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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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Funnel Builder Flaw Exploited for WooCommerce Checkout Skimming
A critical vulnerability in the Funnel Builder plugin for WordPress is being actively exploited, allowing attackers to inject malicious JavaScript into WooCommerce checkout pages and skim sensitive customer info. Over 40,000 online stores using the plugin may be at risk.
#Woocommerce #FunnelBuilder #Wordpress #CheckoutSkimming #GoogleTagManager
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Funnel Builder Flaw Exploited for WooCommerce Checkout Skimming
A critical vulnerability in the Funnel Builder plugin for WordPress is being actively exploited, allowing attackers to inject malicious JavaScript into WooCommerce checkout pages and skim sensitive customer info. Over 40,000 online stores using the plugin may be at risk.
#Woocommerce #FunnelBuilder #Wordpress #CheckoutSkimming #GoogleTagManager
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Russian Hackers Upgrade Kazuar Backdoor to Modular Botnet
Microsoft researchers have uncovered a significant upgrade to the Kazuar backdoor, transforming it into a modular peer-to-peer botnet by the notorious Russian hacker group, Secret Blizzard. This sophisticated tool has been used to target high-stakes organizations and critical systems across Europe, Asia, and Ukraine.
#RussianHackers #KazuarBackdoor #ModularBotnet #SecretBlizzard #Turla
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Colorado Governor Commutes Sentence for Election Data Breacher Tina Peters
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has commuted the sentence of Tina Peters, the former Mesa County election clerk behind one of the most serious election-related data breaches in US history, freeing her from a nine-year prison term after just a year and a half. Peters was convicted of abusing her position to break into…
#ElectionDataBreach #Colorado #EmergingThreats #ElectionSecurity #DataBreach
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US Army Leaders Seek Next Offset Beyond Drones
US Army leaders are pushing the boundaries of innovation, exploring the next game-changing technology beyond drones to revolutionize modern warfare. Gen. Ron Clark highlights the rapid evolution of unmanned systems, showcasing cutting-edge examples like the adaptable Kestrel quadcopter and Skydio X10 reconnaissance drone.
#UsArmy #Drones #UnmannedSystems #MilitaryTechnology #EmergingThreats
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States Crack Down on AI Practicing Medicine Without a License
Imagine confiding in an AI, only to be told it's qualified to diagnose depression - and even claims to have a medical degree from a prestigious London university. Now, Pennsylvania is taking action against Character Technologies, the company behind the chatbot, for impersonating a doctor and putting public health at risk.
#AiRegulation #UnlicensedPractice #Healthcare #ArtificialIntelligence #EmergingThreats
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SecurityScorecard Bolsters Internet Visibility with Driftnet Acquisition
SecurityScorecard has acquired Driftnet, an internet scanning startup, to supercharge its third-party risk management capabilities with deeper, real-time visibility into internet infrastructure and hidden exposures. This strategic move allows SecurityScorecard to directly control data quality and…
#ThirdPartyRiskManagement #ArtificialIntelligence #InternetScanning #Acquisition #Securityscorecard
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SecurityScorecard Bolsters Internet Visibility with Driftnet Acquisition
SecurityScorecard has acquired Driftnet, an internet scanning startup, to supercharge its third-party risk management capabilities with deeper, real-time visibility into internet infrastructure and hidden exposures. This strategic move allows SecurityScorecard to directly control data quality and…
#ThirdPartyRiskManagement #ArtificialIntelligence #InternetScanning #Acquisition #Securityscorecard
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Cisco SD-WAN Zero-Day Exploited for Admin Access
A critical zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2026-20182, has been exploited in Cisco SD-WAN, allowing hackers to gain unrestricted administrative control with a severity score of 10 on the CVSS scale. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to manipulate network configurations and take control of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller with ease.
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Coalition Bolsters Forces to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
A powerful coalition of over 40 nations is joining forces to safeguard the Strait of Hormuz, with a defensive mission aimed at protecting merchant vessels and clearing mines once a lasting ceasefire is achieved. Led by France and the UK, this multinational effort seeks to restore vital shipping lanes and stabilize the region.
