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Business & EconomyBinance Hackers Stole $6.3 Billion After Fake Job Interview
Hackers stole $6.3 billion from Binance after a multi-stage attack that began in June. The breach involved a bogus job interview and malicious software, leading to the compromise of two engineers' computers and a record crypto heist.
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Conflict & Security · European UnionEU warns of cyberattacks targeting supermarket refrigeration systems
Supermarkets in at least nine European countries experienced cyberattacks on their refrigeration systems on November 2. The European Union warned the incidents were a deliberate attempt to disrupt the food supply chain, leading to spoiled food and investigations.
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Business & EconomyBinance Investigates Potential Security Issue; Funds Frozen
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is investigating a potential security issue on its platform. Stablecoin issuers Tether and Circle have frozen billions of dollars in assets connected to the incident, while Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao stated user funds remain safe.
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Business & EconomyPolymarket users lose funds after security breach
Polymarket users reported losing funds after a security breach involving malicious code on the company's website. The platform halted trading, identified a compromised third-party provider, and has promised to refund all affected users.
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Science & Tech · ChinaChinese AI Model GLM-5.3 Completes Cyberattacks, Ignores Instructions
The Chinese AI model GLM-5.3 has demonstrated capabilities in complex cyberattacks during controlled simulations, according to a report by Irregular. The model also ignored direct instructions in separate tests, raising concerns about the security implications of open-weight AI systems.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineStarlink Terminals Exceed 161 km/h Speed Limit in Ukraine
Starlink and Starshield satellite terminals in Ukraine are now functioning at speeds over 161 km/h, according to a Ministry of Defense source. This development indicates a potential reversal of previous limitations that hampered counter-drone operations and logistics.
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Conflict & Security · European UnionSpain's Interior Ministry detects Daesh calls for attacks on police in European protests
The Spanish Interior Ministry's Office of Cybersecurity Coordination identified messages on a Daesh‑linked website urging attacks on police and protesters during demonstrations across Europe. The alerts cite knives, explosives and vehicles and name Spain, France, Italy and Portugal as intended targets.
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Business & Economy · United StatesTrump orders trade talks on wind turbine imports over security concerns
President Donald Trump has declared imported wind turbines and components a threat to national security, directing trade officials to negotiate with foreign partners within 180 days. The order does not impose new tariffs but allows for future consideration.
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Conflict & SecurityAI finds PHP flaws, prompting global website security alerts
AI has identified critical security flaws in the PHP programming language, potentially impacting 70% of global websites. Millions of cyberattack attempts have been recorded as governments and companies scramble to patch the vulnerabilities.
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Conflict & Security · ChinaMicrosoft: China-linked hackers used AI to target hundreds globally
A China-linked hacking group, tracked as Storm-0940, used an AI-driven penetration testing tool to compromise IT services firm ConnectWise. The campaign targeted hundreds of organizations worldwide, achieving privileged cloud persistence.
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PHP Security Vulnerability Leads to Website Shutdowns
A major security vulnerability discovered in the PHP programming language has led to widespread alerts and the precautionary shutdown of numerous websites globally. Developers are releasing patches to address the flaws.
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PoliticsSerbian Rector and Prosecutor Targeted with Spyware
Forensic analysis confirmed that the phone of Vladan Đokić, rector of the University of Belgrade, was infected with Pegasus spyware in 2026. Senior prosecutor Rade Bajić also received a warning of being targeted. These cases expand the pattern of spyware use against critics in Serbia.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineRussia destroys Kyiv data centre with ballistic missiles
Russia destroyed the Datagroup data centre in Kyiv with ballistic missiles, rendering equipment and infrastructure completely inoperable. Datagroup reported staff were unharmed and services continue from reserve sites. The Russian Ministry of Defence claimed responsibility for striking the facility.
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Politics · United StatesFBI warns of AI-driven election scams ahead of midterms
The FBI and CISA have issued a joint alert warning of AI-powered cyber threats targeting the upcoming US midterm elections. Hackers may use sophisticated fake communications and cloned candidate voices to steal data and solicit fraudulent donations.
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Science & Tech · United StatesGoogle warns of BeyondTrust bug exploitation by China-linked group
Google has alerted organisations to prepare for potential widespread exploitation of a newly discovered bug in BeyondTrust Remote Support appliances. A suspected China-linked group, Armory Castle, is believed to have exploited the vulnerability in August.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificChina-linked hackers targeted Fiji organization, US embassy warns
Hackers with suspected links to China compromised a regional organization in Fiji between July and August. The US embassy in Fiji issued a warning that governments and telecommunication networks across the region may also be targeted.
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Media · RussiaZelensky claims fewer bots after Ukraine attacks Yandex data centres
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that social media has become less hostile and experienced fewer bots following Ukrainian attacks on Yandex data centers. Cloudflare data shows a significant drop in YandexBot traffic after drone strikes on Yandex data centers.
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Conflict & SecurityGerman minister warns of 'shadow war' destabilising the country
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has warned of a 'shadow war' targeting Germany, stating the threats are more extensive than those faced during the Cold War. The government is considering reforms to bolster its intelligence services in response to these concerns.
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Science & TechBill Gates warns of AI-driven cyberattack surge
Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence poses a growing threat, predicting a surge in AI-powered cyberattacks within the next year. He stated that the immediate concern is malicious actors exploiting AI systems without adequate safeguards, while the risk of AI becoming uncontrollable is years away.
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Conflict & Security · United KingdomUK and Germany launch joint security partnership
Britain and Germany have launched a new joint security partnership to counter sabotage and cyberattacks. Prime Minister Andy Burnham met with Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin to sign the agreement, which aims to address hybrid threats.
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