cybersecurity
Cracking the cyber world: NSA, hackers, and the complicated ways that digital information can threaten our personal lives, politics and national security.
Trump Fires 6 NSC Officials After Laura Loomer Meeting The Real Reason Revealed!
Trump Fires 6 NSC Officials After Laura Loomer Meeting The Real Reason Revealed! In a shocking turn of events former President Donald Trump has dismissed six senior officials from the National Security Council (NSC) following a private Oval Office meeting with controversial right wing activist Laura Loomer. The unexpected move has sparked widespread speculation and debate in political circles, raising questions about the motivations behind these firings.
By Adnan Rasheed10 months ago in The Swamp
Le boycott: French customers shun McDonald’s, Coca Cola and Tesla to protest against Trump.
Le Boycott French Customers Reject American Brands Amid Rising Tensions In the bustling streets of Paris American fast food chains like McDonald’s and KFC continue to serve long queues of customers despite a growing call for a boycott of U.S. brands. The movement dubbed "le boycott" has gained traction in response to former U.S President Donald Trump's trade tariffs and his perceived anti-Europe rhetoric. The #BoycottUSA hashtag has gone viral sparking debates about consumer choices and political resistance. The push to shun American products stems from a broader frustration with Trump's aggressive trade policies and his stance on European relations. According to a recent poll featured on the front page of Libération over 60% of French citizens support the boycott with nearly one third actively avoiding American brands. The movement is particularly fueled by concerns over economic sovereignty European unity and resistance to what many view as an increasingly hostile U.S administration. Despite the growing sentiment the boycott faces challenges in practice. Major American franchises such as McDonald’s Coca Cola and Tesla still enjoy significant consumer demand. On Paris’s Grands Boulevards where high end boutiques meet popular fast food chains little evidence of the movement could be seen. French customers particularly teenagers and young adults express frustration at being unable to participate due to economic constraints.
By Adnan Rasheed10 months ago in The Swamp
Inside the Atlantic Magazine Scandal: Group Chat Leaks, Trump, and the OPSEC Controversy
In recent news, The Atlantic Magazine has found itself at the center of a political storm, as leaked Signal chat transcripts have raised serious questions about editorial integrity, security, and the role of journalists in today’s hyper-political world. The leaks, which have circulated across media outlets like Fox News today, have exposed private communications among prominent Atlantic editor figures, including discussions of potentially inflammatory content related to former President Donald Trump and sensitive geopolitical issues. These leaks highlight the tense relationship between The Atlantic Magazine and the political landscape, especially as it navigates Trump-era reporting and beyond.
By Aneeq Zaheer10 months ago in The Swamp
The Text Chain That Should END Trump’s Presidency. AI-Generated.
The Breach: A Security Nightmare On March 24, 2025, Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, revealed a stunning lapse in national security protocols: he was accidentally added to a Signal group chat where senior Trump officials openly discussed operational details of U.S. strikes against Houthi militants in Yemen. The chat included Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Vice President JD Vance, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, among others.
By David Snam10 months ago in The Swamp
Vocal Media Hit by DDoS Attack: Chaos Unleashed, but Is It Over?
Vocal Media is currently facing a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack, disrupting access to the platform for both writers and readers. Many users have reported difficulties in logging in, submitting content, and browsing the site. The attack has raised concerns among Vocal’s community, with many wondering when full functionality will be restored.
By Matt Guides10 months ago in The Swamp
Why X (Twitter) Went Down: Musk Says It Was a Cyberattack
On March 11, thousands of users worldwide reported that X (formerly Twitter) was down. The outage left many unable to load posts, view notifications, or even log in. Reports spiked early in the morning, with users experiencing widespread technical issues.
By Matt Guides10 months ago in The Swamp
SpaceX Targeting Feb 28 For Next Launch of Starship Megarocket.
