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Trump signs order banning some foreign equipment from US energy grid, including some software

Matched: health

Trump has reissued a 2020 executive order declaring a national emergency over foreign bulk-power systems in the US energy grid, banning their purchase, import, or installation if deemed a national security risk. The order, widely seen as targeting Chinese equipment, also requires a review of existing foreign-built hardware and software. The Energy Department has 120 days to develop enforcement rules.

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Boston Scientific says cyberattack is causing a ‘global disruption’ to medical device operations

Matched: health, medical

Boston Scientific confirmed a cyberattack causing global disruptions to IT systems and operations, filing an 8-K with the SEC. The incident has impacted order processing and shipping, with third-party cybersecurity experts brought in to assist. The attack type was not disclosed, though the disruption pattern suggests ransomware. No group has claimed responsibility, and no stolen data has been reported. Full restoration timeline remains unknown.

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Anthropic staff told to work from home due to risk of possible security strikes

Matched: health

Anthropic told San Francisco employees to work from home after reports that security guards employed by contractor Allied Universal might strike. The union representing the workers, SEIU, said no strike vote had been called and denied threatening action on those dates. An underlying labor dispute over wages and benefits is ongoing. Anthropic's precautionary response comes amid broader rises in AI security spending and as the company reportedly eyes a $2 trillion IPO valuation.