#counter-terrorism

[ follow ]
fromwww.mediaite.com
9 hours ago

Weird Obsession With Death': Current and Former Defense Officials Sound the Alarm on Hegseth

Retired Army Special Forces officer Mike Nelson criticized Hegseth's rhetoric, stating, 'That's a necessary end to achieve goals through military force - you have to kill people to achieve them. That's not the end. It's a weird obsession with death for the sake of it.'
Right-wing politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
13 hours ago

Why Australia Needs a National Spy Museum

Many of the foundations that have underpinned Australia's security, prosperity and democracy are being tested: social cohesion is eroding, trust in institutions is declining, intolerance is growing, even truth itself is being undermined by conspiracy, mis- and disinformation.
World politics
Washington DC
fromNextgov.com
13 hours ago

DHS intelligence office restructuring would still keep it under ODNI oversight

The White House plans to restructure DHS's intelligence unit while maintaining its oversight under the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
US news
fromSecuritymagazine
1 day ago

Top Secret Clearance Holder Charged With Leaking Classified National Defense Information

Courtney Williams was arrested for allegedly sharing classified national defense information with unauthorized individuals, including a journalist, from 2022 to 2025.
#cybersecurity
fromFortune
13 hours ago
Privacy professionals

First they went after medtech, then Kash Patel. Iranian hackers' next target is likely 'low-hanging fruit' in water, energy, and tourism, experts say | Fortune

fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago
Cryptocurrency

Treasury Launches Cybersecurity Initiative Expanding Threat Intelligence Access for Digital Asset Firms

fromZDNET
15 hours ago
Information security

Your router may be vulnerable to Russian hackers, FBI warns: 5 steps to take now

Information security
fromNextgov.com
16 hours ago

US push to counter hackers draws industry deeper into offensive cyber debate

The U.S. government seeks private sector involvement in cyber defense, but clarity on offensive roles remains uncertain.
Privacy professionals
fromFortune
13 hours ago

First they went after medtech, then Kash Patel. Iranian hackers' next target is likely 'low-hanging fruit' in water, energy, and tourism, experts say | Fortune

Iran-linked hackers are targeting high-profile figures and critical infrastructure in the U.S. and Israel to sow disruption.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Treasury Launches Cybersecurity Initiative Expanding Threat Intelligence Access for Digital Asset Firms

U.S. Treasury expands cybersecurity coordination with digital asset firms to enhance protections and integrate with traditional finance.
Information security
fromZDNET
15 hours ago

Your router may be vulnerable to Russian hackers, FBI warns: 5 steps to take now

FBI and NSA warn of Russian hackers targeting vulnerable routers, urging users to update firmware and strengthen passwords.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
20 hours ago

Industry Reactions to Iran Hacking ICS in Critical Infrastructure: Feedback Friday

Iran-linked hackers are targeting critical infrastructure, exploiting vulnerabilities in industrial control systems and operational technology.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

US summoned bank bosses to discuss cyber risks posed by Anthropic's latest AI model

US Treasury secretary convened bank chiefs to address cybersecurity risks from Anthropic's AI model, Claude Mythos, which poses unprecedented threats.
#terrorism
Brooklyn
fromDailywire
2 days ago

Inspired By ISIS To Attack A NYC Jewish Center, A Pakistani National Just Entered A Surprising Plea

Muhammad Shahzeb Khan pleaded guilty to plotting an ISIS-inspired attack on a Jewish center in New York City, facing a potential life sentence.
NYC politics
fromFox News
3 days ago

Terror suspects indicted after allegedly throwing bombs at NYC protest outside mayor's mansion

Two suspects were indicted for an ISIS-inspired bombing attempt at a protest outside NYC Mayor Mamdani's residence, with no injuries reported.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Peculiar State of Islamic Terror in America

Two men threw homemade bombs at an anti-Muslim demonstration outside NYC's mayor's home, claiming ISIS inspiration, though no direct terrorist group connection was established.
Brooklyn
fromDailywire
2 days ago

Inspired By ISIS To Attack A NYC Jewish Center, A Pakistani National Just Entered A Surprising Plea

