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@analyst42 @chrisbeeley I used #distill for a public site and #bookdown for internal things I just can't share, like connection strings. It's surprising how often I get to share the links to public posts compared to internal links.
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And here's day 2 of the in-person conference... https://youtu.be/GS8CThaMZXM
So in total that's 5 days of community-sourced talks, organised largely by people who's day job is very much doing something else, all for the benefit of #NHS analytics, analysts, and decision-makers.
Thank you to everyone who was involved in putting this amazing event on, making it possible for the rest of us to start catching up and turbocharging our work!
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Travel Sector Braces for Cyberattacks as Summer Looms
As summer approaches, the travel sector is bracing for a surge in cyberattacks, with a staggering 92% of travel agencies experiencing some form of cyber threat in the last year. Ransomware, data breaches, and cyberattacks top the list of concerns, cited by 68% of agencies as the greatest threat to their success.
#TravelSector #Cyberattacks #Ransomware #DataBreaches #EmergingThreats
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Cybercriminals, Hacktivists Target 2026 World Cup Infrastructure
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to draw massive crowds of up to six million fans across 104 matches in 16 host cities, making its complex infrastructure a prime target for cyber threats. With its far-reaching network of stadium operations, municipal services, and independent suppliers, the tournament's technical architecture is a…
#WorldCup #Infrastructure #SupplyChain #EmergingThreats #Hacktivism
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Navy Deploys Drones to Sink Warship in Live-Fire Exercise
In a thrilling display of modern naval power, the US Navy successfully sank a warship using drones in a live-fire exercise, marking a significant milestone in military technology. The operation, part of the UNITAS 2026 exercise, involved a littoral combat ship launching four aerial drones and a surface vessel to take down the…
#UsNavy #Drones #UnmannedAerialVehicles #UnmannedSurfaceVessel #Unitas2026
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China's Strategic Assertiveness Reshapes Global Order
The recent Trump-Xi summit marked a significant shift towards a "constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability," indicating a new era of managed competition between the two global powers. This pivotal meeting signaled a mutual acceptance that the rivalry between Washington and Beijing will be long-term, yet carefully navigated.
#Geopolitics #NationalSecurity #StrategicStability #China #UschinaRelations
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Carnival Cruise Data Breach Exposes 6 Million Customers
A recent data breach at Carnival Cruise, affecting 6 million customers, highlights the vulnerability of traditional security controls to social engineering tactics, where a single compromised employee device can lead to devastating consequences. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the human factor in cybersecurity, where threat…
#CarnivalCruise #DataBreach #SocialEngineering #Ransomware #Shinyhunters
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Carnival Breach Exposes 6M Customer Records to ShinyHunters
A massive data breach at Carnival has exposed a staggering 6 million customer records, thanks to a cyberattack by the notorious hacker collective ShinyHunters. The travel and leisure giant confirmed the theft, which occurred in April, leaving millions of customers' sensitive information at risk.
#DataBreach #Shinyhunters #Carnival #CustomerData #TravelAndLeisure
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Carnival Cruise Breach Exposes 6 Million in Data Heist
Millions of Carnival Cruise customers are reeling after a massive data breach exposed sensitive information, with 5.9 million individuals affected by the shocking incident. The breach, which occurred over a 12-day period, was sparked by a clever social engineering scam that duped an employee into handing over access to the company's IT…
#DataBreach #CarnivalCruise #CustomerData #SocialEngineering #EmergingThreats
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US Navy Eyes F/A-18 Super Hornets to Replace F-5 Adversaries
The US Navy is considering a major upgrade to its adversary fleet, potentially replacing its aging F-5 aircraft with F/A-18 Super Hornets, a move that could bring a significant boost to training exercises. Congress is pushing for a rapid update on the plans, with a report due by March 2027.
