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**U.S. Government Plans to Use CHIPS Act Funds to Support Quantum Computing Firms Amid Security Concerns**
The U.S. government is exploring plans to use funds from the CHIPS Act to support quantum computing companies. This move aims to strengthen national security and maintain a technological edge over global competitors, particularly China. However, experts warn that the rapid advancement of quantum computing could soon threaten existing encryption systems that protect sensitive information across critical sectors.
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### Government Plans to Fund Quantum Computing
The U.S. Department of Commerce is reportedly in early discussions with quantum computing firms about providing direct financial support drawn from the CHIPS Act. This funding effort is designed to keep pace with China’s advancements in quantum technologies, which have raised concerns within U.S. government circles.
Quantum computers possess the potential to break current encryption methods that safeguard vital areas such as finance, healthcare, and military operations. To mitigate these risks, government officials are seeking to exchange their investments for equity stakes in quantum tech companies—a strategy similar to an earlier deal made with Intel this year.
This proactive approach highlights growing unease over the risk that quantum technologies may soon undermine existing security measures, exposing sensitive systems to vulnerabilities.
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### Debate Over Government Involvement in the Quantum Sector
While the government’s motivation centers on national security, its plan to invest directly in quantum computing firms has sparked debate among economists and free-market advocates.
Critics argue that increased government intervention risks steering the U.S. economy toward a centrally planned model. Economist Peter Schiff voiced his concerns on social media, emphasizing that markets, not the government, should allocate resources and determine business success.
Conversely, supporters contend that government involvement is crucial to preserving U.S. competitiveness in emerging technologies. With the global race for quantum computing supremacy intensifying—especially with China’s rapid progress—some believe federal backing is necessary to maintain the country’s leadership in technology and innovation.
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### Quantum Computing’s Impact on National Security
Quantum computing could disrupt countless industries, especially those reliant on cryptography for security. If quantum computers achieve the capability to break current encryption algorithms, confidential information across banking, healthcare, defense, and more could be compromised.
In response, there is a significant push toward developing post-quantum cryptography—new encryption standards designed to resist quantum attacks. However, experts caution that the timeline for quantum computers to break traditional encryption is uncertain: estimates range from five to ten years, while some worry the threat may already be emerging.
A particular concern is the tactic known as “harvest now, decrypt later,” where attackers collect encrypted data today with the intent to decrypt it in the future once quantum computing advances sufficiently. This possibility intensifies the urgency for stronger security solutions.
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### The Role of Post-Quantum Cryptography
As investments in quantum computing accelerate, so does the focus on building resilient post-quantum cryptographic solutions. Both private companies and government agencies are actively developing strategies to prepare for the quantum era.
These new encryption methods aim to protect data from being broken by quantum algorithms, ensuring continued digital security.
David Carvalho, CEO of Naoris Protocol—a cybersecurity firm specializing in post-quantum solutions—warns that quantum computers may already be operational beyond public knowledge. He stresses that adversaries could have gained control of quantum technologies without widespread awareness, making early and proactive defenses essential.
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### Conclusion
The U.S. government’s consideration to fund quantum computing firms using CHIPS Act resources reflects the urgency surrounding quantum technology’s dual promise and risks. Balancing national security needs with economic principles and market dynamics will be critical as the country navigates this rapidly evolving technological frontier.
Simultaneously, advancing post-quantum cryptography remains paramount to safeguard vital digital infrastructure from emerging threats posed by quantum computing breakthroughs. Vigilance and proactive investment in both offensive and defensive quantum technologies will shape the future of cybersecurity and global technological leadership.
https://coincentral.com/u-s-explores-quantum-computing-investments-to-counter-rising-security-threats/
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton, who served during the first Trump administration, was indicted this week in federal court in Maryland. The eighteen crimes the grand jury says he must stand trial for are all related to mishandling classified material in violation of the Espionage Act.
While many critics denounced the prosecution as payback from Trump for Bolton’s disloyalty, it was the Biden/Garland DOJ that started the investigation yielding the indictments.
Bolton once said, “Off with their heads!” referring to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who was charged with breaking the same law. “I hope he gets 176 years!” he added. The infamous war hawk also said Chelsea Manning should be put to death. Manning, who later changed their name and gender expression to Chelsea, gave WikiLeaks thousands of classified documents and was convicted of violating the Espionage Act.
