A major breach at a Chinese cybersecurity contractor has quietly become one of the most revealing cyber-espionage events in years. More than 12,000 internal files from Knownsec — a Beijing-based firm long rumored to work closely with government intelligence units — briefly surfaced online before they were swiftly removed. What researchers captured in that short…
On October 23, 2025, the European Union announced its 19th package of sanctions against Russia, a watershed moment that extends far beyond oil, gas, and banking. This round marks the first time Europe has formally sanctioned AI systems, high-performance computing (HPC), and commercial space-based services linked to Russia’s war effort. As someone who works across…
DOJ Moves to Seize $5 Million in Bitcoin Tied to SIM-Swap Attacks — What It Means and What You Should Do! On September 9, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice announced a civil forfeiture action seeking more than $5 million in Bitcoin believed to be the proceeds of phone-number hijack attacks, also known as SIM-swaps….
In a sweeping display of international cooperation, Interpol’s Operation Serengeti 2.0 — conducted from June to August 2025 — brought down one of the most extensive cybercrime networks ever seen in Africa. Here’s what went down: Why This Operation Mattered: Quote Spotlight: “Each INTERPOL-coordinated operation builds on the last… With more contributions and shared expertise,…
What Are Peptides? Peptides are short chains of amino acids—essentially “mini-proteins”—that act as messengers between cells, helping regulate metabolism, healing, and hormone production. Peptide therapy is not new: insulin, discovered at the University of Toronto and first used clinically in 1922, is a classic peptide medicine that transformed diabetes care. (Background from Diabetes UK and…
The United States has begun a partial evacuation of its embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, and is authorizing the voluntary departure of military dependents from several locations across the Middle East. This move comes amid rapidly escalating tensions with Iran and growing concerns about the safety of American personnel in the region. Why Are Evacuations Happening…
Much like a snowplow clearing everything from it’s path, the new Russian Malware is wreaking havoc on Ukraine. It has emerged, targeting critical infrastructure in Ukraine and marking a significant evolution in Russia-linked cyber sabotage campaigns. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of what PathWiper is, how it works, and why it matters. PathWiper is a form…
The U.S. Senate has taken a major step toward regulating the fast-growing world of stablecoins with the advancement of the GENIUS Act (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins). This bill, which has now cleared a key procedural hurdle and is headed for a full Senate vote, aims to create the first comprehensive federal…
The newly enacted Take It Down Act is a groundbreaking federal law designed to combat the spread of nonconsensual intimate imagery, including AI-generated deepfakes and so-called “revenge porn.” Signed into law in May 2025, this legislation makes it a federal crime to share sexually explicit images or videos of someone without their consent, and it requires online…
Authors: James Pamment & Darejan TsurtsumiaPublished by: Psychological Defence Agency & Lund University (MPF Report Series 8/2025)Date: May 2025 Background and Purpose “Beyond Operation Doppelgänger” is a comprehensive assessment of the Russian Social Design Agency (SDA) and its role in orchestrating large-scale information influence operations, particularly those known collectively as the ‘Doppelgänger campaign.’ Drawing on over 3,000 leaked…
Remote viewing isn’t just a fringe curiosity-it has a fascinating history at the heart of Cold War intelligence. For over two decades, the U.S. military and intelligence agencies invested millions of dollars investigating whether psychic phenomena could provide a strategic advantage. Here’s how remote viewing became a tool of government research, and what those efforts…
On May 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) took a decisive step against Cambodia-based Huione Group, identifying it as a “financial institution of primary money laundering concern” under Section 311 of the USA PATRIOT Act. This move, if finalized, would effectively cut Huione Group off from the U.S. financial…