DragonForce Ransomware Abused Microsoft Teams to Hide Malware Activity
DragonForce ransomware abused Microsoft Teams relay systems to hide a custom backdoor, steal files and encrypt systems at a US services firm.
Day: June 18, 2026
Keeping cool: How French cities are adapting to extreme heat
If you’ve spent any time in France recently, you’ll have noticed it has got warmer, especially in French cities. How is climate change impacting France? Why do cities suffer more and what are big urban areas doing to combat the effects of climate chan…
How Israel seized 1,000 sq km in two years, its biggest territorial expansion in decades
Israel has significantly expanded its military-held territory in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria since October 2023, encompassing approximately 1,000 square kilometers. This move, described as creating “buffer zones,” has displaced millions and raises concern…
Taiwan presses Washington for billions in weapons as China tensions grow
Taiwan’s top diplomat in the United States has issued an urgent plea for American weaponry, asserting the island’s critical need for self-defense capabilities against an escalating threat from Beijing.
The Gulf states have moved on, leaving Israel behind – www.israelhayom.com
The Gulf states have moved on, leaving Israel behind www.israelhayom.comGulf States Are Frustrated by Failure to Tackle Iran’s Missiles, Analysts Say The New York TimesGulf recalibrates as Iran emerges intact from war R…
Cybercriminals Are Worried About AI Taking Their Jobs Too
Analysis of chatter on underground forums by Sophos finds that hackers fear AI could take work away from them
Lawsuit from Democratic-led states can proceed over Trump’s order to restrict mail-in voting – as it happened
This blog is now closed.Sign up for the Breaking News US emailHe calls the situation a “win-win” for the US.Vance is here, and he starts by claiming that Trump’s peace deal with Iran “is already bearing real fruits for the American people”, with 12.5m …
Men jailed for spying for Chinese intelligence in UK – BBC
Men jailed for spying for Chinese intelligence in UK BBCA U.K. border official and a former Hong Kong cop are sentenced for spying on China’s behalf NBC NewsUK court jails 2 Hongkongers tied to trade office for up to 10 years for …
Afghanistan Issues Ban on Smartphones for Civil Servants and Military – The New York Times
Afghanistan Issues Ban on Smartphones for Civil Servants and Military The New York TimesTaliban order ban on smartphones as officials shown destroying devices The Guardian‘Heartbreaking’: Afghan government staff abandon smartphone…
Afghanistan Issues Ban on Smartphones for Civil Servants and Military
Those using their phones at work will see them smashed and face punishment, according to a written order from the Taliban government’s highest court.