(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseArmy opens ranges in US, Morocco to speed interceptor testing, developmentArmy Secretary Dan Driscoll told reporters he hopes to get companies who have internally funded their own munitions onto testing ranges within 30 days of a request. (opens original source in a new tab)Carley Welch·7 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskU.S. widens Iran crypto crackdown with sanctions on two exchangesThe Treasury's OFAC targeted Shelbit and Aban Tether as Washington continues its effort to cut Tehran's access to crypto and foreign currency. (opens original source in a new tab)Krisztian Sandor·7 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AxiosWhite House revives unprecedented effort to remove Fed governor Lisa CookThe Trump administration has launched a new effort to remove Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook, notifying her that President Trump is considering her removal and giving her 21 days to respond to mortgage fraud allegations in a letter obtained by Axios.Why it matters: The <a href="https://www.ax (opens original source in a new tab)Courtenay Brown·7 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)FreightWavesMexico plans major expansion of busiest cross-border truck crossingThe Mexican state of Tamaulipas plans to more than double cargo-lane capacity on the Mexico side of World Trade Bridge as truck traffic continues to surge. The post Mexico plans major expansion of busiest cross-border truck crossing appeared first on FreightWaves. (opens original source in a new tab)Noi Mahoney·7 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Patently-ORise of OpenAI in the Patent SystemOpenAI is now named in more published U.S. utility patent applications than Adobe or Hewlett-Packard, rising from essentially zero in 2016. Continue reading this post on Patently-O. (opens original source in a new tab)Dennis Crouch·7 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)The Hacker NewsClickFix Attacks Deliver macOS Stealer That Can Drain Crypto WalletsClickFix-style attacks are being used to deliver a Go-based malware capable of stealing cryptocurrency assets, as well as browser-stored passwords, Apple iCloud Keychain data, and cached credentials. The macOS-focused infection chain is designed to deliver a shell script that profiles the host and then fetches a macOS malware payload that's compatible with the computer's CPU architecture. " (opens original source in a new tab)info@thehackernews.com (The Hacker News)·7 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseSenate confirms nominees for Pentagon comptroller, space acquisition and NRO chiefUntil today, the Pentagon had gone a year and a half without a confirmed comptroller. (opens original source in a new tab)Ashley Roque and Theresa Hitchens·7 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)The Hacker NewsUNC6671 Vishing Attacks Target Personal Phones to Steal SaaS DataA recent wave of cyber attacks targeting financial services, private equity, and professional services is attributed to a data extortion group known as UNC6671. "UNC6671 continues to rely on voice phishing (vishing) to target enterprise employees, posing as IT help desk staff facilitating mandatory, urgent security migrations. Significantly, the threat actor often contacts employees via their (opens original source in a new tab)info@thehackernews.com (The Hacker News)·7 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)IPWatchdogOther Barks & Bites for Friday, August 7: PTAB Precedential Ruling Clarifies OTDP Examination Practices; Eleventh Circuit Says Keyword Bidding Isn’t Trademark Infringement; and Buc-ee’s Expands Trademark Enforcement CampaignThis week on Other Barks & Bites: the Ninth Circuit reverses the dismissal of malpractice claims stemming from a pattern of missed case deadlines in a trademark infringement proceeding; the Eleventh Circuit becomes the latest regional circuit court to hold that keyword bidding itself cannot constitute trademark infringement; the Patent Trial and Appeal Board issues a precedential ruling clarifying the framework for examining patents based on obviousness-type double patenting concerns; and m (opens original source in a new tab)Steve Brachmann·7 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)IEEE SpectrumNavigating the Pivot From Tech Expert to Organizational LeaderThe transition from a purely technical expert or individual contributor position to a broader leadership role is one of the most challenging phases in a STEM career. It requires moving away from relying solely on technical excellence toward mastering systems thinking, adaptive leadership, and team alignment.To help mid-career professionals navigate the shift, the inaugural IEEE International Leadership Conference is designed to provide attendees with practical tools to step into broader responsi (opens original source in a new tab)Prachi Jain·7 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekNavee UT5 Ultra X superscooter $1,955 low, EGO Nexus power station bundle $799 low, Aventon $1,299 flash sale e-bike lows, moreWe’re closing out this week with plenty of low prices, starting with the premium golden Navee UT5 Ultra X Electric SuperScooter down at its $1,955 low for the first time since launching, alongside two other new low prices on high-performance e-scooters. The EGO Power+ Nexus 1,400W Portable Power Station with 2x 6.0Ah batteries is at a $799 low, while Aventon is offering a second weekend flash sale for the Level 3 Commuter and Pace 4 Cruiser e-bikes back at $1,299 lows. There’s also the Beatbot S (opens original source in a new tab)Reinette LeJeune·7 August 2026
