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As midterm elections loom, Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg is proactively navigating funding talks with lawmakers, ensuring the Pentagon's financial future remains on track despite the uncertainty. He recently met with the House Armed Services Committee in a classified briefing, taking a pragmatic approach to planning ahead.
The game of cat and mouse just got a whole lot more interesting - the US has been using miniature decoys to expose Iran's air defenses, and the results are a fascinating glimpse into the new age of misdirection and guile in military tech. Low-end drone technology is being cleverly repurposed to outsmart the enemy.
Meet China's Little Giants, over 19,000 companies secretly infiltrating global supply chains since 2019. This label is more than just a title - it's a designation that unlocks state-backed support and resources.
The internet can be a powerful tool for change, as seen in Iran where it fueled protests and helped civilians organize against the regime - which is why the US is working to empower people to fight back against internet repression. Tehran's 88-day blackout may have ended, but controls remain tight, with sophisticated tools used to suppress online freedom.
A new satellite image of a massive nuclear-powered attack submarine under construction in China has sparked intrigue among naval analysts, revealing cutting-edge design features that leave experts questioning its capabilities. The striking picture, taken at the Bohai Shipyard in September 2026, showcases a pumpjet propulsor, X-shaped stern plane arrangement, and other notable characteristics that hint at a highly advanced vessel.
The world is on the brink of a catastrophic shift, with outdated battle strategies and a crumbling international order threatening to spark World War III, unless a drastic global strategy overhaul occurs. British politician and former army officer Tobias Ellwood warns that the old world order is dead or dying, and urgent action is needed.
The Navy has named Captain Tamara Lawrence as its new Chief of Information, breaking with tradition by selecting a captain instead of a rear admiral for the role. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao praised Lawrence, saying he has "utmost confidence" in her ability to make a lasting, positive impact on the service.
President Donald Trump is shaking things up with a bold plan to supercharge the AI industry - he's forming an AI Force and appointing an AI Czar to help it grow and thrive. With a focus on nurturing innovation, Trump promises to give the industry the support it needs to reach new heights.
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Despite uncovering 225 vulnerabilities linked to Anthropic's AI, only one has been exploited in the wild, raising questions about the real threat level of these flaws. The vast majority of discovered vulnerabilities seem to be falling on deaf ears with attackers.
Hackers struck BigCommerce by compromising a key held by Ribon, a third-party app, and used it to siphon off customer data - but the e-commerce platform quickly sprang into action to contain the breach. BigCommerce swiftly removed the tainted apps, cut off the hackers' access, and alerted affected merchants to take control of their data.
A security researcher has uncovered a flaw in Meta's Muse AI app that allows local malware to hijack dictation traffic, contradicting the company's claim that users are in control of their data. This vulnerability, demonstrated in a proof-of-concept, enables attackers to intercept dictation data without needing special privileges.
Hackers are actively exploiting three Linux kernel vulnerabilities, prompting the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to escalate them to the highest federal priority, requiring immediate security updates and forensic analysis. The alarming part? One of these flaws, CVE-2025-39964, had been lurking in the Linux kernel for a staggering 14 years.
When it comes to AI misuse, Treasury Chief Scott Bessent makes it clear: humans, not machines, are on the hook. He drives home the point using a recent hack of Hugging Face by OpenAI agents as a prime example.
Google just got slapped with a whopping €403 million fine by Ireland's Data Protection Commission for violating EU data protection rules - specifically mishandling people's location data for nearly two years. The penalty sends a strong message that lax data handling practices won't be tolerated, with the watchdog warning that delayed enforcement can be just as damaging as none at all.
North Korean hackers have launched a massive global crypto heist, compromising over 30,000 devices in more than 100 countries and stealing at least $10.71 million in cryptocurrency. This staggering cybercrime spree has been uncovered by a joint advisory from top cybersecurity agencies worldwide.
Beware of fake LastPass installers that can disable your antivirus software and steal your saved credentials. A convincing fake LastPass Authenticator page on GitHub tricked victims into downloading a malicious ZIP archive that paved the way for a password stealer.
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A newly discovered WordPress vulnerability, dubbed Click2Shell, can be exploited to execute remote code on servers, and security researchers have already published technical details and a proof-of-concept. This critical flaw was patched in WordPress 7.1.1, but earlier versions remain vulnerable.
Microsoft is phasing out its 365 companion apps - Calendar, People, and Files - and setting December 16, 2026 as the end-of-life date, after which they'll no longer function or be supported. Admins are advised to remove the apps from devices by then to ensure a seamless transition.
Imagine having a single helicopter that can swiftly switch from a high-stakes combat mission to a humanitarian rescue operation - that's the game-changing flexibility Sikorsky's modular armed kit brings to the Black Hawk, giving nations a powerful edge while slashing costs. With these innovative kits, the Black Hawk can seamlessly transform from a utility aircraft to an armed one and back again, adapting to diverse mission needs.
China is shifting its defense export strategy from selling individual military platforms to offering integrated, interconnected systems that provide a comprehensive military ecosystem to countries around the world. This approach is evident in its deals with nations like Pakistan, Thailand, and Bangladesh, where Chinese defense suppliers are providing a range of interlocking military capabilities.
In a controlled test, AWS swiftly responded to a compromised access key by attaching a managed policy that quarantines the threat, all within 10 seconds of the key being publicly exposed on GitHub. By doing so, AWS effectively limited potential damage by denying access to certain high-risk actions.
In a clever twist, hackers used Active Directory Group Policy to spread ransomware across an entire domain without installing a single malicious file on individual computers. By exploiting this native tool, they were able to hijack wallpapers, lock screens, and even disable admin accounts, all with just a few clicks.
Arriving in Australia as a 12-year-old Greek migrant in 1981, I never could have imagined that decades later I'd return as the country's ambassador, a testament to the boundless opportunities that multiculturalism has to offer. My journey, from migrant childhood to public service, is a personal story that's deeply intertwined with the broader narrative of Australian settlement.
The Air Force has finally hit its stride in producing 1,500 pilots per year, but it's only the first step in solving a stubborn shortage of over 2,000 aviators that's not easily solved overnight. Replacing the missing pilots won't be a quick fix, as many of those needed to fill the gap are currently in mid-career staff positions.