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  • Bassem gets out from under a cloud

    An internal investigation by the [FBI’s] Office of Professional Responsibility found “sufficient circumstantial evidence” that Special Agent Bassem Youssef was blocked from a counterterrorism assignment in 2002 after he and U.S. Rep. Frank R. Wolf (R-Va.) met with FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III to discuss Youssef’s complaints. […]   Youssef, who served as FBI…

  • Good Points

    SOI reminds us that success in this fight means less about territory than some would suggest. The down-side; it means that it’ll get uglier before it gets prettier.

  • Sometimes they mean just what they say

    Iran’s Hizbollah, which claims links to the Lebanese group of the same name, said on Tuesday it stood ready to attack Israeli and U.S. interests worldwide.”We have 2,000 volunteers who have registered since last year,” said Iranian Hizbollah’s spokesman Mojtaba Bigdeli, speaking by telephone from the central seminary city of Qom. Somewhere in the Pentagon,…

  • Quite Possibly the Best News . . .

    . . . to come out of the IC in a long time: Many U.S. intelligence agencies as well as the congressional intelligence oversight committees hire their senior staff from a predictable, somewhat in-grown pool of personnel, which frequently includes those who have previously worked in the intelligence field since they can be immediately cleared.…

  • Are you F’ing Kidding Me?

    A former State Department official at the center of an espionage investigation is claiming reports of his involvement with a Taiwanese intelligence agent are inaccurate and distorted. In a court filing Friday, lawyers for the veteran American diplomat, Donald Keyser, insisted that no harm to America’s security was done by his lengthy and sometimes intimate…

  • Ask the Widows and Orphans

    Reading this I am reminded of three things; the stellar effectiveness at keeping the peace that UN forces in Srebrenica, their inability to keep their pants on in the presence of children, and the idea that a best-seller-scenario (as opposed to movie-plot-threat) is actively being discussed as an option. Peacekeepers, please. Marine barracks bombing ring…

  • HLS: Not Serious (Personal)

    So I’m flying home from DC and dutifully get in like at the TSA screening point. No, no one placed a wand in an inappropriate place or groped me or made me drink my own bodily fluids. No, I was struck by the TSA staff, which consisted of one . . . what is the…

  • In a Zoolander sort of way

    A reader sends this link to the SITE Institute . . . A document which seeks to debunk the claim that jihad is a wasted venture against America due to the disparity in terms of military capabilities and force in numbers, and discusses the concept of “Fourth Generation Warfare,” was distributed yesterday, July 10, 2006,…

  • .bomb

    Thursday marks a dubious anniversary in the Homeland Security Department’s brief history. A year ago Secretary Michael Chertoff, as part of a department-wide restructuring, announced he would appoint an assistant secretary for cybersecurity and telecommunications. Today, that position remains unfilled. Chertoff took the first step on Thursday toward elevating the position of national cybersecurity czar…

  • Israeli Conflict Poll Up

    GroupIntel Forums members (and anyone who wants to join) please hit the new poll at: http://groupintel.net/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/9901014161/m/6351053691

  • Heritage Panel Notes

    As mentioned previously, I participated in a panel discussion about captured media at the Heritage Foundation on Tuesday. Most of the thunder was stolen by HPSCI Chairman Hoekstra, but I didn’t mind. The guy has his finger on the pulse of related issues and frankly I wouldn’t have cared if he had talked the whole…

  • Lies and Stats (Again)

    Crypto star and security maven Schneier trots out an academic ally to beat the “data mining is bad” horse: Floyd Rudmin, a professor at a Norwegian university, applies the mathematics of conditional probability, known as Bayes’ Theorem, to demonstrate that the NSA’s surveillance cannot successfully detect terrorists unless both the percentage of terrorists in the…

  • Hey, look! A stovepipe!

    Some US intelligence experts say the government should rethink how it gathers information in the war on terror. Four intelligence community veterans led by former C-I-A deputy director Richard Kerr offer their assessment in an unofficial C-I-A journal. The group was tasked with studying how the agency botched its assessment of Saddam Hussein’s weapons of…

  • Real Sharing on the Horizon?

    A Senate intelligence panel is pushing the National Security Agency to open its databases of raw signals intelligence to a wider audience within the intelligence community. […] The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence ordered the NSA and the Defense Intelligence Agency to arrive at an agreement by the end of August to extend access to…

  • Hope for Oversight?

