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Cybersecurity

Silhouettes of soldiers in front of the North Korean flag, symbolizing the country’s militarized cyber operations.

North Korea’s Cybercrime Empire: Billions in Stolen Crypto, Bunny Meat for the Masses

How does a country with no open internet become the world’s most dangerous cybercriminal state? National security expert and former NSA officer John R. Schindler explains how Pyongyang’s hacker army—operating under state orders—has stolen billions in cryptocurrency, infiltrated U.S. companies under fake names, and turned online theft into a key revenue source for its nuclear ambitions.
By John R. Schindler
Pop-art style collage of Elon Musk striking the same contemplative pose in twelve colorized panels, evoking irony and media spectacle.

Trump Kills the Firewall, Musk Lights the Match

National security expert and former NSA officer John R. Schindler dissects a stunning week in American cyber policy: the Trump administration has defunded the crucial CVE Program, threatened mass layoffs at CISA and unleashed a political vendetta against Chris Krebs. As the government’s digital defenses erode from within, Schindler warns, America edges closer to a self-inflicted cyber catastrophe.
By John R. Schindler
A collage-style illustration featuring a statue of Lady Justice, a pink robotic arm, and repeated miniatures of the U.S. Capitol building, all against a bright blue background—suggesting the uneasy intersection of AI, governance, and legal ethics.

The Deregulation Doctrine: Trump’s A.I. Playbook Bets on Innovation Over Oversight

In a stark reversal from Biden-era policy, the Trump administration has scrapped regulatory guardrails in favor of unleashing market-driven A.I. development. With venture capitalist David O. Sacks advising from both sides of the velvet rope, and Vice President J.D. Vance refusing to play ball with global A.I. governance, the U.S. is making a high-risk, high-reward bet on innovation, defense and deregulation. The question isn't whether the approach will accelerate growth—it’s whether anyone will be watching the road.
By Mark Minevich
Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon.

New Report: Saudi Crown Prince MBS ‘Personally’ Hacked Jeff Bezos’ Phone Via WhatsApp

By Chris Roberts
Iran has a long history of politically motivated cyberattacks.

Cyberattacks: Could This Be How Iran Retaliates Against the US?

By Harmon Leon

Cybersecurity Expert Eases Elon Musk’s Fears of AI—Or Does He?

By Harmon Leon

Heat Map Shows Billions Spent on Black Friday Weekend Shopping

By Gabriela Barkho
A comparison of an original and deepfake video of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

How This Viral Video App Uses Blockchain to Counter Deepfakes

By Harmon Leon

How Retailers Are Competing With Online Shopping This Black Friday

By Gabriela Barkho

How Easy Is It to Steal a Hidden Laptop From a Car?

By Harmon Leon
The worst-case scenario, in the spread of disinformation, is, well, complete global catastrophe... that’s all.

Bad Actors, AI & the Historical Context of Disinformation Campaigns

By Harmon Leon
Using nothing more than an oscilloscope and a laptop, hackers can unlock an ATM.

Safecrackers Can Unlock ATMs as Easily as Hacking a Baby Monitor

By Harmon Leon
Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Pentagon Report: Russia Is Already at War With the United States, Basically

By Chris Roberts
Jordan Peele as The Narrator of the CBS All Access series THE TWILIGHT ZONE.

Jordan Peele Isn’t Reinventing Horror—We’re Just Finally Ready to Face the Horrors of Real Life

By Candice Frederick

The Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Travel Deals of the Year

By Morgan Halberg

New York City Launches First-Ever Cybersecurity Initiative to Fight Hackers

By Madina Toure

Why Are Iran’s Dirtiest Hackers Targeting Saudi Oil Fields?

By Micah Halpern
Most of the world hopes there’s never a nuclear response to anything. Yet, the fact that the Pentagon is considering the nuclear option in the event of a cyberattack indicates the growing sophistication and risk underpinning modern cyberwarfare.

A Nuclear Response to Cyberattacks? Comprehensive Defense Is a Better Approach

By David Wagner
President Donald Trump.

White House Threatens Russia With ‘International Consequences’ for Ukraine Attack

By Davis Richardson
A run tracked on the Runkeeper app.

Is Your Data Safe in Fitness Tracking Apps?

By Leslie Kramer
The decentralized nature of blockchain eliminates the need for passwords.

New York Lawmaker Explores Crypto Use to Enhance Cybersecurity

By Sissi Cao
Senator Marco Rubio.

Marco Rubio and Chris Van Hollen Introduce Bill to Combat Russia Election Attacks

By Davis Richardson
Iranian high school students sit for their university entrance examination in Tehran.

Iran Cannot Afford to Ban English in Schools

By Micah Halpern
National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster.

H.R. McMaster Warns of Russia Disinformation Attacks in Mexico Election

By Davis Richardson
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