#terrorismsecurity

[ follow ]
#terrorism
NYC parents
fromMail Online
1 day 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.
Brooklyn
fromDailywire
5 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
5 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.
NYC parents
fromMail Online
1 day 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.
Brooklyn
fromDailywire
5 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
5 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.
fromIndependent
8 hours 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
Europe news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
17 minutes ago

The West is preparing for cheap drone attacks, but many businesses and civilians can only watch, not stop them

Civilian and corporate organizations struggle to counter small drone threats due to legal restrictions, leading to increased demand for drone detection devices.
#cybersecurity
Privacy professionals
fromFortune
3 days 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.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
14 hours ago

Weekly Recap: Fiber Optic Spying, Windows Rootkit, AI Vulnerability Hunting and More

A critical zero-day vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader is actively exploited, alongside state-sponsored cyber threats targeting U.S. infrastructure.
Information security
fromFast Company
7 hours ago

Why the Iran cyberattack everyone warned about hasn't really happened yet

Iran-linked hackers have conducted minor cyberattacks in the U.S. but have focused on other regions with more significant incursions.
Privacy technologies
fromYahoo Tech
3 days ago

Hackers Are Using Your Home Router to Spy on Microsoft 365 Users

Russian spies exploited consumer routers to steal Microsoft 365 credentials from thousands of users, turning home devices into espionage tools.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days 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.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days 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.
Privacy professionals
fromFortune
3 days 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.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
14 hours ago

Weekly Recap: Fiber Optic Spying, Windows Rootkit, AI Vulnerability Hunting and More

A critical zero-day vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader is actively exploited, alongside state-sponsored cyber threats targeting U.S. infrastructure.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 hours ago

UK reliance on US big tech companies is 'national security risk', claims report | Computer Weekly

The UK is at risk due to over-reliance on US tech companies for critical infrastructure, impacting national security.
UK politics
fromIndependent
39 minutes ago

Ministerial blame game over threat to use Army to police fuel blockades

Fianna Fáil questions Fine Gael leader for not informing about a no-confidence motion vote regarding the government's fuel crisis handling.
#counterterrorism
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
7 hours ago

Trump's new budget turns the FBI into the gender police

The Trump administration's budget proposal seeks to increase counterterrorism funding targeting domestic terrorism, including gender extremism and leftist ideologies.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
6 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.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
7 hours ago

Trump's new budget turns the FBI into the gender police

The Trump administration's budget proposal seeks to increase counterterrorism funding targeting domestic terrorism, including gender extremism and leftist ideologies.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
6 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.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
8 hours ago

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses face backlash for privacy violations and plans for facial recognition technology, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
fromwww.dw.com
16 hours ago

Burkina Faso: Moving forward without democracy

People must forget about democracy. If an African wants to tell you about democracy, you should run away. Democracy kills. This statement by Traore reflects a stark rejection of democratic principles in favor of military governance.
World news
London politics
fromIrish Independent
17 hours ago

Government wants probe into media coverage of fuel protests; Garda Commissioner 'absolutely appalled' by threats to gardai

Protests in Dublin have escalated unexpectedly, reflecting public anger and loss of confidence in the Government.
US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
11 hours ago

FBI raids TX house possibly linked to suspect accused of throwing explosive at Sam Altman's SF home

A suspect was arrested for throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home, prompting an FBI raid in Texas linked to the incident.
Roam Research
fromwww.businessinsider.com
15 hours ago

The US Army surged its largest counter-drone training deployment to the Middle East during the Iran war

The US Army has launched its largest counter-drone training mission in the Middle East amid the Iran war, utilizing the Merops system.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The Guardian view on AI politics: US datacentre protests are a warning to big tech | Editorial

Voters across the political spectrum are uniting against big tech's influence, particularly regarding AI datacentres and their environmental impact.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Scarcity, Surveillance, and the Return of Hard Power Week In Review

Bitcoin remains above $71,000, indicating institutional demand and potential for broader adoption amid macroeconomic developments and a 4-year cycle breakout test.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

From Isis recruit to influencer: People think: you're that evil girl who ran away'

Tareena Shakil, now 36, presents a glamorous image, wearing a tailored dress and carrying a Louis Vuitton handbag, contrasting sharply with her past as a convicted terrorist.
Women in technology
#ai
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago
Information security

