A viral Instagram and LinkedIn trend is turning harmless fun into a potential security headache. Millions of users are prompting ChatGPT to “create a caricature of me and my job based on everything you know about me,” then posting the results publicly — inadvertently signaling how they use AI at work and what access they…
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Fake AI Chrome extensions with 300K users steal credentials, emails
A set of 30 malicious Chrome extensions that have been installed by more than 300,000 users are masquerading as AI assistants to steal credentials, email content, and browsing information. […]
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Google says hackers are abusing Gemini AI for all attacks stages
Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has published a new report warning about AI model extraction/distillation attacks, in which private-sector firms and researchers use legitimate API access to systematically probe models and replicate their logic and reasoning. […]
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Picking an AI red teaming vendor is getting harder
Vendor noise is already a problem in traditional security testing. AI red teaming has added another layer of confusion, with providers offering everything from consulting engagements to automated testing platforms. Many buyers still struggle to tell whether a vendor can test real-world AI system behavior or only run a packaged set of jailbreak prompts. This…
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That “summarize with AI” button might be manipulating you
Microsoft security researchers discovered a growing trend of AI memory poisoning attacks used for promotional purposes, referred to as AI Recommendation Poisoning. The MITRE ATLAS knowledge base classifies this behavior as AML.T0080: Memory Poisoning. The activity focuses on shaping future recommendations by inserting prompts that cause an assistant to treat specific companies, websites, or services…
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Zen-AI-Pentest: Open-source AI-powered penetration testing framework
Zen-AI-Pentest provides an open-source framework for scanning and exercising systems using a combination of autonomous agents and standard security utilities. The project aims to let users run an orchestrated sequence of reconnaissance, vulnerability scanning, exploitation, and reporting using AI guidance and industry tools like Nmap and Metasploit. It is written to support command line, API,…
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Most Engagement Data Is Compromised and That’s a Major Security Problem
Most engagement data is compromised by bots and spoofing. Datavault AI treats engagement as a security problem, verifying real human actions at the source.
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DuckDuckGo enables AI voice chat without saving voice data
DuckDuckGo has added voice chat to Duck.ai, allowing users to speak to an AI assistant while keeping audio private, unrecorded, and excluded from AI training. Voice chat is available in the DuckDuckGo browser and most third-party browsers, with support for Mozilla listed as coming soon. According to the company’s help page, “DuckDuckGo limits access to…
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AI-driven scams are eroding trust in calls, messages, and meetings
In this Help Net Security video, Miguel Fornés, Governance and Compliance Manager at Surfshark, discusses how AI is changing social engineering attacks. He describes how tasks that once took weeks, such as research and targeting, are now automated and cheap. This shift has lowered the skills and cost needed to run scams and phishing campaigns.…
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10K Claude Desktop Users Exposed by Zero-Click Vulnerability
A newly disclosed flaw in Anthropic’s Claude Desktop Extensions shows how a routine productivity feature can enable zero-click system compromise. LayerX researchers found that a single malicious Google Calendar event can trigger remote code execution on Claude Desktop systems, enabling silent takeover at scale. “If exploited by a bad actor, even a benign prompt (“take…
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10K Claude Desktop Users Exposed by Zero-Click Vulnerability
A newly disclosed flaw in Anthropic’s Claude Desktop Extensions shows how a routine productivity feature can enable zero-click system compromise. LayerX researchers found that a single malicious Google Calendar event can trigger remote code execution on Claude Desktop systems, enabling silent takeover at scale. “If exploited by a bad actor, even a benign prompt (“take…
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10K Claude Desktop Users Exposed by Zero-Click Vulnerability
A newly disclosed flaw in Anthropic’s Claude Desktop Extensions shows how a routine productivity feature can enable zero-click system compromise. LayerX researchers found that a single malicious Google Calendar event can trigger remote code execution on Claude Desktop systems, enabling silent takeover at scale. “If exploited by a bad actor, even a benign prompt (“take…
