National Security

US Treasury, State Imposes Maximum Pressure With New Sanctions on Iran

U.S. State and Treasury depts imposed sanctions on Iran’s petrol industry, targeting 30+ individuals, entities, and vessels involved in illicit trade of Iranian oil.

South Korean Intelligence Says DeepSeek Excessively Collects Personal Data

South Korea’s intelligence agency has said that the Chinese AI app DeepSeek is “excessively” collecting personal data and using all input data to train itself.
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Designating Cartels as Terrorists

Ioan Grillo, a Mexico-based journalist and author, said the terrorist designations would provide U.S. government with more power to go after cartels’ finances.

Bipartisan Bill Would Ban DeepSeek AI on US Government Devices

Major security concerns about DeepSeek center on its censorship rules, possible copyright infringement, and compliance with Chinese regulations and...

CISA, FDA Issue Warning Over Backdoor in China’s Contec Patient Monitors

Patient monitor made by Chinese manufacturer Contec contains a backdoor that could allow an attacker to access patient data and remotely manipulate the devices.

Rubio to Visit Panama Amid Rising Tensions Over Canal

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to make his first trip to include a stop in Panama amid rising tensions over Trump’s vow to take back the Panama Canal.

Trump Orders 1,500 More US Troops to Southern Border

Trump ordered new deployment of 1,500 troops to the U.S. southern border as part of his ongoing effort to halt illegal border crossing and smuggling efforts.

As Chinese Regime Ramps Up Cyberattacks, Experts Call for Quad Nations to Close Gaps in Counterespionage Strategy

The United States, India, Japan, and Australia are key targets for the CCP’s hacking efforts, but gaps impede effective counterespionage, analysts say.