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Information security
fromFast Company
7 hours ago

Brace yourself for a flood of patches in all of your tech gadgets

Mythos, Anthropic's AI model, identifies software vulnerabilities, prompting urgent updates to prevent exploitation by hackers.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
18 hours ago

Mozilla says it patched 271 Firefox vulnerabilities thanks to Anthropic's Claude Mythos

Mozilla's use of Anthropic's Claude Mythos model successfully identified and patched 271 vulnerabilities in Firefox, showcasing AI's potential in cybersecurity.
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
2 hours ago

Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck.Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck. - Harvard Gazette

New AI models may increase the risk of cybercriminals breaching secure systems, exposing personal data.
Information security
fromFast Company
7 hours ago

Brace yourself for a flood of patches in all of your tech gadgets

Mythos, Anthropic's AI model, identifies software vulnerabilities, prompting urgent updates to prevent exploitation by hackers.
Software development
fromTheregister
13 hours ago

Mythos found 271 Firefox flaws - none a human couldn't spot

Mythos AI model significantly improves bug detection, identifying 271 vulnerabilities in Firefox 150, marking a pivotal moment for software security.
Data science
fromTECHBOOK
2 days ago

Google Search Spreads Millions of Misinformation Pieces Every Hour

Google's AI search summaries have a 91% accuracy rate, but this still results in significant misinformation.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
18 hours ago

Mozilla says it patched 271 Firefox vulnerabilities thanks to Anthropic's Claude Mythos

Mozilla's use of Anthropic's Claude Mythos model successfully identified and patched 271 vulnerabilities in Firefox, showcasing AI's potential in cybersecurity.
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
2 hours ago

Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck.Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck. - Harvard Gazette

New AI models may increase the risk of cybercriminals breaching secure systems, exposing personal data.
more#ai
#firefox
Information security
fromTechzine Global
10 hours ago

As Mythos fixes Mozilla flaws, unauthorized access spells disaster

Firefox's Claude Mythos Preview addresses 271 vulnerabilities, but unauthorized access raises concerns about potential misuse by threat actors.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
10 hours ago

As Mythos fixes Mozilla flaws, unauthorized access spells disaster

Firefox's Claude Mythos Preview addresses 271 vulnerabilities, but unauthorized access raises concerns about potential misuse by threat actors.
more#firefox
#ransomware
Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Former FBI official proposes terror designations for ransomware hackers targeting hospitals

Ransomware actors targeting critical infrastructure may be designated as terrorists, allowing for expanded legal actions against them.
Law
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Third ransomware pro pleads guilty to cybercrime U-turn

Angelo Martino pleaded guilty to aiding the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang in extorting US businesses.
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Information security

Ransomware negotiator pleads guilty to helping ransomware gang | TechCrunch

Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Former FBI official proposes terror designations for ransomware hackers targeting hospitals

Ransomware actors targeting critical infrastructure may be designated as terrorists, allowing for expanded legal actions against them.
Law
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Third ransomware pro pleads guilty to cybercrime U-turn

Angelo Martino pleaded guilty to aiding the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang in extorting US businesses.
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Information security

Ransomware negotiator pleads guilty to helping ransomware gang | TechCrunch

more#ransomware
#cybersecurity
fromTechCrunch
18 hours ago
Privacy professionals

Unauthorized group has gained access to Anthropic's exclusive cyber tool Mythos, report claims | TechCrunch

Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 hour ago

Harvester Deploys Linux GoGra Backdoor in South Asia Using Microsoft Graph API

Harvester has deployed a new Linux version of its GoGra backdoor targeting entities in South Asia using Microsoft Graph API for covert operations.
DevOps
fromSecuritymagazine
17 hours ago

The Security Metric That's Failing You

Measuring patch rates does not equate to a secure environment; real risks often lie in misconfigurations and outdated permissions.
Privacy technologies
fromYahoo Tech
1 week ago

Hackers Are Using Your Home Router to Spy on Microsoft 365 Users

Russian spies exploited consumer routers to steal Microsoft 365 credentials from thousands of users, turning home devices into espionage tools.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
18 hours ago

