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Global telecom networks hijacked for mass surveillance by Israeli firms —— Israeli telecommunications infrastructure has been used to track mobile phone users across more than 10 countries over the past three years, according to an investigation by Canada-based digital research group Citizen Lab, cited by Haaretz. The probe found that systems spanning legacy networks and modern 5G architecture were effectively turned into “tracking devices” using advanced spyware tools, with over 15,700 location-tracking attempts recorded since November 2022 across countries including Thailand, South Africa, Norway, Bangladesh, and Malaysia. Internal documents reviewed by Haaretz showed that Israel-linked firms marketed and deployed surveillance tools globally. Verint, the parent company of Cognyte, reportedly sold an SS7-based system known as SkyLock to a government client in the Democratic Republic of Congo, while Swiss telecom firm Fink enabled Israeli companies such as Rayzone to impersonate mobile carriers and infiltrate networks. The investigation found that core global telecom systems used to route calls, texts, and mobile data across networks were exploited to extract user data, including through SIMjacking, which uses hidden SMS messages to force devices to share their location.

Nine Native American tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills. cbsn.ws/4dp59NW

Footage captures the moments after a drone caused a fire at an oil facility in Fujairah. The UAE says Iran fired 15 missiles and four drones on Monday, while Iranian state media is indicating Iran wasn’t behind the attack.

Internal ICE records obtained by The Post reveal guards used force on nearly 1,330 detained immigrants last year, a 54% increase from the prior year, as the Trump administration carried out the biggest expansion of immigration detention in decades. The reports document detainees pepper-sprayed while demanding food, water and medical care — and injuries including seizures, broken arms and eye injuries.

This year, there’s been a larger-than-usual spike in tick bite-related emergency visits across much of the U.S., according to data reported to the CDC. Some ticks are infected with germs that can cause serious diseases. How to stay safe: wapo.st/4f1asUW

From @TheAthletic: A hot dog called the Golden Glizzy was selling for $100 at the Miami Grand Prix. "As much as I liked the hot dog, this is the last time I’ll pay $100 for one," our Formula 1 editor writes. nyti.ms/42cURdG

Anthropic is partnering with Blackstone, Hellman & Friedman and Goldman Sachs to form a new company that will bring artificial intelligence to a broad group of midsize companies bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Distraught onlookers caught the moment a monster truck lost control at a car show and plowed into spectators in Colombia, killing at least three people, including a 10-year-old girl. Around 40 people were injured.

Jerusalem Christians not surprised by attack on nun as abuse becomes routine timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-chri…

🚨 Spiteful cop uses Flock cameras to track a rider, then storms a family’s home with no warrant and arrests a mom in front of her kids and the sheriff’s office still says he did nothing wrong. Full video on YT Video by @johnbryanesq

Clearly this is for dropping 2lb Gatorade bottles to your homies a few miles away and nothing else.

China's electric trucking is about to have its BYD moment, writes @davidfickling. That's bad news for diesel (via @opinion) bloomberg.com/opinion/articl…

Home surveillance footage shows a man accused of attempting to gain access to houses in Sacramento, California swinging around a knife on someone's front porch. Brian Mattson, 56, was arrested twice on Saturday, both for similar circumstances.

Authorities have shut down an alleged major scam operation in Albania. But criminal networks are adept at moving operations, experts warn. occrp.org/en/news/after-…

West Bank IDF chief admits unequal rules for shooting Palestinians and Jews, citing 'societal consequences' haaretz.com/israel-news/is…

Artificial intelligence-generated content is everywhere these days, making it increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction, particularly when it comes to breaking news. Here are some tips for distinguishing AI-generated content from reality. to.pbs.org/47FCvVP

Zambia's government said on Monday that it opposed a U.S. attempt to tie health funding to access to critical minerals, giving details for the first time about why negotiations with Washington over two proposed agreements have stalled. reuters.com/business/healt…

A WSJ analysis found 67% of Polymarket profits goes to just 0.1% of accounts, while most traders are in the red. Most Kalshi users also lose money. on.wsj.com/4td9UPy

We’ve built a world that numbs discomfort instantly and we’re surprised we feel less alive. The fix isn’t found in seeking pleasure—it’s friction and progression. on.wsj.com/4uKLD4D

Since the Iran war began in late February, the cost of jet fuel has doubled, forcing airlines to raise ticket prices, while the closure of Gulf airports that connected a third of European journeys to Asia has thrown global travel into disarray. ft.trib.al/ZKHsN3j