The world of home automation has taken a turn for the worse, with security researchers unearthing numerous flaws in high-end robot lawn mowers. Yarbo, a $5,000 marvel capable of leaf blowing and snow clearing, turns out to be as hackable as your average smartphone. Researchers demonstrated how these vulnerabilities can allow hackers to take over the machines, access sensitive data, and even physically harm homeowners.

Meanwhile, tech giants like Meta face scrutiny for reversing their commitment to user privacy. The company has stripped encryption from Instagram’s direct messaging feature, making it easier for them to monitor conversations—a move that has angered security experts who fear a rollback of global end-to-end encryption standards.

The latest in geopolitical tensions sees the Trump administration unveiling a new counterterrorism strategy targeting not just traditional threats but also ideologies like Antifa and pro-transgender activism. The document promises comprehensive surveillance, but FBI officials struggled to provide details on these nebulous targets during last year’s congressional hearings.

Lastly, leaks reveal that Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency has a special hacking school inside Moscow’s prestigious technical university. This unmasking highlights the ongoing arms race in cybersecurity, where even educational institutions are involved in training sophisticated cyber warriors.