Lockbit Cybercrime Gang Hit by Alleged Hack and Data Leak The notorious ransomware group Lockbit appears to have been targeted in a breach of its own. A rogue message on one of the group’s dark web sites suggested that the extortionists may have been hacked, leaving their internal communications exposed. “Crime Is Bad” Message Replaces Gang’s Website On Wednesday, visitors to one of Lockbit’s known sites found it replaced by a message reading: “Don’t do crime. CRIME IS BAD xoxo from Prague.” The message included a link to what appeared to be leaked data, potentially revealing private chats between Lockbit’s…
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Hacker Behind Star Health Data Leak Admits Sending Death Threats The hacker who leaked personal data from India’s largest health insurer, Star Health and Allied Insurance, has now claimed responsibility for sending death threats to the company’s top executives. Hacker Confesses to Threats in Email The hacker, known online as “xenZen”, revealed in an email to Reuters on March 31 that they sent packages containing bullets to Star Health’s CEO Anand Roy and CFO Nilesh Kambli. These threats followed the company’s alleged denial of medical claims to certain customers. The email included photos of the packages and a note with…
KSSL Showcases ‘Made in India’ Defence Technology at DEFEA 2025 in Greece Athens, Greece, Tuesday, 7th May 2025 – Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd. (KSSL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bharat Forge Limited and the flagship defence company of the Kalyani Group, is making a strong impression at DEFEA 2025. The event, running from 6th to 8th May at the Metropolitan Expo in Athens, highlights the growing defence cooperation between India and Greece. Over the past two decades, KSSL has developed strong expertise in designing and manufacturing a wide array of artillery systems. From short-range to long-range platforms, including both towed and…
NSO Group Fined $168 Million for Hacking WhatsApp on Behalf of Spy Agencies A US federal jury in California has imposed a $168 million penalty on Israeli surveillance firm NSO Group. The verdict marks the end of a six-year legal battle between NSO and WhatsApp’s parent company, Meta. The case exposed the inner mechanics of the global spyware industry, including how high-level tools are developed, sold, and used. Spyware Tools Come at a High Cost Testimony during the trial revealed that NSO charged European governments a standard fee of $7 million to hack up to 15 devices simultaneously. According to…
IBM Commits to Manufacturing, AI, and Quantum Computing IBM has announced a bold investment plan to inject $150 billion into the United States economy over the next five years. This strategic initiative aims to boost innovation, manufacturing, and economic growth. Of the total, more than $30 billion will go directly into research and development, supporting advancements in mainframe and quantum computing. Arvind Krishna, IBM’s chairman and CEO, highlighted the company’s vision, stating: “Technology doesn’t just build the future — it defines it. We’ve prioritised American jobs and manufacturing for over a century, and this investment ensures IBM remains at the…
Novaspace and Colombian Space Agency Unite for Leading Regional Space Event LATSAT Novaspace and the Colombian Space Agency have joined forces to host the seventh edition of LATSAT, Latin America’s top space conference. The event will take place in Bogotá, Colombia, from 19–20 November 2025, gathering key leaders and innovators from across the global and regional space industries. Bogotá, a growing hub for innovation and technology, sets the perfect stage for this event. LATSAT 2025 will focus on advancing satellite communications, connectivity, and Earth observation in Latin America. Organisers expect more than 300 senior figures from government, industry, and academia…
Trump Signals Possible Extension on TikTok Divestiture Deadline US President Donald Trump has suggested he may extend the 19 June deadline for China-based ByteDance to divest TikTok’s US assets. This decision could delay a congressionally mandated ban on the short video app, which is currently used by 170 million Americans. Trump: TikTok Has a Role in His Political Success In an interview recorded on Friday at his Mar-a-Lago estate and aired on NBC’s “Meet the Press with Kristen Welker,” Trump indicated his openness to allowing more time for a deal to be reached. “I would… I’d like to see it…
A Marriage of Robotics and Culinary Art Researchers in Switzerland and Italy have unveiled a world-first: an edible robotic wedding cake named RoboCake. Complete with dancing gummy teddy bears and chocolate-powered LED candles, the project merges robotics, food science, and sustainability in a groundbreaking way. RoboCake is the result of a collaboration between the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), and pastry experts from the EHL hospitality school in Lausanne. It’s designed not only to wow at celebrations but also to highlight future possibilities for reducing electronic and food waste. Dancing Gummy…
US Transfers AI Program to Help Industry Forecast Critical Mineral Prices A US AI tool to forecast the supply and pricing of critical minerals is now in the hands of a non-profit group. This move aims to increase market transparency and help manufacturers secure metal supplies without depending on China. The AI-powered initiative, called Open Price Exploration for National Security (OPENS), was launched in late 2023 by the U.S. Department of Defense. It has now been transferred to the Critical Minerals Forum (CMF), a newly formed non-profit trade group. A Tool to Strengthen Supply Chains More than 30 companies, including…
New Satellite to Measure Forest Carbon from Space The European Space Agency (ESA) successfully launched its Biomass satellite on Tuesday, 29 April, from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The satellite was carried into orbit aboard a Vega-C rocket, marking a key step in ESA’s mission to monitor Earth’s forests and carbon storage. In the coming days, engineers will perform checks to ensure all systems are functioning correctly. Once verified, the satellite will begin collecting data using advanced interferometry technology. The mission aims to enhance our understanding of the carbon cycle and track the impacts of deforestation and climate change…