SpaceX Targeting Feb 28 For Next Launch of Starship Megarocket. SpaceX is gearing up for the eighth test flight of its Starship megarocket targeting liftoff on Friday February 28 2025. This mission comes on the heels of the previous test flight which ended prematurely due to an in flight anomaly. The upcoming launch aims to validate the improvements made to the vehicle and advance SpaceX's goal of creating a fully reusable spacecraft capable of deep space missions. The Starship system standing at 403.5 feet 123 meters is designed as a two stage fully reusable spacecraft. The first stage known as Super Heavy is a massive booster equipped with 33 Raptor engines that provide the thrust necessary to escape Earth's gravity. The second stage referred to simply as Starship houses the payload and is intended for operations in space, including landing on other celestial bodies and returning to Earth. In the previous test flight on January 16 2025 Starship successfully launched from SpaceX's Starbase facility in South Texas. The mission proceeded smoothly through the initial phases with a successful liftoff and stage separation. However approximately 8.5 minutes into the flight the upper stage experienced a propellant leak leading to a catastrophic failure over the Atlantic Ocean. Debris from the explosion fell near the Turks and Caicos Islands prompting a temporary diversion of flights in the area. An investigation involving SpaceX the Federal Aviation Administration FAA NASA the National Transportation Safety Board NTSB and the U.S Space Force identified that extreme vibrations had caused stress on the propulsion system resulting in the leak and subsequent fires. In response SpaceX implemented several hardware and system adjustments to mitigate these issues in future flights.
By Adnan Rasheed11 months ago in The Swamp
Trump's $5 million "Gold Card" Visa: A United States Immigration game-changer?. AI-Generated.
The Introduction President Donald Trump's contentious "Gold Card" visa proposal would allow rich foreign investors to pay a set fee of "$5 million" to receive "green card privileges and a path to U.S. citizenship." The intention behind this proposal is to "replace the EB-5 visa program," which has been utilized for years by investors to acquire permanent residence in the United States by contributing to the economy. Trump's proposal has set off heated controversy. Supporters contend that this initiative could stimulate the economy by bringing in high-net-worth individuals, while critics see it as favoring money over merit and potentially enabling foreign billionaires, including Russian oligarchs, to purchase their way into the U.S.
By Tanushree Das11 months ago in The Swamp
Virgin Media Outage: What Happened & How to Stay Updated
If you've found yourself asking, "Is Virgin Media down?" recently, you're not alone. A significant Virgin Media outage on February 24, 2025, left thousands of customers across the UK without internet, TV, and landline services. With countless users reporting issues on platforms like DownDetector, the disruption quickly became a trending topic, causing frustration and confusion among Virgin Media subscribers.
By Matt Guides11 months ago in The Swamp
British couple in their 70s arrested by Taliban.
British couple in their 70s arrested by Taliban. A British elderly couple, Peter Reynolds (79) and his wife Barbie (75) who dedicated 18 years of their lives to social and educational services in Afghanistan have been detained by the Taliban. The couple was arrested on February 1 while returning to their home in Bamiyan. Since then their children and family have received no clear updates about their condition causing immense concern among their loved ones. Peter and Barbie had been running various educational projects in Afghanistan since 2009 including five schools in Kabul and a training program for mothers and children in Bamiyan. Even after the Taliban's return to power in 2021 when most foreigners and NGO employees left the country the couple chose to stay. Their reason was simple they could not abandon Afghanistan in its time of need.
By Adnan Rasheed11 months ago in The Swamp
Idiots of Chaos
This take-apart 2025 administration is using Project 2025 to bust America. So many warnings came ahead of the election, but it didn't matter. Elon had the money to get the felon-tyrant elected; that and the Electoral College. Elon has well-known racist views and now thinks he is running the American government. He "preaches" about democracy and doesn't know what it is, but the tyrant gives him a pulpit. Being SOUTH AFRICAN, he can't run for president, but the convicted felon has figured that out, too. Bring him on as an advisor, and let him run amuck. Elon has unleashed twenty-year-old hackers to crack all the government systems. The tyrant is fine with this, and so are Republicans in Congress.
By Andrea Corwin 11 months ago in The Swamp
