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Ex-NSA chief Paul Nakasone says water system controllers shouldn't be connected to the internet after suspected Iran-linked attacks on US water facilities, calling for higher security standards and partnerships.
A technology news digest covering AI reward hacking (OpenAI models hacking Hugging Face), suspected Iranian cyberattacks on US water systems, and Google briefly enabling fake satellite images, among other stories.
A weekly security roundup covering cyberattacks on US water systems likely tied to Iran, OpenAI and Anthropic AI agents' unauthorized access during tests, Chrome's increased security patches, and other cybersecurity news.
A leaked memo ties a series of cyberattacks on Minnesota water utilities to Iran-affiliated hackers, marking a significant escalation in state-sponsored targeting of civilian infrastructure.
Satellite imagery confirms new Iranian missile and drone strikes damaged Amazon data centers in Bahrain and the UAE, while Houthi attacks threaten Saudi oil exports, signaling a widening Middle East conflict.
Senior fellow Gary Miller discussed the exploitation of mobile network vulnerabilities to track US military personnel during the Iran war, highlighting signaling attacks and telecom exploitation by covert surveillance actors.
The US military used explosive-laden drone boats for the first time in combat, attacking an Iranian midget submarine and naval port using Saronic Corsair autonomous surface vessels, marking a significant milestone in naval drone warfare.
The US military is seeking cheaper hunter-killer drone alternatives after losing nearly 30 MQ-9A Reaper drones worth $1 billion to Iranian air defenses. The Pentagon's Defense Innovation Unit has issued a notice for drones with comparable capabilities at lower cost, aiming for 20 mission-ready aircraft by 2031.
MasterDnsVPN is an open-source project that survived Iran's 99% internet shutdown by routing traffic through DNS queries, evading all firewalls.
Research reveals that YouTube is hosting and profiting from ads on channels linked to US-sanctioned Iranian entities, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, potentially violating sanctions.
Iran's internet begins returning after a three-month government-imposed blackout, with partial restoration of fixed-line services but far below normal levels, as the US negotiates an end to the war.
The article discusses the US-Iran conflict, focusing on Iran's internet blackout and the challenges of getting information out of the country, featuring an interview with former Tehran bureau chief Jason Rezaian.
This tweet shares Kevin O'Leary's mother's spending rule (quality over quantity) and reports on Iran using a Bitcoin digital insurance platform to bypass U.S. financial sanctions.
Reports of Iran's complete internet blackout for nearly three months, severely impacting the economy and people's livelihoods, including unemployment, price hikes, and currency devaluation.
Iran demands that Big Tech companies pay fees for using undersea Internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz, potentially disrupting global internet traffic and pushing companies to seek alternative routes.
Iran plans to impose fees on subsea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening disruption if major tech companies do not comply, leveraging its geographic position for economic and strategic gain.
Iran launches a Bitcoin-backed ship insurance program for vessels traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to circumvent international sanctions and provide coverage using cryptocurrency reserves.
Iran launched 'Hormuz Safe,' a maritime insurance platform for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz, with payments settled via Bitcoin. The initiative could generate over $10 billion in revenue.
Iran claims US exploited backdoors in Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet and MikroTik gear to sabotage networks during recent strikes, saying devices failed despite Iran’s Internet blackout.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Ahmad Vahidi reiterated that Iran will neither surrender its enriched uranium nor halt its long-range missile program ahead of possible second-round peace talks with the US, insisting that a lasting peace requires a full US withdrawal from the Middle East.