Unauthorized group has gained access to Anthropic's exclusive cyber tool Mythos, report claims | TechCrunch

Unauthorized users accessed Mythos, a cybersecurity tool by Anthropic, through a third-party vendor, raising concerns about its potential misuse.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 hour ago

Harvester Deploys Linux GoGra Backdoor in South Asia Using Microsoft Graph API

Harvester has deployed a new Linux version of its GoGra backdoor targeting entities in South Asia using Microsoft Graph API for covert operations.
more#cybersecurity
#ai-in-cybersecurity
Information security
fromArs Technica
20 hours ago

Mozilla: Anthropic's Mythos found 271 zero-day vulnerabilities in Firefox 150

AI tools like Mythos enhance cybersecurity by making vulnerability discovery cheaper and more efficient for defenders.
Information security
fromArs Technica
20 hours ago

Mozilla: Anthropic's Mythos found 271 zero-day vulnerabilities in Firefox 150

AI tools like Mythos enhance cybersecurity by making vulnerability discovery cheaper and more efficient for defenders.
more#ai-in-cybersecurity
#data-breach
France news
fromSecuritymagazine
17 hours ago

Hackers Claim 19M Records Stolen From French Government Agency

A security incident at ANTS may have compromised citizen data, including personal information of 19 million records.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Lovable denies data leak, cites 'intentional behavior'

Lovable's platform has a significant security flaw allowing free accounts to access sensitive user information, raising concerns about data protection.
France news
fromSecuritymagazine
17 hours ago

Hackers Claim 19M Records Stolen From French Government Agency

A security incident at ANTS may have compromised citizen data, including personal information of 19 million records.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Lovable denies data leak, cites 'intentional behavior'

Lovable's platform has a significant security flaw allowing free accounts to access sensitive user information, raising concerns about data protection.
more#data-breach
fromAfrica Check
1 day ago

Imposter Facebook page uses Watu branding to lure users into paying for non-existent goods

The page advertises a variety of products, including smartphones, audio systems, cookers, and TVs, requiring a small deposit from interested customers.
Fundraising
#privacy
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

Chrome Privacy Concerns Rise as Expert Warns of Fingerprinting Risks

Browser fingerprinting poses significant privacy risks in Chrome, with at least thirty techniques currently in use to track users without consent.
fromSecuritymagazine
17 hours ago
Privacy professionals

The Privacy-Security Partnership: How We Bend Risk in a Resource Crunch

Fewer privacy practitioners feel confident in meeting laws, while resource shortages and compliance challenges increase stress in the field.
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago
Privacy technologies

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.
EU data protection
fromComputerworld
7 hours ago

Meta to track employee keystrokes, screen activity to train AI agents

Privacy and compliance risks in Europe under GDPR are significant, especially regarding keystroke and screen activity monitoring.
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

Chrome Privacy Concerns Rise as Expert Warns of Fingerprinting Risks

Browser fingerprinting poses significant privacy risks in Chrome, with at least thirty techniques currently in use to track users without consent.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.
more#privacy
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
20 hours ago

Iran, Russia and China behind most major cyberattacks on UK, security chief warns

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
Careers
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

AI job scams are booming and I was fooled by one. Here is how to avoid them

A seemingly perfect job opportunity turned out to be a scam, revealing red flags throughout the recruitment process.
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

When Your Digital Life Vanishes

A broken phone or corrupted drive can mean the loss of work, evidence, art, or the last traces of the dead. But sometimes data-recovery experts can summon lost files from the void.
Digital life
#generative-ai
Marketing tech
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech giants like Google to enhance their defenses against these threats.
Marketing tech
fromAP News
6 days ago

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech companies like Google to enhance their defenses against malicious ads.
Marketing tech
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech giants like Google to enhance their defenses against these threats.
Marketing tech
fromAP News
6 days ago

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech companies like Google to enhance their defenses against malicious ads.
more#generative-ai
#ai-security
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
17 hours ago

Unauthorized Users Accessed Claude Mythos, New Reports Suggest

Unauthorized access to Anthropic's AI model, Claude Mythos Preview, raises security concerns among experts due to its ability to identify digital vulnerabilities.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Prompt injection proves AI models are gullible like humans

