The UK government has launched a £210 million plan to shore up its own cybersecurity defenses. This follows a series of high-profile breaches and a damning audit that found widespread vulnerabilities. The plan creates a new Government Cyber Unit and aims to hold public services to the same standards
The Congressional Budget Office is dealing with an ongoing cybersecurity breach that’s forced congressional staff to halt digital communications. Officials suspect Chinese state-backed hackers behind the intrusion, potentially exposing sensitive legislative analysis and cost estimates. The breach ra
The Rostock government has broken ground on a new €6 million municipal data center set for completion in September 2026. Meanwhile, nearby Dummerstorf is negotiating for a massive 1.2GW campus that could transform northern Germany into a data center hub. The developments signal growing regional inve
Staff reductions at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency come at what analysts describe as the worst possible moment for national security. With cyberattacks surging 40% globally this year and AI supercharging threat capabilities, sources indicate the agency’s diminished capacity creates dangerous gaps in cross-sector defense coordination.
The recent staff reductions at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency have reportedly landed at what industry observers describe as a critical juncture for national digital security. According to analysis from cybersecurity professionals familiar with the situation, CISA functions as the central nervous system connecting government, industry, and critical infrastructure in a shared defense network. When that coordination weakens, organizations depending on timely threat intelligence become incrementally more exposed.
Cyberattacks against federal employees have nearly doubled since the government shutdown began October 1, according to security researchers. The crisis exposes critical vulnerabilities in national security infrastructure as financially stressed workers become prime targets for sophisticated phishing campaigns.
Federal cybersecurity defenses are facing their most severe test in recent memory as the government shutdown enters its fourth week. According to analysis from security firm Media Trust, cyberattacks against government agencies have surged by 85% since October 1, with researchers projecting a staggering 555 million attacks by month’s end.
Emergency planners at the European Space Agency are conducting intensive training exercises to prepare for a potential Carrington-level solar storm. The simulation reveals how modern society’s digital infrastructure could face catastrophic disruption from extreme space weather events.
While most disaster planning focuses on terrestrial threats, emergency teams in Darmstadt, Germany are looking skyward for what could become one of the most disruptive events in modern history. According to reports from the European Space Agency, specialists have been running intensive simulations to improve response capabilities for a catastrophic solar storm that could cripple global infrastructure.
The Trump administration has triggered fresh global trade uncertainty by initiating an investigation that could lead to additional tariffs on Chinese imports. Meanwhile, trade talks with Canada remain frozen following presidential anger over a television advertisement, creating dual fronts in ongoing trade disputes just days before crucial summit meetings in Asia.
Global trade markets are bracing for another round of uncertainty as the Trump administration reportedly opened a new investigation into China’s trade practices while simultaneously freezing negotiations with Canada. According to multiple sources, these developments create a volatile backdrop for upcoming summit meetings across Asia where trade relationships will be central to discussions.
President Donald Trump has appointed Republican commissioner Laura Swett as the new chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The leadership change comes as the U.S. faces record electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence, electrification, and industrial growth.
President Donald Trump has selected Republican Laura Swett to lead the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, according to the agency’s Friday announcement. Swett takes the helm at what industry observers describe as a pivotal moment for America’s energy landscape, with electricity demand climbing at unprecedented rates.
European Union regulators have determined that both Meta and TikTok are failing to comply with key transparency requirements under the Digital Services Act. The preliminary findings indicate significant issues with researcher data access and content moderation systems across the platforms.
European Union regulators have reportedly identified significant compliance failures by two of the world’s largest social media platforms. According to European Commission findings released Friday, both Meta and TikTok appear to be violating the bloc’s landmark Digital Services Act through inadequate researcher access and problematic content moderation systems.
The National Science Foundation’s decision to terminate its lease on the RV Nathaniel B. Palmer, the primary U.S. Antarctic research icebreaker, has thrown polar science into disarray. Researchers report scrambling to adapt projects to less capable vessels while facing potential budget cuts that could reshape American polar science for years to come.
American Antarctic research is navigating turbulent waters as the National Science Foundation withdraws its dedicated icebreaker from Southern Ocean operations, according to recent reports. The decision to cancel the lease on the RV Nathaniel B. Palmer—the only U.S. research icebreaker specifically equipped for Antarctica’s treacherous conditions—has forced scientists to adapt to less capable vessels with potentially serious consequences for long-running research programs.