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
3 days 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Is Mythos a blessing or a curse for cybersecurity? It depends on whom you ask

Claude Mythos AI model may enhance cybersecurity defenses but also poses risks for hackers due to its ability to identify vulnerabilities and create exploits.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
9 hours ago

Runtime security becomes critical as AI accelerates threats

Artificial intelligence accelerates innovation and cyber threats, necessitating a focus on runtime security for effective enterprise protection.
Information security
fromPsychology Today
3 days 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
3 days 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.
Washington DC
fromNextgov.com
3 days 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.
SF politics
fromWIRED
4 days 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.
#openai
Education
fromSecuritymagazine
4 days 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.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

Beirut shrugs off its fear in the wake of Israel's deadliest offensive: Let them kill us all as soon as possible'

The major offensive that Israel launched on Lebanon on Wednesday hit previously untouched districts of Beirut and attempted to separate the Lebanese front from the ceasefire agreed between the United States and Iran.
France politics
California
fromsfist.com
4 days 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.
fromThe Cipher Brief
4 days 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
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
15 hours ago

BrowserGate: Claims of LinkedIn 'Spying' Clash With Security Research Findings

LinkedIn allegedly scans users' computers to collect data on browser extensions, raising concerns about corporate espionage.
#nigeria
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Nigeria terror trial: Nearly 400 terror suspects convicted

Nearly 400 terrorism suspects were convicted in Nigeria, receiving prison terms up to 20 years amid ongoing trials related to Boko Haram and ISWAP.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Nigeria terror trial: Nearly 400 terror suspects convicted

Nearly 400 terrorism suspects were convicted in Nigeria, receiving prison terms up to 20 years amid ongoing trials related to Boko Haram and ISWAP.
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

In Syria, instability allowed ISIS fighters to flee camps, but many of their families still detained

"I'm struggling a lot. I'm really scared for my situation, for my son's situation as well. I'm just very desperate to get out of here." Hoda Muthana, one of three American women in the camp, highlights the dire conditions and her fears.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days 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
3 days 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
fromFortune
4 days 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
US news
fromSecuritymagazine
4 days 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.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 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
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | If A.I. Is a Weapon, Who Should Control It?

The current collision between the Department of Defense and Anthropic over whether Anthropic's A.I. models should be bound by ethical constraints or made available for all uses the Pentagon might have in mind raises significant concerns about the future of AI governance.
Right-wing politics
#ice
#iran
Information security
fromWIRED
6 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.
Information security
fromWIRED
6 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.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Extra 5m pledged for patrolling places of worship

Police in London and Manchester receive £5m for increased patrols around places of worship to enhance community safety.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
10 hours ago

FBI announces takedown of phishing operation that targeted thousands of victims | TechCrunch

The FBI dismantled a global phishing operation, W3LL, targeting over 17,000 victims and facilitating over $20 million in fraud.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
5 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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Terrorism arrests rose 1,114% last year - so why aren't the security services more alarmed? | Zoe Williams

Terrorism arrest statistics in 2025 show a 1,114% increase to 3,034 arrests, primarily from Palestine Action protests, excluded from official figures pending judicial review.
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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Jihadist violence in Nigeria and DRC rose sharply last year even as global deaths from terror fell

Nigeria recorded the largest increase in terrorism deaths globally in 2025, with fatalities rising by 46% from 513 in 2024 to 750, placing it fourth in the Global Terrorism Index, behind Pakistan, Burkina Faso and Niger. Africa's most populous nation is grappling with a multifaceted security crisis as extremist groups such as Boko Haram and its offshoots attempt to carve out control of swathes of territory.
World politics
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Nigeria's new corridor opens doors for jihadist groups

Sahelian jihadist groups including JNIM and ISSP are expanding southward into Nigeria's borderlands, establishing new operational bases in the Kebbi-Kainji-Borgu triangle alongside local extremist factions and criminal gangs.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK counter-terrorism agents granted more time to question men suspected of spying for Iran

Four men arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran on Jewish community locations and individuals in Britain can be held in custody until 13 March for questioning.
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.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
5 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
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
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.
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.
[ Load more ]