security

Follow Chronicle's coverage of "security" — 15 published articles so far, refreshed hourly.

Japanese startup Letara secures $16M to expand rocket tech
Technology· 9h ago

Japanese startup Letara secures $16M to expand rocket tech

Japanese space startup Letara is betting its hybrid rocket technology can move beyond small satellite thrusters into a broader market for space, defense and security, after raising ¥2.6 billion ($16 million).

TechCrunch
US lab investigates Chinese lidar tech for potential security risks
Technology· 18h ago

US lab investigates Chinese lidar tech for potential security risks

The security review is being performed by the Idaho National Laboratory, and the research is being funded by a company -- or a group of companies -- in the electric and autonomous vehicle industries.

TechCrunch
Hong Kong activists convicted under national security charges
World· 1d ago

Hong Kong activists convicted under national security charges

Three activists were accused of inciting others to subvert state power under the China-introduced law.

BBC News
Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan taken to hospital for treatment
World· 1d ago

Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan taken to hospital for treatment

Khan was taken from Adiala jail and sent to Shifa International Hospital under heavy security, according to his party.

BBC News
Travelodge Chief Resigns Amid Ongoing Room Security Concerns
Business· 2d ago

Travelodge Chief Resigns Amid Ongoing Room Security Concerns

Jo Boydell had been criticised for the company's handling of issues with its safety and security.

BBC News
OpenAI Tightens Protections in Response to Hugging Face Security Incident
Technology· 3d ago

OpenAI Tightens Protections in Response to Hugging Face Security Incident

The new safeguards include more detailed monitoring of models during the development process, as well as greater emphasis on alignment and security during the post-training process.

TechCrunch
‘Unprecedented’ number of Apple users received recent spyware alert, say investigators
Technology· 4d ago

‘Unprecedented’ number of Apple users received recent spyware alert, say investigators

Cybersecurity experts who investigate spyware attacks say the number of people who received a recent threat notification from Apple is unusually high.

TechCrunch
Crypto hardware wallet owners face fresh security risks after recent spate of personal data thefts
Technology· 4d ago

Crypto hardware wallet owners face fresh security risks after recent spate of personal data thefts

The hacks at shipping companies used to mail out hardware wallets puts crypto owners at greater risk of real-world attacks.

TechCrunch
Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta, reports say
World· 6d ago

Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta, reports say

Security had been stepped up amid suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday.

BBC News
Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta
World· 6d ago

Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta

Security had been stepped up amid suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday.

BBC News
AI Engineers Craft Synthetic Viruses, Raising New Biosecurity Concerns
Science· 8d ago

AI Engineers Craft Synthetic Viruses, Raising New Biosecurity Concerns

Researchers have announced synthetic viruses designed by artificial intelligence.

BBC News
Trump switches planes in Turkey amid security concerns
World· 9d ago

Trump switches planes in Turkey amid security concerns

Trump boarded a different plane in Turkey during a Nato summit for security reasons involving Iran.

BBC News
French ambassador to CAR accused of bringing women to official residence faces disciplinary action
World· 9d ago

French ambassador to CAR accused of bringing women to official residence faces disciplinary action

The accusations against Bruno Foucher prompted investigations into a potential security breach.

BBC News
Palestinian Families Trapped by Settlers in West Bank Standoff
World· 9d ago

Palestinian Families Trapped by Settlers in West Bank Standoff

Israeli security forces have reportedly withdrawn and about a dozen settlers are said to remain at the site where two families have been besieged since Sunday.

BBC News
Trump changes planes after NATO summit over potential security risk
World· 10d ago

Trump changes planes after NATO summit over potential security risk

Journalists and White House staff who were on board the jet were unaware the president had left.

BBC News