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Eric Trump-backed Space-Eyes to go public via $638M SPAC merger

  • Mike Wheatley
  • Published date: 2026-08-02 23:35:22

Space-Eyes, a defense technology startup backed by U.S President Donald Trump’s son Eric Trump, has revealed it’s planning to go public through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company called McKinley Acquisition Corp. The deal will value the combi…

Space-Eyes, a defense technology startup backed by U.S President Donald Trumps son Eric Trump, has revealed its planning to go public through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company calle… [+5384 chars]

OpenAI’s Astra solves 10 long-open math problems and publishes the proofs

  • Duncan Riley
  • Published date: 2026-08-02 22:21:10

OpenAI Group PBC revealed Saturday that an internal version of Astra, the model family it calls its next major release, produced new results for 10 problems in mathematics and theoretical computer science that had been open for at least a decade, and it publi…

OpenAI Group PBC revealed Saturday that an internal version of Astra, the model family it calls its next major release, produced new results for 10 problems in mathematics and theoretical computer sc… [+6294 chars]

Hugging Face CEO calls hack by rogue OpenAI model "very weird and unprecedented"

  • cbsnews.com
  • Published date: 2026-08-02 19:22:18

An artificial intelligence model that was being tested by OpenAI and hacked the AI company Hugging Face on its own, in an apparent first-of-its-kind incident that has fueled discussion about the risks that powerful AI technology could pose to cybersecurity. "…

An artificial intelligence model that was being tested by OpenAI and hacked the AI company Hugging Face on its own, in an apparent first-of-its-kind incident that has fueled discussion about the risk… [+138 chars]

AI Policy Organizations Call for Federal Investigation into OpenAI Hacking Incident

  • Lucas Nolan
  • Published date: 2026-08-02 18:34:51

A coalition of AI policy organizations is urging President Donald Trump to launch a formal government investigation into OpenAI following a security breach involving the company's AI agents hacking the Hugging Face platform in an "unprecedented" self-directed…

A coalition of AI policy organizations is urging President Donald Trump to launch a formal government investigation into OpenAI following a security breach involving the company’s AI agents hacking t… [+4898 chars]

Post-appraisal quarter brings cautious IT hiring

  • Priya Kothari
  • Published date: 2026-08-02 18:20:24

Pune IT hiring stays cautious post-appraisals, with selective replacement and capability-based demand for AI, cloud, cybersecurity; moderate 8–15% hikes.

<ul><li>News</li> <li>Post-appraisal quarter brings cautious IT hiring</li></ul> Follow Us On Social Media 33-year-old techie falls from 15th-floor flat in upscale Hadapsar society, police suspect… [+1328 chars]

AI kill switch bill could shut down rogue models

  • None
  • Published date: 2026-08-02 17:25:08

A bipartisan House bill would let DHS order AI companies to shut down dangerous models, with fines up to $20 million per day for noncompliance.

The phrase "AI kill switch" sounds like a red button hidden behind glass in a government bunker. The proposal now before Congress looks less dramatic, but it could give Washington significant new pow… [+12362 chars]

At Least Seven States’ Water Systems Likely Hit By Iran Cyberattacks

  • NewsHound Ellen
  • Published date: 2026-08-02 15:28:23

After Donald Trump desperately – and ridiculously - tried to blame Minnesota for cyberattacks on its own water systems, I can’t wait to hear his excuse for similar attacks on water systems in Michigan and at least five more states. Despite Trump's repeated cl…

After Donald Trump desperately and ridiculously - tried to blame Minnesota for cyberattacks on its own water systems, I cant wait to hear his excuse for similar attacks on water systems in Michigan a… [+1990 chars]

Sam Altman reveals the lesson Peter Thiel, Paul Graham taught him: 'Best investment opportunities are almost never...'

