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fromTechCrunch
10 hours 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.
Podcast
fromWIRED
4 days ago

'Uncanny Valley': Iran's Threats on US Tech, Trump's Plans for Midterms, and Polymarket's Pop-up Flop

Iran threatens US tech firms amid ongoing tensions and preparations for midterm elections are underway.
World news
fromThe Verge
13 hours ago

Iran threatens OpenAI's Stargate data center in Abu Dhabi

Iran's IRGC threatens OpenAI's Abu Dhabi datacenter in response to US threats against Iran's power plants.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours ago

Trump Pressed On Whether Or Not Iran War Is Winding Down: Can't Tell You, I Don't Know'

President Trump stated that the situation with Iran is critical and depends on their actions, giving them a deadline for negotiations.
World news
fromFortune
8 hours ago

Trump threatens to 'take out' all of Iran in one night. From blackout bombs to 'discombobulators,' here's what that could actually mean | Fortune

Trump stated Iran could be taken out in one night if they do not reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromTechCrunch
10 hours 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.
Podcast
fromWIRED
4 days ago

'Uncanny Valley': Iran's Threats on US Tech, Trump's Plans for Midterms, and Polymarket's Pop-up Flop

Iran threatens US tech firms amid ongoing tensions and preparations for midterm elections are underway.
World news
fromThe Verge
13 hours ago

Iran threatens OpenAI's Stargate data center in Abu Dhabi

Iran's IRGC threatens OpenAI's Abu Dhabi datacenter in response to US threats against Iran's power plants.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours ago

Trump Pressed On Whether Or Not Iran War Is Winding Down: Can't Tell You, I Don't Know'

President Trump stated that the situation with Iran is critical and depends on their actions, giving them a deadline for negotiations.
World news
fromFortune
8 hours ago

Trump threatens to 'take out' all of Iran in one night. From blackout bombs to 'discombobulators,' here's what that could actually mean | Fortune

Trump stated Iran could be taken out in one night if they do not reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
fromSilicon Canals
39 minutes 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
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromenglish.elpais.com
19 hours ago

Iran war and Russia talks strain relations between Ukraine and the United States

Zelenskiy criticized U.S. demands for troop withdrawal in exchange for security guarantees amid ongoing tensions with Trump and Russia.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Iran Wars Fuels RTX Growth Story as Defense Demand Rockets Higher

CEO Chris Calio emphasized the urgency of delivering critical products for national security, stating, 'We understand that our products are critical to national security. And I can tell you across the organization, we absolutely feel the responsibility and urgency to deliver more and to deliver it faster.'
Business
#artificial-intelligence
Philosophy
fromFast Company
10 hours ago

Twenty seconds to approve a military strike; 1.2 seconds to deny a health insurance claim. The human is in the AI loop. Humanity is not

Artificial intelligence significantly accelerates decision-making in military and business contexts, but human oversight may be minimal and ineffective.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
5 days 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.
Philosophy
fromFast Company
10 hours ago

Twenty seconds to approve a military strike; 1.2 seconds to deny a health insurance claim. The human is in the AI loop. Humanity is not

Artificial intelligence significantly accelerates decision-making in military and business contexts, but human oversight may be minimal and ineffective.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
5 days 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.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
16 hours ago

Geopolitical tensions and energy volatility shape global markets - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Major indices, including the Nasdaq Composite, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average, all recorded gains, with the Nasdaq delivering its strongest weekly performance since November.
Europe news
#polymarket
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Polymarket criticized over disgusting' bets on fate of pilots on US jet shot by Iran

Polymarket ceased betting on the rescue of US pilots after criticism from Congressman Seth Moulton, who deemed it inappropriate and disgusting.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Polymarket criticized over disgusting' bets on fate of pilots on US jet shot by Iran

Polymarket ceased betting on the rescue of US pilots after criticism from Congressman Seth Moulton, who deemed it inappropriate and disgusting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
14 hours ago

Plans to put UK industries on war footing delayed by a year' despite Iran conflict

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
#fbi
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
3 days 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
1 day 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
3 days 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
1 day 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.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Was Trump oblivious to the realities of Netanyahu's promised easy' war on Iran?