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10K Claude Desktop Users Exposed by Zero-Click Vulnerability
A newly disclosed flaw in Anthropic’s Claude Desktop Extensions shows how a routine productivity feature can enable zero-click system compromise. LayerX researchers found that a single malicious Google Calendar event can trigger remote code execution on Claude Desktop systems, enabling silent takeover at scale. “If exploited by a bad actor, even a benign prompt (“take…
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10K Claude Desktop Users Exposed by Zero-Click Vulnerability
A newly disclosed flaw in Anthropic’s Claude Desktop Extensions shows how a routine productivity feature can enable zero-click system compromise. LayerX researchers found that a single malicious Google Calendar event can trigger remote code execution on Claude Desktop systems, enabling silent takeover at scale. “If exploited by a bad actor, even a benign prompt (“take…
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10K Claude Desktop Users Exposed by Zero-Click Vulnerability
A newly disclosed flaw in Anthropic’s Claude Desktop Extensions shows how a routine productivity feature can enable zero-click system compromise. LayerX researchers found that a single malicious Google Calendar event can trigger remote code execution on Claude Desktop systems, enabling silent takeover at scale. “If exploited by a bad actor, even a benign prompt (“take…
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The MSP Guide to Building an AI Strategy for SMBs in 2026
AI is no longer an experimental add-on for managed service providers. In 2026, it’s becoming a baseline expectation for small and midsize businesses looking to scale, improve efficiency, and stay competitive. For MSPs, that shift creates a clear opportunity, and a growing challenge. Many providers understand AI’s potential but still struggle to turn it into…
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The MSP Guide to Building an AI Strategy for SMBs in 2026
AI is no longer an experimental add-on for managed service providers. In 2026, it’s becoming a baseline expectation for small and midsize businesses looking to scale, improve efficiency, and stay competitive. For MSPs, that shift creates a clear opportunity, and a growing challenge. Many providers understand AI’s potential but still struggle to turn it into…
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The MSP Guide to Building an AI Strategy for SMBs in 2026
AI is no longer an experimental add-on for managed service providers. In 2026, it’s becoming a baseline expectation for small and midsize businesses looking to scale, improve efficiency, and stay competitive. For MSPs, that shift creates a clear opportunity, and a growing challenge. Many providers understand AI’s potential but still struggle to turn it into…
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Claude Opus 4.6 Exposes Hundreds of Open-Source Vulnerabilities
Artificial intelligence firm Anthropic says its newest large language model, Claude Opus 4.6, has identified more than 500 previously unknown high-severity vulnerabilities across widely used open-source libraries. It “… reads and reasons about code the way a human researcher would — looking at past fixes to find similar bugs that weren’t addressed, spotting patterns that…
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Claude Opus 4.6 Exposes Hundreds of Open-Source Vulnerabilities
Artificial intelligence firm Anthropic says its newest large language model, Claude Opus 4.6, has identified more than 500 previously unknown high-severity vulnerabilities across widely used open-source libraries. It “… reads and reasons about code the way a human researcher would — looking at past fixes to find similar bugs that weren’t addressed, spotting patterns that…
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Claude Opus 4.6 Exposes Hundreds of Open-Source Vulnerabilities
Artificial intelligence firm Anthropic says its newest large language model, Claude Opus 4.6, has identified more than 500 previously unknown high-severity vulnerabilities across widely used open-source libraries. It “… reads and reasons about code the way a human researcher would — looking at past fixes to find similar bugs that weren’t addressed, spotting patterns that…
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Claude Opus 4.6 Exposes Hundreds of Open-Source Vulnerabilities
Artificial intelligence firm Anthropic says its newest large language model, Claude Opus 4.6, has identified more than 500 previously unknown high-severity vulnerabilities across widely used open-source libraries. It “… reads and reasons about code the way a human researcher would — looking at past fixes to find similar bugs that weren’t addressed, spotting patterns that…
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Claude Opus 4.6 Exposes Hundreds of Open-Source Vulnerabilities
