US Government stories
The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity
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firewalls
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encryption
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network security
Why FIPS 140-3 validation matters as organisations face tougher cyber rules, tighter assurance demands and the need for independently tested encryption.
Anthropic launches Project Glasswing for cyber defence
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firewalls
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network security
Anthropic expands a guarded AI pilot with Amazon, Apple, Microsoft and others, offering Claude Mythos Preview to hunt flaws in critical code and open source.
Invesco takes over Superstate tokenised Treasury fund
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crypto
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defi
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smart contracts
Invesco is to manage Superstate's USD $967 million tokenised USTB Treasury fund, deepening its push into on-chain institutional products.
Musk floats Tesla 'terafab' chip plant & Intel talks
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robots
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Elon Musk says Tesla may build a vast in-house 'terafab' chip plant to secure AI supply and hints at potential manufacturing talks with Intel.
Qualtrics named Leader in Gartner Voice of Customer
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uc
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Qualtrics named Leader in Gartner Voice of the Customer report, topping rivals for execution and vision as AI reshapes CX platforms.
Contrivian to resell Amazon Leo for US gov networks
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uc
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dr
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network infrastructure
Contrivian to resell Amazon Leo LEO satellite services for resilient US government networks, blending space links with fibre and 5G.
QuSecure wins USD $3.9m AFWERX deal for quantum security
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firewalls
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encryption
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network security
QuSecure lands a USD $3.9m AFWERX contract to mature quantum-resilient encryption for sensitive US Air Force Global Strike missions.
Cloudflare unveils vinext, a Vite-based Next.js rival
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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edge computing
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martech
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genai
Cloudflare launches vinext, a Vite-powered Next.js alternative promising faster builds, leaner bundles and one-command Workers deployment.
CodeHunter pushes behavioural malware checks upstream
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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application security
CodeHunter extends its behavioural malware analysis into CI/CD pipelines, targeting risky software artefacts before they reach production.
Manual data transfers leave UK & US agencies exposed
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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iam
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risk & compliance
UK and US security agencies still rely on manual data transfers as cyberattacks rise, with leaders warning outdated systems heighten risks.
Tech giants plan USD $650 billion AI investment surge
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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robots
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semiconductors
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hyperscale
Amazon, Microsoft, Meta and Alphabet eye USD $650 billion AI splurge for 2026, stirring investor unease over margins and cloud growth.
CIQ advances Rocky Linux with NIST post-quantum step
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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network security
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quantum computing
CIQ's Rocky Linux NSS gains NIST CAVP for post-quantum ML-KEM and ML-DSA, marking key stride towards FIPS 140-3 cryptographic validation.
Global router hijack campaign silently reroutes DNS
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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network security
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iot security
A global “shadow DNS” campaign is hijacking vulnerable Wi‑Fi routers, silently rerouting users' web traffic towards scams and malware.
LOTUSLITE backdoor targets US policy bodies with lures
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Politically themed LOTUSLITE phishing campaign hits US policy bodies, using DLL sideloading and espionage-focused backdoor tactics.
isVerified launches AI voice deepfake defence for execs
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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biometrics
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Tel Aviv start-up isVerified unveils AI platform to spot voice deepfakes in executive calls as vishing attacks surge on global firms.
DTCC wins SEC nod for new cleared triparty repo service
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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risk & compliance
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ccp
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regulation
DTCC wins SEC approval for a new cleared triparty repo service at FICC, leveraging BNY's Global Collateral as US Treasury rules loom.
Coralogix secures sponsor for FedRAMP AI observability bid
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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siem
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cloud security
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multi-cloud
Coralogix enlists US Federal Student Aid to sponsor its FedRAMP bid, targeting first-mover status in AI observability for federal buyers.
DTCC seeks approval to extend cross-margining to clients
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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risk & compliance
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features
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ccp
DTCC seeks regulatory nod to extend its FICC-CME cross-margining scheme, offering end-users margin offsets on Treasuries and rate futures.
Concentric AI brings Private Scan Manager to Azure
Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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data protection
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
Concentric AI launches Private Scan Manager on Azure, letting regulated sectors keep sensitive data in private cloud while using SaaS tools.
AI tops CEO earnings calls as bubble fears intensify
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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digital transformation
AI dominates CEO earnings calls for the first time, as leaders pair record investment pledges with mounting warnings of an AI market bubble.