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Key Findings Cisco Talos has discovered a new threat actor, UAT-9921, using a modular attack framework called VoidLink to target organizations in the technology and financial services sectors. VoidLink is a Linux-focused, highly capable attack framework that can compile and deploy plugins on-demand, potentially enabling AI-driven tool creation in the future. UAT-9921 is believed to have been active since at least 2019, even before the use of VoidLink, and has been observed in

Key Findings The $100 billion investment initiative between NVIDIA and OpenAI has reached an impasse, with the partnership being placed "on ice" NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has privately voiced skepticism about the viability of the original pact The two entities are currently recalibrating their alliance, potentially pivoting from a complex hardware-leasing and construction framework to a more straightforward equity investment Background The ambitious scope of the original partne

Key Findings President Trump ordered the divestment of a $2.9 million chips deal between U.S. firm Emcore and Chinese-linked company HieFo Corp. Trump cited national security risks tied to HieFo's control of Emcore's chip technology and its links to China. The deal was initially approved in 2024 but later blocked in 2026 after a government review. The blocked technology includes indium phosphide wafers used for advanced internet, laser, and military applications. The move is

Key Findings SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic are reportedly preparing for IPOs in 2026 that could collectively exceed $3 trillion in valuation. SpaceX is targeting a $1.5 trillion IPO, fueled by Starlink's profitability and plans to accelerate Starship's Mars colonization and develop space-based AI data centers. OpenAI is eyeing a $1 trillion IPO to fund the development of GPT-6 and the Stargate supercomputing infrastructure. Anthropic, the dark horse, may leapfrog OpenAI by go

Background Brinker is a narrative intelligence company dedicated to combating disinformation and influence campaigns. The company was founded by Benny Schnaider, Daniel Ravner, and Oded Breiner. Key Findings Brinker has announced that Bob Flores, former Chief Technology Officer of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, has joined its advisory board. Flores' appointment strengthens Brinker's mission to transform the fight against disinformation, moving from detection to real-ti