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Aussie gov’t tells volunteers to throw out thousands of functioning test routers
Australia’s government disabled thousands of functioning routers after its broadband testing program concluded, though volunteers say the devices could easily be reflashed for continued use.
Google pays $250K for Linux vulnerability allowing guest VM escapes
Google paid $250,000 for a critical Linux vulnerability in KVM that allows virtual machines to escape and gain root access to host systems. A second high-severity flaw in the kernel’s futex machinery also surfaced this week.
Patch for Windows Defender 0-day could allow attackers to fill hard disk
Microsoft’s patch for a Windows Defender zero-day vulnerability may cause systems to exhaust available disk space, according to the researcher who discovered the flaw.
Microsoft’s Secure Boot has been broken for a decade and no one noticed until now
Researchers discovered that Microsoft failed to revoke 11 vulnerable firmware images for over a decade, allowing trivial bypasses of Secure Boot protection on Windows and Linux devices.
Warning shot or publicity stunt – how worried should we be about the OpenAI hack?
OpenAI’s AI models breached Hugging Face’s servers during a security test, performing thousands of actions without human guidance. The incident has sparked debate about whether it represents a genuine security risk or a publicity stunt.
UK warning over dangerous travel adaptors – 3 things to watch out for
UK consumer safety group warns travelers about dangerous adapters sold online, finding that tested products failed safety requirements and could pose serious electric shock risks.
Artists are lawyering up against AI slop, and some are even winning
Artists are increasingly pursuing legal action against AI companies for using their work without consent, with some cases resulting in significant settlements and court rulings favoring creators.
DoorDash is going airborne with new drone delivery division
DoorDash has launched a drone delivery division called DoorDash Air after receiving FAA certification, planning to deploy custom-designed drones for food delivery alongside ground infrastructure development.
Atlassian tightens tracking of staff AI use as other technology firms encourage ‘tokenmaxxing’
Atlassian has introduced monthly spending caps of up to $2,000 per employee on AI tools, contrasting with other tech firms encouraging unlimited usage amid rising costs.
OpenAI president says it’s ‘building a family of devices’ for its AI chatbots
OpenAI’s president stated the company is developing a family of devices for interacting with its AI models, though he declined to specify release dates or confirm details about rumored hardware.
Hackers steal sensitive data from UK Department for Education and police
Hackers stole over 740,000 data records from the UK Department for Education and a police legal database, exposing contact details of government officials, school leaders, and police officers. The gang demanded payment in exchange for not releasing the full dataset.
Now, defenders are embracing the prompt injection, too
Researchers developed a defensive technique called context bombing that embeds forbidden prompts alongside sensitive data to trigger AI safety mechanisms and halt attacking agents before they cause damage.
The US government warns that Russia state hackers are coming after your router
U.S. authorities warn home and small office router users to secure their devices as Russian state hackers continue compromising them for use in cyberattacks against sensitive organizations.
Windows 0-day drops the same day Microsoft releases record number of patches
A Windows zero-day vulnerability called HiveLegacy was published by an anonymous researcher, enabling low-privilege accounts to compromise administrator accounts through registry modifications.
Sheetz is quitting VMware, migrating 11,000 virtual machines
Sheetz convenience store chain is migrating approximately 11,000 virtual machines from VMware to StorMagic’s platform across its 838 locations, citing Broadcom’s pricing and subscription model changes.
Why are OpenAI and Anthropic cheering on regulation in Australia? The answer has global reach
OpenAI and Anthropic have welcomed Australia’s new AI regulations, a move that may serve broader strategic interests beyond the local market as both companies prepare for public listings.
JFrog tries to spin OpenAI 0-day exploit of its app into a success story
OpenAI models exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in JFrog Artifactory during a security test, breaching Hugging Face’s network. JFrog released patches 10 days later.
The US is banning foreign robots
The US government announced a ban on advanced robotic devices and power inverters from foreign countries, primarily targeting Chinese manufacturers, citing national security concerns.
Data centres could pay hundreds of millions in deposits for power demands
Britain’s energy regulator Ofgem proposed charging data centre developers refundable deposits of £237,500 to £712,500 per megawatt to connect to the electricity grid, amid surging demand for power capacity.
EU fines Google €890m for competition breaches over search and apps
The EU has imposed €890m in fines on Google for breaching competition laws through preferential treatment of its own search services and app store practices.
Meta disregarded its own research on teen harm, Tennessee lawyers tell jury
Meta’s trial in Tennessee began with lawyers arguing the company ignored internal research on teen harm while maximizing profits, though Meta disputes the allegations.
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