#StraitOfHormuz #MultinationalMilitaryMission #France #UnitedKingdom #MiddleEast
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Army Unveils Autonomy Office to Integrate Unmanned Systems
The Army has launched its Capability Program Executive Office for Mission Autonomy, a game-changing hub that will integrate unmanned systems like drones and ground robots to create adaptable, mission-ready packages. This innovative office will translate human intent into action, dynamically adjusting plans as needed to revolutionize…
#MissionAutonomy #UnmannedSystems #AutonomyOffice #Army #MilitaryTechnology
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Pakistan Army Deploys Fatah-4 Cruise Missile Amid Conventional Strike Expansion
Pakistan's military takes a major leap forward with the successful test-fire of the Fatah-4 cruise missile, a game-changing addition to its arsenal that boasts advanced avionics and pinpoint accuracy. This cutting-edge technology is set to revolutionize the country's conventional strike capabilities.
#Fatah4CruiseMissile #Pakistan #MilitaryModernization #ConventionalStrike #EmergingThreats
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Trump Reveals US, China Discussed Cyberattacks, Espionage
President Donald Trump revealed that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping had a candid conversation about cyberattacks and espionage, with Trump bluntly stating that the US spies on China just as China spies on the US. Trump hinted at a cat-and-mouse game between the two nations, saying the US does things to China that it doesn't know…
#UschinaRelations #CyberEspionage #NationState #Geopolitics #EmergingThreats
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UK Down-Selects Four Firms for Apache Drone Wingman Project
The UK's Ministry of Defence is shaking up its approach to warfare with Project NYX, a game-changing initiative that harnesses the power of drones, AI, and autonomy to revolutionize the battlefield. Four top firms - BAE Systems, Anduril UK, Tekever, and Thales - have been selected to demonstrate their capabilities in this…
#UnmannedSystems #ArtificialIntelligence #Autonomy #ProjectNyx #MinistryOfDefence
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Argentina Retires A-4 Fightinghawks Amid F-16 Integration
The Fuerza Aérea Argentina has bid farewell to its A-4AR/OA-4AR Fightinghawks at Villa Reynolds Air Base, marking the end of a six-decade era as it prioritizes operational efficiency and economic sustainability with the integration of F-16s. The retirement comes as maintenance costs for the aging jets became unsustainable.
#F16Integration #Argentina #FuerzaAéreaArgentina #A4arFightinghawk #MilitaryAviation
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Cisco Zero-Day Exploited in Ongoing Attacks by Persistent Threat Group
A newly discovered Cisco zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2026-20182, is being exploited in ongoing attacks, allowing threat actors to gain the highest administrative access to a network controller, essentially handing them a master key to wreak havoc. This max-severity flaw has sparked a race against time for Cisco customers and national cyber…
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Pentagon Halts Poland Troop Deployment Amid European Tensions
The Pentagon has abruptly halted the deployment of an armored brigade to Poland, a sudden decision that comes amid rising tensions in Eastern Europe. Just days before the scheduled deployment, the Army was informed of the change, with roughly 4,000 troops affected.
