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Wiz Discloses CosmosEscape, and Practitioners Debate What Customers Could Have Done

Wiz Research disclosed CosmosEscape, a chain that escaped Azure Cosmos DB's Gremlin sandbox and reached a platform-wide key granting read and write access to every database on the service. Microsoft blocked the entry point within two days but took until July 2026 to remove the key. Practitioners debated shared responsibility and what that rearchitecture actually cost. By Steef-Jan Wiggers

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Climate change is fueling wildfire risk — and anxiety

SEATTLE — Wildfire smoke blanketing this coastal city and much of the West is bringing an ominous reminder that the reach of destructive fires is growing. Why it matters: Climate scientists study how global warming increases the odds of wildfire.

China launches probe into Palo Alto Networks as US trade tensions intensify

Beijing has launched a cybersecurity review into products sold in China by US technology firm Palo Alto Networks, the Cyberspace Administration of China announced on Thursday. The administration said the probe was being conducted to “ensure the secure and stable operation of critical information infrastructure, prevent cybersecurity risks…

China launches probe into Palo Alto Networks as US trade tensions intensify

Beijing has launched a cybersecurity review into products sold in China by US technology firm Palo Alto Networks, the Cyberspace Administration of China announced on Thursday. The administration said the probe was being conducted to “ensure the secure and stable operation of critical information infrastructure, prevent cybersecurity risks…

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