Artificial intelligence firm Anthropic says its newest large language model, Claude Opus 4.6, has identified more than 500 previously unknown high-severity vulnerabilities across widely used open-source libraries. It “… reads and reasons about code the way a human researcher would — looking at past fixes to find similar bugs that weren’t addressed, spotting patterns that…
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OpenClaw Adds VirusTotal Scanning to AI Agent Marketplace
OpenClaw has moved to strengthen security across its fast-growing agent ecosystem by integrating VirusTotal into its ClawHub skill marketplace. The change follows reports that hundreds of malicious skills were circulating undetected. We “… upload full skill bundles for Code Insight analysis, giving the AI a complete picture of the skill’s behavior rather than just matching…
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OpenClaw Adds VirusTotal Scanning to AI Agent Marketplace
OpenClaw has moved to strengthen security across its fast-growing agent ecosystem by integrating VirusTotal into its ClawHub skill marketplace. The change follows reports that hundreds of malicious skills were circulating undetected. We “… upload full skill bundles for Code Insight analysis, giving the AI a complete picture of the skill’s behavior rather than just matching…
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OpenClaw Adds VirusTotal Scanning to AI Agent Marketplace
OpenClaw has moved to strengthen security across its fast-growing agent ecosystem by integrating VirusTotal into its ClawHub skill marketplace. The change follows reports that hundreds of malicious skills were circulating undetected. We “… upload full skill bundles for Code Insight analysis, giving the AI a complete picture of the skill’s behavior rather than just matching…
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OpenClaw Adds VirusTotal Scanning to AI Agent Marketplace
OpenClaw has moved to strengthen security across its fast-growing agent ecosystem by integrating VirusTotal into its ClawHub skill marketplace. The change follows reports that hundreds of malicious skills were circulating undetected. We “… upload full skill bundles for Code Insight analysis, giving the AI a complete picture of the skill’s behavior rather than just matching…
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EU targets Meta over WhatsApp AI access restrictions
The European Commission believes Meta breached EU competition rules by blocking other AI assistants from accessing and interacting with users on WhatsApp. The case centers on a change Meta announced on 15 October 2025 to the WhatsApp Business Solution Terms. The update effectively blocked third-party, general-purpose AI assistants from operating on WhatsApp. Since 15 January…
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EU targets Meta over WhatsApp AI access restrictions
The European Commission believes Meta breached EU competition rules by blocking other AI assistants from accessing and interacting with users on WhatsApp. The case centers on a change Meta announced on 15 October 2025 to the WhatsApp Business Solution Terms. The update effectively blocked third-party, general-purpose AI assistants from operating on WhatsApp. Since 15 January…
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Allama: Open-source AI security automation
Allama is an open-source security automation platform that lets teams build visual workflows for threat detection and response. It includes integrations with 80+ types of tools and services typical in security operations, including SIEM systems, endpoint detection and response products, identity providers, and ticketing systems. The project supports alerts from many sources. Once alerts enter…
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Allama: Open-source AI security automation
Allama is an open-source security automation platform that lets teams build visual workflows for threat detection and response. It includes integrations with 80+ types of tools and services typical in security operations, including SIEM systems, endpoint detection and response products, identity providers, and ticketing systems. The project supports alerts from many sources. Once alerts enter…
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AI agents behave like users, but don’t follow the same rules
Security and governance approaches to autonomous AI agents rely on static credentials, inconsistent controls, and limited visibility. Securing these agents requires the same rigor and traceability applied to human users, according to Cloud Security Alliance’s Securing Autonomous AI Agents report. Agents scale faster than governance frameworks Autonomous AI agents act on behalf of humans, accessing…
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Firefox Will Give Users an AI Kill Switch for Better Privacy
Not everyone wants AI in their browser. Firefox 148 is introducing easy toggles to disable chatbots and AI tab grouping. Discover how Mozilla is prioritising user choice and privacy in its latest 2026 update.
