How One Aussie Firm Just Changed the Rare Earth Game Forever Australia’s Lynas Rare Earths has become the world’s only commercial producer of heavy rare earths outside China, starting with dysprosium used in EVs and wind turbines — a key move toward supply chain diversification amid rising geopolitical tensions, environmental concerns, and market concentration. –Continue reading “Breaking China’s Grip”
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China’s Rare Earth Power Play
How Beijing is bending nations with minerals and punishing those who resist. China is exploiting its near-monopoly on rare earth minerals to pressure smaller countries into alignment and punish U.S. allies, offering tech deals to the neutral while using trade restrictions as retaliation in a broader economic and geopolitical war. – Hacks are becoming anContinue reading “China’s Rare Earth Power Play”
Crypto’s Biggest Threat: You
Biometrics, AI, and blockchain can’t save your funds if you screw up — and most people know it. Crypto hacks are becoming an everyday thing. Traders and investors only care about security after they get hacked. Don’t be one of them. Protect your digital assets at all costs! Use the most secure crypto wallet. A KrakenContinue reading “Crypto’s Biggest Threat: You”
Labubu Mania
How a Wild-Eyed Plush Toy Hijacked High Fashion and Outdressed Your Designer Bag Snag the plush that’s outdressing celebrities — grab your Labubu before it disappears again. Labubu, a quirky plush toy from Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung, has evolved from blind box curiosity to luxury fashion icon. Though created in 2015, it surged inContinue reading “Labubu Mania”
ISIS Reloaded
Sleeper cells, smuggled arms, and the quiet return of terror across Syria and Iraq. Islamic State (IS) militants are quietly regrouping in Syria and Iraq, exploiting security vacuums left by U.S. troop reductions and regional instability. Intelligence sources warn that the group is smuggling weapons, recruiting, and reactivating sleeper cells in cities like Deir al-Zor,Continue reading “ISIS Reloaded”
Cyber Retaliation: 700% Surge
Iran-aligned hackers unleash digital warfare on Israel’s infrastructure after military strikes — and it’s only just begun. Cybersecurity firm Radware reports a 700% spike in cyberattacks on Israel within two days of its June 12 strikes on Iran. This surge, described as “unprecedented,” stems from retaliatory operations by Iranian state actors and pro-Iranian hacker groups.Continue reading “Cyber Retaliation: 700% Surge”
When Banks Break
Inside the War to Stop a Cyber Meltdown of the UK Financial System Imagine the nightmare: a cyberattack paralyzes a major UK bank, disrupting wages, mortgages, and digital payments across the country. This “reasonable worst-case scenario” drives intense spending, with banks like HSBC investing hundreds of millions in cyber defense. The financial sector, part ofContinue reading “When Banks Break”
Inside Canada’s Ransomware Wake-Up Call
What the Nova Scotia Power hack exposed—and why every grid is now a target. A ransomware attack hit Nova Scotia Power on March 19 but wasn’t discovered until April 25. Personal data of 280,000 customers—including SINs and bank details—was stolen. Despite this, the utility didn’t pay the ransom and has now secured $1.8 million inContinue reading “Inside Canada’s Ransomware Wake-Up Call”
The AI Security Playbook Begins
Congress pushes NSA to weaponize AI defenses before China strikes first. A bipartisan group in Congress has introduced the Advanced AI Security Readiness Act, which tasks the NSA with creating an “AI Security Playbook” to defend U.S. AI systems from foreign cyber threats. Led by Reps. Moolenaar, Krishnamoorthi, LaHood, and Gottheimer, the bill aims toContinue reading “The AI Security Playbook Begins”
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