Monthly security update patches a Windows kernel flaw already under active attack alongside new Windows 11 features.
Today
Milwaukee police left an outdated wanted vehicle alert in the system, causing Amber Newell to be stopped twice in one week.
Immigration enforcement agency seeks to equip thousands of agents with G.L.O.V.E. devices by March amid civil rights concerns.
A passenger aboard a Las Vegas–to–Atlanta flight allegedly spun up a spoofed Wi-Fi network, prompting pilots to alert air traffic control and Delta to open a federal investigation.
Ⓐ used publicly available AI models to find a zero-click remote code execution flaw in Zoom affecting all platforms; company patched before disclosure.
Technology can now associate Bluetooth and phone signals with license plates, turning roadside cameras into comprehensive tracking tools for police.
Mozilla revoked its Firefox and Thunderbird release signing key after an unencrypted copy was inadvertently committed to a private GitHub repository.
A new technique decodes encrypted reasoning blocks from proprietary model APIs, recovering 704 privacy artifacts including API keys and passwords.
Yesterday
Two school custodians found shot at Mark Twain Elementary School in Chicago; police investigating possible murder-suicide.
Arrest follows discovery of propane tank and flammable materials in suspect's vehicle; third incident at U.S. diplomatic posts in Canada this year.
A joint advisory says the Conti-derived RaaS gang is exploiting known Fortinet flaws to breach healthcare, finance and government networks worldwide.
Vienna-based company routed specialized equipment through shell companies to supply engines for Russian missiles and fighter jets.
British Transport Police expands surveillance trial to identify wanted offenders, drawing criticism from privacy advocates.
The organizations announced a collaboration Monday to educate athletes on preventing sexual exploitation and connecting victims to resources.
Filmmaker Gabar Choli describes months of coercive feeding while on hunger strike in Texas detention, naming two ICE doctors involved.
Two-tier Daybreak program gives vetted defenders access to frontier models for vulnerability research ahead of autonomous cyberattack threats.
Aug 9
Investigation reveals K3 Scout surveillance drones contained Chinese components transmitting 'heartbeat' signals to China; UK MoD removes connectivity.
Fighter jets escorted general aviation planes out of restricted airspace over New Jersey on Sunday during LIV Golf event.
Ukrainian military intelligence says Russia is deploying its Starlink alternative faster than expected, with plans for 292 satellites by 2027.
Study of June unrest in Belfast and Southampton finds US right-wing actors dominating discourse, with Elon Musk among top posters.
Aug 8
A northern California municipality of 30,000 disconnected its entire computer network after a malicious cyberattack knocked out emergency services.
Security forces liberated 308 people held by jihadists for six months; separate operation rescues 33 from gunmen in northwest.
Scammers across multiple states have stolen over $100 million from older adults using fake pop-ups and posing as law enforcement.
Aug 7
Pentagon orders defense firms to rapidly boost weapons output amid Iran war stockpile crisis
Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg gives contractors 21 days to submit accelerated production plans as munitions deplete.
Federal Communications Commission moves to strip sales clearance from previously approved drone models, affecting popular DJI consumer drones.
Baltic states uncover underground smuggling routes as analysts suspect coordinated destabilization effort by Minsk.
Alexander Dobrindt cites constant threats from foreign powers following a recent explosive-laden drone discovery at Leipzig airport.
OpenAI announces controlled access to advanced AI cybersecurity tools while facing scrutiny over previous incidents and the models' offensive capabilities.
UK police investigating Ann Widdecombe's death have reopened a probe into an incident at Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's home.
Five workers at the secretive military unit died by suicide between early June and early July, raising alarm among lawmakers and defense officials.
U.S. intelligence agencies assess Russian President Putin may authorize a limited attack on a NATO ally in coming years to probe Western resolve.
U.S. long-range missile shortages spark internal conflict between Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth over Iran policy decisions.
Aug 6
Hackers accessed customer names, addresses, emails, and order details after compromising Valve's shipping partner between July 29 and August 1.
Researcher reports Firestore database vulnerability allowing unauthenticated access to government, corporate, and university calls; company disputes severity.
Aug 5
Treasury targets Shelbit Exchange and network allegedly used by Iran to fund IRGC through digital assets and shadow banking.
Aug 4
The Army has used virtually all ATACMS and Precision Strike Missiles during conflict with Iran, raising readiness concerns.
Aug 3
Security researchers reveal three attacks that let malware on compromised Windows devices hijack Google-synced passkeys and extract private keys.
Aug 1
A pre-authentication RCE vulnerability in macOS Screen Sharing allowed unauthenticated attackers to execute code as root; Apple issued fixes in August 2026.
Jul 31
FBI, EPA and CISA warn of an expanding cyberattack campaign against municipal water systems as Trump and Minnesota's governor trade blame.
Jul 25
Local officials report growing opposition to Flock cameras crossing political lines, with communities taking direct action against the surveillance technology.