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China-Linked Fire Ant Hijacks Cisco Routers to Steal Credentials and Blind Security Logs
A China-nexus cyber espionage actor tracked as Fire Ant has expanded a long-running campaign beyond VMware hypervisors to compromise Cisco IOS XR routers, Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System (TACACS) servers, and Linux management hosts used to route, authenticate, and manage high-value networks. Sygnia, the incident response firm that investigated the intrusion, said the actor
Why Food Keeps Making Everybody Sick This Summer
While Trump administration cuts have contributed to the epidemic of foodborne illnesses this summer, there are also deeper issues that make the American food supply chain susceptible to parasites and bacteria outbreaks.
You Know Who Really Hates AI? Insurance Claims Adjusters
Of the Glassdoor reviews from claims adjusters that mentioned AI, a staggering 98 percent were negative. “AI is just a tool,” one person tells WIRED. “It should never be given the keys.”
What CEOs Can Learn From the AI Backlash
Can Apple’s New CEO Rev Up the Steve Jobs Innovation Engine?
To help the company reach new heights, John Ternus must take it beyond the supply chain mastery of Tim Cook, who built it into a $5 trillion colossus.
ATM Flaws Reveal Key Weaknesses in the Software Supply Chain
A security researcher discovered nine vulnerabilities impacting ATM encryption and authentication software. But the problems extend far beyond your local cash machine.
The 9 Best MagSafe Phone Grips for Your Butter Fingers (2026)
Keep your phone firmly in hand and add some personality with these comfortable, durable, and nifty smartphone grips.
G20 Warned Of Growing Threat to Financial Stability Posed By New AI Models
The head of the G20’s Financial Stability Board wrote that potential disruptions triggered by AI wouldn’t stop at national borders and that efforts to ensure the safe release of new models should be a priority.
The U.S. is building barriers around drones and robots, but China has scale to get around them
The U.S. is shutting out more foreign-made drones and robots. China’s scale means the global competition may simply move elsewhere.