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DDoS-for-hire empire taken down by Poland and US

EuroPol reports that in the latest blow to the criminal market for distributed denial of service (DDoS)-for-hire services, Polish authorities have arrested four individuals who allegedly ran a network of platforms used to launch thousands of cyberattacks worldwide.

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New National Quantum Hub to be Based at UMD’s Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security

Wes Moore joined leaders from the University of Maryland (UMD) and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to celebrate the creation of the Capital Quantum Benchmarking Hub, a cooperative effort dedicated to testing and evaluating quantum computing prototypes and systems for national security and commercial applications.

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CISA Extends Funding to Support MITRE’s Critical CVE Program

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has announced the continuation of government funding for the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program, securing its ongoing operations.

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MITRE Issues Warning: CVE Program Funding Runs Out Today

MITRE Vice President Yosry Barsoum has issued a warning that U.S. government funding for the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) and Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) programs is set to expire today—an event that could significantly disrupt the global cybersecurity landscape.

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Donald Trump exempts smartphones and computers from new tariffs

The U.S. government has issued tariff exemptions for smartphones, computers, and various other electronics—most of which are imported from China—shielding them from President Donald Trump’s substantial 125% reciprocal tariffs.

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UK Tech Secretary to bang the drum for closer AI partnership with the US

Technology Secretary Peter Kyle will set out Britain’s credentials as the global hub for AI investment on a visit to the United States this week (18th-25th March).

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LG UNVEILS ACCESSIBLE SMART SOLUTIONS FOR U.S. MARKET

Accessibility innovations designed to enable a “Better Life for All” were unveiled for the US market by LG. As a featured exhibitor at the annual CSUN Assistive Technology conference, LG showcased smart home innovations, AI technologies and accessory devices designed to help consumers with disabilities and senior citizens use products more conveniently.

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Former CIA Analyst Pleads Guilty to Transmitting Top Secret National Defense Information

A former CIA analyst pleaded guilty today to retaining and transmitting Top Secret National Defense Information to people who were

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TikTok gets 75-day extension to comply with a law that requires a sale or ban

President Trump has issued an executive order providing TikTok with a 75-day extension to comply with a law mandating the

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TikTok issue Statement on possible shutdown

Politicians in the US have raised national security concerns regarding TikTok and its 170 million American users. Their primary argument

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