Topic: intelligence sharing
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US tells China to stop copying its AI, but enforcement is tough
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has formally accused China of "industrial-scale" distillation of US AI models, releasing a policy memo that pledges intelligence sharing and accountability measures, timed just weeks before a planned Trump-Xi summit. Distillation invo...
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Global Crackdown Intensifies on Cybercrime Networks
Global law enforcement is achieving unprecedented coordination, with major international operations dismantling cybercrime networks and seizing billions in illicit assets like Bitcoin. Southeast Asia and Africa are key hotspots, with operations targeting forced-labor scam compounds and large-scal...
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Europol Cracks Down on The Com's Ransomware Networks
Europol's Project Compass has disrupted a decentralized cybercrime network called The Com, resulting in 30 arrests and the identification of 179 individuals across 28 nations. The Com, composed largely of young people, recruits on social platforms and has escalated from sextortion to sophisticate...
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DHS Data Hub Leaked Sensitive Intel to Thousands
A misconfigured DHS online platform exposed 439 classified intelligence products to thousands of unauthorized users, including government staff, contractors, and foreign nationals, over two months in early 2023. The leaked data included sensitive reports on cybersecurity threats, foreign hacking,...
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Why Sanctions Can't Stop Cyberattacks - But Still Hurt
Sanctions impose operational friction on state-sponsored cyber attackers by increasing costs and forcing them to adapt, though they rarely stop malicious activities entirely. The most effective sanctions target the broader ecosystem enabling cyber operations, such as cryptocurrency mixers and tec...
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Authorities Shut Down First VPN, a Ransomware Haven
International law enforcement, including French and Dutch authorities with Europol and Eurojust support, dismantled the cybercriminal-focused VPN service First VPN on May 19-20, seizing 33 servers and domain names. The service, operating since 2014 with over 5,000 accounts, was marketed exclusive...
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Declassified: Cold War Spy Satellite's Secret Mission Revealed
The NRO declassified the Cold War Jumpseat program, revealing it as the first U.S. signals intelligence satellite system using a highly elliptical orbit to monitor the Soviet Union from 1971 to 2006. Jumpseat satellites were placed in specialized orbits to loiter over the northern hemisphere, pro...
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How Automation Is Reshaping Security Strategy
Hybrid infrastructure is now the standard for business continuity and risk management, providing resilience by blending cloud, on-premises, and isolated environments to ensure operations and meet compliance demands. Integrating operational technology (OT) and IT security is critical for protectin...
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Apple iPhones and iPads Cleared for Classified Government Data
Apple iPhones and iPads running iOS/iPadOS 26 have received official NATO certification to handle classified government data, marking the first time a mainstream consumer product meets such stringent security standards out of the box. This certification, built on a prior German government evaluat...
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