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Security 5 September 2025 - 8 February 2026

New MEXC safety review puts proof-of-reserves and withdrawal locks in the spotlight

New MEXC safety review puts proof-of-reserves and withdrawal locks in the spotlight

A security review published Sunday highlighted MEXC’s use of withdrawal locks, two-factor authentication, and an account-freeze tool to counter account takeovers. MEXC restricts service in the U.S., Singapore, and other major markets. The company’s guides detail whitelist-based withdrawal controls and anti-phishing codes. Proof-of-reserves reports, often cited by exchanges, may not reveal all risks, according to U.S. audit authorities.
8 February 2026
Binance scoops up 3,600 more Bitcoin for SAFU as BTC whipsaws after brutal selloff

Binance scoops up 3,600 more Bitcoin for SAFU as BTC whipsaws after brutal selloff

Binance bought 3,600 bitcoin for its Secure Asset Fund, bringing its holdings to 6,230 BTC after bitcoin rebounded above $70,000 following a sharp drop. The broader crypto market lost about $2 trillion since October, with $1 billion in leveraged bitcoin positions liquidated in 24 hours. Strategy reported a wider Q4 loss as bitcoin fell. Gemini will cut up to 200 jobs and exit the UK, EU, and Australia.
NASA wants a long-range drone detection system at Kennedy Space Center as security tightens

NASA wants a long-range drone detection system at Kennedy Space Center as security tightens

NASA has issued a notice seeking a drone detection and analysis system for Kennedy Space Center, requiring 24/7 coverage and detection of unknown drones at least 40 nautical miles away. The work may involve classified information. The move follows increased public activity at the site, including new Fraggle Rock-themed programming at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
30 December 2025
NYC Subway’s New ‘Modern Fare Gates’ Roll Out: AI Cameras, Blasting Alarms, and a Viral Broadway–Lafayette Incident

NYC Subway’s New ‘Modern Fare Gates’ Roll Out: AI Cameras, Blasting Alarms, and a Viral Broadway–Lafayette Incident

New Cubic-designed subway fare gates with cameras and AI detection began operating this week at Brooklyn’s Atlantic Avenue–Barclays Center station. Earlier pilot gates at Broadway–Lafayette and Third Avenue–138th Street drew complaints for loud alarms during suspected fare evasion. Debate over the new barriers comes as the MTA prepares to raise the base fare to $3.00 in January 2026.
27 December 2025
AUKUS Boost for Scotland: Rosyth Dockyard to Build US Virginia-Class Submarine Modules as HMS Formidable Keel Is Laid

AUKUS Boost for Scotland: Rosyth Dockyard to Build US Virginia-Class Submarine Modules as HMS Formidable Keel Is Laid

Babcock International will build complex assemblies for US Virginia-class nuclear submarines at Scotland’s Rosyth dockyard under a new contract with Huntington Ingalls Industries. The deal, announced December 10, marks the first time such work for Newport News Shipbuilding is outsourced to the UK. Rosyth laid the keel for the Royal Navy’s HMS Formidable a day earlier. The agreement is expected to boost jobs and capacity at the Scottish yard.
10 December 2025
Google Pixel December 2025: Critical Security Update, New Android 16 Features, and the Best Pixel 10 & Pixel 9a Prices Right Now

Google Pixel December 2025: Critical Security Update, New Android 16 Features, and the Best Pixel 10 & Pixel 9a Prices Right Now

Google has begun rolling out the Android 16 QPR2 and December 2025 update to Pixel 6 and newer devices, patching over 100 security vulnerabilities, including two zero-day flaws. Pixel 10 prices have dropped to $599 at the Google Store through December 6, while Pixel 9a deals have reached $349 at Amazon and US carriers. The Pixel 7a update is delayed due to a Wi‑Fi bug.
4 December 2025
Russian Cosmonaut Removed From SpaceX Crew‑12 Mission After Alleged Security Breach – What We Know So Far

