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Former Spirit Airlines flight attendants are challenging Google’s proposed acquisition of data from the defunct carrier, citing concerns about the privacy of former employees. Google says a third party will remove personally identifiable information before the data is transferred, placing data governance at the center of the dispute.
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Sparkle and Hellas Sat have demonstrated a quantum-safe satellite connection linking Greece and Cyprus, extending their earlier work securing a terrestrial connection between two Greek data centers. The test highlights efforts to protect satellite-enabled communications against future quantum-computing threats.
Former Spirit Airlines flight attendants are challenging Google’s proposed acquisition of data from the defunct carrier, citing concerns about the privacy of former employees. Google says a third party will remove personally identifiable information before the data is transferred, placing data governance at the center of the dispute.
An industry roundtable examines the operational problems created by interference with global navigation satellite systems, including spoofing and jamming. Participants discuss potential mitigations and preparedness measures as aviation stakeholders assess how to maintain reliable navigation when GNSS signals are disrupted.
The United States and Indonesia began annual joint military exercises featuring tactical airborne jumps, missile firing, jungle training and cyber defense. The drills are the first since Washington and Jakarta announced a new defense partnership this year, broadening the scope of bilateral military cooperation.
The 16th Air Force is developing a defensive “campaign plan” to address the growing threat posed by artificial intelligence-enabled hackers, commander Lt. Gen. Thomas Hensley said. Hensley characterized the moment as an inflection point for protecting Air Force networks as adversaries’ capabilities evolve.
The owner of Manchester Airport and London Stansted Airport said hackers demanded a ransom during a cybersecurity incident. The disclosure highlights the exposure of major airport operators and their connected infrastructure to extortion attempts, although the company did not provide further details on operational impact or the attackers.
Former Spirit Airlines flight attendants are objecting to Google’s proposed $10 million purchase of the carrier’s data, arguing that the transaction may not adequately protect the privacy of former employees. The dispute places employee records and deidentified corporate information at the center of the sale.
Experts at the 2026 Small Satellite Conference warned that small satellites face increasing threats as potential adversaries recognize their expanding role in communications, Earth observation and navigation. The panel included satellite and cybersecurity specialists, underscoring the convergence of space-system resilience and digital security concerns.
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