
Threat actors are distributing trojanized gaming utilities through browsers and chat platforms to install a Java‑based remote‑access trojan (RAT). The downloader stages a portable Java runtime, executes a malicious JAR via PowerShell and cmstp.exe, then deletes itself and configures Microsoft Defender exclusions. Persistence is achieved with a scheduled task and a startup script named world.vbs, while the RAT, identified as Steaelite, connects to C2 at 79.110.49.15 and offers extensive surveillance and ransomware capabilities. Parallel investigations have uncovered related families DesckVB RAT and KazakRAT targeting specific regions.

In this episode, Tom Patton talks with Dr. Belinda Merchan, Chief Scientist at Slingshot Aerospace, about how AI is transforming space warfare training. Traditional training relied on scripted scenarios, but Slingshot’s agentic AI uses physics‑based models and proprietary tracking data...
Array Technologies posted Q4 2025 revenue of $226 million, an 18% YoY decline, while full‑year revenue jumped 40% to $1.28 billion. The company narrowed its net loss to $112 million but remained in the red, and its order backlog reached a record $2.2 billion. Guidance...

The EU’s NIS2 Directive now obligates senior management to approve, oversee, and assume responsibility for cybersecurity risk, a shift echoed by Ireland’s forthcoming National Cyber Security Bill. The draft legislation mirrors NIS2’s Article 20, imposing personal liability, temporary bans, and fines...

The crude tanker market is experiencing a sharp surge, with VLCC spot hires topping $200,000 per day and one‑year time‑charter equivalents reaching $135,000. Baltic Exchange data show composite VLCC rates near $169,000 daily, while International Seaways (INSW) reported Q4 2025...

European policy tools such as the TRQ, CBAM and the draft Industrial Accelerator Act are reviving investment in low‑emission steel, exemplified by ArcelorMittal’s €1.3 billion Dunkirk electric‑arc‑furnace slated for 2029. While earlier green‑hydrogen DRI projects have been delayed or scaled back,...

PocDoc, the UK’s leading digital diagnostics firm, has teamed up with the E4 Primary Care Network to launch a mobile health‑check service for over 80,000 residents in Chingford’s underserved areas. The initiative uses PocDoc’s Neighbourhood Bus to deliver a finger‑prick...

Flexport unveiled an AI‑powered “Audit Your Customs Broker” agent that scans historical customs entries to spot filing errors and flag potential tariff refunds. The company claims the tool cut its own U.S. customs error rate to 0.2%, a ten‑fold improvement...

University of California, Riverside researchers deployed large‑language‑model agents as “virtual residents” to capture community sentiment on data‑center proposals early in the planning cycle. The AI agents consistently highlighted water consumption, utility costs and electricity demand as primary concerns, while identifying...
The FCC is reviewing proposals to launch orbital mirrors that would reflect sunlight onto cities, effectively turning night into day, while SpaceX is eyeing a constellation of up to a million satellites to serve as floating data centers. Proponents claim...

Valckensteyn, Rotterdam’s first mass‑timber residential tower, has been completed, delivering 82 affordable rental homes in the post‑war Pendrecht district. Designed by Powerhouse Company for housing corporation Woonstad Rotterdam, the 7,970 m² building relies on a CL Cross‑Laminated Timber core, with demountable fibre‑cement...

The article outlines employer duties when court orders intersect with the workplace, covering wage garnishments, court‑appearance leave, custody schedules, restraining orders, and confidentiality requirements. Employers must withhold and remit support payments precisely, avoid retaliation for legal attendance, and adjust work...

The Beaumont Mayfair has completed a multi‑million‑pound renovation that transforms its Grade II listed building into a 1920s‑inspired boutique hotel. The overhaul added 29 new rooms, bringing the total to 101, and introduced a fresh art‑filled lobby, a new Rosi brasserie...

Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank are piloting agentic artificial intelligence for trade surveillance, moving beyond static rule‑based alerts to systems that reason over real‑time trading patterns. Deutsche Bank is collaborating with Google Cloud to build AI agents that flag complex...
FYI, these are the horrible fatal wounds inflicted by Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine on the world’s greatest cargo aircraft, the Antonov An-225 Mriya. This is what we saw when we returned to the Hostomel airfield after the Russians were defeated...
India’s communications minister announced that the country completed the world’s fastest 5G rollout in just 22 months, achieving 99.9% district coverage and connecting 400 million users. For the first time, India has secured a seat at the global 6G standard‑setting tables...
The RegTech market is flooded with legal AI tools that rely heavily on static statutes and generic language models. Zeidler Group warns that these solutions miss the nuanced, practice‑based knowledge that regulators and firms apply daily. By treating its AI...

