The United States and Mexico have launched a joint operation utilizing advanced laser technology to detect, track, and disable commercial drones used in illicit activities such as human and drug trafficking. This initiative highlights the growing concern over the misuse of drone technology for criminal purposes and the need for cross-border cooperation to combat these threats.
In parallel, significant data breaches have been reported, including one affecting ID verification giant IDScan, which resulted in the theft of over 150 million driver's licenses and other personal identification documents. Separately, a critical remote code execution vulnerability was identified in Forgejo, and four distinct groups were found exploiting the same Chrome and Windows exploit kit, underscoring the persistent and evolving nature of cybersecurity risks across various sectors.
US and Mexico Partner on Drone Interdiction; Major Data Breaches Reported
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