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Nvidia scandal just the tip of the iceberg? How China's spy machine plays a bigger game
The exit of Jensen Huang from Nvidia stems from serious allegations surrounding an extramarital affair linked to potential Chinese intelligence ties. This issue has evolved from a corporate scandal to a national security threat, sparking probes.
Nvidia scandal: The AI arms race puts human spies back into the game
The Nvidia controversy involving CEO Jensen Huang and a woman suspected by US intelligence of having links to Beijing has renewed concerns over corporate espionage in the AI industry. Recent cases involving OpenAI and Google have also highlighted risks from insiders and traditional spying methods.
Why is the US Pentagon preparing for a 'doomsday' scenario? Inside America's plan to keep military bases running for 90 days without outside help
Major military bases are expected to maintain essential operations independently for at least 90 days. The reported requirements cover electricity, water, fuel and communications. The objective is to prevent military operations from being interrupted if civilian infrastructure becomes unavailable. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said military installations should not depend on standard civilian municipal infrastructure to operate national defence.
Rogue AI agents exposing India’s data law blindspots
As companies edge closer to the May 2027 enforcement deadline for the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) law, AI’s emerging cybersecurity risks are creating tension over what might constitute adequate compliance just six to seven months from now.
Cybercriminals used AI agents to target over 400 Latin American banks: Report
The system, called CARLIY0S, was allegedly developed by a cybercrime group known as CyberCartel to achieve scale by automating different stages of attacks, including analysing targets, identifying vulnerabilities and developing ways to break into systems.
Sleeper cells and lone wolves. The West could be Iran’s next front
The arrest of five British men near RAF Fairford has revived concerns over Iran’s ability to retaliate beyond the Middle East. No Iranian link has been established, with investigators examining multiple possibilities. Western security officials have warned Iran could use proxies, covert networks, lone actors or cyberattacks.
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Ultraviolette's fresh funding; Bira 91 revival plan
Ultraviolette has roped in Intel chief Lip-Bu Tan as an investor and advisor after a fresh capital raise. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
US Department of War holds Energy Innovation Expo; showcases latest power generation and transmission technologies
The US Department of War (DOW) held the Energy Innovation Expo which showcased the latest power generation and transmission projects to support the rising needs of United States’ defence technologies. Assistant Secretary of Defence for Energy, Installations and Environment spoke about the DOW's key energy focus areas: the Golden Dome, Nuclear Energy, space and energy superiority and the solutions to answer the challenges posed in these fields.
China and the US are competing for AI dominance but have shared concerns over safety
On Sunday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after talks in New York with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng ahead of the meeting between Trump and Xi that the two countries discussed the setting up of a mechanism on AI dialogue and proposed a new "notification mechanism" for AI incidents that could impact national security.
A 1967 promise to keep space peaceful faces a new test: What happens when satellites become targets? America’s space weapons reveal a new battlefield
The United States has deployed space control weapons, sparking global concerns about an orbital arms race. These systems are designed to defend military forces against hostile actions in space. Disrupting satellites could impact vital civilian services like navigation and communication networks. Existing international treaties do not fully address modern space-based military technologies. This development highlights space's growing importance as a contested military environment.
The US-China space race is going where no war has gone before
American troops are preparing for potential combat operations around the Moon. US military is expanding its focus beyond Earth's orbit into cislunar space. This expansion is driven by intelligence warnings about potential adversaries' space warfare ambitions. China has also established its own military space troops, which the US views as a threat. The US Space Force plans to double its size over the next five years.
OpenAI's rogue agents probed Hugging Face for weaknesses two months before major hack
The newly uncovered malicious activity showed that the rogue agents' efforts to find a way into Hugging Face began earlier than publicly known.
Trump downplays the need to check AI development and says he doesn't want to cede edge to China
"We can put guardrails, we can do this and that, but I think you have a lot of negative forces that are bringing it up that ... shouldn't be bringing it up, and they're bringing up things that won't happen," Trump told reporters during a weekend trip to Ireland. "But whoever wins with AI wins."
