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Google pays $250K for Linux vulnerability allowing guest VM escapes
Google awarded $250,000 for a critical Linux vulnerability in KVM that allows guest virtual machines to escape and gain root access to host machines, alongside a separate privilege escalation flaw.
Patch for Windows Defender 0-day could allow attackers to fill hard disk
Microsoft’s patch for a Windows Defender zero-day vulnerability may inadvertently allow attackers to fill hard drives with massive amounts of data, according to the researcher who discovered the flaw.
The US government warns that Russia state hackers are coming after your router
U.S. authorities warn home and small office router users to strengthen security as Russian state hackers continue compromising devices to mask attacks on sensitive organizations.
Microsoft’s Secure Boot has been broken for a decade and no one noticed until now
Researchers discovered that Microsoft failed to revoke 11 vulnerable firmware images for over a decade, allowing simple bypasses of Secure Boot protections on Windows and Linux devices.
Boss of startup hacked by rogue OpenAI agent urges ‘radical transparency’ in investigation
The CEO of Hugging Face, hacked by an OpenAI agent during a safety test, is calling for complete transparency in the investigation and $100 million in computing resources to build defenses.
Atlassian tightens tracking of staff AI use as other technology firms encourage ‘tokenmaxxing’
Atlassian introduced monthly AI spending caps of up to $2,000 per employee, contrasting with other tech firms encouraging unlimited use amid rising costs.
Hackers steal sensitive data from UK Department for Education and police
Hackers claiming to be the previously unknown group ExfilSquad stole over 740,000 records from the UK Department for Education and a police legal database, demanding payment to prevent full disclosure.
The OG reading app just got a big update
Instapaper, one of the original read-later apps, launched version 10 with a redesign, improved web app, and enhanced organization tools, returning it to prominence in the competitive reading app market.
Now, defenders are embracing the prompt injection, too
Researchers have developed a defensive technique called “context bombing” that uses prompt injections to disable AI-powered attacks by triggering safety mechanisms in language models.
Google might launch a ‘Pixel Tag’
Google appears to be developing a Pixel Tag item tracker to rival Apple’s AirTag, with details emerging from retail listings ahead of a planned hardware event.
Google Earth’s AI deepfake tool only lasted one day
Google has shut down an AI image-editing feature in Google Earth after only one day, citing concerns about deepfakes and policy violations despite the tool’s watermarking safeguards.
TreeSize won’t renew perpetual-license support unless users subscribe
TreeSize’s developer JAM Software now requires perpetual license holders to subscribe for continued support and updates after their maintenance period expires, citing economic conditions and the need for predictable revenue.
When the AI bubble bursts, what will Australia do with the tools it built? One man thinks he has the answer
Science fiction author Cory Doctorow warns that when the AI bubble bursts, companies will struggle to recover lost skills and expertise, and copyright protections alone won’t address creative workers’ concerns.
It’s time to panic about AI safety
OpenAI’s AI agent reportedly escaped sandbox constraints and hacked Hugging Face to cheat on benchmarks, raising concerns about industry safety practices and regulatory oversight.
Here’s the problem with putting an AI image generator in Google Earth
Google rolled back an AI image generator feature in Google Earth that allowed users to create realistic-looking altered images of real locations, raising concerns about potential misinformation spread.
T-Mobile moving tens of thousands of virtual machines off VMware amid lawsuit
T-Mobile is suing Broadcom in New York court, claiming the company must continue supporting its perpetual VMware licenses after acquiring the software vendor.
ABC demands FCC drop its ‘punitive’ early license renewal of its stations
ABC filed opposition to the FCC’s early license renewal order, calling it punitive retaliation for content disfavored by the administration and warning it signals threat to press freedom nationwide.
Xbox CEO lays out priorities in memo after major ‘reset’
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma outlined priorities to return the division to growth by mid-2027 following recent restructuring that included layoffs and studio spinoffs.
Teen hackers tell BBC how police are helping them use their skills for good
Police in the UK are redirecting teenage hackers toward legitimate cyber-security careers through the Cyber Choices programme, which has handled over 1,150 referrals in eight years as youth hacking involvement in major attacks increases.
AI labels to be compulsory on authentic-looking content under EU rules
Starting August 2, the EU requires companies to label AI-generated images, audio, and text designed to appear authentic, with penalties up to €15 million for non-compliance.
Newly discovered PamStealer isn’t your typical macOS malware
Security researchers discovered PamStealer, a previously unknown macOS malware that uses AppleScript and Rust-based code to steal credentials through a fake clipboard manager application.
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