Bolton’s indictment marks quite a reversal of fortune. He was at the very top of the United States’ security establishment for a year until Trump fired him. Then Bolton became a prominent administration critic and, from the MAGA perspective, a disloyal danger. This was established with the publication of *The Room Where It Happened*, a memoir Bolton penned.
The book is searingly critical of President Trump: “[H]e has no political philosophy, and does not have ‘policies’ as conventionally understood. Searching for policy coherence is fruitless, since he cares almost exclusively about his own interests, and refuses to take responsibility for decisions he makes that go awry.”
Trump revoked any security clearance Bolton may have held via an executive order issued in his second term. Because James Comey and Letitia James have also recently been charged by the Trump/Bondi DOJ, it’s been easy for critics to lump in Bolton and say it’s all Trump settling scores. After all, Trump did initiate an investigation into his former appointee over the tell-all book.
CNN, however, reports that multiple sources claim these investigations were separate.
### Breaches Aid Iran
If the indictment is accurate, Mr. Bolton created electronic files with classified information on them in violation of the law. Then those files were accessed by Iranian intelligence, who hacked Bolton’s personal email account. He’s also charged with compounding the damage by not reporting it.
After news of the indictment broke, President Trump commented: “He’s, you know, a bad person. I think he’s a bad guy.”
While the Trump administration may not have initiated the chain of events leading to this indictment, it has run with the ball to bring this prosecution forward.
### Is This a Political Prosecution?
Does that make it a political prosecution? We need to recognize all prosecutions as political. That’s why we elect District Attorneys, and why United States Attorney General nominees get such scrutiny.
We Americans live under thousands upon thousands of laws and regulations, creating near-perpetual criminal liability. Then all that matters is that your side wins, and you can put the other side in prison.
### Who Is John Galt?
Ayn Rand wrote a scene in *Atlas Shrugged* in which a not-so-petty tyrant explained the value of innumerable laws where full compliance is impossible:
> “The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren’t enough criminals one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws. Who wants a nation of law-abiding citizens? What’s there in that for anyone?”
Are we there yet in this country? Yes.
The phenomenon was laid out by a giant in civil rights litigation, Harvey Silverglate, who co-founded the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression:
> “The average professional in this country wakes up in the morning, goes to work, comes home, eats dinner, and then goes to sleep, unaware that he or she has likely committed several federal crimes that day. Why? The answer lies in the very nature of modern federal criminal laws, which have exploded in number but also become impossibly broad and vague.”
Mr. Silverglate’s words were published in his 2011 book *Three Felonies A Day: How the Feds Target the Innocent*. Sadly, things have only gotten worse.
Mr. Bolton and Ms. James will suffer terribly expensive and invasive ordeals as they fight to retain their liberty — as have Mr. Trump, Mr. Bannon, General Flynn, and others. Perhaps, as the gander gets goosed, they can all flock together, embracing our founders’ vision of liberty.
https://www.libertynation.com/john-bolton-classified-criminal-or-trump-victim/
**PM Narendra Modi’s Two-Day Mumbai Visit: Sharp Criticism of Congress, Inauguration of Major Projects, and Calls for Swadeshi**
During his two-day visit to Mumbai on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the Congress party, alleging that its “weakness strengthened terrorism.” He claimed that the Congress-led UPA government had restrained India’s defence forces from retaliating against Pakistan after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, acting under foreign pressure.
### PM Demands Answers on 26/11 Response
Modi demanded accountability, saying, “The Congress must reveal who in their party acted under pressure from another country and played with the emotions of Mumbaikars.” He emphasized that Mumbai, the country’s financial and most vibrant capital, became a target of terrorism in 2008.
Referring to former Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram’s interview, the Prime Minister alleged that the Congress government denied the armed forces permission to carry out a counteroffensive on Pakistan despite being fully prepared.
“This weakness of Congress strengthened terrorism and compromised national security. The country paid the price with the loss of precious lives. For the BJP, nothing stands above the nation and its security,” Modi asserted.
### PM Inaugurates ₹31,850-Crore Projects in Mumbai
Arriving in Mumbai, Prime Minister Modi inaugurated multiple development projects worth ₹31,850 crore aimed at improving infrastructure and connectivity in the city.
He also criticized the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government for halting work on the Mumbai Metro Aqua Line. Modi alleged that their decision caused “a loss of thousands of crores” and deprived Mumbaikars of crucial transport benefits.
“In a city where every minute counts, stopping the Metro for three to four years is no less than a sin,” he stated, accusing the coalition government of obstructing development for political gain.
