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OMG science
fromFuturism
11 hours ago

FBI Investigating Series of Deaths Among Top Scientists With Very Specific Specialties

Retired Air Force general William Neil McCasland went missing, part of a larger investigation into the deaths and disappearances of scientists linked to US nuclear secrets.
OMG science
fromFuturism
11 hours ago

FBI Investigating Series of Deaths Among Top Scientists With Very Specific Specialties

Retired Air Force general William Neil McCasland went missing, part of a larger investigation into the deaths and disappearances of scientists linked to US nuclear secrets.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
15 hours ago

Infiltration from Within: Israelis recruited to spy for enemy countries

Israel's intelligence is exposed as flawed, revealing vulnerabilities from internal betrayals and arrogance leading to security failures.
#cia
Information security
fromAxios
1 day ago

Exclusive: OpenAI briefs feds and Five Eyes on new cyber product

OpenAI demonstrated its GPT-5.4-Cyber model to federal cyber defense practitioners, emphasizing a dual-track access approach for government and commercial users.
#dhs
US politics
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Homeland Security reportedly wants to develop smart glasses for ICE

DHS is developing smart glasses for ICE agents to identify immigrants and citizens using biometric data by September 2027.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

President's budget proposes folding beleaguered DHS intelligence office into headquarters

The Department of Homeland Security's intelligence office faces consolidation and potential workforce reductions under Trump's proposed budget for 2027.
US politics
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Homeland Security reportedly wants to develop smart glasses for ICE

DHS is developing smart glasses for ICE agents to identify immigrants and citizens using biometric data by September 2027.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

President's budget proposes folding beleaguered DHS intelligence office into headquarters

The Department of Homeland Security's intelligence office faces consolidation and potential workforce reductions under Trump's proposed budget for 2027.
World news
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

The Surprisingly Anticlimactic End to America's War Against al-Qaida

Sayf al-Adl, an al-Qaida operative, remains elusive despite U.S. military actions, raising questions about the group's leadership and operational strength.
History
fromFortune
3 days ago

Palantir wants to bring back the draft just as the Selective Service preps for automatic registration | Fortune

Thomas Jefferson warned against military conscription, while Palantir Technologies now advocates for universal national service despite historical opposition to drafts.
#anthropic
fromAxios
4 days ago
Intellectual property law

Scoop: NSA using Anthropic's Mythos despite Defense Department blacklist

fromAxios
4 days ago
Intellectual property law

Scoop: NSA using Anthropic's Mythos despite Defense Department blacklist

#fbi
fromFortune
4 days ago
SF politics

The FBI is easing hiring requirements and turning to social media to attract applicants to rebuild workforce depleted by firings and resignations | Fortune

fromTechRepublic
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

How the FBI can conduct mass surveillance even without AI

The FBI can conduct mass surveillance by purchasing data on citizens without AI assistance, despite concerns over privacy and legal protections.
SF politics
fromFortune
4 days ago

The FBI is easing hiring requirements and turning to social media to attract applicants to rebuild workforce depleted by firings and resignations | Fortune

The FBI and Justice Department are easing hiring standards to address workforce shortages caused by recent departures and retirements.
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

NSA spies are reportedly using Anthropic's Mythos, despite Pentagon feud | TechCrunch

The NSA is reportedly using Anthropic's Mythos model for cybersecurity despite previous tensions over access to AI capabilities.
OMG science
fromMail Online
6 days ago

White House directs FBI to investigate missing scientists' cases

The White House is investigating the mysterious disappearances of scientists linked to sensitive projects, involving the FBI and a review of potential connections.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Secret Service is embracing new solutions to combat malicious drones, director says

The U.S. Secret Service is adopting kinetic mitigation technologies to counter drone threats for upcoming large-scale events.
#cisa
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

CISA resources 'more limited than I would like' amid shutdown, top official says

CISA faces significant funding limitations impacting its ability to counter hacking threats and conduct essential activities.
SF politics
fromSecurityWeek
2 weeks ago

White House Seeks to Slash CISA Funding by $707 Million

The Trump administration proposes a $707 million budget cut for CISA to refocus on core missions and eliminate inefficiencies.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

CISA resources 'more limited than I would like' amid shutdown, top official says

CISA faces significant funding limitations impacting its ability to counter hacking threats and conduct essential activities.
SF politics
fromSecurityWeek
2 weeks ago

White House Seeks to Slash CISA Funding by $707 Million

The Trump administration proposes a $707 million budget cut for CISA to refocus on core missions and eliminate inefficiencies.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks 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.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

