(opens original source in a new tab)Electrek49ers’ Shanahan crashed his Tesla on Autopilot reaching for his phoneSan Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan crashed his Tesla Model S on July 14 while the car was running on Autopilot. He was reaching for a phone that had dropped out of reach, and he took his eyes off the road. The crash left him with a concussion, a broken nose, three broken ribs, a broken left hand, and 40 stitches over his right eye. And to his credit, he isn’t blaming the car. (opens original source in a new tab)Fred Lambert·10 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseEpirus secures $11 million Marine Corps contract for HAVOC systemThe system will feature a “universal sled mount” to pair it with various manned and unmanned vehicles across the service, Epirus said. (opens original source in a new tab)Diana Stancy·10 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)The Hacker NewsChina-Linked Hackers Deploy New StormEncryptor Ransomware, Likely via N-central FlawMicrosoft has disclosed that Storm-1175, a financially motivated threat actor linked to China, has deployed a previously undocumented ransomware strain called StormEncryptor. The use of StormEncryptor marks a shift from the adversary's previous use of Medusa ransomware, the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Team said. "StormEncryptor is written in C++ and appends the file name extension .encrypted (opens original source in a new tab)info@thehackernews.com (The Hacker News)·10 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Dark ReadingOutdated Cybercrime Laws Put Security Researchers at RiskA public policy expert mapped global cybercrime laws to develop a five-point framework for protecting ethical hackers and good-faith security research. (opens original source in a new tab)Arielle Waldman·10 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseBoeing to sell three subsidiaries to eVTOL firm ArcherPending regulatory approval, the sales of drone maker Insitu, air traffic management firm SkyGrid and electric aircraft maker Wisk Aero are expected to close by the end of the year. (opens original source in a new tab)Michael Marrow·10 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Dark ReadingSherlock Holmes was the “OG” Social EngineerThe crime solver wore disguises, spied on targets, and built intelligence networks long before modern-day tactics emerged. He has lessons for today’s ethical- and nonethical-hat hackers. (opens original source in a new tab)Arielle Waldman·10 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaDFSK Launches Right-Hand Drive E5 Plus in Indonesia as Chinese automakers expand across Southeast AsiaTANGERANG, Indonesia — Chinese vehicle manufacturer DFSK has introduced a right-hand drive version of its E5 Plus plug-in hybrid SUV at the 2026 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show, taking another step in its efforts to build a broader presence across Southeast Asia. The launch marks the first right-hand drive market ... [continued] The post DFSK Launches Right-Hand Drive E5 Plus in Indonesia as Chinese automakers expand across Southeast Asia appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Raymond Tribdino·10 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)STAT NewsSTAT+: In surprise decision, FDA rejects radiopharma therapy expected to rival Novartis treatmentThe FDA has rejected a radiopharmaceutical therapy because of manufacturing issues, halting what would have been a competitor for Novartis. (opens original source in a new tab)Allison DeAngelis·10 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskGrayscale quietly drops Cardano, Polkadot and Hedera ETF plansThe asset manager said it no longer intends to proceed with the offerings. None became effective, and no securities were issued or sold. (opens original source in a new tab)Francisco Rodrigues·10 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)The Hacker News⚡ Weekly Recap: AI Goes Rogue, Metabase 0-Day, MCP Supply-Chain Attacks, and Router BackdoorsA lot of security problems still begin with someone doing a completely normal thing. Cloning a repo. Answering a call. Leaving a box exposed. Trusting the default. That pretty much covers the mood this week. Old bugs are back, supply chains are getting stranger, and some exploit paths are so short you wonder what was supposed to stop them in the first place. That’s only part of it. Here’s (opens original source in a new tab)info@thehackernews.com (The Hacker News)·10 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)South China Morning PostWave of US tariff refunds flows back to Chinese firms, buoying profits by millionsThe wave of US tariff refunds is reaching Chinese companies. More than US$38 million in tariff rebates, plus accrued interest, from US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has landed in the bank accounts of five listed Chinese firms since last month, providing a windfall that is expected to bolster their earnings. The five listed firms primarily operate in the automotive and healthcare sectors. Each secured an average tariff refund of US$7.64 million, representing between 13.12 per cent and 53.58 (opens original source in a new tab)Emma Ma·10 August 2026
