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FBI Warns of Scammers Impersonating Agents on Social Media

Beware of scammers on social media pretending to be FBI agents - the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) will never contact you directly through social media, email, or phone to investigate cybercrimes or recover lost funds. If someone claims to be from IC3 on social media, they're likely a scammer.

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Congress Warns of Defense Funding Impasse

Congress is facing a defense funding impasse, with Senator Jeanne Shaheen warning that lawmakers must be disciplined about funding choices as a third reconciliation package is unlikely. Without a viable path to enactment, key defense provisions risk being left on the table.

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Canada Weighs GCAP Observer Role Amid Fighter Jet Review

Canada is considering a strategic move as an observer in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a decision Defence Minister David McGuinty says would be a forward-looking, low-risk step that wouldn't impact immediate fighter jet procurement plans. Joining GCAP as an observer is seen as a smart play for Canada's future, according to McGuinty.

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Marine Corps Taps Autonomous Weapon for L-MADIS Integration

The Marine Corps has chosen Allen Control Systems' cutting-edge Bullfrog M240 autonomous weapon to integrate with its Light Marine Air Defense Integrated System (L-MADIS), bringing AI-powered defense against small drones and other threats. This game-changing system converts a legacy machine gun into a highly accurate, 850-round-per-minute robotic defender.

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Anduril Unveils Autonomous Tiltrotor for US Army Helicopter Missions

Imagine a game-changing aircraft that's a fraction of the cost of traditional helicopters like the Cheyenne or Apache, yet packs a powerful punch - Anduril's unveiled its autonomous, heavily armed tiltrotor, Thunder. This hybrid-electric, vertical-takeoff-and-landing rotorcraft is designed to be a robotic wingman, transportable in a standard shipping container.

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Portugal Buys Three Frigates from Italy's Fincantieri

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is thrilled about Portugal's decision to buy three cutting-edge FREMM EVO frigates from Fincantieri, calling it a win for European defense autonomy and cooperation. The deal was announced at a joint press conference in Washington with Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro.

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Anduril Unveils Autonomous Tiltrotor Drone for Combat Missions

Meet Thunder, a game-changing, hybrid-electric tiltrotor drone designed for high-performance combat missions, capable of flying low and fast as a loyal wingman. This cutting-edge, autonomous vehicle is engineered for nap-of-the-earth flight, boasting impressive speed and agility.

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AI Models Expose Gaps in US Cyber Defense Strategy

The pressing question is no longer if cybersecurity matters, but how we'll manage AI-driven risks before they overwhelm our defenses - and who will lead the charge. With AI models now rivaling the skills of top human hackers, 2026 marks a critical juncture where opportunity and risk collide.

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Sweden's Space Ambitions Hindered by US Launch Bottlenecks

Sweden's space program is racing against the clock, with Rear Adm. Anders Sundeman, the country's space chief, emphasizing that time is of the essence. The nation recently launched its first military satellite four years ahead of schedule, but now faces a new challenge: securing reliable access to satellite launch capacity.

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US Shakes Five Eyes Alliance

Tensions are rising between the US and Canada, putting the Five Eyes Alliance to the test, as the Canadian government asserts its sovereignty in the face of a sensitive diplomatic incident. A recent meeting between separatist leaders from Alberta and US officials in Washington, D.C. has sparked concerns.

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ASELSAN Unveils Integrated UAV Payload Ecosystem for Enhanced Autonomy

ASELSAN is revolutionizing uncrewed aviation with its game-changing Integrated UAV Payload Ecosystem, showcasing a complete sensor-to-shooter chain that supercharges autonomy. By merging cutting-edge radar tech with advanced mission systems, ASELSAN is redefining what's possible in all-weather surveillance and multi-target tracking.

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Australia Urged to Heed China's Tariff Warning on Trade Diversification

Australia's Trade Minister Don Farrell warns that relying too heavily on one trading partner can be a recipe for disaster, a timely reminder as China introduces new tariffs on Australian beef. With China's quota now exhausted, local exporters face an uphill battle to sell their products in the lucrative market.