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17% of 3rd-Party Add-Ons for OpenClaw Used in Crypto Theft and macOS Malware
Bitdefender Labs reveals that 17% of OpenClaw AI skills analyzed in February 2026 are malicious. With over 160,000…
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Claude Opus 4.6 improves agentic performance and model safety
Claude Opus 4.6 builds on earlier releases with improved coding performance and more consistent behavior in complex tasks. Opus 4.6 finds real vulnerabilities in codebases better than any other model (Source: Anthropic) According to Anthropic, the model applies more deliberate planning during task execution, sustains agent-driven workflows over longer periods, and operates with greater consistency…
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OpenAI responds to Claude Cowork with its own platform to help build, deploy, and manage AI agents
Less than a week after Anthropic released 11 open-source plugins that enable Claude Cowork to execute a series of automated processes in areas ranging from customer support to IT operations, OpenAI responded Thursday with a similar platform it calls Frontier. It said that its offering “gives agents the same skills people need to succeed…
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AI has taken over customer service – but companies could soon regret the shift
Many companies and organizations have in recent years cut back on the number of employees dedicated to support issues, believing that AI solutions can handle this task for more efficiently. But Gartner Research is now saying demand for support from real people is likely to increase as early as next year — because customers prefer…
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OpenClaw and the Growing Security Risks of Agentic AI
OpenClaw, a fast-growing open-source AI agent, is drawing attention from security teams as its rapid adoption collides with emerging risks around autonomous AI behavior. Designed to act as a personal assistant that can connect to large language models (LLMs), call external APIs, and execute tasks independently, OpenClaw represents a form of agentic AI designed to…
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Smart glasses are back, privacy issues included
AI smart glasses are the latest addition to fashion, and they include a camera, a microphone, AI, and privacy risks. After Google Glass failed to gain traction more than a decade ago, the category is seeing renewed interest as companies redesign the technology to look like ordinary eyewear. Meta and privacy The most popular model…
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Measuring AI use becomes a business requirement
Enterprise teams already run dozens of AI tools across daily work. Usage stretches from code generation and analytics to customer support drafting and internal research. Oversight remains uneven across roles, functions, and industries. A new Larridin survey of enterprise leaders places measurement and governance at the center of this operating environment. Executives frequently express confidence…
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Top AI Tools for Red Teaming in 2026
Red teaming has undergone a radical evolution. Modern organizations can no longer rely solely on human creativity or…
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OpenClaw or Open Door? Prompt Injection Creates AI Backdoors
OpenClaw has come under review after researchers at Zenity showed how it could be misused to establish persistent access. Rather than exploiting a software vulnerability, the technique relies on indirect prompt injection to influence the agent’s behavior and maintain ongoing control with minimal user involvement. “This attack demonstrates how a persistent command and control channel…
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AI-Driven Attack Gains AWS Admin Privileges in Under 10 Minutes
Threat actors are using artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate cloud intrusions. In a recent incident observed by Sysdig researchers, attackers escalated from stolen credentials to full administrative access in an AWS environment in under 10 minutes, illustrating how AI can shorten cloud attack timelines. “The threat actor achieved administrative privileges in under 10 minutes, compromised…
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AI-Driven Attack Gains AWS Admin Privileges in Under 10 Minutes
Threat actors are using artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate cloud intrusions. In a recent incident observed by Sysdig researchers, attackers escalated from stolen credentials to full administrative access in an AWS environment in under 10 minutes, illustrating how AI can shorten cloud attack timelines. “The threat actor achieved administrative privileges in under 10 minutes, compromised…
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AI-Driven Attack Gains AWS Admin Privileges in Under 10 Minutes
