Peter Chofield
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Russia’s Claimed Capture of Pokrovsk Comes at a Steep Cost
Russia has claimed control of Pokrovsk, a crucial logistical hub in eastern Ukraine, after a prolonged and costly battle. Ukraine denies a full capture, as both sides report significant casualties…
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Scottish Council Two Years into Ransomware Recovery
The Scottish Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, or Council for the Western Isles, is now two years deep into recovering from a major ransomware attack that hit them in early November…
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Regions Calling: Life With No Internet Is the New Normal
Life without consistent internet is the new norm in many Russian regions. Frequent mobile outages and restrictions are transforming daily life far beyond Moscow, forcing a return to cash and…
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ThreatsDay Bulletin: AI Malware, Voice Bot Flaws, Crypto Laundering, IoT Attacks — and 20 More Stories
This week’s cybersecurity bulletin highlights the re-emergence of Mirai-based botnets targeting IoT devices, a surge in sophisticated phishing attacks leveraging AI, and efforts by Singapore to curb government impersonation scams.…
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U.S. Army buys more Bradley A4s from BAE Systems
The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a $390 million contract modification to procure additional Bradley A4 fighting vehicles, expanding its fleet of modernized armored platforms. These upgrades enhance lethality,…
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Malicious Blender Files Used to Spread Malware
Cybersecurity experts are warning about malicious Blender files being used to spread malware that steals sensitive data. These files, found on platforms like CGTrader, leverage embedded Python scripts to initiate…
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3 SOC Challenges You Need to Solve Before 2026
Cybersecurity is facing a pivotal shift by 2026 as threat actors increasingly use AI for attacks. This includes scaling operations, automating reconnaissance, and crafting hyper-realistic social engineering campaigns. One major…
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France Conducts High-Intensity Armored Drills in UAE
France recently concluded intense armored drills in the UAE, showcasing its military readiness in desert conditions. The exercises spanned three days and involved Leclerc tanks, CAESAR artillery, and VBCI infantry…
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Hackers Hijack Blender 3D Assets to Deploy StealC V2 Data-Stealing Malware
Cybersecurity experts reveal a new campaign leveraging Blender 3D assets to spread a dangerous info-stealing malware. This operation has been active for at least six months. Malicious .blend files are…
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Lithuania Jails Ukrainian for Carrying Out Arson Attack Blamed on Russia
A court in Lithuania has sentenced a young Ukrainian man, Danylo Bardadym, to three years and four months in prison for an arson attack at an IKEA store in Vilnius,…
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