UK to ban public sector orgs from paying ransomware gangs

Sergiu Gatlan / bleepingcomputer - The United Kingdom's government is planning to ban public sector and critical infrastructure organizations from paying ransoms after ransomware attacks. [...]

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UK Government and OpenAI Form Strategic Partnership for AI Security

The UK government has formalized a strategic partnership with OpenAI, ChatGPT’s maker, to enhance AI security research and development. This collaboration aims to bolster national technological prowess while tightening oversight in a rapidly evolving domain, prompting industry watchers to note the curious blend of bureaucracy and breakthrough in AI.

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Republican calls out Trump admin's decision to resume GPU sales to China

Tobias Mann / theregister - Moolenaar demands answers from Commerce Secretary The Republican chair of the US House Select Committee on China has protested the Trump administration's decision this week to lift restrictions on the sale of Nvidia H20 GPUs and similar processors, warnin…

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Explosion at LA sheriff's facility results in three fatalities

An explosion at a Los Angeles sheriff’s training facility has tragically claimed three lives, prompting an urgent investigation into safety protocols. Emergency services arrived quickly as details remain sketchy, leaving officials and the public both shocked and questioning the facility’s preparedness in handling such catastrophic events.

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The FCC wants to ban Chinese tech from the undersea cables that connect the U.S. to the rest of the world — proposed new rules would 'secure cables against foreign adversaries'

tomshardware - The FCC announced yesterday that it plans to vote on new rules "to unleash submarine cable investment to accelerate the buildout of AI infrastructure, while securing cables against foreign adversaries, like China.

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US Targets Chinese Tech in Undersea Cable Ban Initiative

The US government is moving assertively to bar Chinese technology from undersea telecommunications cables, aiming to secure critical national infrastructure. Officials argue that eliminating foreign components will mitigate cybersecurity risks and curtail undue influence—a robust policy shift that underscores how even the deep blue sea isn’t free from geopolitical currents.

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Anthropic, Google, OpenAI and xAI granted up to $200 million for AI work from Defense Department

cnbc - The DoD's Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office said the awards will help the agency accelerate its adoption of AI solutions.

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US seeks allies stance amid Taiwan tensions escalation

US officials are pressing its allies to clarify their military commitments in the event of hostilities over Taiwan amid rising geopolitical tensions. The inquiry reflects growing worries over alliance reliability as Washington seeks concrete assurances from partners in a potential conflict scenario, underscoring strategic uncertainties in the region.

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Dan Bongino Might Quit FBI as ‘Epstein Files’ Scandal Boils Over: Reports

Matt Novak / gizmodo - One source told Axios "he ain't coming back."

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CISA orders agencies to immediately patch Citrix Bleed 2, saying bug poses ‘unacceptable risk’

therecord - The one-day deadline issued by CISA on Thursday appears to be the shortest one ever issued. Federal civilian agencies are typically given three weeks to patch bugs added to the known exploited vulnerability catalog.

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Texas floods spark desperate rescue efforts amid rising death toll

Devastating flash floods in Texas have claimed numerous lives as rescue crews race against hazardous conditions. Federal aid and political debates underscore the urgency for coordinated disaster response while affected communities cope with the tragic aftermath.

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US appeals court blocks FTC’s ‘click-to-cancel’ rule for subscriptions

Aisha Malik / techcrunch - A U.S. appeals court has blocked the Federal Trade Commission's “click-to-cancel” rule that would have required companies to make it as easy to cancel a subscription as it was to sign up.

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Trump enacts 50% copper import tariff starting August 1

The administration announced a steep 50% tariff on copper imports effective August 1, a move aimed at bolstering domestic production while rattling global market expectations. The policy, with its blunt details, leaves industries bracing for unforeseen ripple effects.

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NASA Undergoes Deep Staff Cuts Amid Budget Overhaul

NASA is bracing for substantial workforce reductions amid a sweeping agency overhaul triggered by proposed federal budget cuts. Reports indicate the loss of over 2,000 senior staff members, a move that has raised concerns about the agency’s ability to sustain its research and operations under tighter financial constraints.

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US sanctions alleged North Korean IT sweatshop leader

Jessica Lyons / theregister - Turns out outsourcing coders to bankroll Kim’s nukes doesn’t jibe with Uncle Sam The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on 38-year-old Song Kum Hyok, a North Korean accused of attempting to hack the Treasury Department and posing as an IT worker to collect…

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AI voice deepfake of Marco Rubio targeted US lawmakers and diplomats in fraud attempt

techspot - According to a diplomatic cable seen by Reuters, an unidentified individual left a series of AI-generated voicemails for top US politicians and diplomats on the encrypted messaging app Signal last month, posing as Senator Marco Rubio. The suspicious Signa…

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Court nullifies “click-to-cancel” rule that required easy methods of cancellation

Jon Brodkin / arstechnica - FTC failed to follow rulemaking process required by US law, judges rule.

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The military might finally win the right to repair

Andre Revilla / engadget - Senators Tim Sheehy and Elizabeth Warren have introduced a bipartisan bill to enshrine a right to repair for military equipment. The legislation, called the “Warrior Right to Repair Act,” would codify the right-to-repair provisions that Defense Secretary …

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TSA to finally end its dumb shoe removal policy for airport security

Andrew J. Hawkins / theverge - A key pillar of post-9/11 airport security theater may finally be going away. Multiple outlets are reporting that the Transportation Security Administration will start allowing passengers at a few select airports to keep their shoes on while going through…

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Trump trade admin calls Apple's China ties a 'Silicon Valley soap opera'

appleinsider - The Trump administration is once again pressuring Apple to ditch China — but its vision for U.S. iPhone production doesn't quite add up.Apple CEO Tim Cook [left] with Donald Trump [right] at a Mac Pro factoryOn Monday, Peter Navarro, trade advisor to the …

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