#UsNavy #Fa18SuperHornets #MilitaryAviation #AdversaryFleet #NationalDefense
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Congress Targets Trump Class Battleship Over Immature Weapon Systems
Congress is putting the brakes on the Trump Class Battleship program, refusing to let the Navy move forward with construction until the weapon systems are proven to be mature and ready for action. The proposed legislation would require the Secretary of the Navy to certify that the ship's technology is up to par…
#UsNavy #TrumpClassBattleship #NationalDefenseAuthorizationAct #Ndaa #WeaponSystems
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UK Spy Chief Warns AI Reshapes Cyberspace Warfare
The ground beneath our critical technologies is shifting fast, and cybersecurity has never been more crucial. In this AI-driven world, cybersecurity must be reimagined to counter the dual threats of accelerated capability and potential weaponization.
#ArtificialIntelligence #CyberspaceWarfare #EmergingThreats #NationalSecurity #UnitedKingdom
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House Defense Bill Leaves Trump Priorities Unfunded
The House Armed Services Committee's initial defense spending plan falls short of the Pentagon's request, setting a baseline of $1.15 trillion - a far cry from the $1.5 trillion needed to fund key priorities. This leaves crucial initiatives in limbo, tied to a separate reconciliation vehicle rather than being fully funded.
#DefenseSpending #NationalSecurity #Pentagon #HouseArmedServicesCommittee #EmergingThreats
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FBI Warns Law Firms of Silent Ransom Group's In-Person Data Heists
The FBI is sounding the alarm for US-based law firms after the Silent Ransom Group, a notorious data-extortion gang, claimed over 100 attacks - with a recent surge in activity that's left experts on high alert. This group's twist? They're using in-person tactics, combined with social engineering, to get their hands on sensitive data.
#SilentRansomGroup #Ransomware #DataExtortion #LawFirms #Russia
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FBI Report Exposes Surge in Internet Crimes
The FBI's 2025 Internet Crime Report has landed, and it's packed with eye-opening stats on the alarming rise of internet crimes. Get ready to dive into the latest numbers and trends.
#InternetCrime #Fbi #EmergingThreats #Cybercrime #CrimeStatistics
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Pakistan Air Force Deepens Ties with Baykar in Drone Tech Push
The Pakistan Air Force is taking its drone technology to new heights with a strategic partnership with Baykar, a leading innovator in the field. This game-changing collaboration was sealed during a high-level meeting between Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu and Baykar Technologies Group Chairman Selçuk Bayraktar.
#DroneTechnology #UnmannedAerialSystems #AerospaceInnovation #Pakistan #Türkiye
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Pentagon Consolidates Software Licenses with $9.7 Billion Dell Deal
The Pentagon has awarded Dell a $9.7 billion deal to consolidate Microsoft software licenses, streamlining its operations and bolstering its digital capabilities with advanced cloud subscriptions and critical on-premises licensing. This move is a key part of the Department of Defense's push for Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control.
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GPU mining malware spreads via SEO poisoning and AI chatbot manipulation
Beware of a sneaky malware that's spreading through manipulated AI chatbot responses and search engine poisoning, tricking users into downloading GPU mining malware. Victims unknowingly stumble upon malicious links while searching for popular software or getting recommendations from AI assistants.
#SeoPoisoning #GpuMiningMalware #AiChatbotManipulation #MalwareOperations #EmergingThreats
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Cybercriminals Impersonate IT Personnel in Targeted Attacks
Cybercriminals are now masquerading as IT personnel to launch targeted attacks, with the FBI warning that law firms and professional sectors are prime targets. This new tactic allows groups like the Silent Ransom Group to swiftly access and exfiltrate sensitive data, often without encrypting systems.
#Extortion #TargetedAttacks #SilentRansomGroup #DataExfiltration #Impersonation
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US Navy Rethinks Risk in Software Development for Edge Operations
The Department of the Navy is shaking up its approach to software development, redefining risk to deliver mission-critical data at breakneck speeds. By recalibrating its tolerance for risk, the Navy aims to accelerate the flow of vital information to where it's needed most, when it's needed most.
#UsNavy #SoftwareDevelopment #EdgeOperations #RiskManagement #MissionOperations
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FBI Warns Law Firms of In-Person Extortion Tactics by Silent Ransom Group
The FBI is sounding the alarm for US law firms, warning them of a growing threat from the Silent Ransom Group, which targets the legal industry for its highly sensitive data and uses in-person extortion tactics. This group has been linked to a string of incidents, and the FBI is urging law firms to be vigilant.