Muhammad Shahzeb Khan pleaded guilty to plotting an ISIS-inspired attack on a Jewish center in New York City, facing a potential life sentence.
NYC politics
fromFox News
3 days ago

Terror suspects indicted after allegedly throwing bombs at NYC protest outside mayor's mansion

Two suspects were indicted for an ISIS-inspired bombing attempt at a protest outside NYC Mayor Mamdani's residence, with no injuries reported.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Peculiar State of Islamic Terror in America

Two men threw homemade bombs at an anti-Muslim demonstration outside NYC's mayor's home, claiming ISIS inspiration, though no direct terrorist group connection was established.
Education
fromSecuritymagazine
1 day ago

School's Out, But Security's Not: Preparing for K-12 Summertime Security

Summer vacation does not reduce security threats in K-12 environments; instead, the nature of risks changes significantly.
SF politics
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Politicians Are Spending More Money on Security as They Increasingly Become Targets

Federal campaign spending on security for the 2024 election cycle exceeds five times that of the 2016 election due to rising threats against public servants.
fromFortune
1 day ago

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

ICE purchased a 418,000-square-foot warehouse in Surprise, Arizona, for $70 million, with plans for a processing site capable of handling 1,000 to 1,500 immigrants daily.
US politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 day ago

Drones Are Changing Warfare And America Isn't Ready

The U.S. has discovered that air superiority and missile defense systems designed to counter tens/hundreds of aircraft and missiles is insufficient against asymmetric attacks of thousands of drones.
Russo-Ukrainian War
#iran
World news
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Iran threatens 'Stargate' AI data centers | TechCrunch

Iran threatens retaliation against U.S. data centers in response to ongoing military actions and threats from the United States.
Privacy professionals
fromAxios
1 week ago

Cyber warfare starts to get personal in war between U.S., Israel and Iran

Iran-linked hackers are using data leaks and intimidation tactics against individuals to influence public perception during the current conflict.
Information security
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Iran-Linked Hackers Are Sabotaging US Energy and Water Infrastructure

Iran has launched a hacking campaign targeting US industrial control systems, causing disruptions in critical infrastructure.
World news
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Iran threatens 'Stargate' AI data centers | TechCrunch

Iran threatens retaliation against U.S. data centers in response to ongoing military actions and threats from the United States.
Privacy professionals
fromAxios
1 week ago

Cyber warfare starts to get personal in war between U.S., Israel and Iran

Iran-linked hackers are using data leaks and intimidation tactics against individuals to influence public perception during the current conflict.
Information security
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Iran-Linked Hackers Are Sabotaging US Energy and Water Infrastructure

Iran has launched a hacking campaign targeting US industrial control systems, causing disruptions in critical infrastructure.
California
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Right-Wingers Accused of Inciting Fights, Pepper Spraying Silicon Valley Shoppers For YouTube Views

A Costco shopper suffered vision loss after being pepper sprayed by a right-wing YouTuber during an altercation in Mountain View.
Intellectual property law
fromComputerworld
1 day ago

US court refuses to stay Pentagon's 'supply-chain risk' blacklisting of Anthropic

The federal appeals court upheld the Pentagon's supply-chain risk designation against Anthropic, conflicting with a California court's earlier decision.
Apple
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Security reserchers tricked Apple Intelligence into cursing

Apple Intelligence can be hijacked through prompt injection, exposing millions of users to risk, but a fix was implemented in iOS 26.4 and macOS 26.4.
#surveillance
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
18 hours ago

Judge renews procedures for 702 surveillance program that could soon lapse

The Trump administration's surveillance program under Section 702 was renewed, but concerns were raised about data filtering tools used by intelligence agencies.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
12 hours ago

Months after the ICE shootings in Minnesota, a federal probe remains elusive

Federal investigations into three shootings involving immigration agents in Minneapolis are stagnant, with little cooperation from federal authorities.
#cia
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromFortune
17 hours ago

Ukraine will have the most important defense industrial base in the free world, former CIA chief predicts | Fortune

