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Cybersecurity

Keenadu Backdoor Infects Android Firmware and Google Play Apps

A sophisticated Android malware named Keenadu, deeply embedded in device firmware, grants attackers full control to compromise all apps and…

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Business

Gen Z-Founded African Defensetech Terra Industries Raises $22M in a Month

Terra Industries, an African defense tech startup, rapidly secured $34 million in total funding within a month, reflecting strong investor…

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BigTech Companies

Ring Scraps Flock Safety Deal Following Super Bowl Ad Backlash

Ring canceled its planned integration with Flock Safety due to public backlash over surveillance and privacy concerns, citing resource constraints…

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Artificial Intelligence

Google: Hackers Use Gemini AI for Every Attack Phase

State-sponsored hacking groups from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia are using Google's Gemini AI to conduct reconnaissance, craft phishing…

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BigTech Companies

Russia Restricts and Slows Telegram Access

Roskomnadzor, Russia's communications regulator, is imposing new restrictions on Telegram, citing its failure to adequately combat fraud and criminal activity…

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AI & Tech

AI Is Replacing Nuclear Treaties. Should We Be Worried?

The collapse of key nuclear arms treaties has created a dangerous void in global security, prompting experts to consider unconventional…

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Artificial Intelligence

Poland’s Energy Grid Breached Via Exposed VPN

In late 2025, a Russia-aligned cyber group targeted Poland's critical infrastructure, exploiting a common vulnerability in internet-exposed Fortinet VPN devices…

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BigTech Companies

Russian Hackers Attack Using New Microsoft Office Bug

Russian state-backed hackers (APT28/Fancy Bear) are actively exploiting a patched Microsoft Office vulnerability (CVE-2026-21509) in targeted attacks against Ukrainian and…

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BigTech Companies

Ukraine’s Plan to Block Russian Drones Using Starlink

Ukraine, in collaboration with SpaceX, is implementing a mandatory national registration system for Starlink terminals to block unauthorized Russian military…

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BigTech Companies

Google dismantles secret network hijacking phone internet

Google dismantled a major cybercrime operation that hijacked millions of personal devices to create a global proxy network, which hackers…

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Cybersecurity

How Venezuelans Stay Connected in Crisis

Venezuelans increasingly rely on encrypted messaging and citizen journalism, bypassing censored traditional media to share real-time information during crises like…

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BigTech Companies

Google Shuts Down IPIDEA Proxy Networks Powered by Malware

Google and partners dismantled the IPIDEA residential proxy network, which was secretly routing malicious traffic through millions of compromised devices…

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BigTech Companies

Google Takes Down Proxy Network Used by 550+ Hacker Groups

Google dismantled the Ipidea residential proxy network, which was used by over 550 hacker groups to hide attacks by routing…

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Business

How to Improve America’s Space Program: Your Ideas

The global space landscape is being reshaped by China's rapid ascent as a peer competitor and the explosive growth of…

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Business

Chinese Mustang Panda Hackers Use CoolClient Backdoor to Spread Infostealers

Mustang Panda has deployed an updated CoolClient backdoor with enhanced capabilities to steal browser credentials and clipboard data, targeting government…

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Business

Poland Thwarts Cyberattack on Energy Grid

Polish authorities successfully prevented a sophisticated cyberattack on the country's energy infrastructure in late December, which used a new data-wiping…

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Business

Trade Wars Stall Trump Missile Shield Talks With Allies

The Golden Dome missile defense system aims for full operation by 2028, deploying space-based sensors and interceptors to protect the…

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Business

Poland Thwarts Wiper Malware Attack on Energy Grid

Poland's electricity grid was targeted by a sophisticated wiper malware attack in late December, but the attempt failed and did…

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AI & Tech

AI-Powered Disinformation Threatens Democracy

AI-powered disinformation has evolved from human-run troll farms to autonomous systems, enabling a single person to control thousands of believable,…

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BigTech Companies

Russia Threatens GTA 6 Ban Over “Immoral” Leaked Content

Russia is threatening to ban **Grand Theft Auto VI** unless Rockstar removes content, like alleged male striptease scenes, that officials…

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