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Israel targeted Iranian leaders via their bodyguards and digital communications

Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times

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Source: The New York Times

Israel successfully tracked and targeted Iranian leaders and scientists during a 12-day war by hacking bodyguards' phones, revealing significant security vulnerabilities in Iran's efforts to protect its top officials, and highlighting the ongoing shadow war between the two countries.

Secret Service Faulted for Security Lapses at Trump Rally

Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post

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The Secret Service blamed local Pennsylvania police for failing to secure a rooftop from which gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump during a rally. The Secret Service stated that securing the area outside the rally perimeter, including the factory grounds where Crooks was positioned, was the responsibility of local police. Neighbors near the rally site reported no contact from law enforcement before or during the event. The incident has prompted calls for an investigation into the Secret Service's security measures.

Russian pranksters trick Fed Chair Powell into fake call with Zelensky

Originally Published 2 years ago — by NPR

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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell was tricked into an extended phone call with Russian pranksters posing as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during which Powell appeared to discuss the economic impact of interest rate hikes. The call was reportedly carried out by a duo of longtime Russian pranksters, Vladimir Kutznetsov and Alexei Stolyarov. The incident has come to light at a time when the Fed is under intense scrutiny over its interest rate hikes, which are intended to cool the economy and slow inflation. The Fed spokesperson said "the video appears to have been edited, and I cannot confirm it is accurate."