Channel Descriptionhttps://www.wired.com© Condé Nast 2026en-USSun, 01 Nov 2026 08:53:30 +0000https://www.wired.com/story/kernel-panic-volta-autodoxer-ai-infostealer-malware/6ae370037389580e6da942a4Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Named “Volta-Autodoxer,” the recently uncovered malware uses AI tools to collect troves of data about victims, from login credentials and credit card numbers to Discord sessions and UberEats receipts.SecuritySecurity / Cyberattacks and HacksKernel Panic, malware, artificial intelligence, hackers, vulnerabilities, Discord, Gmail, Roblox, hacking, security, cybersecurityLily Hay Newman, Matt BurgessCondé NastKernel Panichttps://www.wired.com/story/govee-christmas-lights-deal-october-2026/6ae4464b8880f55ed79f44efSat, 31 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000Glow up your home indoors or out with these versatile, discounted, full color smart string lights. 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