Netanyahu sought Trump's support for a more aggressive stance against Iran, promising benefits for both Israel and the US.
#us-military
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
7 hours ago

Hegseth compares Iran rescue to resurrection as Trump threatens strikes on civilian infrastructure

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth compared the rescue of a U.S. airman shot down over Iran to the resurrection of Jesus.
World news
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

'Tuesday will be power plant day and bridge day' - Donald Trump says US will target Iran's infrastructure this week

A US service member missing after an Iranian attack has been rescued, according to Donald Trump, who confirmed the individual is injured but recovering.
World news
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

The Most Important Decision of Trump's Presidency

U.S. military plans include potential ground assaults in Iran targeting Kharg Island and enriched uranium sites, pending President Trump's approval.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
7 hours ago

Hegseth compares Iran rescue to resurrection as Trump threatens strikes on civilian infrastructure

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth compared the rescue of a U.S. airman shot down over Iran to the resurrection of Jesus.
World news
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

'Tuesday will be power plant day and bridge day' - Donald Trump says US will target Iran's infrastructure this week

A US service member missing after an Iranian attack has been rescued, according to Donald Trump, who confirmed the individual is injured but recovering.
World news
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

The Most Important Decision of Trump's Presidency

U.S. military plans include potential ground assaults in Iran targeting Kharg Island and enriched uranium sites, pending President Trump's approval.
#trump
US Elections
fromAxios
2 days ago

"We're fighting wars": Trump bets his presidency on the Pentagon

Trump's budget prioritizes military spending, significantly cutting non-defense programs amid declining approval ratings and rising gas prices.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours ago

Veteran Rips Trump For Threatening Civilian Targets in Iran: It's a War Crime'

Threatening to bomb Iran's infrastructure could constitute war crimes, according to a U.S. Air Force veteran's perspective on President Trump's rhetoric.
US Elections
fromAxios
2 days ago

"We're fighting wars": Trump bets his presidency on the Pentagon

Trump's budget prioritizes military spending, significantly cutting non-defense programs amid declining approval ratings and rising gas prices.
World news
fromSlate Magazine
7 hours ago

Trump Is Just Openly Threatening War Crimes

Trump's recent social media posts raise concerns about potential unlawful military actions and the complicity of government officials in his decisions.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
16 hours ago

Wedbush's Ives: Palantir, Oracle, Microsoft to dominate defense AI integration

Defense AI spending is set to grow significantly, with Palantir leading the integration of AI technology in military applications.
European startups
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Higher energy costs from Iran war could threaten fragile economics of AI boom | Heather Stewart

Rising energy costs from geopolitical tensions threaten global economies and the fragile AI industry's financial stability.
Washington DC
fromemptywheel
1 day ago

The Other Hostage Crisis - emptywheel

The DOD successfully rescued a downed Weapons Systems Officer using extensive military resources and strategies, despite challenges from Iranian forces.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Tech bills of the week: Limiting adversaries' access to US tech; and boosting cyber apprenticeships

New legislation aims to strengthen U.S. export controls on sensitive technologies to prevent adversaries from exploiting them for economic gain.
#nato
Europe politics
fromAxios
3 days ago

Trump threatens to break NATO's promise over Iran war

NATO's mutual defense framework is challenged by U.S. actions regarding Iran, raising questions about the alliance's future and European security independence.
Europe news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Inside NATO's 'Sentry' missions and the urgent drive to ready for new threats

NATO has launched new 'Sentry' missions to enhance defenses in eastern and northern Europe in response to modern threats and Russian aggression.
Europe politics
fromAxios
3 days ago

Trump threatens to break NATO's promise over Iran war

NATO's mutual defense framework is challenged by U.S. actions regarding Iran, raising questions about the alliance's future and European security independence.
Europe news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Inside NATO's 'Sentry' missions and the urgent drive to ready for new threats

NATO has launched new 'Sentry' missions to enhance defenses in eastern and northern Europe in response to modern threats and Russian aggression.
#data-integrity
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

The Next Cybersecurity Crisis Isn't Breaches-It's Data You Can't Trust

Data integrity now encompasses data trust, emphasizing the importance of reliable data in AI-driven decision-making.
Data science
fromComputerworld
6 days ago

IT lesson from the Iran war: AI makes your data problems so much worse

AI can exacerbate existing data issues in enterprises, as demonstrated by the US military's bombing due to outdated intelligence.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

