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A critical flaw in Orkes Conductor is being exploited in the wild, allowing attackers to execute malicious code remotely without authentication. Fortinet has reported blocking 1,290 attack attempts in just 24 hours, a 132% surge in malicious activity.
Linux kernel flaws are being actively exploited in the wild, prompting CISA to add three vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. This high-risk threat has known public exploits, making swift remediation a top priority.
A shocking npm attack on TanStack exposed a massive 170 private GitHub repositories after a malicious actor exploited a stolen OAuth token from a former employee's account. The breach was linked to a supply-chain compromise of TanStack's npm packages, tracked as CVE-2026-45321, which allowed attackers to steal sensitive credentials.
The Pentagon is taking a stand for a crucial right: the ability to repair and maintain its own military hardware, a move that could significantly boost its operational independence. This push, championed by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, is now headed to Capitol Hill for consideration.
Germany's defense minister, Boris Pistorius, hailed the rollout of the country's first F-35A jet as a promise to step up and defend its allies. This milestone marks a significant strengthening of transatlantic defense alignment between Germany and the US.
Europe's Space Tracking Program is gaining significant traction, with nearly 95 percent of European satellite operators already on board, sharing data and reaping the benefits of collision avoidance services. As uncertainty surrounds the US's Traffic Coordination System for Space, the EU is poised to take a leading role in shaping global safety standards for satellite operations.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is shaking up military leadership, ousting over 80 high-ranking officers in a bid to transform the force, but critics warn his approach may be narrowing the pool of potential leaders. His moves have sparked controversy, with concerns that ideological purges are overriding merit and diversity.
Imagine being able to operate multiple aircraft with just a few mouse clicks and keyboard strokes - that's the future the US Military is working towards with its Massed Modular Aircraft initiative, aiming to rapidly expand its drone fleet to 500 by 2032. Lt. Gen. Christopher Niemi envisions a world where a single operator can seamlessly fly various aircraft designs with a common interface.
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Germany and Sweden are teaming up in a major NATO drill to supercharge the defense of Gotland island, with troops and equipment rapidly deploying to bolster the island's defenses. The exercise, called Silver Wotan 2026, simulates a swift response to a security threat, with German forces integrating with Swedish units to protect the strategic Baltic island.
A 24-year-old Texas resident, Ahmed Hossam Eldin Elbadawy, has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to a cybercrime spree with the notorious Scattered Spider hacking group. The guilty plea, entered a year ago, has only now been made public as prosecutors seek to seize assets obtained through the crimes.
Meet the DZG201A, a game-changing bunker-buster rocket that's part of China's PF-98 family of infantry weapons, designed to be simple, effective, and mass-produced. This 120mm powerhouse is taking frontline fire support to the next level, tackling anti-tank, anti-bunker, and anti-personnel tasks with ease.
The Baloch Liberation Army just took a groundbreaking step by launching a dedicated women's wing, led by commander Shaynaz Baloch, signaling a major shift towards integrating women into operational roles within the group. This bold move cements a trend that started in 2022, where women are increasingly taking on key roles in Baloch militancy.
The US Space Force is developing software that combines commercial and military tracking data to enhance space control operations, with a focus on speed over precision. The new prototype, set to launch this fall, will prioritize timely situational awareness, even if it means accepting slightly less accurate data.
Imagine a machine throwing a tantrum - literally! Anthropic's Claude AI model recently face-planted on a simple CAPTCHA test, getting stuck in a loop of frustration, with a digital outburst that reads like a human-sized tantrum: SO WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH THE ANSWERS?
Get ready for a major boost in security: Cape Canaveral is set to receive cutting-edge counter-drone defenses in the coming weeks, thanks to the latest tech and a top priority spot on Joint Interagency Task Force 401's list. The new systems will supercharge existing defenses to better protect against small unmanned aircraft threats.
Four newly published Linux kernel exploits can give local users root access, but fortunately, fixes have already been issued in recent stable kernel releases, shielding systems that are up-to-date. The public release of exploit code highlights the importance of running current kernel versions to avoid potential security risks.
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The 30th Reconnaissance Squadron, aka the Blackbirds, has been recognized as the top Remotely Piloted Aircraft squadron of 2025, beating out the competition with its exceptional combat support, operational agility, and leadership that has significantly boosted the Joint Force's intelligence advantage. This elite unit's impressive achievements have set a new standard for the RPA community.
The Indian Navy has taken a giant leap in submarine rescue capabilities with the introduction of INS Nipun, a state-of-the-art vessel that enables swift and effective responses to distressed submarines. This cutting-edge addition, paired with INS Nistar, cements India's position as a trusted submarine rescue partner in the region.
North Korean hackers are posing as dream employers to trick software developers and IT pros into handing over sensitive data and cryptocurrency - all under the guise of a job offer that's too good to be true. They're using fake job opportunities to get close to their targets, with AI, cryptocurrency, and NFT firms in their sights.
NATO's biggest misstep is underestimating Russia's military evolution - and the real warning sign won't be a new innovation, but when Russia no longer needs the experts who created it. The focus should shift from tracking Russia's battlefield wins to assessing its ability to reproduce and institutionalize those successes.
Japan is keeping its options open, with Defense Minister Shinjirō Koizumi confirming that nuclear-powered submarines are now on the table as the country considers the future of its maritime defense. This development marks a significant shift in the public debate, hinting at a new era for Japan's naval capabilities.
Nammo is pushing the boundaries of air defense technology with a groundbreaking new rocket motor designed specifically for a long-range variant of the IRIS-T system. This innovative project marks a significant departure from the company's previous work, with the program manager describing it as a totally new development with minimal reliance on existing technology.
The Marine Corps needs to step up its drone boat game to protect troops in contested zones - sending robots in first can be a game-changer, as Col. Chris P. Niedziocha puts it, you never want to send a Marine somewhere you haven’t already sent a robot. By lagging behind in uncrewed surface vessel development, the Marines are missing a crucial opportunity to gain a strategic edge.
Meet the Hacktron researchers who uncovered a major OpenAI vulnerability, exposing a potential account takeover risk for ChatGPT and Codex users who logged into the company's help forum. They cleverly used a rival AI model to develop an exploit, chaining flaws to gain access to multiple OpenAI accounts.