OpenAI has disabled several ChatGPT accounts it identified as part of a coordinated fraud operation called “False Witness.” The scheme involved fake law firms and impersonated lawyers using the model to craft persuasive legal‑sounding messages, create bogus profiles, and steer...

Amtrak announced a revised rolling‑stock strategy that will standardize all long‑distance trains on single‑level cars, abandoning the earlier double‑deck proposal. The new procurement will invite competitive bids, aiming to deliver the first new passenger cars in the early 2030s while...
McLaren Racing announced Etihad Airways as an Official Partner for its Formula 1 and United Autosports WEC Hypercar programmes starting in the 2026 season. The deal links the UAE’s national carrier with McLaren’s high‑performance racing platforms, emphasizing shared values of innovation...
RadNet’s TechLive remote‑scanning platform earned European CE certification, extending its vendor‑agnostic, multimodality control to EU hospitals. The solution, already cleared in the U.S., lets technologists operate MR, CT, PET/CT and ultrasound machines from off‑site consoles. RadNet reports a 42% drop...

The recent author panel titled “Artificial Intelligence for the Rest of Us” explored how AI tools are reshaping legal practice. Panelists highlighted practical use cases such as contract review automation, predictive litigation analytics, and e‑discovery optimization. They also addressed data...

The U.S. State Department authorized the voluntary departure of non‑essential personnel and their families from its Israel mission on Feb. 27, 2026, citing heightened safety risks amid escalating regional tensions. Embassy operations will remain open, though staffing levels may be adjusted....

India is fast‑tracking the 2,100‑km Dankuni–Surat Dedicated Freight Corridor, an east‑west rail link that will connect the manufacturing hub of West Bengal with Gujarat’s industrial belt. The Railway Board has ordered an updated Detailed Project Report with revised cost estimates,...
Athena Gold announced an all‑share acquisition of the 4,900‑hectare Forester Gold Project in north‑western Ontario, securing a full interest while inheriting a 2% net smelter return royalty that can be repurchased for $2 million. The project sits less than 30 km from...
Spotify announced a three‑year partnership with The Push, a national youth music organization, committing A$200,000—the largest single donation in The Push’s history. The initiative builds on Spotify’s Turn Up Aus campaign, which generated an additional 223 million streams of Australian music...

European Energy reported a robust 2025, with revenue surging to €766 million and EBITDA reaching €170 million. The firm expanded its battery energy storage systems pipeline from 2.4 GW to 7.4 GW and launched the world’s first large‑scale commercial e‑methanol plant in Denmark. Over...

German retailer Edeka has cut back orders from Procter & Gamble and Iglo amid ongoing price negotiations, leaving several product categories temporarily undersupplied. The reduction spans household staples such as dishwashing liquid, toothpaste, and frozen fish, as well as personal...

Treasury teams are confronting a new era where AI, blockchain and tariff volatility are reshaping supply‑chain finance. A Citi Institute report finds 36% of large corporates now use AI in trade, with 72% seeking working‑capital gains and liquidity release. Tariff...
When nothing happens, it is the greatest drain on human energy. Are these familiar to you? 1. You spend hours in a meeting and nothing happens. No decision. No clarity. No outcome. 2. You traveled across the world and never got to the...
ROHM Semiconductor announced a licensing agreement with TSMC to adopt the foundry’s 650 V GaN process at its Hamamatsu fab, targeting volume production in 2027. The integration combines ROHM’s device design expertise with TSMC’s advanced manufacturing, creating an end‑to‑end GaN supply...

Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre has launched the Middle East and North Africa’s first autonomous‑truck pilot, partnering with Autotech and AD Ports Group within the Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD). The AI‑driven trucks are being tested on dedicated routes...

