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Predatory GitHub repos named after popular tools to push the Atomic infostealer to MacOS.
23/09/2025

Predatory GitHub repos named after popular tools to push the Atomic infostealer to MacOS.

LastPass warns macOS users of fake GitHub repos distributing Atomic infostealer malware disguised as legitimate tools.

Philippine authorities say hackers targeted 54k government websites.
23/09/2025

Philippine authorities say hackers targeted 54k government websites.

A coordinated wave of cyberattacks targeted multiple government websites on September 21, coinciding with nationwide rallies against flood control project anomalies.

I am normally pretty critical of boosting "AI THREATS" in cybersecurity, but researchers should still stay on top develo...
23/09/2025

I am normally pretty critical of boosting "AI THREATS" in cybersecurity, but researchers should still stay on top developments like this:

MalTerminal, created before Nov 2023, shows earliest LLM-embedded malware, signaling new AI-driven cyber threats.

ENISA has identified a third‑party ransomware attack as the cause of Europe’s airport chaos.
22/09/2025

ENISA has identified a third‑party ransomware attack as the cause of Europe’s airport chaos.

Airport disruptions that affected automated check-in systems in recent days were caused by a ransomware attack, the EU's cybersecurity agency said on Monday, highlighting the growing risks of such attacks to critical infrastructure and industries.

"Over the last 18 months, the researchers tracked Turla on seven Ukrainian machines. Gamaredon first breached four of th...
22/09/2025

"Over the last 18 months, the researchers tracked Turla on seven Ukrainian machines. Gamaredon first breached four of them in January 2025, then Turla deployed Kazuar v3 during the following month."

ESET found evidence that Russia-linked groups Gamaredon and Turla collaborated in cyberattacks on Ukraine between February and April 2025.

Interesting report from RUSI that has some context on the role of Private Sector Offensive Actors ("cyber mercenaries")....
22/09/2025

Interesting report from RUSI that has some context on the role of Private Sector Offensive Actors ("cyber mercenaries").

Private military and security companies are recasting conflict as a marketplace. The centre of gravity has shifted from security services to capability and data control. Ukraine provides the clearest illustration of how that shift plays out in practice.

Digital Euro takes a step towards happening, though it's looking like it'll take years. I'm a bit skeptical if this will...
22/09/2025

Digital Euro takes a step towards happening, though it's looking like it'll take years. I'm a bit skeptical if this will help European independence, but this is admittedly not entirely my wheelhouse.

European Union finance ministers on Friday agreed on a roadmap for launching a digital euro currency that aims to become an alternative to the now dominant U.S.-based Visa and Mastercard systems.

New Skunk Works drop: a stealth drone designed for air combat.
22/09/2025

New Skunk Works drop: a stealth drone designed for air combat.

Skunk Works Unveils Vectis Air Combat Stealth Drone Lockheed Martin’s famed Skunk Works advanced projects division has lifted the lid on a new, higher-end stealthy Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) type drone named Vectis. The unmanned aircraft is designed to be highly adaptable to an operator.....

Looks like Dougan is back:
18/09/2025

Looks like Dougan is back:

: As the Trump administration guts efforts to counter election disinfo

Interesting bit from last week on The Defence and Security Equipment International exhibition. Where are EW tools, robot...
17/09/2025

Interesting bit from last week on The Defence and Security Equipment International exhibition. Where are EW tools, robot dogs, and combat AI deployments at?

The Defence and Security Equipment International exhibition offers a glimpse of rapid advances in warfare technology

I'd like one person, in a clear, sober, and not ai-boostery manner, explain to me why Europe would actually need to weak...
16/09/2025

I'd like one person, in a clear, sober, and not ai-boostery manner, explain to me why Europe would actually need to weaken GDPR for AI development.

Influential Italian economist calls for "radical simplification" of GDPR on the one-year anniversary of his landmark report on European competitiveness

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