US Considers Ban on Chinese, Russian Drones Over Security Fears
The US government is considering banning the sale of Chinese and Russian-made commercial drones due to security concerns, potentially impacting DJI, the global market leader with 70-90% market share, and escalating US-China trade tensions.
US Considers Ban on Chinese, Russian Drones Over Security Fears
The US government is considering banning the sale of Chinese and Russian-made commercial drones due to security concerns, potentially impacting DJI, the global market leader with 70-90% market share, and escalating US-China trade tensions.
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44% Bias Score
US TikTok Ban Looms: 170 Million Users Face Security Risks
A week before a potential US TikTok ban, 170 million users face app store removal, preventing updates and creating significant security risks due to data collection practices and potential vulnerabilities.
US TikTok Ban Looms: 170 Million Users Face Security Risks
A week before a potential US TikTok ban, 170 million users face app store removal, preventing updates and creating significant security risks due to data collection practices and potential vulnerabilities.
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52% Bias Score
Chainalysis Acquires Israeli Fraud Prevention Firm Alterya
Chainalysis, a blockchain analytics company, acquired Israeli fraud prevention firm Alterya on Monday for an undisclosed sum; Alterya, founded in 2022, uses AI to detect social engineering scams in real time, protecting over $100 million in assets in 2024 and serving clients like Coinbase and Binanc...
Chainalysis Acquires Israeli Fraud Prevention Firm Alterya
Chainalysis, a blockchain analytics company, acquired Israeli fraud prevention firm Alterya on Monday for an undisclosed sum; Alterya, founded in 2022, uses AI to detect social engineering scams in real time, protecting over $100 million in assets in 2024 and serving clients like Coinbase and Binanc...
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52% Bias Score
StravaLeaks: French Navy's Security Breach Exposes Nuclear Submarine Patrols
French Navy nuclear submarine crew members' Strava activity revealed sensitive patrol patterns, compromising national security and exposing the routines of political leaders' security details, highlighting a significant intelligence failure.
StravaLeaks: French Navy's Security Breach Exposes Nuclear Submarine Patrols
French Navy nuclear submarine crew members' Strava activity revealed sensitive patrol patterns, compromising national security and exposing the routines of political leaders' security details, highlighting a significant intelligence failure.
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48% Bias Score
Cyberattack Halts Classes at Eindhoven University; Belgian Strike Disrupts Nation
A cyberattack shut down the Eindhoven University of Technology's network, halting classes, while the Horecava trade fair opened in Amsterdam. In Belgium, a strike protesting pension reforms caused widespread disruptions, including school closures and transportation delays.
Cyberattack Halts Classes at Eindhoven University; Belgian Strike Disrupts Nation
A cyberattack shut down the Eindhoven University of Technology's network, halting classes, while the Horecava trade fair opened in Amsterdam. In Belgium, a strike protesting pension reforms caused widespread disruptions, including school closures and transportation delays.
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24% Bias Score
Coordinated Cyberattack Disrupts Italian Banks and Infrastructure
Pro-Russian hackers NoName057(16), collaborating with pro-Palestinian group Alixsec, launched a DDoS attack on Italian banks, water companies, ports, and businesses, including Intesa San Paolo, causing service disruptions and highlighting the escalating threat of coordinated cyberattacks.
Coordinated Cyberattack Disrupts Italian Banks and Infrastructure
Pro-Russian hackers NoName057(16), collaborating with pro-Palestinian group Alixsec, launched a DDoS attack on Italian banks, water companies, ports, and businesses, including Intesa San Paolo, causing service disruptions and highlighting the escalating threat of coordinated cyberattacks.
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36% Bias Score
AI-Powered Phishing Scams Surge, Causing Massive Financial Losses
AI-powered phishing emails are becoming increasingly sophisticated and successful, causing substantial financial losses in Canada; the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre reported that cybercrimes, including phishing, accounted for the bulk of the \$531 million in losses reported in 2022, a number expected t...
AI-Powered Phishing Scams Surge, Causing Massive Financial Losses
AI-powered phishing emails are becoming increasingly sophisticated and successful, causing substantial financial losses in Canada; the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre reported that cybercrimes, including phishing, accounted for the bulk of the \$531 million in losses reported in 2022, a number expected t...
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40% Bias Score
PowerSchool Data Breach Exposes Millions of Student and Teacher Records
A data breach at PowerSchool, affecting over 60 million K-12 students and teachers, occurred on December 28, 2024, and was disclosed on January 7, 2025; hackers accessed the PowerSource support portal using stolen credentials to export sensitive data including names, addresses, and in some cases, So...
PowerSchool Data Breach Exposes Millions of Student and Teacher Records
A data breach at PowerSchool, affecting over 60 million K-12 students and teachers, occurred on December 28, 2024, and was disclosed on January 7, 2025; hackers accessed the PowerSource support portal using stolen credentials to export sensitive data including names, addresses, and in some cases, So...
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48% Bias Score
iPhone 15 USB-C Controller Hack: Security Researchers Reveal Vulnerability
Security researcher Thomas Roth bypassed Apple's iPhone 15 ACE3 USB-C controller security, achieving code execution and firmware extraction; experts warn this could lead to future vulnerabilities, although Android users remain unaffected.
iPhone 15 USB-C Controller Hack: Security Researchers Reveal Vulnerability
Security researcher Thomas Roth bypassed Apple's iPhone 15 ACE3 USB-C controller security, achieving code execution and firmware extraction; experts warn this could lead to future vulnerabilities, although Android users remain unaffected.
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48% Bias Score
Multiple Drone Sightings Near German Military Bases Spark Espionage Concerns
German police are investigating multiple drone sightings near two military bases in Bavaria, Manching and Neuburg an der Donau, between December 16th and 25th, 2024, raising concerns about potential espionage linked to the war in Ukraine. Investigations include helicopter deployments and a public ap...
Multiple Drone Sightings Near German Military Bases Spark Espionage Concerns
German police are investigating multiple drone sightings near two military bases in Bavaria, Manching and Neuburg an der Donau, between December 16th and 25th, 2024, raising concerns about potential espionage linked to the war in Ukraine. Investigations include helicopter deployments and a public ap...
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44% Bias Score
Increased Online Radicalization Fuels Rise in US Lone-Wolf Terrorism
A surge in US lone-wolf terrorist attacks is directly linked to the easy online access to bomb-making manuals, 3D-printed gun schematics, and other materials promoting violence, facilitated by reduced content moderation and highlighting the urgent need for enhanced counterterrorism strategies.
Increased Online Radicalization Fuels Rise in US Lone-Wolf Terrorism
A surge in US lone-wolf terrorist attacks is directly linked to the easy online access to bomb-making manuals, 3D-printed gun schematics, and other materials promoting violence, facilitated by reduced content moderation and highlighting the urgent need for enhanced counterterrorism strategies.
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48% Bias Score
Italian Government Websites Targeted in Fourth DDoS Attack by Pro-Russian Hackers
Pro-Russian hackers Noname057(16) launched a fourth DDoS attack on December 30, 2024, targeting Italian government and public transport websites, causing service disruptions for several hours before being contained by Italian cybersecurity agencies, who responded quickly. The hackers cited Italian s...
Italian Government Websites Targeted in Fourth DDoS Attack by Pro-Russian Hackers
Pro-Russian hackers Noname057(16) launched a fourth DDoS attack on December 30, 2024, targeting Italian government and public transport websites, causing service disruptions for several hours before being contained by Italian cybersecurity agencies, who responded quickly. The hackers cited Italian s...
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36% Bias Score