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Chinese hackers are identified as the primary espionage threat to global tech firms, particularly targeting the booming AI sector for intellectual property and economic secrets. A new report highlights an "AI arms race" with China aiming for global dominance by 2030. Beijing vehemently denies these accusations, calling them political slander while acknowledging ongoing US-China tech discussions.

Mammootty's action thriller 'Patriot' is a global box office success, raking in over Rs 75 crore worldwide in just 12 days. The espionage drama, featuring a stellar cast including Mohanlal and Nayanthara, has garnered significant collections both in India and overseas. Actress Zarin Shihab also shared insights into her role and the filmmaking process.

Anthropic's paper outlines two scenarios for US-China AI leadership by 2028. In one, the US maintains its compute advantage through tightened export controls, leading to democratic AI norms. The other sees China overtaking the US if policymakers fail to act, resulting in authoritarian AI dominance.

Filmmaker BVS Ravi champions Aditya Dhar's latest project, 'Dhurandhar', calling it a transformative milestone for the Telugu film industry. He asserts that the ambitious scope and coherent storytelling—all crafted within a substantial Rs 260 crore budget across two installments—serve as evidence that ineffective planning, not star payments, is what truly elevates production expenses. Read on to know more in detail.

In the first week of August, Manraj Taneja, a marketing executive at a real estate company in Sarabha Nagar, received an email that was sent from an email-id that was similar to his company's official email address of Noida office.

The head of MI5, Ken McCallum, has warned that Chinese state actors have targeted thousands of Britons on LinkedIn in an attempt to steal industrial and technological secrets. He estimated that 10,000 UK businesses were at risk from industrial espionage. McCallum also highlighted the activities of other nations such as Russia and Iran, emphasizing that they extend beyond government and military secrets to vital infrastructure.

Three Bulgarian nationals in Britain were convicted by a London jury for spying for Russia, putting lives at risk. The trio, working on orders from Russian intelligence, conducted widespread surveillance on Kremlin opponents across Europe between 2020 and 2023. They face up to 14 years in prison, with other spy cell members already admitting to espionage charges.

Ranveer Singh's spy thriller 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' has crossed Rs 1490 crore worldwide by the end of its second week. The film is now poised to surpass Rs 1500 crore globally as it enters its third week. Domestically, the net collection is nearing Rs 950 crore, with gross business aiming for Rs 1130 crore.

Anurag Singh praises Ranveer Singh's versatility since 'Band Baaja Baaraat', mistaking him for 'Delhi boy'. Loves Dhurandhar's world-building; plans first-day show for sequel. "He steps out of comfort zone," says director. Ranveer leads action-espionage hit with Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal.

Aazaan will be India’s first espionage film shot in such a large scale, spanning seven countries, talking of the global threat of terrorism

Chinese and Russian operatives are reportedly employing "sex warfare" to infiltrate Silicon Valley, using personal relationships to extract sensitive trade secrets and intellectual property. This human intelligence strategy targets emotional vulnerabilities, posing a significant threat to national security and the tech industry's openness. Experts warn of a growing pattern of such espionage.

Law enforcement agencies need to quickly scale up capacity to fight cyber crime as dimensions of security problem increase manifold in the online space, Home Minister P Chidambaram said today.

A Bulgarian spy ring, known as "The Minions," faces sentencing in London for espionage activities on behalf of Russia. The group, comprised of six individuals, targeted journalists, dissidents, and even a military base across Europe between 2020 and 2023. Their operations, directed by a fugitive with ties to Russian intelligence, involved surveillance, planned kidnappings, and disruptive actions, revealing a sophisticated network of espionage.

The film will be set against the backdrop of Covid outbreak that shook the world.

After enjoying box office success with one of the biggest family comedy-drama, ‘Badhaai Ho’, Junglee Pictures Limited, also known for producing high concept and entertaining films like 'Raazi', 'Bareilly Ki Barfi' and 'Talvar is all set with its next titled; 'Ulajh' a stylised espionage drama with high scale production.

Microsoft has warned that China and North Korea are increasing their digital threats. China has been using AI-generated images to influence US voters and has targeted the South China Sea region for cyberattacks. North Korea is focused on intelligence gathering and stealing cryptocurrency. Microsoft predicts that Taiwan and the US will remain China's top priorities.

A former Google engineer, Linwei Ding, has been convicted of stealing sensitive AI trade secrets, a case highlighting economic espionage concerns. Prosecutors revealed Ding transferred confidential data on Google's AI infrastructure to benefit China-linked firms. This verdict underscores the critical need to protect American technological leadership amid global competition.

Aditya Dhar’s espionage epic, 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge', shows no signs of slowing down as it enters its high-stakes second weekend. Starring Ranveer Singh as the covert spy Hamza, the film has officially joined the elite Rs. 1,000 crore global club in just nine days, matching the record-shattering pace of Allu Arjun starrer 'Pushpa 2.' The sequel is now poised to surpass the Rs. 894.49 crore lifetime record set by the original 2025 released 'Dhurandhar.'

'The Night Agent' is set to return for Season 3, targeting an early 2026 release after filming across Istanbul, New York, and other global locations. Gabriel Basso reprises his role as Peter Sutherland, with new cast members joining the series.

An MX Original Series, it will stream on MX Player.

Recent disclosures reveal that Chinese hackers have breached at least nine major US telecom companies, including AT&T and Verizon. The cyber-espionage campaign targeted sensitive network data and intercepted calls, involving high-profile US officials. The breach has raised national security concerns, highlighting the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures against sophisticated attacks like those orchestrated by the Salt Typhoon group.

'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' is officially a box office phenomenon. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the high-stakes espionage thriller starring Ranveer Singh has entered its tenth day, Saturday, March 28, 2026 with record-breaking momentum. After becoming the fastest Indian film to hit the Rs. 1,000 crore global mark in just seven days, the film is now on track to become the highest-grossing Indian movie of all time. With a massive jump expected over the second weekend, trade experts predict the film will cross the Rs. 800 crore mark by Sunday, posing a direct threat to the lifetime record of the first 'Dhurandhar' which is Rs. 894.49 crore.

Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' has shattered box office records, surpassing its predecessor with a Rs 846.87 crore net collection in India and crossing Rs 1350 crore globally. The film, directed by Aditya Dhar, continues the narrative of Hamza's rise to power after a significant event, weaving in his past identity.

The BTech in electronics and VLSI design (EVD) course at Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology (DAIICT) in Gandhinagar had 28 seats in the all-India category. The course, launched from the current academic year, got 1,158 applications, or about 41 per seat.

The FBI is investigating a large-scale cyber espionage effort by Chinese hackers who infiltrated Williams & Connolly, a prominent US law firm. The firm confirmed a "zero-day attack" accessed a small number of attorney email accounts, though no client data extraction is evident. This breach is part of a broader Chinese campaign targeting American legal practices for intelligence gathering.

US space-related companies are at risk of "cyberattacks, strategic investment (including joint ventures and acquisitions), the targeting of key supply chain nodes and other techniques to gain access to the space industry," says a bulletin issued jointly by the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the US Air Force on Friday.

Your favourite songs, movies and classic art may tell about your personality traits and the lives you will lead, according to new research from the University of New Hampshire.

Russian hackers targeted a Dutch public facility last year in the first such an attack on the lowlands country's infrastructure, its military intelligence services said on Monday. Last year, the MIVD "saw a Russian hacker group carry out a cyber attack against the digital control system of a public facility in the Netherlands", the agency's director said in the 52-page report.