CISA, NCSC issue Firestarter backdoor warning • The Register

A US federal agency was successfully targeted by a previously unknown backdoor malware called Firestarter, according to CISA cybersnoops and their UK counterparts – neither of which disclosed the agency’s name. Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies include NASA; Homeland Security itself (cyberworkers at CISA are part of an operational unit in Homeland Security); the FBI; the DoJ; the IRS;…

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Bitcoin ETFs Draw Investment Surge After Brief Lull Threatens Winning Streak

In brief Crypto investment products recorded $117.8 million in inflows for the fifth consecutive positive week, the smallest of the streak. Four consecutive days of outflows from Monday to Thursday totaled $619 million. Friday’s $737 million single-day inflow reversed the trend, ranking among 2026’s largest daily sessions. Crypto investment products eked out $117.8 million in…

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