Threat actors are using artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate cloud intrusions. In a recent incident observed by Sysdig researchers, attackers escalated from stolen credentials to full administrative access in an AWS environment in under 10 minutes, illustrating how AI can shorten cloud attack timelines. “The threat actor achieved administrative privileges in under 10 minutes, compromised…
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Paris raid on X focuses on child abuse material allegations
French prosecutors raided X offices in Paris over illegal content; Elon Musk and CEO summoned for voluntary interviews in April. French prosecutors, with France’s National Gendarmerie and Europol support, raided the X offices in Paris in a criminal probe over complaints that the platform facilitated child sexual abuse material and other illegal content. The probe…
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Hundreds of Malicious Skills Found in OpenClaw’s ClawHub
A routine question about trust exposed a far more serious problem when researchers discovered hundreds of malicious skills hidden inside a widely used AI agent marketplace. Koi researchers analyzed ClawHub, the third-party skill repository for OpenClaw, and found that threat actors had quietly turned the ecosystem into a large-scale malware distribution channel. We found “……
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Hundreds of Malicious Skills Found in OpenClaw’s ClawHub
A routine question about trust exposed a far more serious problem when researchers discovered hundreds of malicious skills hidden inside a widely used AI agent marketplace. Koi researchers analyzed ClawHub, the third-party skill repository for OpenClaw, and found that threat actors had quietly turned the ecosystem into a large-scale malware distribution channel. We found “……
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UK privacy watchdog probes Grok over AI-generated sexual images
The United Kingdom’s data protection authority launched a formal investigation into X and its Irish subsidiary over reports that the Grok AI assistant was used to generate nonconsensual sexual images. […]
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Meet Moltbook, the Social Platform Where AI Agents Talk and Humans Watch
Moltbook is a new social platform where AI agents post and interact while humans observe, raising questions about autonomy, security, and agent behavior.
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French prosecutors raid X offices, summon Musk over Grok deepfakes
French prosecutors have raided X’s offices in Paris on Tuesday as part of a criminal investigation into the platform’s Grok AI tool, widely used to generate sexually explicit images. […]
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MoltBot Skills exploited to distribute 400+ malware packages in days
Over 400 malicious OpenClaw packages were uploaded in days, using MoltBot skills to spread password-stealing malware. Researchers uncovered a large malware campaign abusing AI skills for Claude Code and Moltbot users. Between late January and early February 2026, more than 400 malicious skills were published on ClawHub and GitHub, posing as crypto trading tools. OpenClaw…
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MoltBot Skills exploited to distribute 400+ malware packages in days
Over 400 malicious OpenClaw packages were uploaded in days, using MoltBot skills to spread password-stealing malware. Researchers uncovered a large malware campaign abusing AI skills for Claude Code and Moltbot users. Between late January and early February 2026, more than 400 malicious skills were published on ClawHub and GitHub, posing as crypto trading tools. OpenClaw…
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MoltBot Skills exploited to distribute 400+ malware packages in days
Over 400 malicious OpenClaw packages were uploaded in days, using MoltBot skills to spread password-stealing malware. Researchers uncovered a large malware campaign abusing AI skills for Claude Code and Moltbot users. Between late January and early February 2026, more than 400 malicious skills were published on ClawHub and GitHub, posing as crypto trading tools. OpenClaw…
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MoltBot Skills exploited to distribute 400+ malware packages in days
Over 400 malicious OpenClaw packages were uploaded in days, using MoltBot skills to spread password-stealing malware. Researchers uncovered a large malware campaign abusing AI skills for Claude Code and Moltbot users. Between late January and early February 2026, more than 400 malicious skills were published on ClawHub and GitHub, posing as crypto trading tools. OpenClaw…
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OpenClaw’s Rapid Rise Exposes Thousands of AI Agents to the Public Internet
In just days, a viral open-source AI assistant went from niche experiment to a widespread internet-facing risk. OpenClaw, a self-hosted personal AI agent capable of executing actions on a user’s behalf, saw explosive adoption in late January 2026 — along with widespread public exposure that has raised concerns among security researchers. It “… has already…
