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WASHINGTON — United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket is scheduled to launch its first national security mission, USSF-106, on Aug. 12 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The classified mission will mark the vehicle’s debut for the U.S. Space Force’s National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program and will include a high-profile experimental payload — Navigation Technology Satellite-3 (NTS-3). To continue reading …

Trump’s unusual Nvidia deal raises new corporate and national security risks, lawmakers and experts say  Reuters U.S. Government to Take Cut of Nvidia and AMD A.I. Chip Sales to China  The New York Times Nvidia and AMD will give US 15% of China sales. But Chinese state media warns about their chips  CNN ‘There’s nothing novel’ about Trump’s deal with Nvidia and AMD, …

Hyundai is now offering an “optional” security upgrade for the Ioniq 5 in the UK that prevents the car being stolen with a Game Boy-like device. Hyundai wants some Ioniq 5 owners to pay £49 ($65) to upgrade hardware and software components to prevent thieves using handheld devices to unlock and start cars without needing a key. Kia, Hyundai, and …

Security flaw in WinRAR allows malware to install at Windows startup  TechSpot WinRAR zero-day exploited to plant malware on archive extraction  BleepingComputer Newly discovered WinRAR exploit linked to Russian hacking group, can plant backdoor malware — zero day hack requires manual update to fix  Tom’s Hardware Patch Now: New WinRAR Flaw Used to Deliver Malware  PCMag Phishing attacks exploit WinRAR flaw CVE-2025-8088 to install …

A security researcher said flaws in a carmaker’s online dealership portal exposed the private information and vehicle data of its customers, and could have allowed hackers to remotely break into any of its customers’ vehicles. Eaton Zveare, who works as a security researcher at software delivery company Harness, told TechCrunch the flaw he discovered allowed the creation of an admin …

CISA issues Microsoft Exchange Server CVE-2025-53786 warning Getty Images Update, August 10, 2025: This story, originally published on August 7, has been updated with additional information following a demonstration of the shared service principal exploit at the Black Hat hacking conference in Las Vegas, which, in turn, follows a Microsoft Exchange vulnerability directive issued by CISA. Details of a newly …

Upgrading your phone doesn’t have to mean tossing the old one in a drawer. With just a few quick steps, you can repurpose that retired iPhone or Android into a useful security cam, with no no pricey hardware required. It’s an easy, budget-friendly way to keep an eye on your front door, garage or any spot that matters most. And …

While President Donald Trump said crime in the District is “totally out of control,” his administration said it will cut security funding for the D.C. area. While President Donald Trump said crime in the District is “totally out of control,” his administration said it will cut security funding for the D.C. area. It was only days ago that White House …

Good Job is Slate’s advice column on work. Have a workplace problem big or small? Send it to Laura Helmuth and Doree Shafrir here. (It’s anonymous!) Dear Good Job, There has been an ongoing rivalry between two women at my workplace, “Debby” and “Barbara.” Recently, it’s taken an ugly turn. Debby has begun an affair with Barbara’s husband (he works in our company, …

As millions of Americans rely on Social Security for their monthly income, new reports indicate the program’s finances are at a critical juncture. Here’s what every current or soon-to-be recipient should understand about the future of Social Security, the risks to your benefits, and what steps Congress could take to keep the program strong. When will Social Security “run out …