What are Iran's options to retaliate as open warfare resumes with the US?
The US launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iran, prompting Iranian missile strikes on what Tehran said were US assets in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait and Iraq.
US data centers may still have a China problem: House panel warns Chinese telecom firms embedded despite FCC action
Chinese telecom companies have established a tangible presence in the U.S. internet landscape by holding onto routers and interconnection pacts. This scenario raises critical security concerns, with a bipartisan House committee signaling that these threats remain unresolved, particularly following various cyber attacks. Lawmakers are pushing for more extensive authority to monitor and potentially eradicate foreign infrastructure, aiming to safeguard American data and ensure the integrity of network security.
UK spy chief warns Russia cyber threats could overwhelm Britain and allies
Britain and its allies face a serious cyber threat from Russia. A top spy chief warns that critical infrastructure, elections, and public trust are under attack. She stresses the need for urgent action from everyone, from businesses to individuals. Rapid AI advancements mean a narrow window exists to stay ahead of rivals like China.
Russia, China increasingly using AI to escalate cyberattacks on the US: Microsoft
Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea are boosting AI use for online deception and cyberattacks. Microsoft research shows a sharp rise in fake content and malicious activities. Adversaries exploit AI for espionage, disinformation, and to penetrate sensitive systems. The US faces the most cyber threats globally. Companies and governments must prioritize cybersecurity investments to counter these escalating digital dangers.
Israeli cyber startup Noma Security raises $100 million in private funding round
Noma Security said on Thursday it raised $100 million in a private funding round, bringing total funds raised to date to $132 million. Israel's cyber security sector has been active of late and many startups have raised significant sums in funding rounds and in mergers and acquisitions.
Criticality of Chinese cyber threat actors has increased in recent years: Mandiant
According to data from Mandiant, UNC4841 - an espionage actor behind a wide-ranging campaign in support of the People's Republic of China - has targeted an unspecified number of private and public sector organisations located in at least 16 countries, with almost a third being government entities.
Group-IB report highlights cyberspace weaponisation in 2019. India is at it too
A newly released report from Singapore-based cybersecurity and threat-intelligence firm Group-IB underlines what has been brewing in cybersecurity over the last few years — the dominance of the nation state as the primary threat actor. “The leading and most frightening trend of 2019 was the use of cyber-weapons in military operations,” the report says.
China, Russia, Iran pose grave cyber espionage threat to US: Report
China, according to the report, has expansive efforts in place to acquire US technology to include sensitive trade secrets and proprietary information.
Supply chain sees spike in number of cyber attacks in 2017: Report
Businesses and professional services sector received 10% of global ransomware attacks, the third most targeted industry (up from sixth position in 2016), behind finance and tech.
British Telecom to recruit 900 for cyber security business
UK-based British Telecom is planning to recruit 900 cyber security professionals in a year from across the globe.
US President Barack Obama rolls out national action plan for cyber security
President Obama has rolled out a $19 billion "national action plan" on cyber security as his intelligence chief warned of new security threats.
Cyber threat cannot be eliminated, says US intel chief James Clapper
James Clapper listed out Russia and China as the two major countries posing a threat to US cyber world.
India is best partner to combat shared cyber threats: US
The US wants India to be its "best partner" to combat "shared" cyber crime threats in specific sectors of finance, infrastructure and energy, a top American official said.
Russia, hackers cited as threats in Barack Obama's security strategy
"Violent extremism and an evolving terrorist threat raise a persistent risk of attacks on America and our allies," Obama writes.
Obama says CENTCOM hack calls for stronger cybersecurity laws
In his speech yesterday, the president referred to the hacking of the Twitter and You Tube account of the US Central Command (CENTCOM).
GFSU to ink MoU with Finland-based company for cyber security
GFSU will ink a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a Finland-based company to set up a cyber security laboratory here to train students.
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