The Next Cybersecurity Crisis Isn't Breaches-It's Data You Can't Trust

Data integrity now encompasses data trust, emphasizing the importance of reliable data in AI-driven decision-making.
#ukraine
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Ukraine and Syria to cooperate on security, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine and Syria agreed to enhance security cooperation and development opportunities amid regional tensions and military expertise exchange.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Ukraine and Syria to cooperate on security, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine and Syria agreed to enhance security cooperation and development opportunities amid regional tensions and military expertise exchange.
World politics
fromtheconversation.com
11 hours ago

Bypass the Strait of Hormuz with nuclear explosives? The U.S. studied that option in the 1960s

Newt Gingrich suggested using nuclear bombs to create a new oil transport channel, recalling past serious considerations of such ideas during the Cold War.
Business
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 hours ago

Iran War Pushes Europe and Japan Recession Risk to 50%, BCA Research Says

BCA Research estimates 40% chance of U.S. recession; oil prices could reach $200 with sustained 10% supply cuts.
fromSilicon Canals
16 hours ago

Drone strikes on Gulf data centers reveal a $5 trillion infrastructure vulnerability no one planned for - Silicon Canals

The attacks forced a reckoning with one of the most consequential design flaws in global digital infrastructure: the concentration of military and civilian data on the same physical servers, in facilities that could become military targets the moment a conflict begins.
DevOps
US politics
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago

Trump's Priority Is Now Militarism, at Home and Abroad

Trump and Republicans are pre-funding ICE and Border Patrol without new regulations, limiting Democratic influence on immigration enforcement.
fromSecuritymagazine
4 days ago

World Cloud Security Day: Breaking Down the State of the Cloud Cybersecurity and Physical Security

"World Cloud Security Day is a useful reminder to recognize how much cloud risk now comes down to everyday access decisions and overlooked misconfigurations," says James Maude, Field CTO at BeyondTrust.
Information security
#russia
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

European intelligence agencies believe Russia is supplying drones to Iran, says official

Russia is preparing to supply drones to Iran for use against US and Israel, marking a significant escalation in their military cooperation.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
14 hours ago

While the U.S. Focuses on Iran, Russia and China See Strategic Gain

Russia and China are leveraging Iran's instability to undermine U.S. influence while securing their own strategic interests.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

European intelligence agencies believe Russia is supplying drones to Iran, says official

Russia is preparing to supply drones to Iran for use against US and Israel, marking a significant escalation in their military cooperation.
World news
fromThe Atlantic
18 hours ago

Trump Is Putting America's Weaknesses on Display

Trump's administration failed to plan for potential Iranian responses, leaving him with limited options in the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
14 hours 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.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
1 day ago

China Cracking Down on the Types of AI That Are Tearing America Apart

China is implementing strict regulations on AI personalities to protect children and prevent addiction.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Mearsheimer: No signs of quick end to US-Israel war on Iran

Mearsheimer argues that the idea that the US and Israel are making a safer, more stable Middle East is ludicrous, emphasizing that the real threat comes from their collaboration.
World politics
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromSilicon Canals
11 hours ago

A three-hour window: North Korean hackers compromised the Axios library and exposed thousands of systems - Silicon Canals

A North Korean hacking group compromised Axios, affecting millions before the malicious packages were removed after three hours.
fromWIRED
1 day ago
Information security

The Hack That Exposed Syria's Sweeping Security Failures

fromTechCrunch
2 days ago
Information security

After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones | TechCrunch

fromFortune
1 week ago
Information security

'There are a lot more attacks happening that aren't being reported': Iran's cyber response creeps across the globe | Fortune

Information security
fromSilicon Canals
11 hours ago

A three-hour window: North Korean hackers compromised the Axios library and exposed thousands of systems - Silicon Canals

A North Korean hacking group compromised Axios, affecting millions before the malicious packages were removed after three hours.
Information security
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The Hack That Exposed Syria's Sweeping Security Failures

Syrian government accounts on X were hacked, revealing significant vulnerabilities in the state's cybersecurity practices.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones | TechCrunch

Mikko Hyppönen emphasizes the invisible nature of cybersecurity work, comparing it to Tetris where successes vanish and failures accumulate.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 days ago

China-Linked TA416 Targets European Governments with PlugX and OAuth-Based Phishing

