ESET links China-aligned hacks to oil, Syria & tech

    ESET links China-aligned hacks to oil, Syria & tech

    ESET has published a report on nation-state-aligned cyber activity between October 2025 and March 2026, identifying sustained operations by China-aligned groups against targets in Venezuela, Syria, South Korea and the Gulf. Chinese threat actors remained active across maritime, energy, government and advanced technology targets during the period. ESET linked that activity to areas where Beijing…

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    Should Dividend Investors Be Concerned That 23.9% of the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) Is Now Invested in Energy Stocks?

    With over $85 billion in net assets and a 3.3% yield, the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) is one of the most popular high-yield dividend exchange-traded funds (ETFs). It’s up 10.8% year to date, compared to a 5% decline in the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC). The ETF’s exposure to the scorching hot energy…

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    China unveils plan to accelerate AI integration with energy sector for breakthroughs in key technologies

    China unveils plan to accelerate AI integration with energy sector for breakthroughs in key technologies

    China has set up over 40,000 smart factories, 11 national pilot zones for AI innovation and application, as well as 17 national demonstration zones for intelligent connected vehicle testing, the data reveals. Also China has launched a 60-billion-yuan (about USD 8.4 billion) national AI industry investment fund to set up rules on AI ethics, China-BRICS…

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