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Law enforcement agencies in the United States and Europe have dismantled SocksEscort, a malicious proxy service powered by the AVrecon botnet that leveraged compromised routers and IoT devices. The operation uncovered roughly 363,000 IP addresses across 163 countries and about 8,000 hacked routers, including 2,500 in the United States. SocksEscort generated more than $5.7 million from customers who used the service for DDoS attacks, ransomware distribution and child‑abuse material. Authorities seized 34 domains, 23 servers and froze $3.5 million in cryptocurrency.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide has elevated deputy general counsel Andrew Marcus to the role of general counsel, succeeding James Hunter who will retire on April 1. Marcus, who joined MVW in 2015 and previously served as deputy GC, brings extensive legal experience across...
A recent Open Ceramics paper compares the mature sand binder‑jetting workflow, now used for high‑volume core production, with emerging slurry‑based ceramic 3D printing. While binder jetting offers large build volumes, fast job‑box swapping and high sand‑reclaim rates, slurry printing delivers...
Electric vehicles tend to wear tyres faster than comparable ICE models due to higher curb weight and instantaneous torque delivery. Studies suggest a 450 kg weight increase can boost tyre wear by roughly 20%, and manufacturers like Michelin confirm up to...
ASRock Industrial’s iEP‑5010G‑DCN industrial controller captured the Best in Show award at Embedded World 2026. The fanless unit, powered by an Intel Atom x6425RE, operates from –40 °C to 70 °C and up to 3,000 m altitude. It carries ATEX Zone 2, IECEx and UL C1D2 certifications plus...
Sanlam Ltd., Africa's largest insurer, warned that the protracted Iran war poses massive risks to its performance across 27 countries. The conflict is driving higher fuel prices, inflationary pressure and rising borrowing costs, which the CEO said will curb new...
A tier‑1 automotive supplier replaced a conservatively‑designed steel‑cast suspension upright with a metal‑additive‑manufactured version after using Cognitive Design Systems' (CDS) platform. The software enabled rapid topology studies and multi‑process manufacturability checks, allowing a weight‑optimized redesign. Lead time collapsed from four...
The UK Counter Terrorism Policing network has launched the second series of its podcast *Inside Counter Terrorism Policing*, delivering five new weekly episodes that dive into the work of officers, bomb disposal experts, intelligence analysts, lawyers and overseas liaison staff....
The blended wing body (BWB) airliner promises up to 15‑20% fuel savings by merging wing and fuselage, but realistic designs often deliver only around 5% efficiency gains. Structural concepts rely on carbon‑fibre webs to create a tube‑like cabin, reducing skin...
New Oceantic Network research estimates U.S. offshore wind will create $42 billion in steel demand over the next two decades. The sector would require roughly 22 million tons of steel, enough for 239 Golden Gate Bridges. This demand could support 186,600 jobs...
Heat pumps are the most efficient heating technology ever invented. They harvest and compress pre existing heat in the air, ground or water and transport it where it is needed. That energy is all around us. And it does not have to...
COLUMN: The White House is running out of ways to curb rising oil prices. "... My working assumption is that the oil market will add $3 to $6 a barrel to the headline price for every day — every single...
Australian engineering firm Worley has been selected by Chevron to deliver front‑end engineering design (FEED) and procurement services for Cyprus’s inaugural offshore gas project, the Aphrodite field. The scope covers subsea systems, a floating production unit, export pipeline and onshore...
No, Wi-Fi isn’t a simple overnight solution to solve the problem of satellite D2D not working indoors: https://t.co/CuHz7rOGwU
On 11 December 2025 the EMA’s CHMP issued a positive opinion to extend Uplizna’s (inebilizumab) marketing authorisation to three additional autoimmune conditions: neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), immunoglobulin G4‑related disease (IgG4‑RD) and generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG). The recommendation designates Uplizna as monotherapy for...
Hupac reported a 4.3% rise in road consignments, reaching 1,853,000 TEUs in 2025. Growth was driven by a new Gent‑Piadena service and higher frequency on the Zeebrugge‑Piacenza link, strengthening the Belgium‑Italy corridor. The company noted that without these volumes, trans‑Alpine...
