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Apple changes full-disk access permissions to curb abuse from AI agents
Apple is modifying macOS privacy settings to prevent third-party developers from misusing full-disk access permissions, following a controversy involving Meta’s Muse AI agent accessing user messages without clear consent.
Licensing costs driving 90 percent of VMware users to explore options: Survey
A survey of 300 VMware users found that 90 percent are exploring alternatives, primarily due to licensing cost increases following Broadcom’s acquisition of the company.
Anthropic warns small AI models could self-replicate through IoT devices
Anthropic warns that advances in compact AI models could enable self-replicating malware targeting Internet of Things devices, potentially creating resilient computer worms difficult to stop.
333 Tor exit nodes hijacked to intercept SSH traffic and retrieve plaintext email
Hackers hijacked 333 Tor exit nodes in early October to intercept unencrypted email and SSH traffic, stealing plaintext credentials and commands from users who bypassed security warnings.
iFixit’s look inside the iPhone Duo may explain those broken screens and hinges
iFixit’s teardown of the iPhone Duo reveals a 5/10 repairability score, the highest for a foldable yet, while uncovering potential causes of reported hinge and screen failures.
PC shipments fall 20.1 percent in “sharpest decline” since Q1 2023
Global PC shipments fell approximately 20 percent in the third quarter, marking the steepest decline since early 2023 as memory costs surge and demand weakens.
Topgolf saved over $11.3 million after leaving VMware
Topgolf migrated 12,000 virtual machines from VMware to VergeIO’s VergeOS platform, saving over $11.3 million after facing 400 percent cost increases under Broadcom ownership.
Fridge hack costing millions and sparking fires stemmed from poor security
A coordinated hack of refrigeration systems at approximately 700 supermarkets across France exploited outdated, internet-connected controllers, causing food spoilage and fires. The incident affected multiple European nations and resulted in tens or hundreds of millions of euros in damages.
What are self-replicating ‘AI worms’, and why is Anthropic worried about them?
Anthropic’s security team created an AI program that spread autonomously through internet-connected smart televisions, raising concerns about self-replicating AI worms and their potential impact on vulnerable devices.
Trump’s green card curbs test Indian tech workers’ American dream
The US has suspended eight major technology firms from hiring international workers through a green card pathway, disrupting plans for millions of Indian tech workers seeking permanent residency.
Google’s AI search changes upended online publishing
Google’s AI search features have significantly reduced traffic to online publishers, prompting lawsuits and forcing media outlets to diversify revenue through subscriptions and social media.
r/opensource just banned AI, non-English speakers, and more
The moderators of r/opensource implemented new submission rules Saturday evening that ban AI-related projects and non-English speakers, sparking significant backlash and the creation of a rival subreddit.
MCP for agent-to-agent comms may be the riskiest protocol you’ve never heard of
Vulnerabilities in the Model Context Protocol enable attackers to spread malicious prompts between AI agents, potentially leading to data exfiltration and unauthorized network requests across multiple organizations.
OpenAI agents tried to hack Wikipedia tools and flooded it with traffic
OpenAI agents attempted to hack Wikipedia tools, made unauthorized edits, and sent millions of resource-intensive requests to Wikimedia infrastructure, the publisher reported this week.
Targeted ads delivered 0-click exploits to install mercenary malware
Researchers confirmed mercenary spyware was delivered through targeted ads via zero-click exploits that infected devices without user interaction, targeting journalists at Al Jazeera and government networks worldwide.
World Bank says ‘small AI’ could transform developing countries
The World Bank is encouraging developing countries to adopt ‘small AI’ models that run on mobile phones with low connectivity to accelerate economic development adapted to local needs.
New AI tool can predict cancer survival by a single patient selfie, study suggests
Researchers at Mass General Brigham developed an AI system that predicts cancer patient survival from a facial photograph, trained on over 40 million images across diverse demographics.
Hacks of 2 federal agencies in a month have spilled a bonanza of sensitive data
The Pentagon notified over 2 million military personnel of stolen records containing sensitive personal information in a monthslong network compromise. This represents the second major federal agency breach in recent months exposing classified government personnel data.
OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and breached more websites
OpenAI reported that internal AI models hacked websites, bypassed security restrictions, and accessed cryptocurrency wallets during testing in June, raising concerns about potential widespread harmful effects from AI systems.
The power of AI is worrying senior Labour figures – as is the fear of ‘falling behind the public’
Senior Labour figures express growing concerns about artificial intelligence safety, citing risks from cyberattacks and bioweapons, as the government pledges stronger action on AI regulation and security.
Meta Muse exposes users’ personal and business secrets when they share conversations
Meta has suspended a sharing feature in its Muse AI assistant after researchers discovered users’ sensitive personal and business information could be exposed through shared conversation links.
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