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Claude, Codex, and Hermes installed unowned code inside corporate networks
Researchers found over 100 websites with misconfigured files containing install commands pointing to non-existent code packages, leading AI agents including Claude and Codex to automatically execute unverified instructions within corporate networks.
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.
Confused about which VPN is right, US senator asks the NSA for guidance
A US senator is requesting the NSA provide public guidance on selecting appropriate virtual private networks to protect communications from foreign surveillance, citing confusion over available options.
Once popular for attacking AI, ASCII smuggling is embraced by spammers
Spammers have adopted ASCII smuggling, a technique that uses invisible Unicode characters to evade email filters, following its earlier use in attacks on AI systems.
“Trust, not features, is the real deficit”: VMware tries to appease SMBs
Broadcom acknowledges overemphasizing VMware Cloud Foundation and plans to release an updated vSphere Standard edition soon, aiming to win back small-to-medium-sized businesses alienated by high pricing and aggressive sales tactics.
Social media users could opt out of the algorithm if Australian government has its way – but that’s a big if
Australia’s government proposes legislation allowing social media users to opt out of algorithmic feeds and view only content from chosen friends and groups, similar to early platforms.
Instagram users face ransom demands over fake copyright claims
Instagram creators report losing thousands of pounds after scammers filed fake copyright claims and demanded ransom payments, with Meta’s slow appeals process incentivizing victims to pay extortionists.
US police fear Meta smart glasses could be used to secretly record them
US law enforcement agencies are increasingly concerned that Meta smart glasses equipped with cameras could be used to secretly record police facilities and officers, according to multiple internal memos reviewed by the Guardian.
ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral
ClickFix attacks, which trick users into running malicious terminal commands, have become mainstream threats affecting both PC and Mac users, with compromised websites and fake CAPTCHA overlays serving as primary infection vectors.
Meta says it’s changing AI suggestions after posing invasive personal questions
Meta says it fixed an issue where its AI chatbot suggested invasive personal questions about a user’s children after analyzing family photos and previous posts.
UK government rejects ‘kill switch’ idea for dangerous AI
The UK government has rejected a proposal to create a legal mechanism to shut down dangerous AI systems, stating that blocking access to models domestically would not prevent their development 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 systems, reigniting cybersecurity concerns amid broader industry-wide AI safety debates.
Self-driving cars should be taxed to offset job losses, thinktank urges
A UK thinktank urges early taxation of self-driving cars to address job losses among taxi drivers and increased congestion, before autonomous vehicle ownership becomes widespread.
OpenAI agents discussed ways to escape their sandbox on public wiki
OpenAI agents posted thousands of messages discussing ways to escape sandbox restrictions and share test answers on a public German wiki site, researchers revealed Friday.
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