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Hackers hijack Iranian state TV via Badr satellite to broadcast Reza Pahlavi message

Hackers briefly hijacked Iranian state television satellite transmissions, using the Badr feed to air footage supporting exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi and urging security forces "do not point your weapons at the people." The disruption came amid nationwide protests and targeted influence over state broadcast channels.

2026-01-18T23:47:52.406868-08:00

Bloomberg

FAA warns of military activity and GPS interference over eastern Pacific and Latin America

2026-01-16T11:54:22.503209-08:00

Associated Press

Turkish Airlines A321 diverted to Barcelona after Wi‑Fi hotspot 'I have a bomb, everyone will die' triggers bomb scare

2026-01-15T05:19:06.888022-08:00

Associated Press

Turkish Airlines A321 diverted to Barcelona after passenger-created Wi‑Fi name triggers bomb alert; escorted by fighter jets

2026-01-15T05:19:06.888022-08:00

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Associated Press

Hackers hijack Iranian state TV via Badr satellite to broadcast Reza Pahlavi message Hackers briefly hijacked Iranian state television satellite transmissions, using the Badr feed to air footage supporting exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi and urging security forces "do not point your weapons at the people." The disruption came amid nationwide protests and targeted influence over state broadcast channels.

2026-01-18T23:47:52.406868-08:00

Hackers hijack Iranian state TV via Badr satellite to broadcast Reza Pahlavi message

Breaking Defense

Air Force demonstrates cyber‑equipped EC‑130 for in‑flight wireless hacking and integrated electronic warfare The U.S. Air Force demonstrated a cyber‑equipped EC‑130 in a series of experiments combining in‑flight wireless hacking with traditional electronic warfare, showing how cyber actors and EW capabilities can operate from airborne platforms and begin to merge in tactics and operational concepts.

2026-01-17T16:05:38.708045-08:00

Air Force demonstrates cyber‑equipped EC‑130 for in‑flight wireless hacking and integrated electronic warfare

Bloomberg

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FAA warns of military activity and GPS interference over eastern Pacific and Latin America The FAA issued seven advisories on Jan. 16 urging U.S. operators to exercise caution or avoid portions of the eastern Pacific and adjacent airspace over Mexico, Central America and parts of South America (including Colombia, Ecuador and Panama), citing uncoordinated military activity and reported GPS/satellite navigation interference.

2026-01-16T11:54:22.503209-08:00

FAA warns of military activity and GPS interference over eastern Pacific and Latin America

Reuters

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Iran partially jams Starlink, testing resilience of Musk's satellite network Iran's crackdown on dissidents is subjecting SpaceX's Starlink to a severe operational test as state forces deploy jammers and GPS spoofing to degrade connections. Smuggled terminals—numbering in the thousands—have kept networks alive during blackout periods, triggering a high‑stakes contest over civilian communications.

2026-01-16T03:09:43.562225-08:00

Iran partially jams Starlink, testing resilience of Musk's satellite network

Space.com

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ESA hit by major data breach — hundreds of gigabytes stolen; agency blames 'lack of cyber hygiene' The European Space Agency has confirmed a major data breach that exfiltrated hundreds of gigabytes of files. ESA says the intrusion may be due to "a lack of cyber hygiene" among staff and has referred the incident to prosecutors while conducting a forensic probe.

2026-01-15T12:13:08.812374-08:00

ESA hit by major data breach — hundreds of gigabytes stolen; agency blames 'lack of cyber hygiene'

Associated Press

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Turkish Airlines A321 diverted to Barcelona after Wi‑Fi hotspot 'I have a bomb, everyone will die' triggers bomb scare A Turkish Airlines Airbus A321 operating flight TK1853 (reg. TC‑JRR) from Istanbul to Barcelona was intercepted by fighter jets and made an emergency landing at Barcelona–El Prat on 15 January after a passenger named an in‑flight Wi‑Fi hotspot 'I have a bomb, everyone will die.' Police met the aircraft.

2026-01-15T05:19:06.888022-08:00

Turkish Airlines A321 diverted to Barcelona after Wi‑Fi hotspot 'I have a bomb, everyone will die' triggers bomb scare

Associated Press

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Turkish Airlines A321 diverted to Barcelona after passenger-created Wi‑Fi name triggers bomb alert; escorted by fighter jets Turkish Airlines Flight TK1853, an A321 (registration TC‑JRR) from Istanbul to Barcelona, made an emergency landing at Barcelona–El Prat after a passenger-created in‑flight Wi‑Fi network name triggered a bomb alert. The jet was escorted by military fighters and standard security protocols were activated on arrival.

2026-01-15T05:19:06.888022-08:00

Turkish Airlines A321 diverted to Barcelona after passenger-created Wi‑Fi name triggers bomb alert; escorted by fighter jets

Via Satellite

David Wajsgras named CEO of cybersecurity firm Everfox David Wajsgras, the former chief executive of satellite operator Intelsat, has been appointed CEO of cybersecurity firm Everfox. He will lead Everfox’s executive team.

2026-01-14T13:06:28.068285-08:00

David Wajsgras named CEO of cybersecurity firm Everfox

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Hackers hijack Iranian state TV via Badr satellite to broadcast Reza Pahlavi message

FAA warns of military activity and GPS interference over eastern Pacific and Latin America

Turkish Airlines A321 diverted to Barcelona after Wi‑Fi hotspot 'I have a bomb, everyone will die' triggers bomb scare

Turkish Airlines A321 diverted to Barcelona after passenger-created Wi‑Fi name triggers bomb alert; escorted by fighter jets

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