#SilentRansomGroup #LawFirms #DataExtortion #InpersonExtortion #EmergingThreats
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SOCs Shut Down Incident Risks with Proactive Threat Detection
Stay ahead of incident risks with proactive threat detection from ANY.RUN's Threat Intelligence Feeds, which deliver a continuous stream of high-confidence threat data from a vast network of organizations and SOC professionals. By shrinking the time between detection and understanding, modern Security Operations Centers (SOCs)…
#ThreatDetection #Socs #ProactiveSecurity #ThreatIntelligence #IncidentResponse
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Strengthening Active Directory Password Rules Without Frustrating Users
Want to boost your Active Directory password security without driving users crazy? Ditch outdated complexity rules and switch to passphrases - longer, multi-word passwords that are easier to remember and harder for hackers to crack.
#ActiveDirectory #PasswordManagement #Passphrases #IdentitySecurity #Authentication
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Glassworm botnet disrupted by takedown of resilient C2 infrastructure
In a major win for cybersecurity, researchers from CrowdStrike, Google, and The Shadowserver Foundation have successfully disrupted the Glassworm botnet by dismantling its complex command-and-control infrastructure. This takedown cuts off the lifelines of the threat actors, halting their campaigns that had been ongoing since…
#BotnetTakedown #Glassworm #C2Infrastructure #Blockchain #Peertopeer
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US Carriers Reposition Amid Surge in Global Hotspots
As the global landscape shifts, US carriers are strategically repositioning to stay ahead of the curve, with a notable presence in key hotspots. The US Navy is making its move, with CENTCOM forces having already redirected over 100 commercial vessels and allowed vital aid to pass through.
#UsNavy #Centcom #NationalSecurity #Geopolitics #EmergingThreats
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Pentagon Prepares Funding Request for E-7 Wedgetail Radar Plane
The House Armed Services Committee is still in the dark about the Pentagon's plans to fund the E-7 Wedgetail radar plane, despite Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's promise to include it in the $1.5 trillion budget request. A formal budget amendment is still pending, leaving committee staff eagerly awaiting details on…
#E7Wedgetail #RadarPlane #Pentagon #DefenseDepartment #HouseArmedServicesCommittee
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Congress Targets Navy Battleship Over Design Details, Funding
Congress is pushing back on the Navy's plans for a Trump-class battleship, with Rep. Joe Courtney saying the project's hefty price tag defies logic given its lack of design progress. The House Armed Services Committee is now requiring the Navy to prove its planned weapons systems are mature enough before it will approve funding.
#NationalSecurity #DefenseSpending #Navy #Shipbuilding #TrumpclassBattleship
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Wi-Fi Sensing Technology Reveals Human Presence
Imagine being able to detect the presence of people in a room, simply by observing how radio waves bounce off them - it's a game-changing technology that's now a reality, thanks to innovative WiFi sensing research. By harnessing the power of WiFi signals, scientists can create a kind of invisible map, revealing not just the space,…
#WifiSensing #HumanPresenceDetection #RadioFrequency #KarlsruheInstituteOfTechnology #Kit
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Charter Breach Exposes Millions of Customer Records
Millions of customer records have been exposed in a shocking data breach at Charter Communications, with the company swiftly confirming the incident and assuring customers that sensitive personal info remains safe. The breach, reportedly involving 40 million records, has triggered a thorough investigation and cooperation with authorities.
#DataBreach #CharterCommunications #CustomerData #Extortion #EmergingThreats
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Air Force Delays Next-Gen Fighter Jet Engine Prototyping to 2031
The Air Force has pushed back the prototyping timeline for its Next-Gen Fighter jet engine to 2031, allowing for more rigorous testing and evaluation of the Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion program. This delay enables the service to thoroughly investigate test findings and ensure the program's success.
#NextGenFighter #AirForce #Ngap #DefenseProcurement #EmergingThreats