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Information security
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Researchers find sabotage malware that may predate Stuxnet

Malware named fast16 aims to sabotage engineering and physics simulation software, predating Stuxnet and targeting high-precision tools.
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Newly Deciphered Sabotage Malware May Have Targeted Iran's Nuclear Program-and Predates Stuxnet

Fast16 was designed to carry out the most subtle form of sabotage ever seen in an in-the-wild malware tool. By automatically spreading across networks and then silently manipulating computation processes, it can alter the results of software applications that perform high-precision mathematical calculations.
Science
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Experts carry out controlled blast of WWII bomb near Paris

The controlled explosion was ordered after specialists failed to remove the detonator from the explosive, which measured more than one metre in length, excluding the tail section.
France news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Counter-terror police investigate another arson attack

Commander Helen Flanagan stated, 'At this stage last night's arson is not being linked to other incidents in the north-west London area over the last week or last month's arson in Golders Green but counter terrorism officers are leading due to the similarities of each attack.'
London politics
#terrorism
fromFox News
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

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

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Gracie Mansion bomb plot: Alleged terrorists told cops they wanted to cause more destruction than the 2013 Boston Marathon attack | amNewYork

NYC parents
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

NYPD cop's sleeper cell' warning as NYC teen bombers are indicted

Americans in major cities should remain vigilant against potential sleeper cell attacks following recent terror incidents.
NYC politics
fromFox News
2 weeks 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.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

French anti-terror prosecutors probing foiled Paris bomb plot

France's counter-terrorism prosecutor is investigating a foiled bomb attack outside a Bank of America branch in Paris.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Gracie Mansion bomb plot: Alleged terrorists told cops they wanted to cause more destruction than the 2013 Boston Marathon attack | amNewYork

Two suspects arrested for a failed bomb attack at Gracie Mansion claimed ISIS inspiration and stated intentions to cause greater destruction than the Boston Marathon bombing.
NYC politics
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Explosives Thrown in Attempted Terrorist Attack Near NYC Mayor's Home

Two suspects threw improvised explosive devices at a protest outside NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence; both devices failed to detonate, and the suspects claimed ISIS inspired their actions.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Counter-terror unit probing threat to bomb a garda station if officers 'get heavy handed' with protesters

A bomb threat was sent to Garda Headquarters, warning that a device would be detonated near a garda station if authorities acted heavily against fuel protesters.
Germany news
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Counter-terror police probe whether Iran ordered series of arson attacks in London

Counter-terror police are investigating potential Iranian involvement in a series of arson attacks in London, with multiple arrests made.
California
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Calif. sheriff's deputy spots fuse of 'active' bomb during traffic stop

A traffic stop revealed an active pipe bomb in a vehicle, leading to the arrest of the suspect on multiple charges.
Photography
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Explosion Proof PTZ Cameras - Full 360 Intelligence in Explosive Zones

Explosion proof PTZ cameras provide essential situational awareness in hazardous environments, overcoming challenges posed by fixed cameras.
#ice
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago
US politics

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

US politics
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

US marine detained after TSA finds live explosive round in checked bag

The marine told investigators he found the round in the field about a year ago and kept it, thinking it wasn't live. Due to extensive rust and corrosion, the round's original identifying paint markings were no longer visible, making it difficult to determine whether it was an inert training munition or a live explosive device.
Los Angeles
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks 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
fromThe Local Germany
3 weeks ago

Man arrested after setting off pyrotechnics on German train, injuring 12

The suspect was locked in a bathroom by passengers after setting off the pyrotechnics, police said in a statement, adding that the man was carrying two knives.
Germany news
New York City
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 month ago

Suspected Pipe Bomb Found In Brooklyn Apartment, Police Report

Federal agents found a device resembling a pipe bomb in a Gravesend apartment, leading to an evacuation and a significant emergency response.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
1 month ago

Apparent pipe bomb found in Brooklyn, one person arrested: NYPD sources

A pipe bomb was found in southern Brooklyn during a search warrant related to a ghost gun investigation.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Possible pipe bomb found inside Brooklyn home. Here's what we know.

A possible pipe bomb was discovered during a search warrant execution in a Brooklyn home, leading to an ongoing investigation.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
4 weeks 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.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks 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.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Package left at US Air Force base had 'possible energetic materials'

Energetic materials are substances that store large amounts of chemical energy and release it rapidly when triggered by heat, shock or friction, often resulting in explosions, propulsion or combustion. Energetic materials contain both oxidizing and reducing agents, allowing them to burn or detonate without atmospheric oxygen. They are critical in defense, aerospace, mining and safety industries.
US news
California
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Months ago, a live Marine shell exploded over I-5. Now we know why.

A malfunctioning electronic fuse caused a Marine Corps demonstration munition to explode prematurely over Interstate 5 in October 2025, raining shrapnel onto vehicles in what officials characterized as a one-in-a-million statistical anomaly.
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.
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

All Modern Warfare Is Chemical Warfare

On the night of Saturday, March 6, Israeli forces struck three sets of oil depots ringing Tehran - west, east, and south - simultaneously. The explosions were massive. Nearby residential areas were destroyed. Millions of liters of gasoline, diesel, and petroleum derivatives ignited, sending columns of black smoke thousands of feet into the air.
World politics
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Bomb unit determines suspect device at Liffey Valley was 'non-viable'

Emergency services responded to a suspect device found at Liffey Valley shopping centre in Dublin; bomb disposal experts determined it was non-viable and concluded operations by 10pm.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Bomb-disposal experts analysing items found as homes in residential street evacuated