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OpenClaw’s Rapid Rise Exposes Thousands of AI Agents to the Public Internet
In just days, a viral open-source AI assistant went from niche experiment to a widespread internet-facing risk. OpenClaw, a self-hosted personal AI agent capable of executing actions on a user’s behalf, saw explosive adoption in late January 2026 — along with widespread public exposure that has raised concerns among security researchers. It “… has already…
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Malicious MoltBot skills used to push password-stealing malware
More than 230 malicious packages for the personal AI assistant OpenClaw (formerly known as Moltbot and ClawdBot) have been published in less than a week on the tool’s official registry and on GitHub. […]
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AI Threats in 2026: A SecOps Playbook
As we enter 2026, the cybersecurity landscape is shifting into unfamiliar territory. Headlines about “deepfake fear” and “AI chaos” reflect a growing recognition that artificial intelligence is no longer just accelerating traditional attack methods. It is opening a new category of threats that were not meaningfully part of the security equation even a few years…
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Fake Clawdbot VS Code Extension Deploys ScreenConnect RAT
A malicious Visual Studio (VS) Code extension posing as an AI-powered assistant was quietly installing remote access malware on developers’ systems. The fake extension, called ClawdBot Agent, appeared legitimate on the surface but executed malware automatically as soon as VS Code launched. “The layering here is impressive. You’ve got a fake AI assistant dropping legitimate…
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OpenAI says you can trust ChatGPT answers, as it kicks off ads rollout preparation
OpenAI previously confirmed that it’s testing ads in ChatGPT for free and $8 Go accounts, and now we’re seeing early signs of that rollout, at least on Android. […]
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, Technology
OpenAI is retiring famous GPT-4o model, says GPT 5.2 is good enough
OpenAI has confirmed that it’s retiring ChatGPT’s most popular model called GPT-4o and several other models, including GPT-5 Instant, GPT-5 Thinking, GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and o4-mini. […]
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U.S. convicts ex-Google engineer for sending AI tech data to China
A U.S. federal jury has convicted Linwei Ding, a former software engineer at Google, for stealing AI supercomputer data from his employer and secretly sharing it with Chinese tech firms. […]
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Former Google Engineer Convicted of Stealing AI Secrets for China
A 38-year-old also known as Leon Ding, was convicted on seven counts of economic espionage and seven counts of theft of trade secrets following an 11-day trial.
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Operation Bizarre Bazaar: New LLMjacking Campaign Targets Unprotected Models
Pillar Security Research has discovered Operation Bizarre Bazaar, a massive cyberattack campaign led by a hacker known as Hecker. Between December 2025 and January 2026, over 35,000 sessions were recorded targeting AI systems to steal compute power and resell access via silver.inc.
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Viral Moltbot AI assistant raises concerns over data security
Security researchers are warning of insecure deployments in enterprise environments of the Moltbot (formerly Clawdbot) AI assistant, which can lead to leaking API keys, OAuth tokens, conversation history, and credentials. […]
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Hackers hijack exposed LLM endpoints in Bizarre Bazaar operation
A malicious campaign is actively targeting exposed LLM (Large Language Model) service endpoints to commercialize unauthorized access to AI infrastructure. […]
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OpenAI’s ChatGPT ad costs are on par with live NFL broadcasts
OpenAI plans to begin rolling out ads on ChatGPT in the United States if you have a free or $8 Go subscription, but the catch is that the ads could be very expensive for advertisers. […]
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EU launches investigation into X over Grok-generated sexual images
The European Commission is now investigating whether X properly assessed risks before deploying its Grok artificial intelligence tool, following its use to generate sexually explicit images. […]
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Privacy and Data Governance — Keys to Innovation and Trust in the AI Era
Cisco 2026 Data and Privacy Benchmark Study shares insights into how privacy unlocks competitive advantage for business growth and builds trust in AI era.