Prompt injection attacks exploit AI systems, similar to phishing, by embedding malicious instructions that the AI executes instead of treating as content.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
17 hours ago

Unauthorized Users Accessed Claude Mythos, New Reports Suggest

Unauthorized access to Anthropic's AI model, Claude Mythos Preview, raises security concerns among experts due to its ability to identify digital vulnerabilities.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Prompt injection proves AI models are gullible like humans

Prompt injection attacks exploit AI systems, similar to phishing, by embedding malicious instructions that the AI executes instead of treating as content.
more#ai-security
#meta
fromFuturism
17 hours ago
Privacy professionals

Meta Installing Software on Employee Computers to Track Everything They Do, Feed the Data to AI

Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Meta
8 hours ago

Meta is installing tracking software on US employees' computers

Meta is implementing tracking software on employee computers to gather data for AI model training, raising concerns about workplace surveillance.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
17 hours ago

Meta Installing Software on Employee Computers to Track Everything They Do, Feed the Data to AI

Meta is implementing tracking software on employees' computers to gather data for AI training, raising ethical and privacy concerns.
Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Meta
8 hours ago

Meta is installing tracking software on US employees' computers

Meta is implementing tracking software on employee computers to gather data for AI model training, raising concerns about workplace surveillance.
more#meta
Fundraising
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Company has more than 2m stolen from account following cyber attack

Future Energy Capital Limited lost over €2m due to a cyber attack last October.
Privacy technologies
fromBGR
2 days ago

Should You Accept Or Reject Cookies From A Website? - BGR

Reject non-essential cookies to avoid data tracking and targeted ads while accepting essential cookies for website functionality.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
2 days ago

I tried to wipe my digital footprint without paying for a data removal service - 5 free ways

Most sensitive information online is legally collected and aggregated by brokers, but removal is possible with effort and available tools.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Hacker News
6 hours ago

Toxic Combinations: When Cross-App Permissions Stack into Risk

Moltbook's database exposure revealed significant security risks, including unencrypted credentials and API tokens, due to poor oversight of AI agent integrations.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 hours ago

UK government says 100 countries have spyware that can hack people's phones | TechCrunch

More than half of the world's governments now have access to commercial spyware, increasing risks for citizens and critical infrastructure.
fromEngadget
8 hours ago

Anthropic is investigating 'unauthorized access' of its Mythos cybersecurity tool

We're investigating a report claiming unauthorized access to Claude Mythos Previous through one of our third-party vendor environments.
Information security
#openclaw
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Information security
fromTechRepublic
1 hour ago

Malicious TikTok Downloader Extensions Quietly Compromised 130K Users

Browser extensions disguised as TikTok video downloaders are compromising user data, highlighting vulnerabilities in enterprise security.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
21 hours ago

AI company deletes the 3 million OKCupid photos it used for facial recognition training

Clarifai deleted 3 million profile photos from OkCupid after a settlement with the FTC for violating privacy policies.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
7 hours ago

Google Antigravity in Crosshairs of Security Researchers, Cybercriminals

Google Antigravity's vulnerabilities have attracted both security researchers and cybercriminals, leading to risks of remote code execution and malware delivery.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 day ago

They Built a Legendary Privacy Tool. Now They're Sworn Enemies

GrapheneOS is highly regarded for mobile security, but its creator, Daniel Micay, has a controversial and enigmatic reputation within the cybersecurity community.
Information security
fromWIRED
1 hour ago

AI Tools Are Helping Mediocre North Korean Hackers Steal Millions

AI tools have enabled unskilled hackers to execute sophisticated cybercrime operations, resulting in significant financial theft.
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Half of the 6 Million Internet-Facing FTP Servers Lack Encryption

Approximately 6 million internet-accessible systems are using FTP today, and almost half of them do not use encryption, exposing enterprises and end users to avoidable risks.
Privacy professionals
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
4 days ago

How to hide your sensitive info (for real) when using ChatGPT and other AI chatbots

Chatbots can be useful for summarizing complex information, but sensitive data must be properly redacted to ensure privacy.
#north-korea
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
6 hours ago

