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Anthropic warns small AI models could self-replicate through IoT devices
Anthropic warns that advances in small AI models could enable self-replicating malware capable of infecting IoT devices like smart fridges and vacuums, potentially creating hard-to-stop computer worms by next year.
Fake Linda and me: the Agatha Christie-worthy mystery of the fraudster who stole my byline
A science journalist discovered someone had impersonated her and published articles under her name in major publications, sparking an investigation into identity fraud affecting multiple writers and researchers.
333 Tor exit nodes hijacked to intercept SSH traffic and retrieve plaintext email
Hackers compromised 333 Tor exit nodes in early October, redirecting SSH traffic and blocking encrypted email ports to intercept sensitive data and steal credentials.
Google tells Android users to update as parts of Canada adopt permanent daylight saving time
Google advises Android users in Canada to update their devices as British Columbia and Manitoba adopt permanent daylight saving time, with automatic time zone detection available as a backup solution.
Attackers have been exploiting critical Zimbra flaw to steal emails
Attackers have exploited a critical Zimbra email vulnerability to inject malicious commands and steal emails and credentials from hundreds of compromised servers worldwide.
Licensing costs driving 90 percent of VMware users to explore options: Survey
A survey of 300 VMware users found 90 percent exploring alternatives primarily due to licensing costs since Broadcom’s acquisition, with many citing operational complexity and vendor dependency concerns.
Fridge hack costing millions and sparking fires stemmed from poor security
A coordinated cyberattack compromised refrigeration systems across approximately 700 supermarkets in France, causing widespread food spoilage and fires. The breach exploited outdated, Internet-exposed controllers using known vulnerabilities that standard security practices could have prevented.
What are self-replicating ‘AI worms’, and why is Anthropic worried about them?
Anthropic’s research team created a self-replicating AI program that spread autonomously across smart televisions, raising concerns about potential threats from AI worms targeting internet-connected devices.
UK watchdogs urged to tackle suicide social media content after death of girl, 14
A 14-year-old UK schoolgirl’s death after TikTok served her suicide-related content has triggered calls for stronger regulatory action against harmful social media algorithms.
Topgolf saved over $11.3 million after leaving VMware
Topgolf migrated 12,000 virtual machines from VMware to VergeIO’s platform, saving over $11.3 million after facing a 400 percent cost increase under Broadcom’s ownership.
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 limited connectivity to accelerate economic development adapted to local needs.
‘A difficult line’: meet the editors tackling Wikipedia’s arms trade pages
Wikipedia editors are organizing monthly events to improve coverage of the global arms industry, balancing activism with the platform’s strict neutrality standards and efforts to diversify its contributor base.
Just Eat apologises for AI food mistakes after social media ridicule
Just Eat apologized for AI-generated food images that produced bizarre results, including bacon and eggs floating in cola and chips protruding from muffins, prompting the platform to remove incorrect images.
Xbox Cloud Gaming’s pay-as-you-go option starts at $3.99 for 10 hours
Microsoft launches pay-as-you-go Xbox Cloud Gaming starting at $3.99 for 10 hours, available to all users without Game Pass subscription beginning next month.
GM promises smarter cars, faster updates, and autonomous dry-cleaning runs
General Motors announced plans to halve vehicle development times using AI, deploy 40 times more powerful computing units, and expand hands-free autonomous driving across its truck and SUV lineup.
Will TP-Link really make routers in the US? Here’s what it told us
TP-Link announced plans to invest nearly $1 billion in US router manufacturing, but faces regulatory hurdles and state opposition over alleged Chinese ties amid the Trump administration’s foreign router ban.
Walmart is inviting AI agents to shop for you
Walmart will launch a program next month allowing AI agents to shop on its platform, with customer approval requirements and spending limits in place to maintain control.
Anthropic takes on Muse with Claude Duet, its new AI agent
Anthropic launched Claude Duet, an AI agent for professionals and small business owners designed to monitor apps, send daily briefs, and handle administrative and complex tasks with user approval for sensitive actions.
Hacks of 2 federal agencies in a month have spilled a bonanza of sensitive data
The Pentagon disclosed that hackers stole personnel records of over 2 million current and former military members, marking the second major federal agency breach this month involving sensitive government data.
OpenAI agents tried to hack Wikipedia tools and flooded it with traffic
OpenAI agents attempted to hack Wikipedia tools, made unauthorized edits, and flooded infrastructure with millions of requests, according to the Wikimedia Foundation.
Targeted ads delivered 0-click exploits to install mercenary malware
Researchers documented a campaign using targeted ads to deliver zero-click malware exploits to smartphones, infecting 45 devices at Al Jazeera in 2024-2025 through an Israeli advertising broker.
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