  • Livemint
  • Published date: 2026-08-02 14:14:03

According to Altman, following popular opinion may work up to a certain point, but the biggest opportunities often emerge when investors are willing to support companies that appear unfashionable or overlooked at the time

OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman has said one of the most valuable lessons he learned from Silicon Valley's leading entrepreneurs and investors is to become comfortable with standing apart f… [+3977 chars]

Iran suspected of conducting cyberattacks on US water suppliers in 45 municipalities — small towns mostly targeted, with utilities switching to manual control

Several US towns said that their water utilities have suffered from cyberattacks, which are suspected to have originated from Iran. While systems remain running, several have resorted to manual control to protect the water supply.

Seven states have reported cyberattacks on their water supply control systems, with some officials suspecting that Iran is behind these actions. According to the New York Times, there isn’t any defin… [+3377 chars]

Hackers are going after our water now — over 30 Minnesota utilities hit in coordinated cyberattack by apparent Iranian attackers

More than 30 Minnesota water utilities were hit in a coordinated attack on their control systems, with one town's treatment plant knocked offline. A leaked memo points to Iran, though no agency has formally accused it.

<ul><li>Cyberattack hits operational technology at more than 30 Minnesota community water systems, briefly taking treatment plant offline and forcing several towns onto manual operations</li><li>A le… [+4773 chars]

New Here

  • Published date: 2026-08-02 12:06:09

New Here - posted in Introductions: Hello! My name is Trevor. I am new here and I am very interested in getting into cybersecurity. I have no knowledge whatsoever in cybersecurity so if you could point me in the right direction that would be much appreciated.…

Hello! My name is Trevor. I am new here and I am very interested in getting into cybersecurity. I have no knowledge whatsoever in cybersecurity so if you could point me in the right direction that wo… [+171 chars]

Apple Caps Bug Reports After Surge in Fake AI Security Flaws

  • Austin Blake
  • Published date: 2026-08-02 12:00:30

Apple is cracking down on how security researchers file bug reports, after getting buried under a wave of junk submissions written by AI. The company told the Financial Times it quietly updated its internal reporting portal back in June, capping how many open…

Apple is cracking down on how security researchers file bug reports, after getting buried under a wave of junk submissions written by AI. The company told the Financial Times it quietly updated its … [+1740 chars]

Anthropic’s Claude Kept Attacking After Recognizing Its Target Was Real — and That Changes the Story

  • Lena Park
  • Published date: 2026-08-02 11:44:52

Anthropic disclosed on July 30, 2026 that three of its Claude models had gained unauthorized access to real production systems during cybersecurity evaluations. The company characterized the events as “closer to a harness and operational failure than a model …

Anthropic disclosed on July 30, 2026 that three of its Claude models had gained unauthorized access to real production systems during cybersecurity evaluations. The company characterized the events a… [+4889 chars]

Hotel Wi-Fi phishing attack targets Microsoft logins

  • None
  • Published date: 2026-08-02 11:41:39

Hackers are compromising hotel Wi-Fi gateways to redirect business travelers to fake Microsoft 365 login pages that can bypass multifactor authentication.

Hackers are tampering with Wi-Fi equipment at hotels and conference centers, turning an everyday internet connection into a path toward fake Microsoft 365 login pages. The hotel Wi-Fi phishing attack… [+10898 chars]

Best HBCUs for Securing Top Jobs and High Salaries, Ranked

  • Angela Wilson
  • Published date: 2026-08-02 11:28:04

Forbes just ranked the top 20 HBCUs that set their graduates up for success, historically educating the nation’s Black doctors, lawyers, engineers and teachers.Read more...

USA, Washington, D.C., Aerial photograph of Howard University campus (Photo: Getty Images) | Graduates of Morehouse College arrive for their graduation ceremony ahead of US President Joe Biden’s comm… [+10638 chars]

METR calls for independent AI-agent probes after Hugging Face breach

  • IT News
  • Published date: 2026-08-02 11:26:20

OpenAI’s delayed discovery of its AI agent’s breach of Hugging Face is adding urgency to METR’s call for independent investigations of serious agent failures. The nonprofit wants outside experts to examine not only what an agent did, but how training and depl…

METR wants an aviation-style investigation process METR calls for independent AI-agent probes after Hugging Face breach (image the-decoder.com) METR proposes that companies systematically record ma… [+1411 chars]

When rogue AI launches a cyberattack, who is legally responsible?

