A Chinese mega-constellation of communications satellites, including the Qianfan broadband network, is significantly behind schedule, with only 90 of the planned 648 satellites launched, jeopardizing its competition with SpaceX’s Starlink, which has around 8,000 satellites in orbit. Contributing to this delay is China’s reliance on single-use rockets, as their current launch capabilities lag behind SpaceX’s reusable technology.
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MixShell Malware Delivered via Contact Forms Targets U.S. Supply Chain Manufacturers
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a sophisticated social engineering campaign, codenamed ZipLine by Check Point Research, targeting critical manufacturing companies with an in-memory malware called MixShell. Attackers bypass traditional phishing methods by contacting victims through the company's public 'Contact Us' form, enhancing their deception efforts. Want More Context? 🔎
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