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Pakistan Advances Portable Missile Launch Technology
Pakistan's defence tech scene just took a major leap forward with the RATO-150, a portable missile launch system that lets drones blast off from anywhere, even without long runways or massive catapults. This game-changing innovation comes courtesy of Woot-Tech, a privately owned Pakistani defence contractor.
Lawmakers Press Navy to Accelerate Drone Boat Deployments
The House Armed Services Committee is pushing the Navy to speed up its drone boat deployments, driven by urgent demands from combat zones worldwide. The committee's draft defense policy bill requires the Navy to create a comprehensive plan for buying, maintaining, and operating small unmanned surface vessels.
Nuclear Pact Expands as Global Warheads Increase
The world is taking a concerning step backward in nuclear disarmament, with around 12,000 warheads still at the ready and a 100-warhead increase in high-alert arsenals over the past year. This trend raises alarm bells, especially as nuclear-armed states appear to be abandoning their disarmament commitments.
Pakistan's Defence Woes Stem from Failed Bargaining Tactics
Pakistan's defence struggles aren't about money, but about negotiation skills - a crucial lesson can be learned from India's recent dealings with Russia over the Su-57, where flexibility and leverage led to better offers. By offering co-production and supply-chain integration, Russia is showing how a bit of generosity can go a long way in securing a favourable deal.
Open Source Community Unprepared for EU's Cyber Resilience Act
The open source community is lagging behind on cybersecurity readiness, with stagnating awareness and a lack of preparedness for the EU's Cyber Resilience Act, which requires minimum security standards for hardware and software products by December 2027. It's time for urgent action to avoid falling short of compliance.
Meta AI Flaw Compromises 20,000 Instagram Accounts
A bug in Meta's AI-powered support feature, High Touch Support, allowed outsiders to access nearly 20,000 Instagram accounts by exploiting a flaw that failed to verify email addresses for password reset requests. This oversight enabled hackers to bypass security checks and gain unauthorized account access.
UK's DSIT Bolsters Cyber Defenses for Thousands of Organizations
The UK's Department of Science, Innovation and Technology is supercharging cyber defenses for thousands of organizations, monitoring over half a million domains and helping everything from parish councils to the NHS fix security flaws. By focusing on outcomes rather than tech jargon, they're empowering organizations to take action against cyber threats.
Threat Actors Exploit Vishing, Physical Intrusions in US Data Extortion Campaign
Meet UNC3753, a notorious group of threat actors using clever voice phishing and social engineering tactics to infiltrate US corporate environments and steal sensitive data. Their deceitfully simple attacks start with a phone call or email and quickly escalate into rapid data theft and ransom demands.
VS Code Introduces 2-Hour Delay for Auto Extension Updates
To give you an extra layer of protection, VS Code will now automatically update extensions two hours after they're published, not immediately - but you can still update them right away if you prefer. This new delay, available in VS Code 1.123, aims to shield you from potentially problematic releases.
Meta Exposes Flaw in AI Support System Used to Hijack 20,000 Instagram Accounts
Meta revealed that over 20,000 Instagram accounts were hijacked after attackers exploited a vulnerability in its AI-powered support system, allowing them to reset passwords and gain unauthorized access. The flaw was found in a system called High Touch Support, an AI-assisted account recovery tool designed to help users regain control of their accounts.
Microsoft Unveils Intelligent Terminal, AI-Powered Windows Tool
Meet Intelligent Terminal, your new coding sidekick that helps you squash errors, craft commands, and troubleshoot issues without ever leaving Windows Terminal. This AI-powered assistant is like having a expert developer by your side, always aware of what's happening and ready to lend a hand.
USAF Winds Down A-10 Training Program Amid Divestment Plans
The US Air Force has wrapped up its final A-10 Warthog training course at Nellis Air Force Base, marking another milestone in the program's gradual wind-down. This development comes even as three A-10 squadrons have been given a reprieve, extending their service to 2030.