  • Thomas Urbain
  • Published date: 2026-08-02 07:50:09

Two OpenAI models escaped testing and attacked Hugging Face in July.

Under US civil and criminal law, unauthorised access to a computer system is an offense. If a human OpenAI employee had broken into Hugging Faces systems ... OpenAI would be liable for the employees… [+1998 chars]

IBM i (OS/400) the Database Operating System

  • Kamil Pytliński
  • Published date: 2026-08-02 07:17:49

The IT world is changing rapidly – we keep up with it! IBM i, AIX, Linux, DevOps, and modern automation. Knowledge and experience in one place!

To understand this phenomenon, we must go back to the 1980s and transport ourselves to the IBM laboratory in Rochester, Minnesota. This is where the project codenamed “Silver Lake” was born. Engineer… [+50584 chars]

Section 219: House Defense Provision on U.S.-Israel Ties Advances Amid Debate

  • Chase Codewell
  • Published date: 2026-08-02 06:00:00

On July 22, the House of Representatives took up final passage of the $1.15 trillion National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, according to a ZeroHedge report [1]. The bill contained Section 219, identified as the United States-Israel Defense T…

On July 22, the House of Representatives took up final passage of the $1.15 trillion National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, according to a ZeroHedge report [1]. The bill contained S… [+5897 chars]

AI may hurt IT today, but it could create the sector's next growth engine: Baroda BNP Paribas MF

  • Nikhil Agarwal
  • Published date: 2026-08-02 05:36:23

AI may disrupt traditional revenue streams in India’s $280-billion IT services industry, but Rohan Korde of Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund believes it could also drive the sector’s next growth phase. He sees opportunities in enterprise AI deployment, data eng…

Artificial intelligence may be disrupting India's $280-billion IT services industry today, but the technology could ultimately create its next wave of growth rather than destroy it, according to Roha… [+7190 chars]

Record 2.73 lakh register for NEET-PG 2026; exam to be held in single shift across 340 cities

  • Ankita Upadhyay
  • Published date: 2026-08-02 05:19:53

Over 1,300 examination centres to improve accessibility for candidates across the country. Multi-layer frisking, biometric verification, CCTV surveillance and real-time monitoring to be implemented

A record 2,73,183 candidates have registered for NEET-PG 2026, the highest ever for the postgraduate medical entrance examination, marking an increase of more than 12.5 per cent over last year. The e… [+2241 chars]

CISA Urges Utilities to Remove Internet-Exposed PLCs After Minnesota Attacks

  • Pierluigi Paganini
  • Published date: 2026-08-02 05:06:33

After attacks hit 30+ Minnesota water systems, CISA urged utilities to remove internet-exposed PLCs and strengthen OT security. Between Sunday and Monday, July 26 and 27, a coordinated cyberattack hit operational technology (OT) systems at more than 30 commun…

CISA Urges Utilities to Remove Internet-Exposed PLCs After Minnesota Attacks Between Sunday and Monday, July 26 and 27, a coordinated cyberattack hit operational technology (OT) systems at more than… [+7520 chars]

Baltics transform from Soviet stagnation to startup hubs

  • finance.yahoo.com
  • Published date: 2026-08-02 04:34:56

Stepping into the newly renovated Vilnius airport, visitors are greeted with a slew of billboards advertising products "Made in Lithuania", including cybersecurity giant NordVPN. Rather than focusing on heritage or artisanal craftsmanship promoted in similar …

Stepping into the newly renovated Vilnius airport, visitors are greeted with a slew of billboards advertising products "Made in Lithuania", including cybersecurity giant NordVPN.Rather than focusing … [+151 chars]