83% of Ivanti EPMM exploits traced to one IP as automated scans target governments and enterprises.
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APT36 and SideCopy Launch Cross-Platform RAT Campaigns Against Indian Entities
Indian defense sector and government-aligned organizations have been targeted by multiple campaigns that are designed to compromise Windows and Linux environments with remote access trojans capable of stealing sensitive data and ensuring continued access to infected machines.
The campaigns are characterized by the use of malware families like Geta RAT, Ares RAT, and DeskRAT, which are often attributed to Pakistan-aligned threat clusters tracked as SideCopy and APT36 (aka Transparent Tribe). SideCopy, active since at least 2019, is assessed to operate as a subdivision of Transparent Tribe.
“Taken together, these campaigns reinforce a familiar but evolving narrative,” Aditya K. Sood, vice president of Security Engineering and AI Strategy at Aryaka, said. “Transparent Tribe and SideCopy are not reinventing espionage – they are refining it.”
AI-guided micromachining advances next-generation biocompatible titanium alloys
Researchers have developed a new machine-learning-assisted approach to optimize micro-electro-discharge machining (µ-EDM) of a next-generation biocompatible titanium alloy, potentially improving the manufacturing of advanced medical and aerospace components.
The work is published in the journal Scientific Reports.
Titanium alloys are widely used in biomedical implants, aerospace systems, and automotive engineering due to their strength, corrosion resistance, and low weight. However, the commonly used alloy Ti–6Al–4V contains aluminum and vanadium, elements associated with long-term toxicity risks in biomedical applications.
AI and brain control: New system identifies animal behavior and silences responsible neurons in real time
A male fruit fly in a laboratory chamber extends his wings and vibrates them to produce his species’ version of a love song. A female fly stays nearby listening. Suddenly, a green light flashes across the chamber for a fraction of a second. The male’s song cuts off mid-note and his wings fold. The female, not impressed by the interrupted serenade, walks away. The culprit? An AI system that watched the male begin his courtship dance and shut down his song-producing brain cells.
Developed by scientists at Nagoya University and their collaborators from Osaka University and Tohoku University, the AI can watch and recognize animal behaviors and control the specific brain circuits that drive them.
Published in Science Advances, the study presents an advanced AI system that can identify which animal performs a behavior in a group and selectively target only that animal’s brain cells during social interactions.
Why the economics of orbital AI are so brutal
He’s not alone. xAI’s head of compute has reportedly bet his counterpart at Anthropic that 1% of global compute will be in orbit by 2028. Google (which has a significant ownership stake in SpaceX) has announced a space AI effort called Project Suncatcher, which will launch prototype vehicles in 2027. Starcloud, a startup that has raised $34 million backed by Google and Andreessen Horowitz, filed its own plans for an 80,000 satellite constellation last week. Even Jeff Bezos has said this is the future.
But behind the hype, what will it actually take to get data centers into space?
In a first analysis, today’s terrestrial data centers remain cheaper than those in orbit. Andrew McCalip, a space engineer, has built a helpful calculator comparing the two models. His baseline results show that a 1 GW orbital data center might cost $42.4 billion — almost 3x its ground-bound equivalent, thanks to the up-front costs of building the satellites and launching them to orbit.
JUST RECORDED: Elon Musk Announces MAJOR Company Shakeup
Elon Musk Announces MAJOR Company Changes as XAI/SpaceX ## Elon Musk is announcing significant changes and advancements across his companies, primarily focused on developing and integrating artificial intelligence (AI) to drive innovation, productivity, and growth ## ## Questions to inspire discussion.
Product Development & Market Position.
🚀 Q: How fast did xAI achieve market leadership compared to competitors?
A: xAI reached number one in voice, image, video generation, and forecasting with the Grok 4.20 model in just 2.5 years, outpacing competitors who are 5–20 years old with larger teams and more resources.
📱 Q: What scale did xAI’s everything app reach in one year?
A: In one year, xAI went from nothing to 2M Teslas using Grok, deployed a Grok voice agent API, and built an everything app handling legal questions, slide decks, and puzzles.
SpaceX Starthink: Building Earth’s Planetary Neocortex with Orbital AI
In a bold fusion of SpaceX’s satellite expertise and Tesla’s AI prowess, the Starthink Synthetic Brain emerges as a revolutionary orbital data center.
Proposed in Digital Habitats February 2026 document, this next-gen satellite leverages the Starlink V3 platform to create a distributed synthetic intelligence wrapping the planet.
Following SpaceX’s FCC filing for up to one million orbital data centers and its acquisition of xAI, Starthink signals humanity’s leap toward a Kardashev II civilization.
As Elon Musk noted in February 2026, ]
“In 36 months, but probably closer to 30, the most economically compelling place to put AI will be space.”
## The Biological Analogy.
Starthink draws from neuroscience: * Neural Cluster: A single Tesla AI5 chip, processing AI inference at ~250W, like a neuron group. * Synthetic Brain: One Starthink satellite, a 2.5-tonne self-contained node with 500 neural clusters, solar power, storage, and comms. * Planetary Neocortex: One million interconnected Brains forming a global mesh intelligence, linked by laser and microwave “synapses.”
Why the Future of Intelligence Is Already Here | Alex Wissner-Gross | TEDxBoston
The future of intelligence is rapidly evolving with AI advancements, poised to transform numerous aspects of life, work, and existence, with exponential growth and sweeping changes expected in the near future.
## Questions to inspire discussion.
Strategic Investment & Career Focus.
🎯 Q: Which companies should I prioritize for investment or career opportunities in the AI era?
A: Focus on companies with the strongest AI models and those advancing energy abundance, as these will have the largest marginal impact on enabling the innermost loop of robots building fabs, chips, and AI data centers to accelerate exponentially.
Understanding Market Dynamics.