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A ransomware attack in July 2024 targeted the City of Columbus, Ohio, resulting in the theft of personal information from 500,000 residents. The breach exposed sensitive data, including names, bank accounts, and Social Security numbers.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to sack Defense Minister Yoav Gallant marks a dramatic shift in Israeli politics. The dismissal comes amid escalating tensions over national security and Gallant's alleged breach of trust, raising questions about his political future.

Russia views a potential Trump victory as a setback for Ukraine, given Trump’s past statements about prioritizing American interests over foreign conflicts. This shift in priorities could lead to reduced support for Ukraine, pushing the country to negotiate terms it might not want. The broader implication is a realignment of international policies, forcing Ukraine and other nations to adapt to the new geopolitical landscape.

Defense tech company Anduril is evaluating Arizona, Ohio, and Texas as potential locations for its first large manufacturing plant, "Arsenal-1," a facility expected to span 5 million square feet. With $1.5 billion in recent funding, Anduril plans to invest heavily in this facility, aiming to produce thousands of autonomous military systems and create numerous jobs. The facility aligns with Anduril's broader expansion in autonomous defense technology.

Amazon has introduced “X-Ray Recaps,” a new feature on Prime Video that uses generative AI to provide spoiler-free summaries of TV seasons and episodes. Designed to enhance the viewing experience, this feature aims to help users avoid unwanted plot reveals while still enjoying their favorite shows. It expands upon the existing X-Ray tool, which provides cast details and trivia during playback.

Apple has initiated an internal study, code-named "Atlas," to gather insights on current smart glasses, indicating a potential entry into this emerging tech space. Led by Apple’s Product Systems Quality team, the study gathers employee feedback and plans future focus groups to explore the possibilities of smart eyewear. This move aligns Apple with competitors like Meta in the race for innovative wearable tech.

Cybercriminals are leveraging DocuSign’s APIs to send realistic phishing invoices that evade spam filters by appearing to originate from legitimate DocuSign accounts. This technique allows attackers to target users with fake invoices from trusted platforms like Norton, increasing the risk of deception. Security researchers at Wallarm warn that this method capitalizes on the credibility of DocuSign to bypass detection.

Hackers allege they accessed Nokia’s internal systems through a third-party contractor, stealing sensitive data, including SSH keys and source code. The data is reportedly listed for $20,000 on BreachForums, with the hacker insisting that no customer information was compromised. Nokia has yet to address these claims.

Some groups are showing remarkable fits despite the ongoing violence. Some Israeli groups are showing compassions to Palestinians for the olive harvest.

Interesting to see how the election result will turn out, after the whole process of death attempts on a candidate and also a party trying to sell an incapable candidate to the people just to remain in power. It will be interesting to see how tens of millions react to this this election. Will this be the era of a new dawn?