Russian Cosmonaut Removed From SpaceX Crew‑12 Mission After Alleged Security Breach – What We Know So Far

Russian cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev was removed from SpaceX’s Crew-12 mission to the ISS after allegations he photographed restricted technical data at SpaceX’s Hawthorne site in November 2025. Roscosmos confirmed Artemyev’s replacement by Andrey Fedyaev but cited only a job change. U.S. officials have not commented. The incident is reportedly under interagency investigation for possible ITAR violations.
3 December 2025
SMX Stock (NASDAQ: SMX): Wild Rally, $111.5M Funding Deal and 2025 Outlook for Security Matters’ “Proof Economy”

SMX Stock (NASDAQ: SMX): Wild Rally, $111.5M Funding Deal and 2025 Outlook for Security Matters’ “Proof Economy”

SMX stock surged 245% to $60.18 on November 28, then fell to the mid-to-high $40s by December 1. The company reported a $111.5 million equity purchase agreement with Target Capital 1, LLC, including an $11.5 million convertible note and a $100 million equity line. SMX has minimal revenue, heavy losses, and a small float. Analyst sentiment is mixed to negative, with warnings of extreme volatility.
MetaMask News Today, November 21, 2025: TRON DAO Partnership, New Security Risks, and Quantum‑Safe Wallet Integrations

MetaMask News Today, November 21, 2025: TRON DAO Partnership, New Security Risks, and Quantum‑Safe Wallet Integrations

MetaMask and TRON DAO highlighted a strategic partnership at DevConnect Buenos Aires, citing a 400% surge in developer activity. A new WhatsApp worm in Brazil is targeting crypto wallets including MetaMask. QANplatform’s quantum-safe XLINK protocol passed a security audit for Ethereum-compatible wallets. Unofficial MetaMask domains are being auctioned, raising phishing concerns.
21 November 2025
SMX (Security Matters) PLC Stock Rockets on Supply Chain Tech Breakthroughs – Can the 2025 Comeback Last?

SMX (Security Matters) PLC Stock Rockets on Supply Chain Tech Breakthroughs – Can the 2025 Comeback Last?

SMX shares jumped about 50% to $2.30 on Nov. 5, 2025, after announcing a partnership with Spanish research center CARTIF. The stock had plunged over 81% in late October, hitting an all-time low near $1.45, following a 1-for-10.9 reverse split and ongoing losses. SMX remains unprofitable, reporting a $44 million net loss over the past year. The company specializes in digital supply chain tracking using molecular markers and blockchain.
Binance Drops Bombshell: Sui-Backed TRUTH Token to Launch on Exclusive Alpha Platform

Crypto Carnage Shocker – Binance Pledges $1.9B+ in Payouts After $19B Selloff (and How to Buy Bitcoin Safely)

Over $19 billion in leveraged crypto positions were liquidated in 24 hours after Trump announced 100% China tariffs on Oct. 10–11, wiping out 1.6 million traders. Bitcoin plunged 16% to below $105,000 before rebounding to $111,000. Binance suffered outages and promised compensation for users affected by token depegs. DeFi platforms like Uniswap and Aave processed record volumes without downtime.
12 October 2025
Government Shutdown Shocker: TSA PreCheck & Global Entry Roll On as Flights Face Delays

Government Shutdown Shocker: TSA PreCheck & Global Entry Roll On as Flights Face Delays

A partial U.S. government shutdown that began Oct. 1 has halted many federal operations, but TSA checkpoints and air traffic control remain staffed, though workers are unpaid. TSA PreCheck enrollment continues, while Global Entry interviews face delays. By Oct. 7, staffing shortages contributed to over 3,000 flight delays in one day. Airlines report hundreds of delays tied to reduced air traffic controller staffing.
9 October 2025
Brazen Baltic Sky Showdown: Estonia Accuses Russia of Reckless Airspace Violation, Triggers NATO Alarm

Brazen Baltic Sky Showdown: Estonia Accuses Russia of Reckless Airspace Violation, Triggers NATO Alarm

