Ransomware Attack on Blue Yonder Cripples Major Retail Supply Chains
A devastating ransomware attack on supply chain software provider Blue Yonder has forced major retailers like Starbucks to resort to manual operations. The incident, occurring during the peak Thanksgiving period, has disrupted warehouse management and retail operations across the U.S. and UK.
AI Models Develop 'Droidspeak': A More Efficient Language for Machine-to-Machine Communication
AI systems have shown dramatic improvements in collaborative tasks by developing their own specialized communication method dubbed 'droidspeak'. This optimized language enables up to 400% faster information exchange between models while raising important questions about oversight and transparency.
AI Data Centers Could Soon Outstrip Cities in Power Consumption
The explosive growth of AI computing is pushing data centers toward gigawatt-scale power consumption that may exceed major cities' usage. Industry forecasts suggest data centers could consume 8% of U.S. power by 2030, straining infrastructure and potentially increasing household energy costs.
IGT Gaming Giant Hit by Cyberattack, Shuts Down Systems Amid $6.3B Merger
International Game Technology (IGT), a major gambling and lottery technology provider, faces widespread disruption after a cybersecurity breach forced system shutdowns. The attack comes at a critical time as shareholders recently approved a $6.3B merger between IGT's gaming division and Everi Holdings.
The Hidden Environmental Crisis: How ChatGPT and AI Are Draining Earth's Resources
Training AI language models like ChatGPT requires staggering amounts of energy and water, with environmental impacts that tech companies rarely disclose. As data centers multiply and AI systems grow more sophisticated, the tech sector's resource consumption threatens to accelerate environmental degradation.
Revolutionary Data Center Design Slashes Power Usage While Doubling Performance
Oxide's innovative Cloud Computer revolutionizes data center efficiency by treating server racks as unified systems, cutting power consumption in half while doubling computing capacity. The breakthrough design eliminates redundant components and optimizes cooling, potentially transforming the environmental impact of the rapidly growing data center industry.
Global Alert: Over 145,000 Industrial Control Systems Found Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks
A comprehensive study reveals more than 145,000 Industrial Control Systems exposed online across 175 countries, with the US accounting for one-third of all exposures. The research highlights critical security vulnerabilities in water, agricultural, and industrial infrastructure systems worldwide.
IGT Hit by Major Cyber Attack Amid $4 Billion Apollo Deal
International Game Technology (IGT) was forced to shut down multiple systems after detecting unauthorized access at its Las Vegas and Providence locations. The breach coincides with IGT's pending $4.05 billion sale to Apollo Global Management, highlighting growing cybersecurity challenges in the gaming industry.
US Military Personnel Tracked: Commercial Data Brokers Selling Sensitive Location Data in Germany
A joint investigation reveals that location data of US military and intelligence personnel in Germany is being sold by commercial data brokers, tracking movements from homes to secure facilities including suspected nuclear sites. The legal but concerning practice raises major security risks as anyone can purchase this sensitive information.
EPA Report Reveals Critical Cybersecurity Gaps in US Water Infrastructure
A concerning EPA watchdog investigation has uncovered major cybersecurity vulnerabilities in drinking water systems serving 193 million Americans. The report highlights inadequate security protocols and emergency response planning, raising alarms about potential cyber attacks that could disrupt or contaminate water supplies.