a Windows stealer that harvests sensitive data, including browser credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and Telegram info. This malware can strike when you least expect it, putting your online security at risk.

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