Campaigns now spend far more on safety than they did ten years ago. Federal groups handed over over $40 million just for security in 2024, a huge jump compared to past years. The money pays for bodyguards, secure venues, and even changes to homes like locks and cameras. Most of this was unthinkable
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
The United States is on the edge of a new crisis. President Donald Trump has announced that if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz by a specific deadline, Washington will launch an extensive bombing campaign targeting Iranian infrastructure. The strike would include bridges and power plants that
Political figures from both sides criticized the president earlier this week after a social media post threatened to attack Iranian infrastructure. The message suggested major strikes on bridges and power plants if Iran did not reopen a key shipping route by a set deadline. One senator called the an
Columbia woke up to a mild Easter morning, but the skies will change by afternoon. While no heavy rain hits early, scattered showers might sneak in before noon—especially west of the city. The main concern rolls in later, when temperatures peak near 80°F. Forecasters expect a 60% chance of showers a
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
Alphabet’s latest breakthrough isn’t about just another tech upgrade—it’s about reshaping how the world thinks about online safety. Their new work hints that the tools needed to crack today’s encryption might arrive sooner than anyone expected. While breaking Bitcoin or blockchain right now is still
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
The latest warning from Iran targeting major U. S. companies isn’t just about traditional business threats—it could shake up the crypto world too. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard labeled 18 American firms as "legitimate targets" starting April 1, hoping to retaliate for recent strikes on its soil. While
Companies are now trying new ways to get more ideas from workers and the public. One experiment with marketing and sales staff at a candy firm, plus four lab tests, shows that thinking about past accidental events can spark fresh ideas. The trick is simple: ask people to remember moments when som