ME Dubai, a Meliá Hotels International property, donated 100 meals to support staff and local residents observing Ramadan. The contribution was made in early March 2026, coinciding with the holy month’s fasting period. By providing these meals, the hotel aims...
Iran’s recent strike on a Qeshm Island desalination plant has raised the prospect of water‑infrastructure attacks on GCC states. The Gulf produces roughly 40% of global desalinated water, with nations like the UAE, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia relying on it...
India’s road safety crisis peaked in 2023 with 480,583 crashes, 172,890 deaths and 462,825 injuries, most victims being pedestrians, two‑wheelers and young adults. Human error—overspeeding, distraction and fatigue—remains the primary cause, highlighting limits of regulation alone. The Sadak Suraksha Abhiyan...
The Land Transport Authority announced a S$1 increase in Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates at four expressway locations across Singapore. The hike applies to six specific time slots between 8:30 am and 8:00 pm, raising rates from S$3 to S$4 (or S$2...
Dealerships are deploying UVeye, an AI‑driven scanner that uses dozens of cameras to image a vehicle in seconds. The system automatically flags dents, fluid leaks, tire wear and other defects before a mechanic opens the hood. Results are sent directly...
Artificial intelligence and machine learning have become core components of online gaming platforms, driving real‑time personalization, fraud detection, and operational efficiency. Operators leverage AI models to analyze gameplay data, device signals, and behavioral patterns, enabling dynamic content adjustments across devices....
Vox has introduced Kiwi, a wireless broadband service that promises fibre‑like speeds of up to 200 Mbit/s in South Africa, where fibre penetration remains low. The solution leverages licensed spectrum and proprietary radio‑link technology to deliver low latency and high reliability,...
#FlashbackFriday In 2020, I suggested Wirecard wasn’t an anomaly but a preview. Have we learned to spot the red flags yet? https://t.co/X77GE1HPPS Yesterday’s future. Progress optional. #Fintech #CorporateGovernance #RiskManagement
A loft conversion can add about 30% more living space and increase a UK home’s market value by more than 20%, making it a popular extension option. The guide outlines key considerations such as headroom requirements, roof pitch, and whether...
Hilton’s 2026 Trends Report reveals that 50 percent of families in the Asia‑Pacific region are taking holidays with three or more generations, signaling a surge in multi‑generational travel. The report also highlights a notable rise in skip‑generation trips, where grandparents travel...
Meta announced a 2‑5% fee increase for advertisers in Austria, France, Italy, Spain, Turkey and the UK, effective July, to offset Digital Service Taxes and other location‑based levies. At the same time, the Meta Oversight Board criticised the company’s deep‑fake...
In this bonus episode of The Town, host Matt Bellany talks with Amelia Dimoldenberg, the official social‑media ambassador and red‑carpet correspondent for the Oscars, about how the Academy is trying to make the ceremony relevant to Gen Z and younger...
Oil briefly breached $100 per barrel, pushing jet fuel prices to $3.40‑$3.70 a gallon. Analysts estimate the U.S. airline sector faces an extra $20‑$24 billion fuel bill, potentially $90‑$100 billion globally if prices stay high. At the same time, a new Skift...
High‑energy lasers are being promoted as a low‑cost alternative to traditional missile interceptors for defending U.S. bases and oil facilities from Iranian drones and missiles. A single laser shot can cost as little as $3.50, compared with the $3 million price...
An uncontrolled fire beside Glasgow Central Station forced the indefinite closure of Scotland’s busiest rail hub, halting passenger services and prompting widespread diversions. While freight traffic escaped major impact, the incident highlighted how external urban hazards—fires, floods, structural failures—can cripple...
German broadcaster Sportdigital has secured broadcast rights to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, beginning coverage with the quarter‑finals in Australia. The 12‑team tournament also serves as the Asian qualification pathway for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, granting direct berths...
CMA CGM has lifted the March 3 suspension and reopened both export and import bookings for Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The carrier is routing cargo through a mix of land bridges and feeder services,...
The Philippines Retirement Authority (PRA) reported achieving 99% of its 2024 foreign‑retiree target and is now aiming for a 25% year‑on‑year increase by 2026. The country already hosts over 84,000 foreign retirees, led by Chinese nationals, and is leveraging English...
