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Zelenskyy Highlights Europe-Backed PURL Program at Munich Security Conference 2026
During the Munich Security Conference 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of the Public Reserved User Licenses (PURL) program, which is backed by European countries...
Ukraine flew drones almost to the Urals — and hit an oil refinery at a record 1,700 km Russia thought was out of reach
A Lukoil facility in Komi Republic, Russia, was struck by what appears to be a drone attack from Ukraine. This incident marks the longest confirmed range for drone attacks during the ongoing conflict,...
Transatlantic Digital Battle
The article discusses escalating tensions and competition between the United States and China in the digital domain, including cybersecurity threats, technological dominance, and economic espionage....
Hackers hit sensitive targets in 37 nations in vast spying plot
An Asian cyberespionage group has been actively infiltrating government and critical infrastructure computer systems over the past year....
Chinese Footprint in SpaceX: US Senate Demands Pentagon Immediate Investigation of Musk's Company
The United States Senate has called on the Department of Defense (DOD) for an urgent investigation into SpaceX related to potential Chinese influence or activity within the company, raising cybersecur...
Security Week: What Leaders Decided at Major Meetings
The article discusses key decisions and outcomes from major security-related meetings held during a recent week. It covers topics such as defense cooperation between NATO countries, military exercises...
Ukraine and Sweden Signed Cybersecurity Cooperation Agreement
Ukraine and Sweden have signed an agreement aimed at enhancing cybersecurity cooperation between both nations. The deal aims to strengthen mutual support in the field of cyber defense, information sha...
German Spy Chief Warns of Russian Threat to Local Polls
The head of Germany's domestic intelligence service has issued a warning about potential threats from Russia, particularly concerning upcoming local elections in Germany. Germany is one of Ukraine's m...
FSB Cell Planning Russian Bomb Attacks in Kyiv, Zhytomyr Thwarted
A Russian FSB cell planning bomb attacks was disrupted; suspects include a 24-year-old contract soldier from the Ukrainian Armed Forces and her 25-year-old civilian associate. They were allegedly part...
Pentagon Pushes for AI Use on Its Networks amid Concerns of Deadly Errors
The Pentagon is urging increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) across its network operations, though there are significant concerns about potential catastrophic errors caused by AI malfunctions....
US Agencies Test Laser Anti-Drone Weapons
According to reports from CBS and The New York Times, U.S. government agencies are reportedly testing powerful laser weapons designed to neutralize drones in the event of a cyber attack or invasion....
NATO Selects Brandwatch and Blackbird.AI for Building Capabilities to Assess Information Environment
NATO has chosen technology companies Brandwatch and Blackbird.AI to develop the capacity to assess the information environment as part of its efforts to stay ahead in cyber defense and strategic commu...
Transatlantic Digital Battle
Discusses emerging challenges and cooperation between NATO member states regarding cyber defense, information warfare, and digital sovereignty....
Greece arrests soldier suspected of leaking ‘secret’ information to China
Greek defense authorities have arrested an air force member accused of leaking 'highly sensitive' military information to China. This incident was reported by Greece’s National Defence General Staff a...
Russian hacktivists targeting UK online services
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued an alert warning of ongoing cyber attacks by Russian state-aligned hacktivist groups targeting UK organisations....
Hack-proofing our space infrastructure
A report emphasizes that hacking poses the greatest immediate threat to space systems rather than traditional anti-satellite weapons. Researchers from the University of California, San Diego and the U...
F-35 Software Could Be Jailbreaked Like An iPhone: Dutch Defense Minister
The Dutch Defense Minister raised concerns about the vendor locked software of the F-35 aircraft, stating it could potentially be hacked or 'jailbroken,' similar to how iPhones can be modified. The is...
Interpol backroom warriors fight cybercriminals 'weaponizing' AI
The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) is combating cybercriminals who are using artificial intelligence (AI) to create sophisticated deepfake audio and video for endorsing fraudule...
AI App Claude Used in Capture of Maduro
An AI app called Claude was allegedly used in an operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The details on how the technology assisted in the operational planning or execution are not p...
Europe needs cyber weapons, says EU tech chief
European Union technology chief Henna Virkkunen has stated that the EU needs offensive cyber capabilities. She emphasized the necessity of having an 'offensive capacity' to address cybersecurity chall...
Fraud soars to record high in Japan as scam tactics grow more sophisticated
In 2025, combined losses from special fraud, romance scams, and social-media based investment scams reached a new record of ¥324.11 billion in Japan. Scammers are increasingly employing advanced techn...
Pentagon Used AI Tool Claude During Maduro Kidnapping
The Pentagon has reportedly utilized an artificial intelligence tool named Claude during operations concerning the attempted kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Details about the extent...
US Adds Alibaba Platform to List of Companies Assisting Chinese Military
The United States has included the Alibaba platform on its list of entities that provide support to China's military. This move highlights growing concerns over technology companies' roles and ties to...
Are Banned Chinese Cameras Watching the U.S. Military?
The article discusses concerns over Chinese-manufactured surveillance cameras that have been labeled as security risks and subsequently banned by certain government agencies being potentially used wit...
ChatGPT to join US military infrastructure
The US military plans to integrate ChatGPT into its infrastructure to enhance various operational and administrative functions....
Fleet cybersecurity funding to see ‘increased investment’ in FY27 budget request: Navy official
A Navy spokesperson has announced increased investment plans for cybersecurity within the upcoming fiscal year 2027 budget request. The funding will aid in the implementation of cybersecurity measures...
C.I.A. Video Appeals to Potential Spies in China's Military
The CIA has released a video aimed at recruiting spies within China's military and civilian sectors. The initiative highlights the ongoing intelligence operations against Beijing and underlines the U....
UK to lead multinational cyber defence exercise from Singapore.
The United Kingdom will head Defence Cyber Marvel (DCM) 2026, a multilateral cybersecurity exercise organized by the British Army Cyber Association....
National network needed to repel scam syndicates
The article discusses the impact of organized fraud activities in Australia, highlighting that such criminal actions go beyond simple consumer fraud and pose national security and economic threats. It...
A ‘shooter’ as CYBERCOM chief: Former officials see risks, opportunity in Rudd’s nomination
Breaking Defense reports on discussions with nine sources from the CYBERCOM community regarding Army General Josh Rudd's potential confirmation as CYBERCOM chief. The article explores both the challen...
Countries using internet blackouts to boost censorship, privacy firm warns
Privacy firms warn that governments in nations such as Iran and Myanmar are utilizing internet blackouts to enhance their capacity for internet censorship upon resuming online services....
Epstein spent years building ties to well-known hackers
Jeffrey Epstein reportedly had an interest in connecting with the hacking community and was keen on attending cybersecurity conferences DEFCON and Black Hat annually from 2014 to 2018....
Almost 80% in Japan feel public safety worsened over past decade: survey
According to a recent poll, almost eighty percent of Japanese people believe that the level of public security has worsened over the last ten years. Many respondents attribute this sentiment to an inc...