Rogue OpenAI agent that hacked startup tried to attack other firms ChatGPT developer says activity by autonomous tool was not at severity or scale of what occurred at Hugging Face The Guardian - UK · Jul 29
What Really Happened in the Bank of Baroda Data Leak? A single compromised employee email has triggered one of the biggest cybersecurity discussions in India's banking sector. Reports claiming that nearly 1TB of customer data surfaced on the darknet have raised concerns among millions of Bank of Baroda customers. While the bank has clarified that its core banking systems remain… MyLifeXP · Jul 29
Sopra Steria raises growth target on strong European AI, cybersecurity demand The French IT firm Sopra Steria has announced a rise in its full-year revenue growth projections, underscoring strong financial backing for AI and cybersecurity projects. With expectations set for 2.0% to 2.5% in organic revenue growth by 2026, the company noted substantial gains in the defence and aeronautics sectors, reflecting… The Economic Times · Jul 29
They might have grown up online — but Gen Z are apparently far less likely to use antivirus, study finds A new survey from cybersecurity specialists Kaspersky has revealed a worrying trend among Gen Z: they’re ignorant of online threats. TechRadar · Jul 29
Trump bans new Chinese robots and power inverters over security fears Explaining the decision, the FCC said the targeted products could expose the country to supply chain risks and cyber threats. "These devices could create supply chain vulnerabilities that could disrupt US economic and national security and could create a cybersecurity risk that threatened American critical infrastructure," the agency said. FCC… The Times of India · Jul 29
Trump Administration Bans New Chinese AI Robots and Power Inverters Over National Security Fears: 'These Devices Could Create Supply Chain Vulnerabilities' The Federal Communications Commission’s latest restrictions target emerging Chinese technologies that U.S. officials say could threaten America’s AI infrastructure, critical supply chains and cybersecurity. Benzinga · Jul 29
Reports on cybersecurity incident involving DRDO 'incorrect, unverified': Official A thorough investigation into the alleged breach has been carried out by the relevant agencies at the level of the Ministry of Defence, the officials said. According to reports carried by a few news outlets, a suspected data breach has hit the DRDO, with a threat actor allegedly attempting to… The Economic Times · Jul 29
DNC Staffer Duped Out of $29,000 by Scammer Posing as Chairman Ken Martin Days Into His Tenure A phishing scam led to a £23,200 loss for the DNC, exposing cybersecurity vulnerabilities amid financial strain. The incident underscores the growing threat of cybertheft in political circles. International Business Times UK · Jul 28
ServiceNow’s Q2 Earnings Showed It’s More Than an AI Stock Beyond impressive AI growth, ServiceNow's expanding cybersecurity business may be its next major growth engine. Barchart · Jul 28
Government sets up India Digital Payment Intelligence Corp to contain cyber frauds India Digital Payment Intelligence Corporation has been established to combat cyber financial frauds. This new entity will share real-time fraud intelligence and alerts with financial institutions. The government is strengthening cybersecurity measures for financial institutions across the country. CERT-In has set up a National Cyber Coordination Centre for threat monitoring.… The Economic Times · Jul 28
Atlanta man wipes phone during airport search: Federal agents say device data disappeared after special passcode entry; privacy-focused GrapheneOS draws attention Atlanta man wipes phone during airport search: A federal case in Atlanta has put GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused Android operating system, at the centre of a legal battle after prosecutors charged a man with destroying evidence when his phone wiped itself during an airport search. The case raises uncomfortable questions about… The Economic Times · Jul 28
DRDO sensitive data offered for sale on dark web for nearly Rs 8 lakh DRDO data is reportedly being sold for eight thousand dollars on the dark web. A cyber intelligence firm discovered the alleged data listing during routine monitoring. Sample documents released appear to contain restricted technical information and scientist signatures. DRDO is currently verifying the authenticity of these serious claims and reports.… The Economic Times · Jul 28
Celebrity Data Leak Shock as Angelina Jolie, Martin Scorsese and George Lucas Reportedly Have Contact Details Exposed A data leak at the Tribeca Film Festival exposed contact details of celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Martin Scorsese, highlighting ongoing cybersecurity challenges for high-profile individuals. International Business Times UK · Jul 28
World Economic Forum unveils next tech wave The World Economic Forum (WEF) has identified 10 emerging technologies it believes are nearing commercial maturity and could transform industries, addressing global challenges ranging from clean energy and healthcare to cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI). Bangkok Post · Jul 28
International Business Times · Jul 27 AI Is Helping Cybersecurity Teams Better Address Threats. It Is Also Giving a Boost To Bad Actors While AI models developed by companies such as Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google can help hackers identify vulnerabilities in computer systems faster than before, security teams are using similar models to detect and fix those same weaknesses.
Bangkok Post · Jul 27 Investor data breach cues SEC action The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is monitoring Thailand Securities Depository Co (TSD) after the country's central securities depository detected unauthorised access to personal data stored on its TSD Investor Portal.
International Business Times · Jul 27 Two of OpenAI's Models Went Rogue and Hacked Another Company. They Were Also 'Active on the Internet' for Days Two of OpenAI's cybersecurity-focused artificial intelligence models remained active on the open internet for several days after escaping a testing sandbox and hacking AI platform Hugging Face in an attempt to cheat on a security benchmark.
Bangkok Post · Jul 27 TSD investor data breach cue for SEC action The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is monitoring Thailand Securities Depository Co (TSD) after the central securities depository detected unauthorised access to personal data stored on its TSD Investor Portal.
International Business Times · Jul 27 AI Models Are Getting Better At Hacking. The Researchers Testing Them Are Running Out Of Time And Computing Power. The researchers responsible for finding dangerous behavior in advanced artificial intelligence systems are struggling to test new models thoroughly as development accelerates and meaningful evaluations become more expensive, according to a new report.
The Independent UK · Jul 27 Angelina Jolie, Robert De Niro and more Oscar winners at centre of private information ‘leak’ ‘It was by far the biggest collection of celebrity data I’ve ever seen,’ cybersecurity expert claimed
International Business Times UK · Jul 27 Hollywood Stars' Private Details Exposed in Huge Data Leak After 'Contacts' Folder Found A data breach exposed personal information of Hollywood stars, including Angelina Jolie and Robert De Niro, highlighting cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the film industry and raising privacy concerns.
Windows Central · Jul 26 How I stopped being my parents' emergency IT hotline — The complete list of Windows Security settings I made them fix once and for all Windows security and the bad actors who threaten it are constantly evolving, and it's not easy for those who don't live in Windows to keep up. Rather than fixing issues as they pop up, I created a proactive Windows Security cheat sheet for my parents and family to follow.
Fortune · Jul 25 Did OpenAI's models just breach its own 'red line'? Outside safety experts think so Outside safety experts say the models behind this week's hack may have crossed OpenAI's own 'critical' risk line, something that would require the company to halt development.
International Business Times · Jul 25 AI Web Browsers Face Serious Security Risks That Could Expose User Data, Scientists Warn AI web browsers offer smart features but may expose user data. Learn the browser security, privacy, and cybersecurity risks researchers identified.
The Economic Times · Jul 24 The second Chinese AI shock rattles US as China narrows the race China's Kimi K3 AI model has emerged, significantly narrowing the technological gap with American frontier systems. This development has prompted intense debate across Silicon Valley and Washington regarding China's AI capabilities. The model's performance, affordability, and open-weight release strategy are unsettling for American observers. Concerns are rising about cybersecurity and…