Explosive Ordnance Disposal experts attended a College Avenue property in Mutley, Plymouth; homes were evacuated, a 100m cordon set, and a 26-year-old arrested on firearm suspicion.
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.
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
Gadgets
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

When every second counts: government tech helps first responders' lifesaving missions

Indoor-capable drones and indoor location-tracking technologies significantly improve first responder situational awareness and reduce risk in hazardous interior environments.
Mental health
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

Implementing Meaningful De-Escalation Training in Your Security Program

De-escalation training reduces aggressive incidents and is a critical risk-mitigation strategy for modern security personnel and organizations.
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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Ulez bomber: the retired electrician who turned bomb-making extremist

A retired suburban man radicalised online built and detonated a homemade bomb that destroyed a Ulez camera and endangered nearby residents.
#terrorism-investigation
fromAol
1 month ago
NYC politics

FBI investigating after explosive device ignited outside of NYC mayor's home

fromPBS News
1 month ago
NYC politics

Explosives thrown near New York City mayor's residence investigated as 'ISIS-related terrorism,' police say

NYC politics
fromAol
1 month ago

FBI investigating after explosive device ignited outside of NYC mayor's home

Two Pennsylvania men were arrested after detonating an improvised explosive device outside NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence, with federal terrorism charges pending and a second device discovered nearby.
NYC politics
fromPBS News
1 month ago

Explosives thrown near New York City mayor's residence investigated as 'ISIS-related terrorism,' police say

New York City police are investigating whether men who brought improvised explosive devices to a protest near Gracie Mansion were inspired by ISIS.
NYC politics
fromUSA TODAY
1 month ago

Explosives near Gracie Mansion investigated as 'ISIS-inspired terrorism'

Two homemade bombs containing TATP explosive were detonated outside NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence during a protest, with two suspects arrested and a third device discovered in a vehicle.
#fbi-investigation
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Discussing Use of Force in Security: A Challenging Discussion?

Use of force in security cannot be entirely avoided but should be deployed only as a last resort when lesser options fail, requiring comprehensive training in tactics, de-escalation, and legal authority.
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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

CNN Sources Confirm Explosives Were Found in Trunk of Synagogue Attacker's Car

What I'm told from sources who are briefed on the case is that looking into the back of this vehicle, they saw what appears to be explosives. It was described as a number of what they described as mortars. So, when you think about what are those, those could be rockets that are launched in the military sense, or they could be based on that appearance the kind of mortars that launch fireworks.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany: Security alert halts Cologne/Bonn airport flights

German public broadcaster WDR reported that employees had identified suspicious items in a bag. These items were clearly flagged as potentially dangerous on the security monitors, and the bag should have been removed from the system. However, instead of directing the bag to a separate conveyor belt for further inspection, the hand luggage was passed along the conveyor belt back to the passenger.
Germany news
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Suspicious devices found near NYC Mayor Mamdani's residence

Two suspicious devices were discovered outside Gracie Mansion, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence, prompting arrests and bomb squad investigation during a nearby anti-Islam protest.
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.
NYC politics
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

Terrorism expert warns U.S.-Israeli military strike in Iran could raise security concerns in NYC

NYPD increases patrols citywide as terrorism expert warns U.S.-Israel military action against Iran could trigger security threats including cyberattacks and localized attacks on vulnerable sites like houses of worship.
fromCalifornia Post
2 months ago

Driver armed with a flamethrower rams LADWP substation in possible 'terrorism-related event'

A driver armed with a flamethrower has rammed a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power substation in a possible "terrorism-related event." The rented silver Nissan Sentra crashed through a secured gate at the site in Boulder City, Nevada, before a gun went off on Thursday. A man, who was wearing "soft body armor" and had two shotguns and an assault rifle-style pistol, was found dead in the car suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
US news
fromTheregister
2 months ago

US Army seeks autonomous bio, chemical cleanup bots

The Army recently published a Request For Information on Autonomous Decontamination Systems (ADS) to see what might be out there in the existing commercial market to help its Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) troops more easily clean up contaminated vehicles, infrastructure, and terrain. "ADS will reduce manpower and optimize resources required for decontamination operations while mitigating the risk of exposure of warfighters to Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents through robotic means," the Army said in its RFI.
US news
fromThe Philadelphia Tribune
1 month ago

Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says

Two men who brought explosives to a protest outside New York City's mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group, a court complaint said. Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi were being held without bail after their arraignment Monday on charges that include attempting to provide material support to a terrorist organization and using a weapon of mass destruction.
NYC politics
US news
fromABC7 Chicago
2 months ago

Hazmat, SWAT, FBI swarm Las Vegas home after possible biolab found

Law enforcement and hazmat teams responded to a suspected illegal biological laboratory in a Las Vegas home, detaining one person and removing hazardous materials.
NYC politics
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Suspects charged in alleged "ISIS-inspired" attack near NYC's Gracie Mansion. Read the criminal complaint.

Two Pennsylvania teenagers were charged with terrorism-related offenses after planting homemade bombs at New York City locations, with both suspects admitting ISIS inspiration and aspirations for mass casualties.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Blast at US Embassy in Oslo may have terror motive, Norway police say

An explosion at the US embassy in Oslo caused minor damage with no injuries; police investigate terrorism as primary hypothesis while remaining open to other motives.
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Police investigate a potential explosion outside the US Embassy in Oslo

Norwegian police are investigating a potential explosion outside the U.S. Embassy in Oslo early Sunday with no injuries reported and minor damage to the embassy entrance.
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