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In a significant cyber intrusion, Chinese hackers linked to the Salt Typhoon group have accessed email systems used by staff in key US House of Representatives committees. The breach, reported by the Financial Times and covered by Reuters, affects aides on the House Select Committee on China, as well as those handling foreign affairs, intelligence, and armed services.  Detected in December 2025, the incident raises concerns over the security of sensitive government communications.[1]

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Cyber operations are increasingly viewed as a preparatory measure to influence the battlespace before conventional air or ground forces engage.  Critical infrastructure such as power grids, communication networks, and information systems has become a strategic target.  Disrupting these can impede decision-making, degrade defensive capabilities, and create openings for traditional military units.  Recent reports from events concerning US cyber-attacks on Caracas in Venezuela and speculation about

Amazon has prevented more than 1,800 suspected North Korean operatives from securing employment since April 2024, as the Pyongyang regime continues efforts to place IT workers in remote roles at Western companies to generate revenue for the regime.  Amazon's Senior Vice President and Chief Security Officer, Stephen Schmidt, revealed the figures in a LinkedIn post, noting a 27% quarter-on-quarter increase in the number of detected DPRK-affiliated applications this year. The aim, he said, is for o

This reads like a James Bond movie.  Chinese scientists have been devising sophisticated ways to destroy Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network, including using stealth submarines fitted with space-shooting lasers, amid Chinese government fears that the technology poses a risk to its strategic interests.  As of 2025, China's military, specifically the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), is estimated to operate between 65 and 75 submarines. This fleet includes both nuclear-powered and diesel-el