Tech & Science
Thousands of F5 BIG-IP Instances Remain Vulnerable to Remote Code Execution
LONDON (AP) — More than 14,000 instances of F5 Networks' BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) software remain exposed to critical remote code execution vulnerabilities, leaving organizations worldwide a...
Variance Raises $21.5 Million for AI Compliance Platform
SAN FRANCISCO — Variance, a technology firm specializing in regulatory solutions, announced Wednesday it has secured $21.5 million in new funding to accelerate the development of an artificial intelli...
LiteLLM AI Gateway Supply Chain Compromise Reported
A supply chain compromise involving the LiteLLM AI Gateway has been reported, with claims that the software functioned as a backdoor for unauthorized access. The incident, first identified on April 1,...
U.S. Law Firm Finds Majority of AI Extensions Routing Traffic to China After DeepSeek Block
WASHINGTON — A U.S. law firm disclosed on Wednesday that 70% of installed artificial intelligence extensions were found to route data traffic to servers in China following the implementation of a bloc...
Cybersecurity Analysts Explore Machine Learning for Proactive Threat Defense
LONDON (AP) — Cybersecurity professionals are increasingly turning to machine learning algorithms to enhance proactive defense strategies against evolving digital threats, a trend highlighted in recen...
Linx Security Secures $50 Million in Funding for Identity Security Platform
Linx Security has raised $50 million in new funding to expand its identity security and governance platform, the company announced Wednesday. The investment round marks a significant milestone for the...
Hezbollah Releases Video of Jet-Powered Drone Launches
BEIRUT — Hezbollah released a video on Wednesday showing the launch of jet-powered drones that closely resemble Iranian Arash-2 models, marking a new development in the group's military capabilities. ...
NASA Celebrates Artemis II Launch at National Mall
WASHINGTON — The National Mall in Washington, D.C., was transformed into a hub of celebration on Wednesday as crowds gathered to mark the successful launch of NASA’s Artemis II mission. The event, hel...
NASA Kennedy Space Center Launch Captured from Crowd Perspective
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A rocket launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center was captured on video from the vantage point of spectators gathered at the facility on Wednesday, April 2, 2026. The footage, re...
NASA Orion spacecraft conducts manual proximity operations with Artemis II crew
HOUSTON — NASA's Orion spacecraft successfully separated from the Space Launch System upper stage on Wednesday, marking a critical milestone in the Artemis II mission as astronauts began manual proxim...
ISC Stormcast Announces Scheduled Event for April 2026
The International Stormcast Coalition (ISC Stormcast) has announced a scheduled event set to take place on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The announcement was released at 02:09:31 UTC, marking the first off...
Trump Hails Historic NASA Mission as Crewed Rocket Passes Moon
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday congratulated the NASA team following the successful launch of a manned rocket that has traveled further than any previous crewed spacecraft, passing t...
ctinow Declines April Fools' Participation in Statement Posted Monday
ctinow announced on Monday that it will not be participating in April Fools' Day pranks, posting a link to a statement explaining the decision. The announcement was made at 13:09:38 UTC on April 1, 20...
SentinelOne Blocks Trojaned LiteLLM Instance Triggered by Claude Code
SAN FRANCISCO — SentinelOne’s autonomous detection system intercepted a compromised LiteLLM instance on April 1, 2026, preventing a potential security breach triggered by the Claude Code application. ...
Four astronauts launch on 10-day Orion mission to orbit Moon
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Four astronauts launched Monday on a 10-day mission aboard the Orion spacecraft, beginning a journey to orbit the Moon without landing. The mission, scheduled to begin at 11:12 ...
U.S. to Launch Artemis II Moon Mission in 2026
WASHINGTON — The United States is set to launch the Artemis II mission in 2026, sending astronauts beyond low Earth orbit to the Moon in a significant step toward returning humans to the lunar surface...
Apple Issues Security Update for Multiple Product Vulnerabilities
SAN FRANCISCO — Apple Inc. addressed multiple security vulnerabilities across its product line on Tuesday, warning that the flaws could allow attackers to escalate privileges within affected systems. ...
NASA's Artemis II Crew Launches on Historic Lunar Mission
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — NASA's four-person crew for the Artemis II mission lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on Monday evening, marking a pivotal step in the agency's plan to return humans to ...
Security Alert: Free VPNs Leak User Data Despite Privacy Claims
A security warning issued on April 1, 2026, highlights significant privacy risks associated with free virtual private network services. The alert, published by the cybersecurity entity ctinow, states ...
NASA Prepares for First Crewed Moon Mission in Over 50 Years
WASHINGTON — NASA is preparing for its first crewed mission to the moon in more than five decades, marking a significant milestone in the agency's Artemis program. The mission, scheduled for launch on...
LatAm Cyber Talent Gap Worsens Amid Surge in Attacks
SÃO PAULO — A surge in cyberattacks across Latin America is exposing a critical shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals, with self-taught experts in the region increasingly overlooked by emplo...
New Malware Variant CrystalX Combines Spyware and Stealer Capabilities
A new malware variant identified as CrystalX has emerged, combining features of spyware, stealers, and prankware in a single package. The software, detected on April 1, 2026, represents a convergence ...
Tesla Cybertruck Makes Public Appearance at Istanbul Mall
ISTANBUL — Tesla is displaying its Cybertruck at the Emaar Square Mall in Istanbul, Turkey, starting March 28. The electric vehicle manufacturer has set up a showcase for its angular, stainless-steel...
Questions Raised Over Status of 'Hackback' as U.S. Cybersecurity Strategy
WASHINGTON — Uncertainty has emerged regarding the official status of a "Hackback" doctrine within United States cybersecurity policy, following the circulation of a message on the Telegram messaging ...
Cyberattacks Intensify Pressure on Latin American Governments
Latin American governments are facing escalating cyberattacks that are straining national security resources and disrupting critical infrastructure across the region. The surge in digital aggression m...
Honor unveils foldable phone-TV hybrid in April Fools' prank
BEIJING — Honor, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, announced a new foldable device on Tuesday that transforms into a television, only to reveal the product was an April Fools' Day prank. The compa...
North Korea-Linked Group Compromises Axios NPM Package in Supply Chain Attack
SEOUL — A threat actor linked to North Korea successfully compromised a widely used Axios NPM package in a supply chain attack targeting software developers across the United States. The intrusion was...
Google Vertex AI Faces Security Concerns Over Excessive Permissions
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google's Vertex AI platform is confronting a significant security vulnerability characterized as an "over-privileged problem," raising concerns among enterprise clients and cybers...
Cybersecurity Alert: Attackers Exploit Trusted Tools in Covert Operations
Cybersecurity experts have identified a growing trend of malicious actors leveraging trusted software tools to launch covert attacks against unsuspecting users. The tactic, which emerged on April 1, 2...
Microsoft Warns of WhatsApp-Delivered VBS Malware Campaign
Microsoft issued a global security alert Tuesday regarding a sophisticated malware campaign utilizing WhatsApp to distribute Visual Basic Script (VBS) payloads that bypass Windows User Account Control...