    In another story that may not make the White House happy, The New York Times on Sunday reported that it had obtained what it calls “a sharply worded letter” by a top Republican sent to President Bush on May 18, which charged that the administration “might have violated the law by failing to inform Congress…

Briefs

  • Chinese Hackers Use HTML Smuggling to Infiltrate European Ministries with PlugX

    A Chinese-linked cyber actor, dubbed SmugX, attacked Foreign Affairs ministries and embassies in Europe. The actor employed HTML smuggling tactics to deploy the PlugX remote access trojan on compromised systems. The new PlugX variant has a payload similar to previous variants but uses improved delivery methods with lower detection rates. Although the exact identity of…

  • Russia’s Medvedev: 185,000 new contract soldiers have joined armed forces this year

    Dmitry Medvedev, former president and current deputy chairman of the Security Council of Russia, stated that 185,000 new recruits have joined the Russian army as contract soldiers since January. The surge in recruitment aims to patch losses in Ukraine. Russia planned to boost its armed forces by 30% to 1.5 million combat personnel last year.…

  • Mexico-Based Hacker Targets Global Banks with Android Malware

    A Mexican cybercriminal known as Neo_Net was linked to a recent string of attacks on Spanish and Chilean banks. The attacks, which took place between June 2021 and April 2023, utilized Android mobile malware capable of attacking institutions all around the world. Security researcher Pol Thill noted that Neo_Net tailored their malware for specific targets. The…

  • Israeli troops withdraw from West Bank’s Jenin

    After conducting a large military operation in the West Bank, Israeli troops withdrew from the Palestinian city of Jenin on Tuesday. The violence left twelve Palestinians and one Israeli soldier dead. At least five of the deceased Palestinians are believed to be fighters. Over 1,000 Israeli troops were involved in the mission, which began on…

  • AI versus AI is the next battle for security

    The rapid advance of generative artificial intelligence has cybersecurity professionals and regulators bracing for the worst. Recently, federal lawmakers have called OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in to testify about the safety and risks that AI poses to national security and the economy, while select Silicon Valley business leaders have argued that all AI research should…

  • AI is already linked to layoffs in the industry that created it

    Many have raised alarms about the potential for artificial intelligence to displace jobs in the years ahead, but it’s already causing upheaval in one industry where workers once seemed invincible: tech. A small but growing number of tech firms have cited AI as a reason for laying off workers and rethinking new hires in recent months,…

  • U.S. Looks to Restrict China’s Access to Cloud Computing to Protect Advanced Technology

    The Biden administration is preparing to restrict Chinese companies’ access to U.S. cloud-computing services, according to people familiar with the situation, in a move that could further strain relations between the world’s economic superpowers. The new rule, if adopted, would likely require U.S. cloud-service providers such as Amazon.com AMZN -0.11%decrease; red down pointing triangle and Microsoft…

  • The Surprising Striver in the World’s Space Business

    When it launched its first rocket in 1963, India was a poor country pursuing the world’s most cutting-edge technology. That projectile, its nose cone wheeled to the launchpad by a bicycle, put a small payload 124 miles above the Earth. India was barely pretending to keep up with the United States and the Soviet Union. In…

  • UK universities draw up guiding principles on generative AI

    UK universities have drawn up a set of guiding principles to ensure that students and staff are AI literate, as the sector struggles to adapt teaching and assessment methods to deal with the growing use of generative artificial intelligence. Vice-chancellors at the 24 Russell Group research-intensive universities have signed up to the code. They say this…

  • 9 Artificial Intelligence Leaders Defining the AI Domain in 2023

    Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most sought-after digital solutions by the federal government. AI features, such as speech recognition, expert systems, machine vision, accurate detection, and efficient processing, are integrated into warfare and security systems to reduce risks, fortify defense, and achieve mission success. While the demand for AI is rising, many organizations…

  • Uniforms? Check. Motto? Check. Now the Space Force needs an identity.