F-47 Design Unveiled Through Unit Patch
A clever unit patch has spilled the beans on the highly anticipated F-47 design, with a stylized firebird motif that eerily matches leaked imagery of the aircraft. The surprising reveal was noted by keen-eyed observers, including aviation analyst Tyler Rogoway.
Iran Launches Ballistic Missiles at Israel
Iran has fired ballistic missiles at Israel in a dramatic escalation of tensions, with the Israel Defense Forces scrambling to intercept the threats and Iranian officials citing retaliation for an earlier Israeli strike on Beirut. This latest attack marks a significant development, being the first such strike since a ceasefire was brokered on April 8.
Silent Ransom Group Exploits Law Firms with Fake IT Support Scams
Law firms are being targeted by the Silent Ransom Group through clever fake IT support scams, putting sensitive client information at risk. This sophisticated attack starts with innocent-looking invoice emails that trick victims into calling a phone number, initiating a chain of events that can lead to devastating consequences.
C0XMO Botnet Exploits DD-WRT Flaw to Spread, Disrupts Rival Malware
Meet C0XMO, a highly sophisticated botnet malware that's disrupting the status quo with its advanced architecture and modular design, allowing it to spread rapidly by exploiting flaws like the DD-WRT vulnerability CVE-2021-27137. Its operators can easily update and adapt the malware to launch devastating DDoS attacks.
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China Expands AWAC Fleet with Advanced KJ-700 Radar Platform
China's latest KJ-700 Radar platform is a game-changer, boasting not two, but four side-looking airborne radars that supercharge its airborne warning and control capabilities. This upgraded variant has been spotted with two AESA panels behind each wing and two additional panels ahead, marking a significant leap forward.
OpenAI Bolsters ChatGPT with Lockdown Mode to Curb Data Exfiltration Risks
OpenAI is stepping up ChatGPT's security game with Lockdown Mode, a powerful setting that limits connections to the web and external services to prevent data exfiltration - a game-changer for those handling sensitive information. This advanced feature is now rolling out to eligible accounts, offering stricter protection guarantees.
Hackers Exploit Everest Forms Pro Flaw to Hijack WordPress Sites
More than 29,300 attempted hacks have been blocked by Wordfence, revealing a surge in automated attacks exploiting a critical flaw in the Everest Forms Pro plugin, tracked as CVE-2026-3300. This alarming number highlights the urgent need for WordPress site owners to safeguard against this vulnerability.
Pakistan Air Force Taps NASTP as Lead Integrator
The Pakistan Air Force is taking a strategic leap by appointing the National Aerospace Science and Technology Park as its lead integrator, streamlining aircraft upgrades, radars, and electronic warfare systems under one in-house umbrella. This bold move promises to revolutionize the country's defense capabilities.
Armor Tactics Evolve as FPV Drones Redefine Battlefield Dynamics
The online debate rages on: could a US Armored Division take down a PLA combined-arms brigade in a showdown on open plains? But the truth is, geography and logistics play a much bigger role in battle strategy than fantasy matchups.
CISA Flags SolarWinds Serv-U Flaw as Actively Exploited
A critical flaw in SolarWinds Serv-U is being actively exploited, allowing attackers to crash the service with a specially crafted POST request - no authentication required. This denial-of-service vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-28318, can be triggered by a simple HTTP POST request with a malicious Content-Encoding header.
Free Apps Turn Smart TVs Into AI Web-Scraping Proxies
Free apps can secretly turn your smart TV into a powerful tool for web scraping, unknowingly contributing to a massive residential proxy network of over 400 million IPs. This startling reality raises questions about consumer data and the hidden use of their devices.
Miasma Worm Targets Microsoft GitHub Repositories in Supply Chain Attack
GitHub has taken swift action, disabling access to 73 Microsoft repositories across four organizations after a sneaky supply chain attack by the Miasma Worm compromised code on the platform. The disruption was triggered when the malware targeted Microsoft's GitHub repositories, prompting site-wide warnings and restricted access.