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The Hidden AI Backdoor That Could Hijack Self-Driving Cars
5+ hour, 17+ min ago (266+ words) Researchers have uncovered a vulnerability, dubbed VillainNet, that targets these super networks. The attack embeds a backdoor into a single subnetwork within the broader AI architecture. Because only one small component is altered, the malicious code can remain dormant across…...
Repairable Infrared Optics Could Cut Costs for Security Systems
2+ day, 23+ min ago (148+ words) According to TechXplore, the material maintains high performance for infrared imaging while offering practical advantages. The raw ingredients are inexpensive, with the sulfur feedstock costing less than one cent per unit. In addition, the lenses can be repaired and recycled,…...
Defense Tech Gets a Major Cash Infusion
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (463+ words) Discover why defense tech funding is surging as investors pour capital into AI security and autonomous cybersecurity solutions for critical infrastructure. This post is also available in: Recent funding rounds highlight a growing investor urgency around autonomous cybersecurity and AI…...
The Bullet Designed to Bring Down Drones
2+ week, 1+ day ago (438+ words) This post is also available in: " (Hebrew) Small unmanned aerial systems have become a routine threat on modern battlefields and around naval vessels. Commercial quadcopters and improvised drones are inexpensive, agile, and difficult to hit with traditional rifle fire. Countering…...
Cyber Startup Secures $31M to Unify Multi-Cloud Security
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (293+ words) Cyber Startup Secures $31M to Unify Multi-Cloud Security'i-hls.com This post is also available in: Israeli cybersecurity firm Native has raised $31 million in a Series A funding round to simplify the complexities of security in multi-cloud environments. This latest funding brings…...
Quantum Tech Meets 6G: A Step Toward Massive Connectivity
1+ week, 1+ day ago (454+ words) This post is also available in: " (Hebrew) As connected devices multiply, wireless networks face a growing mathematical bottleneck. Future 6G systems are expected to support device densities more than ten times higher than current 5G networks. Drones, robots, sensors, and extended-reality (XR)…...
How a Pocket-Sized AI Module Supercharges Drones
1+ week, 5+ day ago (462+ words) This post is also available in: " (Hebrew) Small drones are rapidly becoming a dominant feature of modern battlefields. They are inexpensive, adaptable, and increasingly used for reconnaissance, strike, and interception roles. Yet turning a basic UAV into a truly autonomous…...
The Laser Sniper Riding on a Robot Rover
2+ week, 2+ day ago (452+ words) This post is also available in: " (Hebrew) Ground forces increasingly face small, fast-moving threats at close range'whether hostile personnel, light vehicles, or unmanned systems. Conventional weapons can address these risks, but they expose operators, require ammunition resupply, and often lack…...
The Quantum Trick That Lets Autonomous Systems Coordinate Without Sending Signals
2+ week, 3+ day ago (474+ words) This post is also available in: " (Hebrew) Modern autonomous systems depend heavily on continuous communication. Drone swarms, robotic teams, and distributed AI agents typically exchange data wirelessly to coordinate movement, share observations, and adapt to changing conditions. When those links…...
Tracking Khamenei: The Tech That Made It Possible
2+ week, 6+ day ago (387+ words) This post is also available in: " (Hebrew) Targeted operations in the heart of a hostile capital require an exceptionally high level of intelligence: real-time movement tracking, analysis of behavioral patterns, and precise location verification moments before execution. In a dense…...