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Researcher Finds Backdoor In Chinese-Made Routers Sold Worldwide Authored by Evgenia Filimianova via The Epoch Times, Cybersecurity company VulnCheck said on Aug. 5 that it has found that more than 20 models of a Chinese-made wireless router sold worldwide contain a hidden backdoor that could allow unauthorized access to devices connected to the network. File photograph of ethernet cables running from the back of a router in Washington on March 21, 2019. Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images The finding adds to growing Western concerns about cybersecurity risks posed by Chinese-made networking equipment. Western governments have...

US Embassy Offers Large Cash Sums For Groups In Lebanon To Promote America's Image Via The Libertarian Institute The US Embassy in Lebanon announced that the State Department is offering grants of up to $250,000 to groups that help promote American propaganda.  "The US Embassy in Beirut is opening a new Notice of Funding Opportunity for 2026," a statement published this week explained. "We’re looking for partners to implement programs that strengthen ties between the US and Lebanon, with a focus on highlighting US-led peace and stabilization efforts, and advancing digital literacy to...