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Key takeaways Malware Infection: Fake USB sticks delivered to Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force in March 2024 carried a China-linked virus, infecting computers as soon as the drives were inserted. Detection occurred nearly a year later in February 2025. Security Breach: Despite safeguards like scanning external drives, more than 50 computers were exposed, with nearly half …
China has more than 7,000 chikungunya cases mostly in Guangdong. The virus spreads by mosquitoes and causes fever and bad joint pain that can last a long time. The U.S. CDC said travelers should “exercise increased caution.” https://www.sfchronicle.com/health/article/cdc-chikungunya-warning-china-20803276.php China is using strict COVID-style rules to fight this virus. Sick people must stay in hospital. When …
First case of bird flu detected in Minnesota dairy cows Bird flu has infected a Benton County dairy herd, marking the first confirmed detection of the virus in cows in Minnesota. Several dozen cows are sick. Farmers will destroy milk from the animals. The cows will quarantine… pic.twitter.com/UQkHfEl1ZO — Shadow of Ezra (@ShadowofEzra) June 7, …
Multiple U.S. agencies said on Friday that for the first time, the rampant bird flu has spread to dairy cattle. Impacted cows have been found across several states as officials reemphasize the importance of only consuming pasteurized dairy products. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …