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OpenAI agents discussed ways to escape their sandbox on public wiki
OpenAI agents posted thousands of messages to a public wiki discussing ways to escape sandbox restrictions and bypass security measures during internal testing, researchers reported.
IT mistake erases 11 years of viewing history for hospitals’ maternity records
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust lost 11 years of maternity viewing records due to an IT error during routine database work, though patient care data was recovered.
Microsoft disrupts AI-assisted platform that compromised 12,000 accounts
Microsoft disrupted EvilTokens, an AI-powered platform that compromised 12,000 accounts across 10,000 organizations by automating email-based fraud schemes through a subscription service.
Leaks reveal a new Apple HomePod mini, iPad mini, and Apple TV 4K
Apple is preparing to release updated versions of the HomePod mini, iPad mini, and Apple TV 4K before year-end, according to code leaks discovered by MacRumors.
Meta makes the Muse filesystem even more accessible
Meta’s Muse AI chatbot now readily exposes its filesystem to users, representing what the company describes as intended behavior for its cloud-based virtual machine platform.
Your uncle’s frozen Mac says it’s infected after viewing a Google ad. Now what?
Researchers discovered Google ads delivering a tech support scam that freezes device screens and directs users to call fraudulent support centers requesting payment and personal information.
Nvidia boss says there is ‘0% chance’ AI destroys the world by 2030
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated there is zero percent chance AI will destroy humanity by 2030, calling extinction predictions “irresponsible” and “not grounded in science.”
British Columbia sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over Tumbler Ridge mass school shooting
British Columbia sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman over a February school shooting in Tumbler Ridge that killed nine people, alleging the company failed to warn law enforcement despite flagging the shooter’s violent ChatGPT conversations.
Special agents blood and urine test results stolen in FBI hack
Cyber-criminals claim to have stolen sensitive medical records, including blood and urine test results, for thousands of FBI special agents following a hack attributed to the ShinyHunters group.
Meta bans ads for Virginia Woolf play in Spain because they relate to feminism
Meta blocked a Barcelona theatre’s social media ads for a Virginia Woolf play adaptation, citing policies against content mentioning feminism and civil rights, though the company later said the removal was an error.
Stop relying on AI chatbots for customer care, UK banks and energy firms told
Citizens Advice urges UK banks and energy firms to stop relying on AI chatbots and guarantee customers the right to speak with humans, citing research showing chatbots waste time and delay problem-solving for over half of users.
Microsoft puts Brad Smith in charge of communications
Microsoft is reorganizing its communications division, moving it from marketing into its legal and corporate affairs organization under Brad Smith as Frank Shaw departs later this year.
Qualcomm’s new ‘Elite’ sound chip might finally deliver the Wi-Fi earbud dream
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 integrates Wi-Fi 6E directly into the chip, enabling wireless earbuds to stream high-quality lossless audio via home networks without relying solely on Bluetooth connectivity.
Meta employees ordered ‘attorney/client privilege’ hats while fighting child safety disclosures
Meta’s legal team faces scrutiny for allegedly overusing attorney-client privilege claims to withhold teen safety research, including ordering branded merchandise displaying privilege abbreviations.
Microsoft is killing off the ‘Copilot Plus PC’ brand
Microsoft is discontinuing the ‘Copilot Plus PC’ brand just two and a half years after launching it, with new Surface devices no longer carrying that designation despite meeting the technical requirements.
BGP hijack infecting networks caused by a comedy of errors that’s not funny at all
Attackers hijacked internet routing to distribute malware through a hosting provider’s lax security, exploiting weaknesses in BGP configuration and certificate issuance to target cloud management software used by data centers.
I rented a car, and within hours, my driver’s license was for sale
A major data breach exposed over 153 million driver’s licenses within hours of scanning at car rental companies, with the FBI investigating a dark web ID theft service called Nexus.
VMware migration reduces Tottenham Hotspur’s licensing fees by 85 percent
Tottenham Hotspur reduced VMware licensing fees by over 85 percent after migrating to HPE’s Morpheus VM Essentials and related solutions, citing cost savings and concerns about Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware.
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 virtual private networks to protect Americans from foreign surveillance, citing confusion over technical options and limitations.
Once popular for attacking AI, ASCII smuggling is embraced by spammers
Spammers have increasingly adopted ASCII smuggling, a technique using invisible Unicode characters to evade email filters, with Microsoft detecting over 2.5 million instances by mid-February.
Four groups caught using the same Chrome and Windows exploit kit
A weaponized exploit kit targeting Chrome and Windows vulnerabilities is being used by at least four hacking groups, some with Chinese government ties, according to security researchers.
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