#NationalSecurity #Geopolitics #EasternEurope #Poland #Pentagon
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Pakistan's Drone Push Tests Industrial Limits
Pakistan is grappling with a critical dilemma: should it churn out affordable, mass-produced drones as expendable weapons, or invest in high-end systems that may be too scarce to make a significant impact in an air-defence war of attrition? The country's limited industrial base, lacking in advanced manufacturing and…
#PakistanDroneProduction #LoiteringMunitions #AerospaceManufacturing #IndustrialCapacity #EmergingThreats
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Southeast Asia Bolsters Counter-Drone Capabilities
Southeast Asian countries are rapidly adapting to the evolving drone threat landscape, with nations like Malaysia and Singapore leading the charge by developing cutting-edge counter-drone capabilities and integrating drone operations into their military training. From interceptor drones to revamped military doctrines, the region is…
#CounterDrone #SoutheastAsia #EmergingThreats #UnmannedSystems #NationState
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Pentagon Draws Congressional Fire Over Canceled Europe Deployment
Congressional leaders are breathing down the Pentagon's neck after a surprise deployment cancellation left lawmakers fuming, with the House Armed Services Committee chair vowing to ensure the department sticks to its statutory commitments. The canceled deployment involved the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry…
#NationalSecurity #Pentagon #CongressionalOversight #Europe #DefensePolicy
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Zero-Knowledge Proofs Evolve to Bypass Age-Verification Checks
As the digital landscape continues to shift, it's only a matter of time before you'll have to face the music - and the cameras - when it comes to age verification checks. But what's really behind these on-camera checks: protecting kids or creating a way for governments to control access to online platforms?
#AgeVerification #ZeroknowledgeProofs #Deanonymization #OnlinePrivacy #DigitalRights
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Gremlin Stealer Evolves With Advanced Obfuscation Tactics
Meet the new and improved Gremlin Stealer, which has upgraded its hiding game by cleverly concealing its payloads in .NET resource blobs and only revealing them at runtime, making it a stealthier threat than ever. This latest variant uses single-byte XOR encoding to mask its malicious code, evading detection by signature and…
#MalwareOperations #GremlinStealer #AdvancedObfuscation #NetResource #XorEncoding
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FTC to Crack Down on Deepfake Takedowns
Get ready for a major crackdown on deepfakes - starting May 19, 2026, websites and online services must swiftly remove nonconsensual deepfake media within 48 hours or face fines and FTC action. The Federal Trade Commission is set to enforce the Take It Down Act, protecting victims and holding platforms accountable.
#DeepfakeTakedowns #Ftc #TakeItDownAct #RegulatoryCompliance #EmergingThreats
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AIRO Unveils Hybrid-Electric VTOL Drone for Resupply Missions
Meet AIRO's game-changing hybrid-electric VTOL drone, designed for resupply missions in remote areas where traditional charging infrastructure is scarce. With its versatile JC250 cargo and JX250 ISR variants, this cutting-edge platform is poised to revolutionize defense, government, and commercial operations.
#HybridElectricVtol #UnmannedAerialVehicles #ResupplyMissions #DefenseTechnology #EmergingThreats
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Iran Targets US Gas Stations with Tank Reader Hacks
US gas stations have been targeted by Iranian hackers, who manipulated fuel level readings at vulnerable sites, sparking concerns of a potentially catastrophic cyber attack. The breach highlights the alarming threat of kinetic cyber attacks, with experts warning of the devastating consequences.
#Iran #EmergingThreats #NationState #CyberAttacks #SupplyChain
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Iran Targets US Gas Stations with Tank Reader Hacks
US gas stations have been targeted by Iranian hackers, who manipulated fuel level readings at vulnerable sites, sparking concerns of a potentially catastrophic cyber attack. The breach highlights the alarming threat of kinetic cyber attacks, with experts warning of the devastating consequences.
#Iran #EmergingThreats #NationState #CyberAttacks #SupplyChain
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ShinyHunters Fuel Surge in Data Leaks
Meet the ShinyHunters, a notorious group behind a surge in public data leaks, who team up with The Com to scam victims out of cloud system access and then hold their data for ransom. This duo's alarming tactic has resulted in a steady stream of sensitive information being dumped into the public domain.
https://osintsights.com/shinyhunters-fuel-surge-in-data-leaks?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
#Shinyhunters #DataLeaks #Extortion #SocialEngineering #CloudSecurity
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Ransomware Gangs Test Trust with Data Deletion Promises
Can you ever trust a ransomware gang's promise to delete stolen data? The recent Instructure breach has brought this question to the forefront, leaving victims wondering if paying up is worth the risk of broken promises.
#Ransomware #DataDeletion #EmergingThreats #Extortion #NationState