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Corvette X debuts hybrid power; Windows passkeys vulnerable to malware

A new Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport X model features a 721-horsepower hybrid engine, highlighting the increasing importance of software integration in automotive design. Separately, a security vulnerability has been discovered where Windows malware can exploit passkeys managed by Google Password Manager, despite the underlying cryptographic strength. AI

IMPACT Highlights the growing role of software in automotive engineering and reveals a critical security flaw in password management systems.

RANK_REASON The cluster covers a new car model release and a software security vulnerability, neither of which rise to the level of frontier release, significant industry move, or pure research.

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Corvette X debuts hybrid power; Windows passkeys vulnerable to malware

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