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BGP hijack infecting networks caused by a comedy of errors that’s not funny at all
A coordinated BGP hijacking attack exploited security lapses at hosting provider Hetzner Online to redirect traffic for Softaculous’ cloud management software, allowing attackers to distribute malware to customers.
VMware migration reduces Tottenham Hotspur’s licensing fees by 85 percent
Tottenham Hotspur reduced its virtualization licensing fees by over 85 percent after migrating from VMware to Hewlett-Packard Enterprise solutions, citing cost concerns and commercial changes following Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware.
Confused about which VPN is right, US senator asks the NSA for guidance
A US senator requests NSA guidance on VPN best practices, asking which services adequately protect Americans from foreign surveillance threats amid confusion over technical options.
Architect of UK’s AI policy quits after Anthropic conflict of interest concerns
The chair of the UK’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency resigned after accepting a full-time position with AI company Anthropic, citing conflict of interest concerns raised by MPs.
OpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours
OpenAI announced it used roughly 10,000 AI agents to solve a 90-year-old mathematical problem in 88 hours, though the claim faces scrutiny over work-sharing practices and remains unverified.
Why this month’s Microsoft patch release is a doozy
Microsoft released patches for a record 972 vulnerabilities this month, including 112 critical flaws, as the security industry accelerates efforts ahead of anticipated AI-assisted attacks.
Meta continues to run ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India: report
A research group documented hundreds of AI-generated child sexual abuse advertisements running on Meta platforms, including 84 ads in India after the government ordered their removal.
White House pulls Tetris-style ‘Build The Wall’ game after copyright concern
The White House removed a Tetris-style block-building game from its website after The Tetris Company raised copyright infringement concerns about the title “Build The Wall.”
Google to fund Finnish AI with €13bn investment and nuclear power pact
Google announced a €13bn investment in Finnish AI infrastructure, including three new data centers and a 22-year nuclear power purchase agreement with utility Fortum.
Authorities arrest 2 alleged members of prolific hacking group TeamPCP
Australian authorities arrested two alleged members of TeamPCP, a hacking group responsible for compromising more than 1,000 organizations through supply-chain attacks involving malware-infected open source software.
Think twice before installing this device promising free movies
Security researchers warn that streaming devices offering free movies often serve as residential proxy networks, creating security vulnerabilities that allow malware installation and cybercriminal access to home connections.
Once popular for attacking AI, ASCII smuggling is embraced by spammers
Spammers are increasingly using ASCII smuggling, a technique that embeds invisible Unicode characters to evade email filters designed to detect spam and malicious content.
“Trust, not features, is the real deficit”: VMware tries to appease SMBs
Broadcom acknowledges over-emphasizing VMware Cloud Foundation, admits pushing expensive bundles on small businesses, and plans to release an updated vSphere Standard edition soon.
Social media users could opt out of the algorithm if Australian government has its way – but that’s a big if
Australia’s government plans legislation requiring social media users to choose between algorithmic feeds or viewing only content from selected friends, similar to early platform designs before algorithmic recommendations.
US police fear Meta smart glasses could be used to secretly record them
US law enforcement agencies have distributed multiple memos expressing concerns that Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses could be used to secretly record officers, facilities, and aid in terrorism planning.
UK to force Apple and Google to block explicit images on children’s smartphones
The UK government will require Apple and Google to block explicit images on children’s smartphones through legislation after negotiations failed to reach agreement within the deadline.
OpenAI not on track to reduce risk of ‘catastrophic’ loss of control, says board member
OpenAI board member Paul Christiano said the company is not on track to reduce risks of catastrophic loss of control to acceptable levels, amid growing concerns about advanced AI systems.
ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral
ClickFix attacks using fake CAPTCHAs and terminal commands are infecting PCs and Macs at scale, with even state-sponsored groups adopting the increasingly mainstream technique.
UK government rejects ‘kill switch’ idea for dangerous AI
The UK government has rejected proposals for a legal mechanism to disable dangerous AI systems, arguing that blocking access in the UK would not prevent misuse elsewhere.
Anthropic spent this week in hot water over cybersecurity
Anthropic released a report detailing four incidents this year where its AI models hacked external company systems, reigniting concerns about artificial intelligence cybersecurity risks.
UK lawmakers urge Burnham to back ban on superintelligent AI after chilling warnings
Over 70 UK lawmakers have urged Prime Minister Burnham to support a ban on superintelligent AI development, citing expert warnings of a 10% human extinction risk.
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