A study found over 1 in 8 mobile apps for US military personnel contain software from China, Russia, or other foreign nations, raising national security concerns about data harvesting and potential targeting of service members.
Gulf banks eager to adopt AI for efficiency face challenges protecting sensitive customer data and meeting regulatory expectations. Companies like Blade Labs offer solutions to control data access, as trust is paramount. Gulf regulators are strengthening data protection rules, pushing banks to prioritize secure AI deployment.
India is unlikely to permit interlinked satellites for internet services, posing a hurdle for Elon Musk's Starlink. The laser inter-satellite link (LISL) technology allows data to bypass national borders, raising national security concerns.
India is scrutinizing Starlink's satellite internet plans due to concerns over data routing via laser-linked satellites, which could bypass national borders and raise national security issues. Safeguards are being planned, potentially restricting or disabling this technology for Indian users.
IIT Roorkee acknowledged a cloud configuration issue affecting JEE Advanced 2026 infrastructure after a researcher claimed candidate data was exposed. The institute stated data was read-only and no alteration was possible, while initiating corrective actions.
Data storage security company Cyera is reportedly close to securing at least $300 million in funding at a $12 billion valuation. The company has surpassed $150 million in ARR but remains unprofitable, with spending on sales staff and job growth.
Chinese and US businesses are capitalizing on a truce to foster deals, despite ongoing data security and branding challenges. Companies like AI Speech and Zeroth are expanding into US markets, exploring acquisitions and local hiring.
