Dutch Engineer Accused of Passing Chip Secrets to Russia
A 43-year-old former ASML engineer, German A., is accused of stealing confidential information from ASML and NXP, passing it to Russian state-owned companies for cash payments between November 2015 and August 2024, which allegedly aided in building a microelectronics factory in Russia.
Dutch Engineer Accused of Passing Chip Secrets to Russia
A 43-year-old former ASML engineer, German A., is accused of stealing confidential information from ASML and NXP, passing it to Russian state-owned companies for cash payments between November 2015 and August 2024, which allegedly aided in building a microelectronics factory in Russia.
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44% Bias Score
Earth Minotaur Threat Group Uses Novel Browser Downgrade Technique
The Earth Minotaur threat group uses the Moonshine exploit kit and DarkNimbus backdoor to target Android and Windows users, primarily impacting the Tibetan and Uyghur communities; the exploit kit downgrades web browsers to older, vulnerable versions.
Earth Minotaur Threat Group Uses Novel Browser Downgrade Technique
The Earth Minotaur threat group uses the Moonshine exploit kit and DarkNimbus backdoor to target Android and Windows users, primarily impacting the Tibetan and Uyghur communities; the exploit kit downgrades web browsers to older, vulnerable versions.
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24% Bias Score
Microsoft's Water-Free Data Centers to Reduce Consumption by 125 Million Liters Annually
Microsoft announced a new data center design that recycles water, saving up to 125 million liters per year per data center, starting in 2026, after investing $50 billion in data center expansion for AI.
Microsoft's Water-Free Data Centers to Reduce Consumption by 125 Million Liters Annually
Microsoft announced a new data center design that recycles water, saving up to 125 million liters per year per data center, starting in 2026, after investing $50 billion in data center expansion for AI.
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48% Bias Score
US Court Upholds TikTok Ban, Leaving Decision to Trump
A US federal appeals court upheld a law mandating a TikTok ban unless sold to non-Chinese interests by January 19, 2025, citing national security concerns raised by two consecutive administrations regarding data collection and potential propaganda dissemination; President-elect Trump must now decide...
US Court Upholds TikTok Ban, Leaving Decision to Trump
A US federal appeals court upheld a law mandating a TikTok ban unless sold to non-Chinese interests by January 19, 2025, citing national security concerns raised by two consecutive administrations regarding data collection and potential propaganda dissemination; President-elect Trump must now decide...
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32% Bias Score
Russian Fraud Losses Hit 150 Billion Rubles in 2024
During the first nine months of 2024, Russia saw a 25% increase in ICT-related fraud cases to 353,000, resulting in 150 billion rubles in losses, 15 billion of which were due to unauthorized transactions. Data breaches, such as the nearly 1 billion records leaked in the first half of the year, are s...
Russian Fraud Losses Hit 150 Billion Rubles in 2024
During the first nine months of 2024, Russia saw a 25% increase in ICT-related fraud cases to 353,000, resulting in 150 billion rubles in losses, 15 billion of which were due to unauthorized transactions. Data breaches, such as the nearly 1 billion records leaked in the first half of the year, are s...
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36% Bias Score
FSB Raids Call Center, Arrests 11 in $1 Million-a-Day Fraud Case
The FSB raided a Moscow call center allegedly defrauding 100,000 people in 50 countries, generating $1 million daily, arresting 11 employees and linking the operation to former Georgian Defense Minister David Kezerashvili.
FSB Raids Call Center, Arrests 11 in $1 Million-a-Day Fraud Case
The FSB raided a Moscow call center allegedly defrauding 100,000 people in 50 countries, generating $1 million daily, arresting 11 employees and linking the operation to former Georgian Defense Minister David Kezerashvili.
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56% Bias Score
New Jersey Lawmakers Demand Federal Investigation into Unexplained Drone Sightings Near Sensitive Sites
Numerous drone sightings near sensitive sites in New Jersey, including a military facility and Trump's golf course, have prompted calls for a federal investigation due to concerns over national security; the FBI is seeking public help.
New Jersey Lawmakers Demand Federal Investigation into Unexplained Drone Sightings Near Sensitive Sites
Numerous drone sightings near sensitive sites in New Jersey, including a military facility and Trump's golf course, have prompted calls for a federal investigation due to concerns over national security; the FBI is seeking public help.
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64% Bias Score
Security Now Central to UHNW Estate Planning
The December 4, 2024, shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is prompting UHNW families and their advisors to integrate personal security into estate and tax planning, leveraging tax-advantaged corporate security programs to protect family members and assets across generations.
Security Now Central to UHNW Estate Planning
The December 4, 2024, shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is prompting UHNW families and their advisors to integrate personal security into estate and tax planning, leveraging tax-advantaged corporate security programs to protect family members and assets across generations.
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40% Bias Score
NATO Steps Up Hybrid Warfare Countermeasures
NATO allies are intensifying efforts to counter hybrid warfare following suspected Russian and Chinese attacks targeting critical infrastructure, including undersea cables, prompting discussions about enhanced defenses and potentially invoking Article 5.
NATO Steps Up Hybrid Warfare Countermeasures
NATO allies are intensifying efforts to counter hybrid warfare following suspected Russian and Chinese attacks targeting critical infrastructure, including undersea cables, prompting discussions about enhanced defenses and potentially invoking Article 5.
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40% Bias Score
Apple's Encryption Under Attack: Lawsuit and FBI Demands Threaten User Privacy
Apple faces a class-action lawsuit for allegedly allowing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) to be stored on iCloud, while the FBI seeks access to encrypted iPhone data, creating a global privacy crisis.
Apple's Encryption Under Attack: Lawsuit and FBI Demands Threaten User Privacy
Apple faces a class-action lawsuit for allegedly allowing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) to be stored on iCloud, while the FBI seeks access to encrypted iPhone data, creating a global privacy crisis.
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52% Bias Score
2025 Tech Predictions: AI, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Computing Take Center Stage
The tech industry in 2025 will see a shift toward enterprise-focused AI applications, heightened cybersecurity measures, evolving cloud computing strategies, and adaptations in data center infrastructure to meet growing AI demands.
2025 Tech Predictions: AI, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Computing Take Center Stage
The tech industry in 2025 will see a shift toward enterprise-focused AI applications, heightened cybersecurity measures, evolving cloud computing strategies, and adaptations in data center infrastructure to meet growing AI demands.
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44% Bias Score
AI's Transformative Impact on Modern Defense
AI is revolutionizing defense through enhanced decision support, autonomous systems, predictive maintenance, and improved logistics, increasing efficiency and readiness while raising ethical concerns.
AI's Transformative Impact on Modern Defense
AI is revolutionizing defense through enhanced decision support, autonomous systems, predictive maintenance, and improved logistics, increasing efficiency and readiness while raising ethical concerns.
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52% Bias Score