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Published on 01:55 GMT
Montana’s first cyber warfare officer strengthens state defense
HELENA — As cyber threats continue to target public institutions nationwide, the Montana National Guard has appointed its first cyber warfare officer, marking a significant advancement in the guard’s cyber capabilities and proactive defense. “There are no …
Source: KXLH 9 Helena - Montana - Neutral
Published on 15:28 GMT
Africa’s militaries have always relied on imported weapons: why a shift to homegrown defence is now under way
Africa’s militaries are built on imported power. Foreign countries such as China, Russia, the United States, Turkey and France dominate Africa’s weapons market. Between them they supply everything from small arms to attack helicopters, unmanned systems and …
Source: The Conversation - Neutral
Published on Feb 21, 2026
Think tank warns of China-backed cyber warfare
Michael Punongbayan - The Philippine Star February 22, 2026 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The Stratbase Institute warned on Thursday that the Philippines is confronting an “unseen war” in cyberspace as China-linked information operations and foreign …
Source: Philstar - Neutral
Published on 19:58 GMT
Russian-backed smear campaign launched against Orbán critic Methodist pastor
"Disinformation campaigns targeting the Hungarian opposition could be a prelude to more serious Russian activity, former national security officer and intelligence expert Péter Buda told Telex at the end of January. He said this after a bizarre piece …
Source: Telex - Neutral
Published on 17:43 GMT
North Korean state-linked hackers steal £1.1bn crypto, making it history’s biggest financial theft
A new generation of cybercrime may be emerging after researchers revealed details of what is believed to be the largest single financial theft ever recorded. According to the 2026 Global Threat Report published by CrowdStrike, Kim Jong Un’s state-linked …
Source: LondonlovesTech - Pending
Published on 11:55 GMT
From Mexican cartel to British mob – the 19 most powerful gangs in the world
From Italy’s ‘Ndrangheta to Brazil’s Comando Vermelho, these groups wield terrifying influence, using everything from paramilitary violence to cybercrime and mass executions to enforce their rule(Image: Getty Images) Mexico is currently facing a severe …
Source: Daily Star - Indeterminate
Published on 17:14 GMT
The four ways Putin is waging war on the UK right now
Government unveils its biggest sanctions package against Russia since the start of Ukraine war The UK on Tuesday announced its biggest sanctions package against Russia since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, targeting dozens of companies and …
Source: The i paper - Neutral
Published on 13:06 GMT
Trending News (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)
Wishing everyone a good day! Here are some things to know for today: WEATHER FORECAST: AM snow in the mountains. The mountain passes are snow-covered and slick. Decreasing clouds with high temperatures in the 40s. TRENDING TODAY: Community rallies to help …
Source: KRTV - Montana - Neutral
Published on 17:02 GMT
Top 7 CTO and Cybersecurity Leadership Programs to Build Resilient Operations Skills in 2026
The professional landscape for technology leaders is undergoing a seismic shift as we approach 2026. With the global cybersecurity workforce gap widening, enterprises are no longer looking for traditional IT managers but are instead demanding visionaries …
Source: Intelligent Living - Neutral
Published on 11:48 GMT
Inside Anthropic’s existential negotiations with the Pentagon
Anthropic’s weekslong battle with the Department of Defense has played out over social media posts, admonishing public statements, and direct quotes from unnamed Pentagon officials to the news media. But the future of the $380 billion AI startup comes down …
Source: The Verge - Center-left
Published on 12:35 GMT
AI-Driven Cyberattack Scenarios Point to “The Big One” That Experts Say Is Coming
Artificial intelligence is no longer just supercharging our social media feeds and search engines. It is rapidly becoming the accelerant that could turn a manageable cyber incident into a national catastrophe. Hospitals going dark, cities losing power, …
Source: America First Report - Pending
Published on 09:22 GMT
War Plan Orange: The Blueprint for Victory
War Plan Orange, a strategic military blueprint developed by the U.S. Navy during the interwar years, played a pivotal role in America’s success in World War II. Initially conceived in response to the looming threat of Imperial Japan, this plan outlined …
Source: Nautical Voice - Pending
Published on 08:34 GMT
Business News | Chandigarh University Becomes India's First Private University to Launch a Private Internet Technology ...
NewsVoir Chandigarh [India], February 24: The rapid advancements in the world of technology in recent decades have not only altered but transformed the dynamics of modern warfare completely. Amid rising cyber warfare threats, growing risks of digital …
Source: Latestly - Indeterminate
Published on Feb 20, 2026
iTWire TV - We’re Losing the Cyber War: Inside ISACA’s Mission to Build the World’s Largest Cybersecurity Certification ...
When ISACA was appointed by the US Department of War in late December 2025 as the global credentialing authority for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, it did not arrive at the role by accident. The non-profit has spent nearly …
Source: iTWire - Neutral
Published on 04:31 GMT
If Iran Confronts the U.S., Khamenei’s Security Becomes Critical
During the first 18 hours of the 12-days June 2025 war between Iran and Israel/US, Israel/US through its agents, had killed top Iranian military generals. Iran rose back, after 18-hours and wrecked havoc on Israel. US had bombed Iranian nuclear …
Source: Muslim Mirror - Pending
Published on 03:00 GMT
DDoS attacks rise 138pc in Mideast as hackers target finance sector
Bahrain's financial services industry has emerged as a key target in a surging regional wave of cyber warfare, as new data reveals a 138 per cent year-on-year explosion in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks across the Middle East. According …
Source: Gulf Daily News Online - Pro-Government
Published on Feb 23, 2026
The Free State Of Florida Is A Fascist Paradise
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. For most of my life, I lived in Rhode Island — a state well-known for its close tie to the Mafia and its embrace of corruption at every level. More than one member of the state …
Source: CleanTechnica - Neutral
Published on Feb 23, 2026
Tracing the Evolution of Russian Hybrid Warfare
This is the second in a two-part series on Russian gray zone, or hybrid warfare. In the first article, Wiswesser analyzes the evolution of hybrid warfare and its practice in the decades leading up to Russia’s intervention in Ukraine in 2014. Russia’s …
Source: The Cipher Brief - Neutral
Published on Feb 23, 2026
Gulf Coast State students explore footwear technology, aviation history during journalism symposium
Feb. 23, 2026, 3:03 p.m. ET Four Gulf Coast State College students presented research at the American Journalism Historians Association Southeast Symposium. Student research topics included the history of running shoes, a local Civil Air Patrol base, and …
Source: Panama City News Herald - Florida - Pending