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Cybersecurity

Signal adds encypted local backup support to iOS, desktop apps

Signal, the secure messaging app, released version 8.30, completing the rollout of its secure backups feature across all supported operating systems (Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows). [...]

Sep 29, 2026Read Brief →
Technology

AMD acquires World Labs AI startup, upping the ante against Nvidia

The deal, which is expected to close by year's end, is worth $8.2 billion.

Sep 29, 2026Read Brief →
Cybersecurity

Custom ChatGPTs push ClickFix attacks to deploy RAT malware

Custom variants of OpenAI's ChatGPT promoted in sponsored Google results are directing unsuspecting users to malicious sites that use ClickFix attacks to deliver malware. [...]

Sep 29, 2026Read Brief →
Technology

Trump ads paid for by US government allegedly violate anti-propaganda laws

FCC unlikely to stop Trump ads described as illegal taxpayer-funded propaganda.

Sep 29, 2026Read Brief →
Cybersecurity

FBI tells ShinyHunters members to turn themselves in after recent arrest

The FBI is warning members of the ShinyHunters extortion group to turn themselves in after Dutch police arrested a man the bureau described as one of the group's alleged leaders. [...]

Sep 29, 2026Read Brief →
Firearms

Newsom Signs 10 More Gun Control Bills in California’s Assault on the Second Amendment

Gavin Newsom signed ten more gun control bills as California continues piling restrictions onto the right to keep and bear arms. Anti-gun groups celebrated the package, but their approval does not change the Constitution: gun rights are civil…

Sep 29, 2026Read Brief →
Firearms

One Handgun Present for All Known Fatal Bear Attacks in North America

Handguns have a strong record in documented bear-defense encounters. Dean Weingarten’s review of 204 fatal bear attacks found just one case with a handgun present—and the victim could not reach it. The lesson for armed Americans: a defensive…

Sep 29, 2026Read Brief →
Firearms

Senators Demand DOJ Probe and Destruction of ATF’s 1.4 Billion Out-of-Business Records

Eight senators want DOJ to investigate ATF’s 1.4 billion out-of-business firearm records and order the destruction of those held unlawfully. AmmoLand believes the entire collection should go.

Sep 29, 2026Read Brief →
Amateur Radio

The ARDC wants you

 Applications are open Sept. 15 – Oct. 30, 2026. ARDC is now accepting applications for our 2027 volunteer cohort. We’re looking for qualified individuals to contribute their time and expertise across several committees and teams: Grants Advis...

Sep 29, 2026Read Brief →
Technology

Boeing "incredibly excited" to serve as nation's only astronaut transportation

"We couldn't provide detailed pricing to the CLD suppliers."

Sep 28, 2026Read Brief →
Technology

Experts worry about Nvidia's AI chip sales in China and influence over Trump

China is reportedly mulling letting ByteDance, Alibaba buy banned Nvidia chips.

Sep 28, 2026Read Brief →
Firearms

NRA, SAF Ask Supreme Court to Stop Blaming Gun Ads for a Criminal Shooting

A criminal attacked a school. Now gun makers face claims over ads the complaints do not identify as having reached him. NRA and SAF ask the Supreme Court to step in.

Sep 28, 2026Read Brief →