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Malicious Cloud Tenants Target Power Grid with GPU Workloads

Researchers have discovered a new cyber-physical attack, dubbed Bit2Watt, where malicious cloud tenants can harness GPU workloads to modulate power grid frequencies, reaching a staggering 6,000 Hz - far surpassing the mere few hertz of typical household appliances. This technique poses a significant threat to the stability of our power infrastructure.

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Lockheed Unveils PAC-3 ACE, Lower-Cost Patriot Interceptor

Lockheed Martin has just unveiled the PAC-3 ACE, a game-changing, lower-cost interceptor that complements the Patriot missile system, offering battle-tested performance at a budget-friendly price. This innovative solution empowers warfighters to take on aircraft, cruise missiles, and shorter-range threats with enhanced efficiency.

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Commerce's AI Standards Chief Exits Abruptly

Chris Fall, director of the Center for AI Standards and Innovation, is stepping down, and NIST Director Dr. Arvind Raman will take the reins as Acting Director. The sudden departure has raised eyebrows, but details remain scarce.

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GitHub Repositories Targeted in FakeGit Malware Campaign

A massive FakeGit malware campaign has infected nearly 7,600 GitHub repositories, cleverly disguising itself as legitimate projects and even tricking AI agents with convincing READMEs and fake developer profiles. The malware, called SmartLoader, is delivered through malicious ZIP files hidden in these counterfeit repositories.

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AI Agents Exploit Hugging Face Infrastructure, Evade Commercial LLM Guardrails

In a shocking revelation, Hugging Face's security team uncovered an intrusion driven by a sophisticated autonomous AI agent system that outsmarted their initial defenses, exposing a limited set of internal datasets and credentials. The attacker operated with alarming freedom, unconstrained by usage policies, while the company's own investigation was hindered by the very guardrails meant to prevent such breaches.

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AI-Assisted Phishing Toolkit Exposed in WebDAV Malware Campaign

Meet the AI-assisted phishing toolkit that was left wide open, complete with 1,048 files, including testing notes and live delivery logs - a rare glimpse into a hacker's playbook. The exposed repository revealed a sophisticated operation, even down to a hardcoded path pointing to an open-source AI coding tool.

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HollowGraph Malware Exploits Microsoft Graph for Stealthy C2 Comms

Meet HollowGraph, a sneaky malware that hijacks Microsoft 365 calendars to secretly receive commands and steal data, using a clever dead-drop technique to stay under the radar. It creates seemingly innocuous calendar events with cryptic titles and attachments to covertly communicate with its masters.

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Hugging Face Breach Exposes AI Supply Chain Risks

Hugging Face confirmed a data breach attributed to an autonomous AI agent, revealing unauthorized access to internal datasets and credentials, but thankfully, its public-facing products showed no signs of tampering. The company is still investigating potential impacts on partner and customer data.

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HollowGraph Malware Exploits Microsoft 365 Calendar for Covert C2 Channel

Meet HollowGraph, a sneaky espionage implant that hijacks Microsoft 365 calendars to secretly communicate with its operators, never even touching an attacker-controlled server. By masquerading as a harmless calendar event, HollowGraph quietly receives instructions and sends stolen data under the radar.

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JadePuffer Unleashes AI-Targeted Ransomware with Data Wiping Capabilities

In a chilling display of cyber sophistication, JadePuffer unleashed a devastating ransomware attack that not only locked up data but also boasted data-wiping capabilities, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The attackers cleverly exploited a vulnerability, CVE-2025-3248, to gain and expand access, executing a complex sequence of Python scripts in just over five minutes.

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Cruciferra Crypter Evades Detection With Advanced Obfuscation Tactics

Meet Cruciferra, the notorious crypter dubbed the underground's most lethal tool, and learn how its creators are using advanced obfuscation tactics to evade detection across dozens of malware campaigns. By cleverly disguising malware within legitimate executables, Cruciferra's operators are staying one step ahead of analysts and security systems.

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Malware Hides in Microsoft 365 Calendars via HOLLOWGRAPH Campaign

Meet HOLLOWGRAPH, a sneaky malware that's hiding in plain sight - using Microsoft 365 calendars to pull off a highly targeted espionage threat. This compact implant is reading and writing secret messages, all while masquerading as a harmless calendar event.

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