A crypto trading system called THORChain, known for letting people swap coins across different blockchains without wrapping tokens, hit the brakes over the weekend after hackers made off with about $11 million. A vault that holds coins for trading was cracked open, and money flowed out to unknown wa
Microsoft’s latest alert focuses on a critical flaw, known as CVE‑2026‑42897, that targets on‑premises Exchange Server installations. The bug allows attackers to send a specially crafted email that, when opened in Outlook Web Access, can run malicious JavaScript right inside the user’s browser. Bec
The Senate parliamentarian has blocked a key part of a Republican spending bill, saying that the proposed $1 billion for White House security cannot be added as written. The money was meant to fund the “East Wing Modernization Project, ” which includes a 90, 000‑square‑foot ballroom that former Pres
At night on April 5, a young student in Taichung managed to halt four high‑speed trains that were traveling at up to 300 km/h. He did it with a laptop, a cheap software‑defined radio and a few hand‑held radios. The key that protected the trains’ internal radio system had not been changed in 19 years
For over half a century, one security company has quietly made a name for itself by focusing on customer needs rather than just tech trends. With offices spread across Northern California, the business blends old-school values with modern security tools like AI monitoring and smart home systems. Unl
The article starts by pointing out that chasing endless economic growth is not a solution for the planet’s limits. A United Nations report, led by António Guterres, calls for new measures that look beyond GDP. It suggests 31 indicators—many tied to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals—to capture h
Two massive crypto thefts in April proved that hackers now use artificial intelligence to pick targets and design attacks. The $600 million stolen in weeks wasn’t just another case of lost funds—it showed how AI is making cybercrime cheaper and easier. Unlike past hackers who needed deep technical s
On a Tuesday in May, over half a dozen schools in middle Tennessee locked down after someone called 911 saying there were bombs inside. Police rushed to each building, students huddled in classrooms, and parents showed up at gates unsure if their kids were safe. When officers searched every room, th
Brazil’s government just rolled out a $2. 2 billion program to fight powerful gangs like Primeiro Comando da Capital and Comando Vermelho. The plan puts federal and local teams under one roof, aiming to cut crime financing, upgrade prisons, solve murders better, and lock down borders. It’s not just
The UK is set to roll out 37 new laws next Parliament. Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants to show he still runs the Labour Party after a rough local election. The king’s speech, written by ministers, will launch these plans. A key focus is trade with the EU. The European Partnership Bill gi
