On Thursday, President Trump addressed the media aboard Air Force One, confirming the recent dismissals of staff within the National Security Council (NSC). During his remarks, Trump acknowledged the influence of Laura Loomer, a controversial figure known for her promotion of conspiracy theories and her vocal presence in the political…
Encryption & Key Management, Regulation, Security Operations European Commission Pushes for Law Enforcement Access to Encrypted Data Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • April 3, 2025 Henna Virkkunen, executive vice president of the European Commission for technology sovereignty, security, and democracy, speaks at a press conference in Brussels on April 1, 2025.…
Chinese Hackers Continue to Threaten U.S. Telecommunications, Experts Warn of Security Risks In a stark warning presented to Congress, cybersecurity experts have highlighted the persistent threats posed by state-sponsored Chinese hackers operating within U.S. telecommunications infrastructure. They assert that without significant improvements to the nation’s cyber defenses, a recurrence of…
Operational Security Breach Involves U.S. Military Confidential Plans In a concerning incident highlighting lapses in operational security, U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz accidentally exposed sensitive military information through a messaging app. This debacle came to light when The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg reported that he inadvertently received an invitation to…
In a landscape increasingly marked by digital vulnerabilities, high-ranking government officials are facing unprecedented threats from sophisticated online adversaries, particularly nation-state hackers. Recent revelations indicate that while millions of everyday users are often caught in data breaches and maintain poor privacy settings, officials are subject to a broader array of…
Data Security , Government , Industry Specific Sensitive Information of Senior Trump Officials Exposed Following Security Breach Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • March 28, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The personal contact information and vital details of key advisors to former U.S. President Donald Trump have been reportedly made accessible through various commercial…
SignalGate has emerged as a significant controversy within the early months of the Trump administration, revealing vulnerabilities in communication security at the highest levels of government. The situation unfolded when members of the administration inadvertently included The Atlantic’s editor in chief in an encrypted group chat on the Signal messaging…
In recent days, the Trump Administration has found itself at the center of a controversy due to the unintended disclosure of a Signal group chat. A journalist was mistakenly included in this private conversation regarding a U.S. military operation in Yemen. Although the White House has attempted to minimize the…
In a recent scrutiny of public digital profiles, a number of Venmo accounts have been found to belong to prominent figures, including politicians, business leaders, and defense sector executives. Notable names include U.S. Representative Dan Crenshaw from Texas and Christian Brose, the president of the defense technology company Anduril. While…
