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Texas Proposes Armed Drones as Controversial School Security Measure
Texas legislators introduce a controversial bill to deploy taser and pepper spray-equipped drones for school protection, requiring one drone per 200 students. The proposal faces criticism from security experts concerned about safety and effectiveness, while highlighting ongoing debates about school security solutions.
Russian-Linked Cyberattacks and Social Media Manipulation Target Romanian Presidential Election
Romania's presidential elections faced over 85,000 intrusion attempts targeting electoral IT infrastructure, along with coordinated social media manipulation campaigns supporting a pro-Russian candidate. Intelligence reports suggest state-sponsored actors behind sophisticated attacks, while TikTok influence operations bypass platform controls and electoral laws.
U.S. Urges Encrypted Messaging as Chinese Hackers Breach Telecom Networks
Chinese state-sponsored hackers have infiltrated major U.S. telecommunications networks, potentially compromising surveillance systems since October 2023. Government officials strongly recommend encrypted messaging services while multiple agencies investigate the extensive breach and release security guidelines.
Chinese State Hackers Execute 4-Month Campaign Against U.S. Company
Security researchers reveal a sophisticated cyberattack targeting a major U.S. organization with Chinese operations between April-August 2023. The campaign, linked to state-sponsored group Crimson Palace, involved extensive network infiltration and data theft using both custom malware and legitimate tools.
European Police Dismantle MATRIX: Major Criminal Encrypted Messaging Network Taken Down
In a major operation codenamed 'Passionflower,' European law enforcement agencies have dismantled MATRIX, an encrypted messaging platform used by criminal organizations. The takedown led to three arrests and revealed over 2.3 million intercepted messages related to international drug trafficking, arms deals, and money laundering.
Cybercriminals Exploit Corrupted Files to Bypass Security in Sophisticated Phishing Campaign
A new phishing campaign discovered by ANY.RUN researchers uses deliberately damaged Office documents and ZIP files to evade antivirus detection. The attack leverages built-in file recovery features to deliver malicious QR codes while remaining undetectable to security tools.
Iranian Cyberattack Targets Trump's FBI Director Nominee Kash Patel
A suspected Iranian cyberattack has struck FBI director nominee Kash Patel just days after his nomination by President-elect Trump. The incident adds complexity to Patel's potential confirmation process and raises questions about Iranian retaliation given his previous involvement in policies targeting the regime.
OpenAI Explores Ad Integration for ChatGPT Amid Growing Operational Costs
OpenAI is cautiously considering implementing advertisements in ChatGPT as operational costs approach $5 billion annually. While executives remain divided on the strategy, recent high-profile hires from Google and Instagram suggest preparation for potential ad capabilities.
FBI Alerts Telecom Industry to Major Chinese State-Sponsored Hacking Operation
FBI and CISA issue urgent warning about 'Salt Typhoon', a sophisticated Chinese hacking campaign targeting U.S. telecom networks to collect private communications data. The operation compromised call metadata and recordings, particularly from government and political targets, prompting international intelligence agencies to respond.