    The uniforms resemble costumes from the television series “Battlestar Galactica,” and the logo is right out of Star Trek. Even the name given its members, “guardians,” seems born of science fiction. But three years after it was established as the sixth branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, the U.S. Space Force is very much a…

  • AI and the automation of work

    Pretty much everyone in tech agrees that generative AI, Large Language Models and ChatGPT are a generational change in what we can do with software, and in what we can automate with software. There isn’t much agreement on anything else about LLMs – indeed, we’re still working out what the arguments are – but everyone…

  • EU and Japan look to partner on A.I. and chips as China ‘de-risking’ strategy continues

    The European Union is looking to cooperate more closely with Japan on key technologies such as artificial intelligence, the bloc’s industry chief said, as the coalition looks to reduce its reliance on China in certain areas. EU Commissioner Thierry Breton is meeting with the Japanese government on Monday, and artificial intelligence will be “very high” on…

  • Nvidia Acquired AI Startup That Shrinks Machine-Learning Models

    Nvidia in February quietly acquired OmniML, a two-year-old artificial intelligence startup whose software helped shrink machine-learning models so they could run on devices rather than in the cloud, according to a spokesperson and LinkedIn profiles of former OmniML employees who now work at Nvidia. The acquisition could be a sign that the chipmaker, whose data-center…

  • Hong Kong police issues cash bounty for exiled democracy activists

    On Monday, Hong Kong police placed bounties on eight prominent democracy activists in self-imposed exile over seas. $127,603 in rewards were offered for information leading to each of their arrests. The activists have been accused of violating national security laws with allegations ranging from collusion with foreign forces to subversion of state power. Many of…

  • Russia claims to have foiled an assassination attempt in Crimea

    Russia claims to have avoided a Ukrainian assassination attempt on Sergey Aksyonov, Russia’s installed head of Crimea. The Federal Security Service says it had arrested a Russian national recruited as an assassin by Ukraine’s intelligence agency on Monday. The suspect was alleged to have undergone explosives, reconnaissance and sabotage training in Ukraine. There has been…

  • Israeli military launches major operation in West Bank city

    Israeli launched a major military operation in the occupied West Bank and there have been Israeli drone strikes and gun battles between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants in Jenin. Eight Palestinians have been killed and 50 have been injured, according to health officials. Israel claims it has dealt a blow to terrorist organizations Jenin while…

  • Arms dealer swapped for Griner to contest Russian local election

    Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer released in a prisoner exchange for US basketball star Brittney Griner, has been selected as a candidate by a far-right party for a seat in a Russian regional legislature. Bout, previously known as “The merchant of death,” served 10 years of a 25-year sentence in the US on arms…

  • Victoria Amelina: Ukrainian writer dies after Kramatorsk strike

    Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina has died as a result of injuries sustained in a missile attack on a pizza restaurant in Kramatorsk. She was dining with a group of Colombian journalists when the Russian missile struck, causing her fatal wound. Amelina, known for documenting war crimes and working with children affected by the conflict, is…

  • France teen’s family tell BBC police use of lethal force must change

    The family of the French teenager shot by police expressed their desire for his death not to incite riots but emphasized the need for changes in the law regarding the use of lethal force during traffic stops. The relative stated that the riots and violence that ensued did not honor the memory of the deceased…

  • Israeli strikes on Palestinian Jenin camp in West Bank

    The Israeli army has initiated a major military operation in the Jenin camp of the occupied West Bank, beginning with drone strikes on a residential block. The ongoing raid has resulted in the deaths of at least three Palestinians and over 20 injuries, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated…

  • Aqua Security Study Finds 1,400% Increase in Memory Attacks

    Aqua Security’s 2023 Cloud Native Threat Report reveals a significant increase in memory attacks, with a 1,400% rise compared to the previous year. These attacks focus on defense evasion and utilize masquerading techniques to evade detection, such as executing files from temporary storage locations. The report emphasizes the importance of agent-based scanning for runtime security,…

  • Gigamon’s Cloud Security Report Shares Insights on Undetected Breaches & Deep Observability

    A survey by Gigamon reveals a disconnect between perception and reality regarding vulnerabilities in the hybrid cloud. While 94% of CISOs and cybersecurity leaders claim to have total visibility of their assets and hybrid cloud infrastructure, 90% admit to experiencing breaches in the past 18 months, and 56% fear attacks from hidden corners of their…

  • Army Combat Veteran to Take Over Key Election Security Role Working With State, Local Officials

    Cait Conley, an Army combat veteran with extensive cybersecurity and counterterrorism experience, has been appointed as one of the top election security officials by the director of the U.S. Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Conley will work with federal, state, and local officials to ensure the security of the 2024 presidential election. Her national security…

  • Hospital Infected via USB Drive, EU Cybersecurity Rules, Free Security Tools

    SecurityWeek’s weekly cybersecurity roundup offers a concise compilation of important stories that may have gone unnoticed. The latest roundup includes a USB drive infecting a hospital’s systems, a political agreement on EU cybersecurity regulation, Dallas approving a $4 million spend to enhance cyber defenses, cybersecurity warnings issued to law firms in the UK and France,…

