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Jul- 2025 -

29 July

Ukraine, Belarus Hackers Claim Cyberattack on Russia’s Aeroflot

Ukrainian and Belarusian hacker groups claimed responsibility Monday for a cyberattack on Russia's national airline Aeroflot that has grounded dozens of flights.

25 July

Americas

U.S. Space Force Spc. 4 Caleb Walker, a crew chief with the 6th Space Warning Squadron (6 SWS), poses in the Upgraded Early Warning Radar (UEWR) facility at Cape Cod Space Force Station, Massachusetts, May 9, 2024. 6 SWS, located at Cape Cod Space Force Station in Sagamore, Massachusetts, is a geographically separated unit of Space Delta 4, Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado. "Team 6" includes U.S. Space Force Guardians, U.S. Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force Airmen and civilian employees. Their mission is "To surveil air and space to detect missile launches and high-interest satellites while operating, maintaining, and protecting New England’s first Space Force installation.” (U.S. Space Force photo by Dave Grim)

Rojoef Manuel

Pentagon Risks Falling Behind Rivals in AI-Powered Influence and Information Ops: Study

The US military needs more advanced generative AI tools to keep pace with Russia and China in the realm of online influence and information warfare, a Pentagon-backed study has revealed.

23 July

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Chinese State Hackers Targeting Microsoft Customers

Chinese state-sponsored hackers are actively exploiting critical security vulnerabilities in users of Microsoft's popular SharePoint servers to steal sensitive data and deploy malicious code, the US tech giant warned Tuesday.

15 July

Cyber

Russian flag displayed on a laptop screen and binary code code displayed on a screen are seen in this multiple exposure illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on February 16, 2022. (Photo illustration by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto) (Photo by Jakub Porzycki / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP)

Rojoef Manuel

Russia Uses Slovak Cyber Firm to Expose Ukrainian Soldiers Online

Russia is leveraging Slovakian technical services to publish sensitive information of Ukrainian Armed Forces servicemembers online, according to Slovakian media.

10 July

Air

Senior Airman Jaderian James, left, 35th Maintenance Squadron Avionics Flight electronic warfare technician, and Senior Airman Izaak Molina, 14th Fighter Generation Squadron avionics technician, examine a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon’s cockpit and controls during a Combat Shield readiness assessment at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2024. Combat shield assessments ensure the integration of defensive systems across air, ground, and space platforms, verifying effective coordination and communication to enhance survivability and mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

Rojoef Manuel

Florida Startup Wins US Air Force Contract for Secure Aerial Communications Platform

PureCipher has signed a contract to provide a secure communications capability for US Air Force combat missions.

7 July

Cyber

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Germany to Build ‘Cyber Dome’ to Counter Online Threats

Germany and Israel are bolstering their defense partnership with plans to develop a joint “Cyber Dome,” modeled after Israel’s combat-tested Iron Dome system.

3 July

Cyber

TerraNEX tactical integrated communication system test with Portuguese Army vehicles in Santa Margarida. Photo: EID SA

Rojoef Manuel

Portuguese Firm Unveils Tactical Comms System for Fixed, Mobile Use

Portuguese developer EID has unveiled a tactical integrated communication system designed for use aboard military vehicles or within fixed infrastructure.

Jun- 2025 -

30 June

Americas

GDIT Awarded Task Order to Enhance Security and Readiness of U.S. Army Bases

Rojoef Manuel

General Dynamics to Bolster Defense at US Army Bases

General Dynamics Information Technology has signed a $580-million deal to maintain the security and readiness of US Army bases.

May- 2025 -

30 May

Cyber

Joe Saballa

UK to Invest $1.3B in New Offensive Cyber Unit, AI-Driven Targeting Network

The UK is committing more than $1.3 billion to establish a new offensive cyber unit and develop an AI-enabled targeting network.

28 May

Cyber

Staff Writer With AFP

Dutch Spies Say Russian Hackers Targeted Police

A previously unknown Russian hacking group known as "Laundry Bear" was behind attacks last year on Dutch police, intelligence services in the Netherlands said Tuesday, with sensitive work-related data stolen.

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