S Hotels & Resorts posted a record normalised net profit of over 615 million baht in 2025, driven by RevPAR growth and lower finance costs. The company announced a 0.07 baht per share dividend, its highest since listing. For 2026, SHR outlined...
The Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ) announced a multi‑layered technology drive to curb mineral leakages, featuring drone surveillance, mobile laboratories, and a new integrated digital platform that will let miners transact remotely and link with ZIMRA. The digital system...
Pan American Silver announced discovery of four new high‑grade silver veins—Filomena, Nicolasa, Bernardina and Josefina—at its La Colorada mine in Zacatecas, Mexico. Drill hole S‑161‑25 intersected 1.03 m of ore grading 9,730 g/t silver and 6.19 g/t gold, and all holes returned silver...
A Scottish court upheld Petrofac Ltd's company voluntary arrangement (CVA) after a 99% creditor vote, clearing a legal challenge from HM Revenue & Customs. The CVA enables the sale of Petrofac's Asset Solutions business to CB&I on a debt‑free, cash‑free...
Polish railway infrastructure manager PKP PLK signed a EUR 750 million contract with a Budimex‑Ferrovial consortium to build a 20‑km double‑track line linking Krakow to Gdów. The project, part of the broader Podłęże–Piekiełko programme, includes new stations, fully accessible platforms, and 42 engineering...
Iran has systematically transformed the Strait of Hormuz into a de‑facto geopolitical checkpoint, deploying naval mines, missile batteries and heightened patrols to control one of the world’s most vital oil arteries. The move coincides with escalating regional tensions and a...
This is a mistake. Northern Europe is one of the hardest places on earth to power with renewables. German winter is long and dark. And as we electrify heat, the greatest electricity demand will be in winter. Nuclear should be...
Southeast Asia’s nuclear‑weapon‑free status is being eroded by a convergence of nuclear‑adjacent forces. The deployment of nuclear‑powered submarines by China and the United States, alongside a regional push for civilian nuclear power, creates latent pathways to weapons capability. Simultaneously, a...
Antevia Networks and Benetel announced a strategic partnership that integrates Benetel’s outdoor O‑RU with Antevia’s 5G SHIFT private network platform. The combined solution promises faster, repeatable outdoor private 5G deployments with simplified procurement and clearer responsibility boundaries. It is positioned for...
Ultragenyx announced Phase 3 Enh3ance data for its DTX301 AAV8 gene therapy targeting ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency. At week 36, the therapy lowered 24‑hour plasma ammonia by 18% versus placebo and kept levels in the normal range, even as scavenger drug use...
California (15.2 GW) and Texas (14 GW) remain the top U.S. grid‑battery markets, but Arizona’s utility‑scale storage more than doubled to 4.7 GW in 2025, moving it into third place. California added 29% capacity while Texas grew 69% last year, yet Arizona’s percentage...
Westinghouse reached a global settlement with South Korea's Kepco that bars the APR‑1400 reactor from being built in the United States, while the Trump administration is quietly negotiating Korean investment in an American nuclear project. High‑ranking DOE officials met Korean...
Germany’s industrial heartland in Baden‑Württemberg is experiencing a sharp decline, with trade‑tax revenues halving and major manufacturers cutting thousands of jobs. The article attributes the downturn to aggressive green policies and state subsidies that divert capital from private investment. Election...
Missiles and mines are stressing the US war effort against Iran. Tehran’s drones and missiles are draining costly US munitions stockpiles. Now mines threaten to close the Strait of Hormuz—and hurt the global economy. I joined @bloombergtv to discuss: https://t.co/VN4egUfKmJ
Snapmaker announced the U1 desktop 3D printer will ship on April 10, with pre‑orders now open at $849. The U1 features four independent toolheads that swap in five seconds, eliminating purge cycles and cutting filament waste by up to 80 %...
Intapp unveiled Celeste at Amplify 2026, an AI‑native, agentic platform built specifically for investment‑banking workflows such as relationship intelligence, deal sourcing, and execution. The platform’s Context Engine maps each firm’s unique terminology, deal history, and business logic into a semantic...
