IBM found that state-sponsored hacking group APT34 has deployed a new strain of malicious malware aimed at the industrial and energy sectors in the Middle East. APT34 was responsible for a phishing …
U.S. warship in Gulf seizes missile parts of suspected Iran origin
On Wednesday, a US Navy warship stopped a boat linked to Iran containing advanced missile parts. The Trump administration has been pressuring Tehran to limit its activities in the Gulf region. The …
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U.S. military completes pullback from northeast Syria, Esper says
The US has completed the military pullback in northeastern Syria, leaving only 600 troops in the rest of the country. Defense Secretary Mark Esper stated this could signal an end of the period of …
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China capex growth hits three-year low as weak economy, trade war drag
Capital investment by Chinese firms has reached its slowest pace in three years amid the Hong Kong protests. Factors contributing to this lack of capital investment include a weakening economy, tight …
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DHS Plans to Expand Facial Recognition Border Checks
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plans to extend facial recognition checks to include all travelers into and out of the US, including US citizens who were previously exempt. The ruling was …
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Tourism in Israel? U.S. charity’s offer with Gaza hospital project irks Palestinians
US charity FriendShips, an evangelical Christian group, is building a tent hospital in the Gaza strip, causing controversy by offering foreign medical volunteers a weekend of tourism in Israel across …
This iOS Security App Shares User Data With China: 8 Million Americans Impacted
As the use of VPNs increases rapidly, a report warns consumers that VPN apps may be collecting information on identities and locations, sharing this data with Chinese authorities. VPNs are typically …
Amazon Plans Ring Facial Recognition-Based ‘Watch List’, Report
Amazon plans to implement facial recognition software in Ring smart home security devices with the goal of recognizing 'suspicious activity.' This plan would effectively create an AI-enabled …
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DHS to Require Federal Agencies to Set Vulnerability Disclosure Policies
Under the Department of Homeland Security, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published a draft document that mandates vulnerability disclosure and outlines strategies for …
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The sinister timing of deepfakes and the 2020 election
Matt Price of ZeroFox explained the significance of the rise of deepfakes leading up to the 2020 presidential elections, stating that he has seen proofs of concepts of deepfakes that could be used to …
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