AI-driven, large-scale nation-state campaign using ARTEX enables supply chain compromise

In this article As early as September 2026, Storm-0940, a China-state aligned actor, used the agentic AI penetration testing framework ARTEX to automate attacks targeting hundreds of organizations globally across a broad range of industries. Several of these Storm-0940 ARTEX-driven attacks have resulted in the actor obtaining privileged access to an organization’s cloud infrastructure –…

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Barclays to slash 5,000 jobs in AI efficiency push

British lender Barclays has revealed plans to cut 5,000 jobs — about 5% of its total workforce — as part of an artificial intelligence-linked efficiency push. In its third-quarter earnings statement Thursday, Barclays said it was “structurally reducing the cost base to generate capacity for investment.” About 60% of the cuts are expected to be…

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Tesla App Gains iPad and iPhone Duo Support

Tesla this week updated its app with native iPad and iPhone Duo support, adapting its vehicle and home energy controls for larger displays. Previously, ‌iPad‌ users could install the iPhone app, but it lacked native support with a layout designed for the larger screen. The new interface essentially uses two columns, with navigation and controls…

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AI videos of crying women promote GLP-1 apps to TikTok users

TikTok users are being served melodramatic slideshows of crying women confessing that they hid GLP-1 injections from loved ones — only for a sister, father, or daughter to respond with perfect words of support — and it’s reportedly all been designed by AI. Here’s what to know According to Futurism, accounts including “WellWithHer” and “Lara”…

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