Estonia says three Russian MiG-31 jets violated its airspace for 12 minutes near Vaindloo Island on September 19, prompting NATO F-35s to intercept. Tallinn summoned Russia’s envoy and invoked NATO Article 4. Moscow denies any incursion, claiming its aircraft stayed over neutral waters. NATO and EU leaders condemned the incident, warning of further sanctions against Russia.
20 September 2025
Inside the Ukraine–Russia Drone War: $500 FPVs vs. Multi‑Million Dollar UAVs

Russian Drones Breach Polish Airspace, NATO Scrambles Jets Amid Article 5 Jitters

Poland said Russian drones crossed into its airspace overnight, prompting Polish and NATO jets to shoot them down in the first direct clash between NATO and Russian assets since the Ukraine war began. Authorities recorded 19 violations, with drone wreckage found deep inside Poland. Warsaw invoked NATO Article 4 and called emergency consultations. NATO deployed additional jets and air defenses under Operation Eastern Sentry.
19 September 2025
Swarm of Drones Near Poland’s Border Spurs NATO Alarm – Is the Eastern Flank Under Siege?

Swarm of Drones Near Poland’s Border Spurs NATO Alarm – Is the Eastern Flank Under Siege?

Poland reported a surge in Russian and Belarusian drone incursions near its border overnight Sept. 17–18, days after a major breach on Sept. 9–10 when up to 21 Russian drones violated Polish airspace. NATO scrambled jets, shot down several drones, and launched a new air-defense mission. Poland’s border with Belarus remains sealed, with officials citing ongoing military drills and security threats.
19 September 2025
Poland Shoots Down Russian Drones, Testing NATO’s Eastern Flank Air Defense Shield

Russian Drones Breach Poland’s Sky – A NATO Showdown in the Making?

Poland said 19 to 21 Russian drones entered its airspace early September 10, prompting NATO jets to intercept and shoot down several—marking the first such engagement over allied territory since 2022. The drones, unarmed decoys, caused minor damage, including a house hit by a stray Polish missile. Warsaw called it a deliberate provocation and invoked NATO Article 4. Moscow denied violating Polish airspace.
19 September 2025
Patriot Missile Defense: Inside the $1 Billion Shield Against Modern Threats

Patriot Missile Defense: Inside the $1 Billion Shield Against Modern Threats

The MIM-104 Patriot missile system has intercepted over 150 ballistic missiles in combat since 2015, according to Raytheon. More than 18 countries operate Patriot batteries, with recent sales to Poland, Romania, Sweden, and Ukraine. A single battery costs over $1 billion, with each interceptor missile priced at around $4 million. Newer PAC-3 missiles use hit-to-kill guidance and can defend up to 35 km against ballistic threats.
11 September 2025
Poland Shoots Down Russian Drones, Testing NATO’s Eastern Flank Air Defense Shield

Poland Shoots Down Russian Drones, Testing NATO’s Eastern Flank Air Defense Shield

Polish air defenses shot down several drones that entered Polish airspace during a major Russian attack on Ukraine, marking the first time NATO forces have fired on Russian aerial targets since the Ukraine war began. Warsaw closed its main airport and eastern airspace, and Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the incursion “an act of aggression.” Dutch F-35s assisted in tracking and neutralizing the drones. NATO leaders condemned the violation.
10 September 2025
Ring’s Flying Security Cam Takes Off Again? Inside the Ring Always Home Cam & the Future of Home Surveillance

Ring’s Flying Security Cam Takes Off Again? Inside the Ring Always Home Cam & the Future of Home Surveillance

Ring’s Always Home Cam, a $249.99 indoor drone camera, remains unreleased to the public as of September 2025, despite being unveiled in 2020. The device flies preset routes for live video patrols but faces privacy criticism and technical hurdles. Ring’s CEO has hinted at a limited release next year. No major competitors have launched similar indoor drone cameras.
5 September 2025
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