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Russian Satellite Conducts Close Approach to Ukrainian-Backed Commercial Orbital Asset

Reports from space domain awareness analysts describe a concerning orbital encounter involving a Russian satellite approaching a commercial spacecraft that supports Ukrainian operations. The Russian satellite, identified as Kosmos 2612, progressively closed distance with the ICEYE-X36 spacecraft over a period of observation. According to tracking data, Kosmos 2612 transitioned

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Critical Plex Media Server Vulnerabilities Under Active Exploitation

A security researcher has flagged an active exploitation campaign targeting unpatched instances of Plex Media Server. The attacks reportedly leverage a chain of four vulnerabilities to gain access to vulnerable systems, ultimately deploying malware. Plex has already released patches addressing these security flaws. Users running Plex Media Server are strongly

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Former OpenAI Engineer Remains in Custody Amid Spying Allegations

A former OpenAI engineer accused of spying on company executives will remain in custody while the case proceeds. Abdulrahman Alfozan was ordered to stay in detention by a judge, who commented on the Saudi government's offer to facilitate his release, describing it as akin to a "blank

Former OpenAI Engineer Accused of Spying Had 'Saudi Gov Docs' Folder, FBI Alleges

Federal prosecutors have charged a former OpenAI engineer with espionage-related offenses, according to court documents and reports from the investigation. The case has drawn attention to the potential role of foreign governments in allegedly recruiting employees from major technology companies to obtain sensitive information. The FBI investigation reportedly uncovered

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Suspicious Letters Sent to Election Offices Across Dozens of States

WIRED reporters contacted officials in all 50 states and Washington, DC, to assess the extent of what appears to be a coordinated harassment campaign targeting election infrastructure. The investigation revealed that at least 32 states have received suspicious letters within the past week. Election officials across the country are working

U.S. Federal Government Bans DeepSeek AI Tools Amid Rising Tech Tensions with China

The Office of Management and Budget has issued a directive prohibiting federal agencies from using DeepSeek, the Chinese artificial intelligence company whose chatbots have gained significant popularity worldwide. The ban comes amid heightened scrutiny of data handling practices and concerns that the company's AI models may transmit sensitive

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Homeland Security Bans DeepSeek Use in Federal Civilian Agencies

The Department of Homeland Security has implemented a ban on the use of DeepSeek AI services by federal civilian agencies. The decision comes shortly after the release of DeepSeek's latest AI model, suggesting heightened concerns about data security in government systems. DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, has faced