SECURITY THREATS

Apr 08 2026TECHNOLOGY

Cyber threats rise as tensions grow between Iran and the US

Tensions between Iran and the US aren’t just playing out on battlefields or in diplomatic talks—they’re happening silently in cyberspace too. According to security agencies, Iranian hackers have stepped up attacks on key US systems since the conflict began. Their targets? Devices that control critic

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Apr 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI tools make crypto hacking simpler and cheaper than ever

AI isn't just changing how we work or learn—it's also making digital crime easier and cheaper. Security experts used to count on hackers needing advanced skills and lots of time to crack systems. Now, AI tools can do the heavy lifting in seconds. Think about it: what took hackers months to achieve c

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Apr 04 2026CRYPTO

Crypto theft drops but hackers keep finding new ways in

In the first three months of 2026, hackers walked away with $168 million from DeFi projects—that’s down from $1. 5 billion stolen in the same stretch the year before. The biggest single hit came when someone stole $40 million from Step Finance by getting their hands on a private key. Then on January

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Safety Steps After Rising Threats

The U. S. Department of Homeland Security has issued a warning that the danger level is higher now, especially as military actions against Iran continue. The notice tells local police that attackers who act alone and online hackers could try to target American systems. DHS officials say it is unl

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Jan 12 2026HEALTH

How One Study Beat the Odds: COVID-19 and Cyberattacks

The COVID-19 pandemic shook up the world of medical research. With hospitals overwhelmed and staff stretched thin, many clinical trials faced big hurdles. Some were even called off or put on hold. But not all stories were like that. The EMERGE trial, which looked at using metformin early in gestatio

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Dec 24 2025POLITICS

Israel's Minister Pushes for Stronger Borders and Big Changes

A top Israeli official has some strong ideas about what should happen next in the region. Bezalel Smotrich, who is the Finance Minister and also has a role in the Defense Ministry, thinks Israel needs to take control of certain areas and make sure its borders are safe. He was talking about this at

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Dec 22 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Quantum Leap: A Long Road Ahead

Bitcoin's journey to quantum safety is a marathon, not a sprint. Experts agree that quantum computers won't crack Bitcoin anytime soon. But upgrading Bitcoin to withstand quantum attacks is no easy feat. It could take 5 to 10 years. Why? Because Bitcoin's decentralized nature makes upgrades tricky.

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Dec 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Giants and Startups: A Week of Big Moves

Nvidia is looking to make more of its H200 AI chips because of high demand in China. This is interesting because the U. S. has strict rules about selling advanced tech to China. Nvidia is trying to find a balance between following these rules and keeping its business strong in China. This shows how

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Dec 05 2025TECHNOLOGY

Uncovering the Hidden Threat: Chinese Hackers' Long-Term Cyber Infiltration

In a recent cybersecurity alert, U. S. and Canadian agencies revealed that hackers linked to China have been using advanced malware to infiltrate and maintain long-term access to government and IT systems. This isn't just a quick data breach; it's a stealthy, long-term operation aimed at potential s

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Nov 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Cybersecurity: Hackers and Defenders in a Digital Arms Race

Hackers are getting smarter, using new tricks to steal data and cause trouble. They're using fake voices, AI-powered malware, and even targeting internet-connected devices. But the good guys are fighting back. Governments and security teams are shutting down fake networks and tightening digital defe

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