North Korean Hackers Use AppleScript, ClickFix in Fresh macOS Attacks

North Korean hackers are targeting macOS users in financial organizations using social engineering techniques to install information-stealing malware.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

North Korean social engineering campaign targets macOS users | Computer Weekly

A North Korean campaign targeting macOS users tricked victims into executing malicious files, leading to credential and data theft.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
6 hours ago

North Korean Hackers Use AppleScript, ClickFix in Fresh macOS Attacks

North Korean hackers are targeting macOS users in financial organizations using social engineering techniques to install information-stealing malware.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

North Korean social engineering campaign targets macOS users | Computer Weekly

A North Korean campaign targeting macOS users tricked victims into executing malicious files, leading to credential and data theft.
more#north-korea
Information security
fromFortune
19 minutes ago

The Mythos meeting focused on the wrong AI risk to banks. Here's the one nobody is talking about | Fortune

Artificial intelligence is transforming fraud into a machine-driven, scalable threat, posing risks beyond traditional cyber attacks.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 hours ago

A tsunami of flaws: When frontier AI and Patch Tuesday collide | Computer Weekly

April 2025 Patch Tuesday update was the second-largest in history, addressing over 160 vulnerabilities, with AI tools potentially driving the increase.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 hours ago

Interview: Critical local infrastructure is missing link in UK cyber resilience | Computer Weekly

Local infrastructure in the UK is vulnerable to cyber attacks, risking severe disruption to essential services and public safety.
Information security
fromInfoWorld
1 day ago

The cookbook for safe, powerful agents

Capability without control in AI agents creates vulnerabilities, necessitating a structured control architecture for safe deployment.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

Dozens of Malicious Crypto Apps Land in Apple App Store

Over two dozen fake cryptocurrency apps targeting iOS users have been found in the Apple App Store, aimed at stealing recovery phrases and private keys.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

Progress Patches Multiple Vulnerabilities in MOVEit WAF, LoadMaster

Progress Software released patches for multiple vulnerabilities in MOVEit WAF and LoadMaster that could lead to remote code execution and command injection.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

Organizations Warned of Exploited Cisco, Kentico, Zimbra Vulnerabilities

CISA expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog with eight new flaws, including high-severity bugs in Cisco and Kentico products.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Adaptavist Group breach: Ransomware crew claims mega-haul

Adaptavist Group is investigating a security breach involving stolen credentials, while a ransomware group claims to have accessed extensive data.
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Bluesky Disrupted by Sophisticated DDoS Attack

The attack is impacting our application, with users experiencing intermittent interruptions in service for their feeds, notifications, threads and search.
Information security
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

Tycoon 2FA Loses Phishing Kit Crown Amid Surge in Attacks

Threat actors have shifted to new phishing platforms after Tycoon 2FA's disruption, reusing its tools and increasing overall phishing attacks.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
5 days ago

New Phishing Attack Turns n8n Into On-Demand Malware Machine

Attackers are exploiting n8n workflows to deliver malware while evading detection and blending into normal business activities.
Privacy professionals
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

Cyber criminals too are working from home... your home

The FBI warns that cybercriminals use residential proxies to mask illegal activities by hijacking IoT devices, smartphones, and routers, threatening both consumers and enterprises, particularly older devices.
Privacy professionals
fromthenextweb.com
1 month ago

Unmasking the illusion of safety online

Personal cybersecurity responsibility is essential as cybercrime costs billions annually, with social media amplifying vulnerabilities through voluntary data sharing and AI-enabled threat analysis.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 weeks ago

The Hidden Cost of Recurring Credential Incidents

Credential incidents cause significant operational costs and disruptions, impacting IT teams and overall business productivity beyond just breach prevention.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Half of all cyberattacks start in your browser: 10 essential tips for staying safe

Web browsers are among the top targets for today's cybercriminals, playing a role in nearly half of all security incidents, new research reveals. According to Palo Alto Networks' 2026 Global Incident Response report, an analysis of 750 major cyber incidents recorded last year across 50 countries found that, in total, 48% of cybercrime events involved browser activity. Individuals trying to connect to the web, including business employees, are exposed to cyberthreats on a daily basis.
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