  • South Korea Passes Inaugural Standalone Crypto Bill After Spate of Scandals

    South Korea approved its first standalone digital-asset bill to boost investor protection just over a year after the implosion of tokens created by countryman Do Kwon exacerbated a $2 trillion crypto-market rout. Parliament on Friday passed the Virtual Asset User Protection legislation, which integrates 19 crypto-related bills, after a prolonged delay. The code defines digital…

  • Draft EU artificial intelligence rules could hurt Europe, executives say

    The proposed EU Artificial Intelligence legislation would jeopardise Europe’s competitiveness and technological sovereignty, according to an open letter signed by more than 160 executives at companies ranging from Renault to Meta. EU lawmakers agreed to a set of draft rules this month where systems like ChatGPT would have to disclose AI-generated content, help distinguish so-called deep-fake…

  • ASML Hit With New Dutch Limits on Chip Gear Exports to China

    The Netherlands published new export controls that will restrict more of ASML Holding NV’s chipmaking machines from being sent to China. The new regulation will force ASML to apply for licenses to ship some advanced deep ultraviolet lithography, or DUV, systems. The measures, which were published in the Dutch official gazette on Friday, will come…

  • Inflection AI, The Year-Old Startup Behind Chatbot Pi, Raises $1.3 Billion

    There’s still plenty of cash to go around in the generative AI space, apparently. As first reported by Forbes, Inflection AI, an AI startup aiming to create “personal AI for everyone,” has closed a $1.3 billion funding round led by Microsoft, Reid Hoffman, Bill Gates, Eric Schmidt and new investor Nvidia. A source familiar with the…

  • The True Threat of Artificial Intelligence

    In May, more than 350 technology executives, researchers and academics signed a statement warning of the existential dangers of artificial intelligence. “Mitigating the risk of extinction from A.I. should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war,” the signatories warned. This came on the heels of another high-profile letter, signed…

  • Burkina Faso suspends French news channel over report on rebels

    Burkina Faso’s military government has suspended a French news channel after it reported on armed groups’ activity. This is the latest incident in a crackdown on French media. The government claimed the news report lacked objectivity and credibility. Relations between France and Burkina Faso have staled after two military takeovers occurred last year. The French…

  • 200,000 WordPress Sites Exposed to Attacks Exploiting Flaw in ‘Ultimate Member’ Plugin

    Over 200,000 WordPress sites are vulnerable to ongoing attacks targeting the Ultimate Member Plugin. The service allows users to easily add profiles, define roles, and create member directories. CVE-2023-3460 allows hackers to add new administrative accounts to the user group. WPScan, WordPress’s security firm, says that the bug is rooted in a conflict between the…

  • France Policeman charged over teen’s traffic stop death

    A French policeman has been charged with homicide after a teenager was killed during a traffic stop near Paris on Tuesday. The 17-year-old was shot at point-blank range and crashed soon afterwards. Anger after the killing has sparked violence and unrest across the country. In a third night of this unrest, 667 people were arrested.…

  • Camp spotted on suspected Wagner site in Belarus

    A satellite image obtained by the BBC reveals new tent-like structures at a suspected Wagner camp in Belarus. This finding follows an agreement to relocate Wagner mercenaries and Yevgeny Prigozhin to Belarus after the recent mutiny against Russian forces. The satellite images appear to show activity at the disused military base, approximately 64 miles from…

  • Cyware Snags $30M for Threat Intel Infrastructure Tech

    Cyware, a threat intelligence infrastructure startup, announced it secured $30M in new funding on Thursday. Investment firm Ten Eleven Ventre led the new financing package, while prior investors all increased their equity stakes. The company now has a total of $73M and promises to leverage demand for AI-powered security tools. Cyware’s flagship product, Cyware Cyber…

  • North Korean Hacker Group Andariel Strikes with New EarlyRat Malware

    Andariel, also known as Silent Chollima and Stonefly, is associated with North Korea’s Lab 110. The lab houses other hacking units including APT38 and other operations tracked under the collective label Lazarus Group. Andariel employed malware called EarlyRat last year in attacks exploiting the Log4j and Log4Shell vulnerabilities. Kaspersky analyzed the group’s latest attack and…

