Researchers Null-Route Over 550 Kimwolf and Aisuru Botnet Command Servers

Researchers Null-Route Over 550 Kimwolf and Aisuru Botnet Command Servers

The Black Lotus Labs team at Lumen Technologies said it null-routed traffic to more than 550 command-and-control (C2) nodes associated with the AISURU/Kimwolf botnet since early October 2025. AISURU and its Android counterpart, Kimwolf, have emerged as some of the biggest botnets in recent times, capable of directing enslaved devices to participate in distributed denial-of-service (DDoS)

Verizon wireless outage leaves iPhones stuck in SOS across the U.S.

Verizon wireless outage leaves iPhones stuck in SOS across the U.S.

Verizon customers across the U.S. are experiencing a wireless network outage on Wednesday that is disrupting calls, texts, and mobile data. Verizon outage is affecting people across the United States When Wi-Fi is unavailable, an iPhone relies on carrier connectivity for core communication features. Many affected devices are showing "SOS" or "Emergency calls only," which points to a carrier authentication failure rather than an iOS or hardware issue. Reports began surfacing earlier today and spread quickly across multiple regions. Verizon has acknowledged service disruptions and says restoration work is underway, but the company has not shared a timeline. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

2026 may be the year of the mega IPO, as sources say Anthropic, OpenAI, and SpaceX took early steps to go public, setting up a watershed moment for the AI boom (New York Times)

2026 may be the year of the mega IPO, as sources say Anthropic, OpenAI, and SpaceX took early steps to go public, setting up a watershed moment for the AI boom (New York Times)

New York Times : 2026 may be the year of the mega IPO, as sources say Anthropic, OpenAI, and SpaceX took early steps to go public, setting up a watershed moment for the AI boom —  Call it the year of the mega initial public offering.  Or the year of the I.P.O. supercycle.  Or the monster listing mania, perhaps.