House extends surveillance powers for 10 days

The House voted to extend a controversial surveillance program, FISA 702, until April 30 amid ongoing debates about privacy and national security.
US news
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks 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.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

What is the quantum Ghost Murmur' purportedly used in Iran? Scientists question CIA's claim of long-range heartbeat detection

Ghost Murmur technology for locating heartbeats is unsupported by physics, despite claims of its effectiveness in rescue missions.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month 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.
NYC politics
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

'These threats are real, these are deadly serious,' NYPD says as federal funding cut for counterterrorism

NYPD faces $36 million federal counterterrorism funding cut, threatening critical intelligence operations in New York City.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks 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.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

US: Hundreds of TSA agents quit, ICE patrols airports

A partial government shutdown has led to significant disruptions at US airports, with many TSA officers quitting and long security lines for travelers.
DC food
fromFox News
1 month ago

Fireworks executive rips page from Boston bombing playbook to trace NYC terror suspect

Phantom Fireworks proactively searches its customer database when terror suspects are identified, creating a digital trail that connects purchases of fireworks materials to alleged perpetrators in terror investigations.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Editorial | NYC makes its own luck with a strong NYPD counterterrorism unit | amNewYork

Two bombs at Gracie Mansion failed to detonate, narrowly preventing mass casualties; robust NYPD counterterrorism funding and staffing remain essential amid escalating Iran tensions.
Right-wing politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

U.S. faces elevated terrorism threats amid cuts at FBI and DOJ. 'So much experience has been decimated from the ranks' | Fortune

Recent terrorism attacks in New York, Michigan, and Virginia reveal heightened threats amid U.S.-Iran tensions and staffing shortages in federal counterterrorism agencies.
Law
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Unbearable Lightness of Signalgate

The Uniform Code of Military Justice enforces discipline across all military ranks through 158 articles covering both civilian crimes and military-specific offenses, with recent courts-martial demonstrating consistent enforcement of conduct standards.
NYC politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

US: Investigators looking at ISIS motive in NY bomb attack

Two men were arraigned on terrorism charges after throwing improvised explosive devices at far-right protesters outside NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence during a Christian nationalist anti-Islam demonstration.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
1 month ago

The Defense Department reportedly plans to train AI models on classified military data

The Pentagon plans to train AI models on classified information in secure facilities for exclusive military use to enhance warfighting capabilities.
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
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Trump's Former Counter-Terrorism Official Investigated Over Alleged Leaks

Joe Kent, President Trump's former top counter-terrorism official, is under investigation by the FBI's Criminal Division for allegedly improperly sharing classified information. The investigation began months before Kent's recent resignation, according to four individuals with direct knowledge of the probe who spoke to Semafor.
US politics
fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

California teen at center of FBI terror probe over his chemistry set speaks out: 'Personal battle'

What my interest truly was in is in creating these molecules called Cubanes, which have a three-dimensional structure, which can be manipulated in a way to allow these molecules to bind directly and in an efficient and better way than people have bound these compounds ever before. And this has been a truly personal battle for me because I lost my aunt to cancer in 2020.
SF parents
US news
fromFox News
1 month ago

Warrants served in New Jersey, Pennsylvania as feds look into possible NYC terrorism

Federal agents executed search warrants in New Jersey and Pennsylvania investigating explosive devices thrown during a New York City protest, with two suspects in custody.
Law
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

The Marathon Trial: An Assessment of FBI and NSA's Online Investigations

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and his brother used TMobile phones and linked social accounts, raising questions about NSA dragnet coverage and investigative connection methods.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Trump looks to power up post-quantum, AI security | Computer Weekly

The Trump administration's cyber strategy prioritizes maintaining US technological superiority in post-quantum cryptography, artificial intelligence, and securing innovation against emerging threats.
Higher education
fromFortune
1 month ago

Pentagon chief blocks officers from Ivy League schools and other top universities, including partners on AI and space | Fortune

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth eliminated military officer professional education programs at Ivy League and elite universities, replacing them with alternative institutions aligned with his strategic vision.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
1 month ago

FBI investigating breach that reportedly hit wiretapping net

The FBI is investigating a breach of its wiretapping and surveillance systems, while Europol dismantled major cybercrime platforms including a phishing service and stolen data marketplace.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Now accepting applications - for classified intel

Over the past year, waves of federal layoffs have left thousands of government employees and contractor clients suddenly out of work. For foreign intelligence services, that disruption has opened new opportunities. With more former U.S. officials seeking employment or freelance work - often in specialized national security fields - adversaries, namely China, have stepped in, posing as consulting firms, research groups and recruiters.
US news
fromDataBreaches.Net
1 month ago