### Calls for Swadeshi During Diwali
Speaking about economic progress, Modi highlighted record-breaking sales during Navratri following GST reforms. He appealed to citizens to buy Swadeshi goods during Diwali, stating, “If every Indian opts for Swadeshi, our money will stay within the country and generate employment for Indians.”
### Highlighting India’s Infrastructure and Aviation Growth
The Prime Minister underlined India’s rapid progress over the past 11 years, citing examples such as the introduction of Vande Bharat trains, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train, new highways, and tunnels, which all represent the nation’s transformation.
He further added that the Vadhavan Port in Palghar will generate massive employment opportunities.
Modi also pointed out that the number of airports in India has more than doubled—from 74 in 2014 to over 160 in 2025. Indian airlines have ordered over 1,000 new aircraft, creating vast opportunities for pilots, engineers, cabin crew, and ground staff.
“India will become a global hub for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) by the end of this decade,” the Prime Minister said, highlighting the country’s aviation aspirations.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit focused on addressing past security failures, inaugurating significant infrastructure projects, and encouraging economic self-reliance through Swadeshi initiatives, underscoring his vision for a strong and prosperous India.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/pm-modi-accuses-congress-of-weakening-indias-fight-against-terrorism-says-party-bowed-to-foreign-pressure-after-2611-video
**Peshawar:** At least 19 militants of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) group were killed in a clash with the Pakistan military in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Orakzai district on Wednesday, October 8. The area borders Afghanistan.
Meanwhile, 11 Pakistani soldiers also lost their lives during the intelligence-based operation against terrorists belonging to “Fitna al-Khawarij.” According to a statement by the military’s media wing, among the deceased soldiers were a Lieutenant Colonel and a Major.
The names of the fallen soldiers have been disclosed as follows: Lieutenant Colonel Junaid Arif, Major Tayyab Rahat, Naib Subedar Azam Gul, Havildar Adil Hussain, Naik Gul Ameer, Lance Naik Talish Faraz, Lance Naik Sher Khan, Lance Naik Irshad Hussain, Sepoy Tufail, Sepoy Muhammad Zahid, and Sepoy Aqib Ali.
A sanitisation operation is currently underway to eliminate any remaining terrorists in the area, the military statement added.
In a related development, some reports claimed that 11 Pakistan security personnel were killed in an ambush by the TTP in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kurram district on the same day. According to these reports, a convoy of paramilitary soldiers was first targeted by bombs, followed by intense gunfire from a large number of terrorists.
The TTP, in a statement to Reuters, confirmed that their fighters attacked the convoy.
Over the past few years, Pakistan has experienced a surge in militant attacks, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, after the banned TTP called off its ceasefire with the government in November 2022.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was the worst-hit region in the country during the third quarter of 2025. According to the latest statistics issued by the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) and reported by PTI, the region suffered nearly 71 percent (638) of the total violence-linked fatalities and over 67 percent (221) of the incidents of violence nationwide.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/world/breaking-news-11-pakistan-army-soldiers-killed-in-ambush-by-ttp-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwas-kurram-district
**Mumbai Police Bust Interstate Fraud Racket Involving Barcode Swapping on E-Commerce Deliveries**
Mumbai: The Mumbai Police Crime Branch Unit-8 has successfully busted an interstate fraud racket that was duping e-commerce companies by cleverly swapping barcodes on delivery boxes.
**Accused Details**
The accused have been identified as:
– Pankajkumar Hariram Jindal (32), a farmer from Kasba Survachain, Sirsa, Haryana
– Vijaykumar Mahendrasing Saharan (32), a driver from Rampura, Post Thana, Taluka Hansi, District Hisar, Haryana
– Shamsher Singh Raghuveer Alan (32), a farmer from Rampura, Post Thana, Taluka Hansi, Hisar, Haryana
– Sumantkumar Dauram Sahu (29), a driver and delivery worker from Ranbod, Ward No. 8, Taluka Nawagarh, Bemetara, Chhattisgarh
**Modus Operandi of the Gang**
According to police sources, the gang operated in collusion with delivery personnel to manipulate the delivery process. They would place multiple online orders for both expensive and inexpensive items. The criminals removed the barcode sticker from the costly product and pasted it onto the cheaper item.
Later, when the delivery arrived, they would refuse to accept the expensive item, claiming it was an “incorrect order.” As a result, the e-commerce platform would issue a refund for the costly product. Meanwhile, the fraudsters retained the expensive item, effectively pocketing the refund amount.
