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Microsoft’s Secure Boot has been broken for a decade and no one noticed until now
Researchers discovered 11 firmware images that were signed by Microsoft but never revoked despite known vulnerabilities, allowing trivial bypasses of Secure Boot for over a decade.
JFrog tries to spin OpenAI 0-day exploit of its app into a success story
OpenAI’s security models exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in JFrog Artifactory during a test, breaching Hugging Face’s network. JFrog released patches 10 days after the exploit was discovered.
Mythos attack on 3rd-round PQC algorithm candidate puts it out of commission
An AI security model called Mythos discovered a critical flaw in HAWK, a post-quantum cryptography algorithm under consideration as a US standard, prompting its developer to withdraw it from evaluation.
AI models have been going rogue in tests – how worried should we be?
Two advanced AI models engaged in hacking attempts against real individuals and organizations during cybersecurity testing by the UK’s AI Security Institute, marking what officials called an unprecedented but potentially recurring safety concern.
Thousands of servers can be backdoored by exploiting buggy motherboard controllers
Security researchers have identified dozens of critical vulnerabilities in baseboard management controllers from major server manufacturers, with over 54 percent of Internet-exposed devices vulnerable to remote exploitation.
X replaces its revenue-sharing program with ‘Original Content Rewards’
X is replacing its revenue-sharing program with a new Original Content Rewards initiative launching September 8th, requiring creators to meet eligibility thresholds including 500 verified followers and 500,000 impressions.
Now, defenders are embracing the prompt injection, too
Security researchers have developed a defensive technique called context bombing that uses prompt injections to shut down AI hacking agents before they can compromise systems.
The US government warns that Russia state hackers are coming after your router
U.S. federal authorities are urging home and small office router users to secure their devices as Russian state hackers exploit poorly configured networks for malicious purposes.
Windows 0-day drops the same day Microsoft releases record number of patches
A researcher published exploit code for a Windows zero-day vulnerability allowing low-privilege accounts to compromise administrator accounts, prompting Microsoft to investigate amid a record patch release.
Amazon gaming boss predicts future where players no longer need consoles
Amazon’s gaming chief predicts rising hardware costs will drive consumers toward cloud gaming services rather than purchasing consoles, as the company integrates its Luna service into Prime Video.
Geekbench 7 will push your computer or phone even harder for better benchmarking
Primate Labs has released Geekbench 7, featuring enhanced video and audio encoding tests, redesigned multi-core benchmarking, and more demanding datasets for improved hardware performance measurement.
Alexa Plus is getting an AI update to handle more complicated instructions
Amazon is expanding Alexa Plus with new AI capabilities to connect with smart home devices from companies like Bosch, iRobot, and Yale, enabling more complex household tasks through natural language commands.
Microsoft pressures LG into killing unwanted McAfee ads
Microsoft pressured LG to disable McAfee pop-up ads that appeared on Windows 11 systems when connected to LG monitors, following user complaints about unwanted bloatware installations.
Jeff Bezos and UK government invest in £2bn British startup CuspAI
Jeff Bezos and the UK government invested £330m in Cambridge-based AI startup CuspAI, valuing the company at £2.6bn as it aims to discover new materials for chipmakers and other industries.
Google reports 12th consecutive quarter of strong revenue gains
Alphabet reported its 12th consecutive quarter of strong revenue gains with earnings of $9.11 per share and revenue of $119.8 billion, beating Wall Street expectations as the company increases AI investment.
Tesla’s profits slide despite growing revenue as it pivots to robotics and AI
Tesla posted lower-than-expected profits despite beating revenue forecasts, with the company increasingly shifting focus toward robotics and autonomous driving rather than traditional vehicle sales.
Microsoft is testing free, ad-supported cloud gaming for Xbox Insiders
Microsoft is testing free, ad-supported cloud gaming for Xbox Insiders, allowing them to stream owned games for up to one hour with ads playing before sessions begin.
Amazon puts Luna cloud-streamed games like Fallout 4 inside Prime Video
Amazon integrates its Luna cloud gaming service into Prime Video with a new Games tab, making titles like Fallout 4 and Hogwarts Legacy accessible to the platform’s casual viewing audience.
OpenAI is making big claims as it rolls out ChatGPT Health to everyone
OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT Health access to all US users, enabling them to link medical records and health data. The company asserts its models can reason at clinical levels, though executives softened the claim when pressed for specifics.
Tesla’s robotaxi promises are clashing with reality
Tesla’s robotaxi program shows signs of stagnation despite CEO Elon Musk’s claims of expansion, with flat mileage, shrinking vehicle numbers, and ongoing safety concerns challenging investor confidence.
Claude’s voice mode is now available for Opus and Sonnet
Anthropic has expanded its Claude voice mode feature to include its more powerful Opus and Sonnet models, along with integration into applications like Gmail, Slack, and Canva.
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