On January 23, 2026 China’s State Taxation Administration rolled out an update to the Golden Tax III Individual Income Tax Withholding System. The revision optimizes calculation rules, most notably the method for computing cumulative standard deductions on comprehensive income. Although the agency has...
African nations sit atop a critical share of the world’s cobalt and other minerals essential for electric‑vehicle batteries, yet most of the value is still captured abroad. The author argues that proactive industrial policy—mirroring China’s use of special economic zones,...
Dublin Airport has launched a new music wall in Terminal 1’s arrivals corridor, showcasing images of 11 legendary Irish acts such as U2, Thin Lizzy, The Cranberries, Christy Moore and Sinéad O’Connor. Integrated speakers play iconic tracks while LED lighting adds visual flair, turning...

ABTA LifeLine announced the appointment of three senior travel industry executives—Jody Rolfe of TUI, Lisa McAuley of World Travel Holdings UK, and Zoe Powell of Xeinadin—as trustees effective 26 February 2026. The board expansion follows a rigorous recruitment process and is intended...

Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes debuted a demo that blends a faithful TV‑show vibe with roguelike strategy. The game uses pixel‑styled interiors and voxel exteriors, delivering Frostpunk‑like tough choices and deep combat. Random events, civilian ship management, and permanent resource buffs...

Skyscanner has launched a new AI-powered flight planning app within ChatGPT, leveraging OpenAI's GPT‑4 model. The app lets users ask natural‑language queries and receive personalized flight options and pricing. Skyscanner serves about 160 million monthly users, positioning itself among the first...

RedOctane Games, the revived studio behind the original Guitar Hero franchise, announced Stage Tour, a spiritual successor slated for a holiday 2026 release. The title is positioned as a long‑term, community‑driven platform that will evolve after launch. It will support...
Denver International Airport has expanded Concourse A Marketplace, adding ten custom columns by Móz Designs that visually link six local restaurants. The upgrade is part of a broader plan to introduce 27 new concessions by 2026, enhancing the passenger experience. Five snow‑coloured...

Burford Capital, the world’s largest litigation‑finance firm, presented a refreshed investment case at an online conference, highlighting its expanding portfolio and a strategic shift beyond the high‑profile YPF dispute. While the YPF claim—still pending collection—has driven past volatility, the company...
Matador Resources reported Q4 2025 revenue of $850 million, down 12.6% YoY but beating consensus by 475 bps. Adjusted EPS reached $0.87, roughly 1,500 bps above forecasts, while production rose and midstream cash flow stayed strong. The company guided 2026 to 3% production...

Shinka announced its membership in the World Out of Home Organisation (WOO), the premier global association for out‑of‑home advertising. The move gives Shinka access to a worldwide network of media owners, agencies, and research that shapes OOH standards and policy....
KKR’s publicly traded credit vehicle, FS KKR Capital Corp, dropped 15% after reporting a surge in troubled loans and a cut to its dividend. The $13 billion portfolio, dominated by private‑equity‑backed mid‑market loans, is seeing rising defaults and mark‑to‑market losses, especially...
Excalibur Metals announced completion of detailed mapping, sampling, and a CSAMT geophysical survey at its Bellehelen silver‑gold project in Nevada, and has finalized drill hole locations for the Spyglass Ridge target. The company will commence a 3,000‑metre reverse‑circulation drill program...

Wing, Alphabet’s drone‑delivery arm, is hiring a remote Aviation Training & Operations Readiness Lead to steer its rapidly expanding flight‑operations program. The role will oversee training, operational evaluations, and the transition to Part 108‑compliant, highly automated deliveries across two continents. Reporting...

Ricardo Valbuena’s second installment on asset integrity highlights two core pillars: people development and risk‑based inspection (RBI). He advocates establishing a structured inspector career ladder and supporting staff with API certifications to boost motivation, skills, and retention. The article also...
Phased‑array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) is being promoted as a replacement for radiographic testing (RT) in heat‑recovery steam generator (HRSG) pipe weld inspections. PAUT removes ionizing radiation exposure, delivers instant defect data, and allows real‑time welding adjustments. The technology shortens inspection...

The Inspectioneering article outlines how thermal hotspots in refractory‑lined, high‑temperature equipment jeopardize structural integrity and operational continuity. It details damage mechanisms such as overheating, cracking, and corrosion that arise when refractory linings fail. The authors emphasize inspection techniques—infrared, acoustic, and...
The American Petroleum Institute’s Fall 2025 API Standards Conference, held November 9‑15 in Anaheim, convened the Committee on Refining Equipment to review and advance SCIMI initiatives. Six SCIMI standards were published in 2025, including addenda to RP 574, RP 580, RP 575 and RP 570,...