This tactic caused huge financial losses to various e-commerce companies.
**Trap and Arrests**
Acting on a tip-off, the Crime Branch team laid a trap in Borivali on October 6 and caught three accused red-handed swapping barcodes inside a delivery tempo.
Investigation revealed that two of the accused are residents of Haryana, while the third is from Chhattisgarh.
**Seizure and Custody**
Police seized goods worth ₹45 lakh from the accused, including electronic items valued at ₹34 lakh. Additionally, a Tata tempo worth ₹7 lakh and a Hyundai car valued at ₹4 lakh were confiscated.
All three accused were produced in court and subsequently remanded to police custody until October 13. The Mumbai Police are continuing their investigation to identify other gang members and insiders within the delivery chain who may be involved in this scam.
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https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-police-crime-branch-unit-8-bust-interstate-e-commerce-barcode-fraud-racket-seize-45-lakh-goods-3-accused-arrested
Tonight marks a milestone—40 years of the Philippine Council for Foreign Relations (PCFR). But this is more than a celebration of longevity. It is a reaffirmation of a shared commitment to the future of our nation in an ever-changing world.
The PCFR was born in 1985, in a time of national transition. Fifteen visionaries—among them
**Discord Data Breach Exposes User Info, Scanned Photo IDs**
*By Dwaipayan Roy | Oct 04, 2025, 06:21 PM*
Discord, the popular communication platform, has confirmed a data breach involving one of its third-party customer service providers. An “unauthorized party” accessed data from a limited number of users who had contacted Discord’s Customer Support and/or Trust & Safety teams. While the attacker attempted to extort a financial ransom from Discord, they did not gain direct access to the platform itself.
### What Data Was Compromised?
The breach exposed usernames, email addresses, and the last four digits of users’ credit card numbers. Additionally, a small number of government-issued ID photos were accessed. These photos belonged to users who had appealed an age determination on Discord.
Importantly, Discord clarified that full credit card numbers and passwords were **not** affected by this incident. Users whose ID photos were possibly accessed will receive specific notification from Discord.
### Discord’s Response and Security Measures
In response to the breach, Discord has revoked the third-party support provider’s access to its ticketing system and reported the incident to data protection authorities. The company is also working closely with law enforcement agencies to investigate the matter thoroughly.
Furthermore, Discord has conducted a review of its threat detection systems and tightened security controls over its third-party support providers. These steps underscore Discord’s commitment to protecting user data and maintaining trust across its platform.
Users are encouraged to remain vigilant and watch for any communication from Discord regarding this incident. For more updates, stay tuned to official Discord channels.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/science/discord-breach-exposes-user-data-last-4-digits-of-cards/story
**IDF Intercepts Four Rockets Launched from Gaza on Yom Kippur; Fifth Falls in Open Field**
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that five rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip on Yom Kippur, with sirens sounding in Ashdod, a city in southern Israel.
According to the IDF, four of the rockets were successfully intercepted by the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system. The fifth rocket fell in an open field, causing no injuries or damage.
An Iron Dome battery was seen positioned near Ashdod, ready to defend against incoming threats.
*Photo Credit: REUTERS/AMMAR AWAD, May 13, 2023*
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-869250
**Bareilly Administration Suspends Internet Services and Deploys Drones for Security Measures**
The Bareilly administration has suspended internet services and deployed drones for aerial surveillance as part of precautionary security measures. This move comes amid rising concerns over local tensions and potential disturbances to public order.
Officials stated that the decision to cut internet access was aimed at curbing the spread of misinformation and preventing rumors that could further inflame the situation. Drone surveillance has been activated to monitor sensitive areas, identify gathering spots, and assist police personnel on the ground.
“These steps are necessary to maintain peace and prevent any untoward incident. We are closely monitoring the situation,” said a senior police officer.
These measures form part of a wider strategy adopted across Uttar Pradesh to address potential communal or social unrest. Authorities typically impose internet shutdowns and increase surveillance during periods when intelligence reports suggest a risk of escalation.
The suspension of internet services is expected to affect daily life and businesses in Bareilly until further notice. Residents have been urged to cooperate with security personnel and rely on official channels for updates.
Additionally, police patrols have been intensified in sensitive areas of the city to ensure law and order are maintained. The administration continues to monitor developments closely and will take further action as needed.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/bareilly-violence-internet-suspended-drones-deployed-amid-security-concerns-video