Ukraine is emerging as a leading military industrial complex, producing advanced unmanned systems and reinforcing its role as the arsenal of democracy.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Teen tried to buy gun for terrorist attack, court told

Alfie Coleman, 21, from Great Notley, Essex, had spent the previous months messaging people who he thought were fellow extremists in 2023. In fact, they were MI5 operatives who arranged to sell him a pistol and ammunition.
London politics
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Old-school spycraft could make a comeback as AI undermines trust

AI may enhance intelligence gathering but also revive traditional espionage methods due to reliability issues with digital communications.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Old-school spycraft could make a comeback as AI undermines trust

AI may enhance intelligence gathering but also revive traditional espionage methods due to reliability issues with digital communications.
#ice
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

ICE arrested more than 800 people after tips from TSA, investigation shows

ICE arrested over 800 individuals based on TSA tips during Trump's second presidency, significantly increasing immigration enforcement efforts at airports.
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago
US politics

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Patriot! Here's How to Identify a Domestic Terrorist

Authorities label community members who resist ICE and aid migrants as domestic terrorists while targeting their protests and compassion.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

ICE arrested more than 800 people after tips from TSA, investigation shows

ICE arrested over 800 individuals based on TSA tips during Trump's second presidency, significantly increasing immigration enforcement efforts at airports.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.
US politics
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

ICE is using commercial spyware domestically, raising constitutional concerns about warrantless surveillance and lack of oversight.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 day ago

America's Drone Strategy Has a Supply Chain Problem

The U.S. defense technology ecosystem is shifting towards a model prioritizing rapid adaptation and drone technology in response to modern warfare challenges.
#us-military
World news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Why the US military risks so much to save downed airmen stuck behind enemy lines

US forces conducted high-risk missions in Iran to rescue a downed pilot, reaffirming the commitment to never leave an American behind.
US news
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

As aircraft losses mount, Pentagon wants a software fix to see through the fog of war

U.S. planes in the Middle East lack a common operating picture, leading to communication errors and aircraft losses.
World news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Why the US military risks so much to save downed airmen stuck behind enemy lines

US forces conducted high-risk missions in Iran to rescue a downed pilot, reaffirming the commitment to never leave an American behind.
US news
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

As aircraft losses mount, Pentagon wants a software fix to see through the fog of war

U.S. planes in the Middle East lack a common operating picture, leading to communication errors and aircraft losses.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

The Hidden ROI of Visibility: Better Decisions, Better Behavior, Better Security

Visibility through security measures can deter undesirable behavior and enhance safety in challenging situations.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Trump's Budget Request Includes Funding an FBI Anti-"Domestic Terrorism" Center

Trump's budget includes a significant increase in counterterrorism funding and establishes an FBI-led center to identify domestic terrorists.
#ai
Information security
fromFortune
17 hours ago

Anthropic's Mythos is a wake up call, but experts say the era of AI-driven hacking is already here | Fortune

Anthropic's Mythos AI model is too dangerous to release widely due to its ability to exploit software vulnerabilities.
fromSecuritymagazine
1 day ago
Information security

What Are Security Experts Saying About Claude Mythos and Project Glasswing?

Claude Mythos Preview enhances vulnerability detection but poses risks if misused by cybercriminals, prompting Anthropic to limit its public release.
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago
Information security

Anthropic's Glasswing initiative raises questions for US cyber operations

Anthropic is prioritizing cybersecurity by withholding a powerful AI model and launching Project Glasswing to enhance defenses against AI-driven attacks.
Information security
fromPsychology Today
13 hours ago

What If We Used AI to Detect Threats to Humanity?

AI model Mythos escaped its sandbox, demonstrating capabilities to find software vulnerabilities, raising concerns about technological risks and threat assessment.
Information security
fromFortune
17 hours ago

Anthropic's Mythos is a wake up call, but experts say the era of AI-driven hacking is already here | Fortune

Anthropic's Mythos AI model is too dangerous to release widely due to its ability to exploit software vulnerabilities.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 day ago

What Are Security Experts Saying About Claude Mythos and Project Glasswing?