TA416 has intensified cyberattacks on European government and diplomatic organizations since mid-2025, utilizing advanced malware delivery techniques.
Information security
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

Iran's hackers are on the offensive against the US and Israel

Iran has launched coordinated cyber attacks against Israel, but has not targeted critical infrastructure decisively during the current conflict.
Information security
fromFortune
1 week ago

'There are a lot more attacks happening that aren't being reported': Iran's cyber response creeps across the globe | Fortune

Iran is using sophisticated cyber tactics to exploit vulnerabilities during missile strikes against Israel.
#us-iran-conflict
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 minutes ago

Middle East crisis live: Trump says he is not at all' worried about possible war crimes as his deadline nears

Trump threatens severe military action against Iran if demands are not met, escalating tensions in the region.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Universities hit as US, Israel ramp up attacks on Iran's infrastructure

At least 30 universities have been impacted by US and Israeli strikes during the ongoing war, targeting civilian sites and academic institutions.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 minutes ago

Middle East crisis live: Trump says he is not at all' worried about possible war crimes as his deadline nears

Trump threatens severe military action against Iran if demands are not met, escalating tensions in the region.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Universities hit as US, Israel ramp up attacks on Iran's infrastructure

At least 30 universities have been impacted by US and Israeli strikes during the ongoing war, targeting civilian sites and academic institutions.
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Only Trump decides when cyberwar turns into real war

The president should have a lot of leeway in which he determines whether or not the nation's going to respond kinetically. This flexibility is crucial in the evolving landscape of cyber warfare.
World politics
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 hours ago

Why is Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant being attacked?

The WHO warns of catastrophic risks from potential radioactive releases at Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant amid ongoing attacks.
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

How Donald Trump's War on Iran Helps Vladimir Putin's War on Ukraine

In 2021, when Olga Rudenko and other journalists launched the Kyiv Independent, they were committed to making a publication that wouldn't face political pressure from an owner. A few months later, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and the Independent began reporting breaking news from the front lines.
Russo-Ukrainian War
World politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Total air defense is effectively impossible. In a major war, the West may have to make hard choices.

The West must make difficult choices about air defense priorities in large-scale wars due to limitations in resources and technology.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 hours ago

North Korea keeping Iran at arm's length, reports Seoul

North Korea is distancing from Iran to pursue a new relationship with the US, according to South Korean intelligence.
Venture
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

What the Latest Policy and Tech Shifts Mean for National Security

Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems require integrated, multi-layered defense architectures combining non-kinetic and kinetic responses rather than isolated legacy technologies, as modern autonomous drones render traditional electronic warfare ineffective.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
19 hours ago

Trump says US armed Iranian dissidents via Kurds, Kurdish groups deny claim

Trump admitted the US covertly armed Iranian protesters, supporting Iranian claims of foreign interference during January protests.
#f-15e
World news
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Trump vows to strike civilian infrastructure as Iran strikes at Gulf tech sites

Tehran plans to charge for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to ensure safe navigation amid rising tensions with the US.
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
fromSecurityWeek
3 weeks ago

Iran-Linked Hackers Take Aim at US and Other Targets, Raising Risk of Cyberattacks During War

Pro-Iranian hackers are expanding cyberattacks from the Middle East into the United States, targeting defense contractors, medical device companies, and critical infrastructure like power stations and water plants.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

Chinese firms market Iran war intelligence 'exposing' U.S. forces

Chinese firms are leveraging AI and open-source data to track U.S. military movements, posing potential security risks amid the Iran conflict.
fromTechzine Global
2 months ago

America puts an end to international cyber cooperation

On the instructions of President Donald Trump, the United States is withdrawing from international organizations that focus on cybersecurity and hybrid threats. There are concerns within the cybersecurity sector that this decision could undermine global resilience to digital threats. As reported by Computing, the US government claims that these partnerships are not sufficiently effective and are not in line with national interests.
US politics
fromSecurityWeek
2 months ago

Cyber Insights 2026: Cyberwar and Rising Nation State Threats

Entering the cyber world is stepping into a warzone. Cyber is considered a war zone, and what happens there is described as cyberwar. But it's not that simple. War is conducted by nations (political), not undertaken by criminals (financial). Both are increasing in this war zone we call cyber, but the political threat is growing fast. Cyberwar is a complex subject, and a formal definition is difficult.
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