  • White House Outlines Cybersecurity Budget Priorities for Fiscal 2025

    The White House released a memorandum detailing government cybersecurity investment priorities for fiscal year 2025. The memo’s objectives are consistent with those of the National Cybersecurity Strategy: critical infrastructure protection, threat actor dismantlement, encouraging security and resilience efforts through market forces, investing in a resilient future, and forming international partnerships based on these objectives. Defending…

  • 6 Ways Cybersecurity Is Gut-Checking the ChatGPT Frenzy

    Generative AI, ChatGPT and OpenAI, large language models (LLMs) — these are all now near-daily buzzwords and phrases heard in conversations across the cybersecurity community. It’s clear that chatbot-based artificial intelligence (AI) continues to fuel a particularly heady version of the technology hype cycle, but there’s also an astounding amount of practical activity. To wit:…

  • Ranking Industries by Their Potential for AI Automation

    Since the release of tools like ChatGPT, artificial intelligence (AI) has begun to permeate industries worldwide, transforming the way we work and live. This analysis comes from a March 2023 report published by Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research. The authors estimated automation exposure for over 900 U.S. jobs using the O*NET occupational database, which provides…

  • DeFi Hacks and Scams Result in $204M Losses in Q2 2023

    According to a recent report titled “Q2 De.Fi Rekt Report” by Web3 portfolio app De.Fi, the second quarter of 2023 witnessed over $204 million in losses due to hacks and scams in the decentralised finance (DeFi) space. The report highlighted that although over $208.5 million was initially lost during the quarter, approximately $4.5 million was…

  • ChatGPT maker OpenAI hit with class-action lawsuit over alleged data theft

    OpenAI, the maker of the popular chatbot ChatGPT — a natural language processing artificial intelligence (AI) tool — is facing a class-action lawsuit in California over allegedly scraping private user information from the internet. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California by Clarkson Law Firm on June…

  • Tech experts outline the four ways AI could spiral into worldwide catastrophes

    Tech experts, Silicon Valley billionaires and everyday Americans have voiced their concerns that artificial intelligence could spiral out of control and lead to the downfall of humanity. Now, researchers at the Center for AI Safety have detailed exactly what “catastrophic” risks AI poses to the world. “The world as we know it is not normal,” researchers…

  • Corruption inquiry in Australia’s NSW state reveals China links

    An inquiry by the New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has revealed that former premier Gladys Berejiklian of Australia’s most populous state engaged in corrupt conduct involving another lawmaker with whom she had a secret romantic relationship. The ICAC report stated that Berejiklian failed to report her concerns about the corrupt conduct of…

  • 150 arrested in new France protests over teen’s police killing

    Protests erupted in Paris and other cities in response to the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy by French police during a traffic check in Nanterre. The incident, captured on video, has sparked renewed calls to address what activists view as systemic police abuse. Despite increased security measures and appeals for calm, the unrest continued,…

  • Sri Lanka: Five-day bank holiday for domestic debt restructuring

    Sri Lanka has initiated a five-day bank holiday to facilitate the restructuring of $42 billion in domestic debt as the country grapples with its worst economic crisis since gaining independence. The government’s move aims to mitigate potential bank runs and market volatility. President Ranil Wickremesinghe assured the public that the restructuring would not lead to…

  • Kramatorsk: Alleged Russian spy to be charged over deadly strike

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that an alleged Russian agent involved in the deadly missile attack in Kramatorsk will be charged with treason, emphasizing that those aiding Russia in destroying lives should face the “maximum penalty.” The attack resulted in the death of twelve individuals, including three teenagers. Ukraine claims that the suspect, a…

  • Global rise in DDoS attacks threatens digital infrastructure

    In 2022, cyber attackers shifted their focus to application platforms, online databases, and cloud-based storage systems within ISPs, resulting in a global impact as organizations increasingly move workloads to the cloud. While the number of DDoS attacks more than doubled, the maximum attack size decreased by 48.2%, and the average attack size decreased by 22.4%.…

  • Dozens of Businesses Hit Recently by ‘8Base’ Ransomware Gang

    The 8Base ransomware gang, the second most active group in June 2023, has targeted around 80 organizations, primarily small businesses, across various sectors. They employ double extortion tactics and publicly shame victims to compel them to pay the ransom. VMware has identified similarities between 8Base and the relatively unknown ransomware gang RansomHouse, including communication style…

