How a Contractor’s Claude Agent Got Into the Pentagon
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A Defense Contractor Gave Their Personal AI Agent Access to a Secure Pentagon System
Sources tell WIRED that an Accenture employee’s personal Claude agent ran on a DOD network for two months before it was identified and the vulnerability could be patched.
Pentagon Personnel Data Breach: Protecting Sensitive Information and Enhancing Cybersecurity
The Pentagon's Defense Manpower Data Center notified millions of military personnel about a data breach involving their sensitive information, including Social Security numbers, names, and dates of birth.
Pentagon Influencer Kurt Schlichter: Criticizing Women, Minorities, and Endorsing Authoritarianism
Pentagon influencer Kurt Schlichter has criticized women, minorities, and suggested only those with children should vote, aligning with anti-democratic views.
Appeals Court Lets the Pentagon Designate Anthropic a Supply-Chain Risk
The AI lab had argued multiple violations of its rights, but a divided panel of judges sided with the Trump.
A Judge Has Blocked the Pentagon’s Attempt to Blacklist Anthropic
A federal judge has called the Department of Defense’s designation of Anthropic as a national security supply-chain risk “illegal.
Intel Officials Predict the Pentagon’s Bill for the Iran War Will Exceed $100 Billion
The Trump administration has not disclosed its cost estimates for the Iran.
The Pentagon Is Looking Into the Dialog Data Exposure for Unmasking National Security Officials
Exposed records from the private group included the personal information of a senior White House intelligence official and an active-duty special operations.
Meta Tapped a Pentagon Supplier to Prototype Face Recognition for Its Glasses
Rank One, whose board includes a former CIA deputy director and a former FBI science chief, supplied face recognition to Meta for internal development of its smart glasses.
The Trump Alien ‘Disclosure Speech’ Rumors: A Modern UFO Era
Rumors of a Trump speech confirming extraterrestrial life have gripped the UFO community, despite no such speech being planned.
US Army to Officially Integrate Laser Weapons into Arsenal
The US Army is set to sign a contract for a High Energy Laser system, marking the first time the military will deploy significant numbers of laser weapons.
Military Apps Contain Foreign-Sourced Code: Study Reveals Risks
A study examining hundreds of military apps has found that more than one in eight contain code from foreign nations, raising concerns about potential data harvesting by adversaries.
AI Found a Root Bug in Linux That Everyone Missed for 15 Years
Plus: The Pentagon is training amateurs to become part of its hacker army, a Flock license plate reader error led to cops surrounding a car reviewer.
AssuranceAmerica Breach Reveals Personal Data of Nearly 7 Million Drivers: What You Need to Know
American insurance giant AssuranceAmerica disclosed a data breach affecting nearly 7 million drivers, exposing sensitive personal information.
Anduril Rocket Motor Test Site Explosion: A Closer Look at the Incident and Its Implications
A recent explosion at Anduril's Mississippi facility has halted the company's efforts to become a major supplier of missile propulsion systems. This article delves into the details of the incident and its potential long-term effects on Anduril's operations.
How Real-Life UFO Disclosure Might Play Out: Lessons from Major Scientific Discoveries
Real-world UFO disclosure is likely to unfold through long-term research and verifiable results, rather than a blockbuster Hollywood-style reveal, as seen in Steven Spielberg’s film Disclosure Day.
From Trump's Impeachment to Senate Run: Alex Vindman's Journey Through the Political Arena
Alex Vindman, a former Army veteran and whistleblower, is running for Senate in Florida. His experience with Trump's impeachment trial and his current stance on various issues make him a unique candidate.