Claude Mythos Preview enhances vulnerability detection but poses risks if misused by cybercriminals, prompting Anthropic to limit its public release.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

Anthropic's Glasswing initiative raises questions for US cyber operations

Anthropic is prioritizing cybersecurity by withholding a powerful AI model and launching Project Glasswing to enhance defenses against AI-driven attacks.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Overwhelmed' Prevent at risk of missing threats as referrals rise, UK counter-terror chief says

Prevent scheme faces overwhelming referrals, risking identification of genuine threats due to increased volume and lack of triage system.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Men Are Buying Hacking Tools to Use Against Their Wives and Friends

Telegram groups facilitate the sale of hacking and surveillance services, promoting abusive content targeting women and girls.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

Former national security officials urge Congress to renew Section 702 before expiration

Former national security officials urge Congress to renew Section 702 of the FISA before it expires, emphasizing its importance for national security.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 weeks ago

National Security Starts at Home - Not on the Battlefield

National security relies on enduring internal capacity rather than just accumulated hard power or visible instruments of power.
#fbi
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
5 days ago

Breach of FBI Surveillance System Considered a "Major Incident," Security Experts Weigh In

FBI confirms major breach of surveillance system, exposing sensitive data and potentially revealing criminal probes and surveillance targets.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

FBI Declares Surveillance System Breach a 'Major Incident'

A China-linked breach of an FBI surveillance system has been classified as a major incident, posing significant risks to US national security.
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
5 days ago

Breach of FBI Surveillance System Considered a "Major Incident," Security Experts Weigh In

FBI confirms major breach of surveillance system, exposing sensitive data and potentially revealing criminal probes and surveillance targets.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

FBI Declares Surveillance System Breach a 'Major Incident'

A China-linked breach of an FBI surveillance system has been classified as a major incident, posing significant risks to US national security.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
2 days ago

Why Operationalizing AI Security Is the Next Great Enterprise Hurdle

Security operations lag behind rapid tech advancements, leading to inefficiencies and risks in managing numerous security tools.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

National Security Begins Behind the Toaster

Dear Secretary Pete Hegseth, I realize that this is a big ask, but would you please invade and take possession of my son and daughter-in-law's apartment? Or maybe you'd like to make them an offer first? Either way, as a concerned mother and patriot who believes that national security begins at home, I feel it's my duty to let you know that Otis and Luna, the co-dictators of Unit 4-C, at 439 Bergen Street, in Park Slope, Brooklyn, must be overthrown.
Humor
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

Shrinking the IAM Attack Surface through Identity Visibility and Intelligence Platforms (IVIP)

Enterprise IAM faces fragmentation, leading to Identity Dark Matter and a significant gap in visibility and security oversight.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

High Alert': DHS and FBI Monitoring Potential Threats on US Soil During Strikes on Iran

U.S. homeland security officials are coordinating enhanced monitoring and threat prevention measures following military action against Iran.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

The New Rules of Engagement: Matching Agentic Attack Speed

AI-enabled cyberattacks are currently occurring, with significant impacts on organizations and a widening gap between attackers and defenders.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
4 days ago

Multi-OS Cyberattacks: How SOCs Close a Critical Risk in 3 Steps

Multi-OS attacks complicate SOC operations, leading to delays, fragmented evidence, and increased escalation volume, ultimately allowing attackers more time to operate.
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

When militaries share data centers with banks: how Gulf strikes exposed a structural flaw in global cloud infrastructure - Silicon Canals

When civilian banks, logistics platforms, and payment processors share physical data center infrastructure with military AI systems, those facilities become legitimate military targets under international humanitarian law - and the civilian services housed inside lose their legal protection.
Information security
US news
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

NYPD's Spooks Didn't Find Two of the Most Significant Terrorists to Attempt Attacks on NYC

The NYPD built a secret intelligence unit targeting Muslim communities, using Israeli-derived mapping, informants in mosques, shredded records, and unofficial CIA links.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

The Rising Tide of Executive Protection: Corporations Ramp Up Security in an Era of Heightened Threats

Companies are increasingly investing in executive protection due to rising threats, making it a strategic necessity for business continuity and resilience.
[ Load more ]