  • Venn Software Snags $29M to Build MDM for Laptops Technology

    New York startup Venn Software has secured $29 million in early-stage funding for its laptop-focused MDM-like solution, as investors bet on cybersecurity companies protecting the remote workforce. Venn aims to offer a Secure Enclave product installed on remote employee laptops, encrypting data and managing access without the need for full device control. The company believes…

  • Over 130 Organizations, Millions of Individuals Believed to Be Impacted by MOVEit Hack

    Over 130 organizations and millions of individuals are believed to be affected by the MOVEit hack, which exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Progress Software’s MOVEit Transfer managed file transfer (MFT) product. The Russia-linked cybercrime group behind the attack, known as Cl0p, has claimed responsibility and has targeted major organizations such as Shell, Siemens Energy, Schneider…

  • OpenAI Chooses London for Its First Corporate Office Outside US

    ChatGPT creator OpenAI Inc. has chosen London as the home of its first corporate office outside the US, according to a company statement issued Wednesday. The San Francisco—based company, which has raised more than $10 billion, has been on a hiring spree as it works to turn its costly artificial intelligence research into a business.…

  • Virgin Galactic set to launch its first commercial rocket plane spaceflight

    A three-man crew from Italy is set on Thursday to board a passenger rocket plane operated by Virgin Galactic, the venture British billionaire Richard Branson founded in 2004, for the company’s first commercial flight to the edge of space. The two Italian air force officers and an aerospace engineer from the National Research Council of…

  • Google says its next AI ‘Gemini’ will be more powerful than ChatGPT

    The CEO of Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) subsidiary DeepMind said the company’s forthcoming AI system would be “more capable” than OpenAI’s ChatGPT. According to a report from Wired, Demis Hassabis, the CEO of DeepMind, says the company’s Gemini AI is a large language model (LLM) that utilizes text similar to ChatGPT’s processes, but will be…

  • U.S. Considers New Curbs on AI Chip Exports to China

    The Biden administration is considering new restrictions on exports of artificial intelligence chips to China, as concerns rise over the power of the technology in the hands of U.S. rivals, according to people familiar with the situation. The Commerce Department could move as soon as early next month to stop the shipments of chips made…

  • Uncovering How AI’s Dual Relationship With Cybersecurity Operates

    The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has invented a new wave of challenges and concerns. Newer technologies such as ChatGPT, robotic surgeries, threat analytics and cybersecurity automation create relationships where protection and harm collectively operate. In the 1970s, many computer science professionals completed courses in expert and decision-making systems that discussed AI. It’s heavily used…

  • Sensitive Information Stolen in LetMeSpy Stalkerware Hack

    Radeal, the Polish company behind Android stalkerware ‘LetMeSpy’, was the victim of a recent cyberattack. The company informed users that their personal information and data were likely collected. The LetMeSpy application collects information from the devices it is installed on. This can include call logs, text messages, and even device location. Although the app is…

  • Mexico proposes handing control of capital airport to its navy

    Mexico is likely to transfer control of Mexico City International Airport (AICM) to its navy. President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador supports increased military presence in aviation security, and claims involvement has already reduced drug trafficking. The transportation ministry currently manages the airport. Navy director Carlos Velazques stated that when the navy manages airport security, passengers…

  • China signs pact with ‘friend and partner’ New Zealand

    New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins signed a new cooperative arrangement during a week-long visit to China. Hipkins seeks to increase market access and boost New Zealand exports to China, represented by Premier Li Qiang. The joint declaration promises to strengthen trade in e-commerce, the green economy, and new energy vehicle industries. The two representatives…

  • Anatsa Banking Trojan Targeting Users in US, UK, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland

    Dutch cybersecurity company ThreatFabric published an analysis on Monday detailing a new Android malware campaign. The operation utilizes the Anatsa banking trojan to steal credentials and perform Device-Takeover Fraud (DTO) on mobile devices. ThreatFabric also discovered that infected dropper apps have garnered 30,000 downloads on the Google Play Store. Anatsa first emerged in 2021 under…

  • A 3-year probe of encrypted phones led to the seizure of hundreds of tons of drugs, prosecutors say

    French, Dutch, and EU prosecutors announced on Tuesday that cracking encrypted EncroChat phones has led to over 6,500 global arrests. The phones were primarily used by drug dealers, arms smugglers, and money launderers. Europol and Eurojust noted that the information gained from EncroChat phones has provided new insight into organized crime. EncroChat sold phones that…

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