The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at its latest meeting, but warned that higher energy prices could prolong their fight against inflation. This comes as tensions in the Iran war threaten to increase costs and lead to higher prices. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said there’s little room for rate cuts, suggesting it will be … Read more
Cybercriminals are increasingly using trusted global brands to launch attacks that can bypass traditional security layers. A recent case involved Sweden-based cybersecurity firm Outpost24, which was targeted by a highly sophisticated seven-stage phishing operation. The attackers used platforms like Cisco, JP Morgan, and Microsoft to construct a multi-layered attack chain. The attack began with a … Read more
Quantum physics allows particles to exist in multiple states at once, but we experience objects as definite and stable. Scientists have long sought to understand how this shared reality forms from quantum mechanics’ strange rules. Researchers now show that shared reality emerges when information spreads through a system’s environment until independent observers agree. A team … Read more
Oil prices skyrocketed after Israel’s attack on Iran’s South Pars gas field, with Brent crude futures reaching $107.38 a barrel and Dubai oil surging above $155 a barrel. The conflict has sent shockwaves through the energy market, causing widespread damage and fueling concerns over inflation. Analysts say these price hikes are a more accurate reflection … Read more
Twenty US airports are operating normally despite the partial government shutdown, thanks to their use of private security companies instead of federal agents. The Transportation Security Administration’s Screening Partnership Program (SPP) allows contract screeners to hire their own employees and receive pay that isn’t paused during shutdowns. While most SPP airports are small with limited … Read more
The price of oil surged after attacks on key energy facilities in the Middle East, including Iran’s targets in Qatar and a major gas field in Iran itself. This has raised concerns about the potential impact of the ongoing conflict. Key statistics show Brent oil up 7.2% to over $115 per barrel, while West Texas … Read more
A sophisticated phishing campaign was launched against Outpost24, a cybersecurity firm, in March 2026. The attackers used a multi-stage approach to try and obtain sensitive information from the company’s C-suite executive. However, there is no evidence that any data was compromised or that the attack was successful. The attack involved seven stages, including initial contact … Read more
Dark Reading, a well-known cybersecurity news and information site, is temporarily displaying a message asking users to verify their humanity in an effort to prevent automated bot attacks. The website’s security service is designed to identify and block malicious bots from accessing its content. During this process, legitimate users are directed to a page that … Read more
A group of organizations tied to Cesar Chavez are distancing themselves from the civil-rights icon after allegations emerged that he abused women and girls during his prominent years in the 1960s and ’70s. The United Farm Workers Union, co-founded by Chavez, has decided not to participate in this year’s Chavez Day celebrations due to “deeply … Read more
A 19-year-old man has admitted to killing Edgewater koi pond store owner Edward Steven Koza, whose body was found inside his burnt pickup truck in May. Jonah Michael Poole pleaded guilty to first-degree murder at a hearing in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court on Wednesday afternoon. The terms of the plea agreement are unclear, but … Read more