CISA Releases New Guidance on Assembling Multi-Disciplinary Insider Threat Management Teams - DataBreaches.Net

CISA's guidance is intended to assist critical infrastructure stakeholders, which includes private sector entities across various sectors, with implementing an insider threat mitigation program that combines physical security, cybersecurity, personnel awareness, and community partnerships. Although framed for critical infrastructure, CISA's guidance is relevant to a broader range of organizations, including those outside of critical infrastructure sectors.
Information security
#nypd-intelligence
#fbi-cybersecurity
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

FBI Investigating 'Suspicious' Cyber Activity on System Holding Sensitive Surveillance Information

The FBI is investigating suspicious activities on an internal system containing sensitive surveillance data, with an unidentified actor using sophisticated techniques to exploit network security controls.
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

FBI Investigates Suspicious Activity in Surveillance Platform

The FBI is investigating suspicious cyber activity on systems managing surveillance and wiretap warrants, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in sensitive law enforcement infrastructure.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

FBI Investigating 'Suspicious' Cyber Activity on System Holding Sensitive Surveillance Information

The FBI is investigating suspicious activities on an internal system containing sensitive surveillance data, with an unidentified actor using sophisticated techniques to exploit network security controls.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

FBI Investigates Suspicious Activity in Surveillance Platform

The FBI is investigating suspicious cyber activity on systems managing surveillance and wiretap warrants, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in sensitive law enforcement infrastructure.
Information security
fromtechcrunch.com
1 month ago

FBI investigating hack on its wiretap and surveillance systems: report

Hackers breached FBI networks managing wiretaps and foreign intelligence surveillance warrants, marking another major U.S. government cybersecurity incident amid ongoing threats from Chinese and Russian threat actors.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

FBI is probing 'suspicious' breach into bureau networks

The FBI is investigating suspicious activities on its networks, potentially involving systems used for court-ordered wiretapping requests.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

FBI and Las Vegas police investigate suspected case of terrorism

A 23-year-old drove to a Las Vegas-area power substation with weapons and explosives, crashed, and died by self-inflicted shotgun wound; incident treated as terrorism.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Pentagon labels AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk

The Trump administration designated Anthropic as a supply chain risk, forcing government contractors to stop using Claude AI, citing national security concerns over surveillance and autonomous weapons capabilities.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
2 months ago

CBP Wants AI-Powered 'Quantum Sensors' for Finding Fentanyl in Cars

U.S. Customs and Border Protection contracted General Dynamics, $2.4M, to prototype quantum sensors with an AI database to detect illicit substances in containers.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

AI info-sharing center is in development, CISA official says

We just want to make sure we've got the right elements of, how do we pull together people, and how do we take advantage of the leadership position that we have
Information security
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.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Draft quantum order tasks many agencies with reinvigorating the tech's development

The White House will issue an executive order coordinating a whole-of-government effort to advance U.S. quantum information science, industry, and infrastructure.
US politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

Purpose-Built or Perilous: Congress Faces a Critical FBI Headquarters Decision

The FBI headquarters relocation must prioritize employee safety and data security over cost, requiring a new facility meeting Level V security standards rather than retrofitting the vulnerable Reagan Building.
US politics
fromTheregister
2 months ago

CISA insider-threat warning comes with an ironic twist

Insider threats are among the most serious security risks and require multidisciplinary teams and decisive action to detect, mitigate, and prevent damage.
US politics
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Inside the Homeland Security Forum Where ICE Agents Talk Shit About Other Agents

HSI forum members criticize ERO's paramilitary tactics, express discomfort with mass deportations, debate agent-public interactions, and complain about working conditions.
US politics
fromWIRED
2 months ago

DHS Wants a Single Search Engine to Flag Faces and Fingerprints Across Agencies

DHS plans to build a unified biometric matching system combining face, fingerprint, iris, and other identifiers across multiple enforcement agencies.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

CIA announces new acquisition framework to speed tech adoption

The CIA implemented a centralized, streamlined acquisition framework to speed vendor vetting, IT authorization, and rapid procurement of breakthrough technologies for urgent national security missions.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Spanberger Slams Trump For 'Poorly Trained' Agents Sent To 'Terrorize' Cities

Virginia Governor Spanberger criticized Trump's immigration enforcement tactics as using poorly trained, unaccountable federal agents to terrorize communities rather than address actual crimes.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Scoop: Pentagon takes first step toward blacklisting Anthropic

The Pentagon is pressuring Anthropic to remove AI safeguards for military use, threatening supply chain risk declarations or Defense Production Act enforcement if the company refuses by Friday's deadline.
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