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North Korea–linked KONNI uses AI to build stealthy malware tooling
Check Point links an active phishing campaign to North Korea–aligned KONNI, targeting developers with fake blockchain project docs and using an AI-written PowerShell backdoor. Check Point Research uncovered an active phishing campaign attributed to the North Korea–linked KONNI group (aka Kimsuky, Earth Imp, TA406, Thallium, Vedalia, and Velvet Chollima). The operation targets software developers and engineers using fake project…
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ChatGPT Temporary chat feature is getting a much-needed upgrade
OpenAI is testing a big upgrade for ChatGPT’s temporary chat feature. The update will allow you to retain personalization in temporary chat, and still block temporary chat from influencing your account. […]
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Malicious AI extensions on VSCode Marketplace steal developer data
Two malicious extensions in Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code (VSCode) Marketplace that were collectively installed 1.5 million times, exfiltrate developer data to China-based servers. […]
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Machine learning–powered Android Trojans bypass script-based Ad Click detection
A new Android click-fraud trojan family uses TensorFlow ML to visually detect and tap ads, bypassing traditional script-based click techniques. Researchers at cybersecurity firm Dr.Web discovered a new Android click-fraud trojan family that uses TensorFlow.js ML models to visually detect and tap ads, avoiding traditional script-based methods. The malware is distributed via Xiaomi’s GetApps, it…
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VoidLink shows how one developer used AI to build a powerful Linux malware
VoidLink is a cloud-focused Linux malware, likely built by one person using AI, offering loaders, implants, rootkit evasion, and modular plugins. Check Point researchers uncovered VoidLink, a cloud-focused Linux malware framework likely built by a single developer with help from an AI model. VoidLink includes custom loaders, implants, rootkit-based evasion features, and dozens of plugins…
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OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas browser is testing actions feature
Chromium-based ChatGPT Atlas browser is testing a new feature likely called “Actions,” and it can also understand videos, which is why you might see ChatGPT generating timestamps for videos. […]
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Google says Gemini won’t have ads, as ChatGPT prepares to add them
OpenAI recently rolled out ads to ChatGPT in the United States if you use $8 Go subscription or a free account, but Google says it does not plan to put ads in Gemini. […]
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, Technology
OpenAI rolls out age prediction model on ChatGPT to detect your age
OpenAI is rolling out an age prediction model on ChatGPT to detect your age and apply possible safety-related restrictions to prevent misuse by teens. […]
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, Security
VoidLink cloud malware shows clear signs of being AI-generated
The recently discovered cloud-focused VoidLink malware framework is believed to have been developed by a single person with the help of an artificial intelligence model. […]
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, Security
Gemini AI assistant tricked into leaking Google Calendar data
Using only natural language instructions, researchers were able to bypass Google Gemini’s defenses against malicious prompt injection and create misleading events to leak private Calendar data. […]
AI, Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, Google, Grok, Podcast
The AI Fix #84: A hungry ghost trapped in a jar gains access to the Pentagon’s network
In episode 84 of The AI Fix, Graham and Mark stare straight into the digital abyss and ask the most important question of our age: “Is AI just a hungry ghost trapped in a jar?” Also this week, we explore how a shadowy group of disgruntled insiders trying to destroy AI by poisoning its training…
AI, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, hackathon, Technology
Hackathon Projects Show AI Wellness Apps Can Leak Sensitive User Info
As emotional computing applications proliferate, the security threats they face require frameworks beyond traditional approaches.
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, Technology
ChatGPT Go now unlocks unlimited access to GPT-5.2 Instant for $8
ChatGPT Go is finally worth your money, as OpenAI has almost doubled the usage limits and enabled ultimate access to GPT 5.2 Instant. […]
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, North America, Technology
You can get ChatGPT’s $20 Plus subscription for free for a limited time
OpenAI is offering ChatGPT Plus, which costs $20 in the United States, for free, but the offer is valid for some accounts only, and it’s a limited-time deal. […]
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News
Gartner: Global AI spending to reach $2.5 trillion in 2026
Gartner predicts that global spending on AI will reach $2.52 trillion in 2026. That is an increase of 44 percent compared to the previous year. Much of the growth is expected to be driven by AI infrastructure, particularly investments in AI-optimized servers, which are expected to increase by 49 percent and account for 17 percent…
AI, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, gemini, Global Security News, Security
Google Gemini AI Tricked Into Leaking Calendar Data via Meeting Invites
Cybersecurity researchers at Miggo Security found a flaw in Google Gemini that uses calendar invites to steal private data. Learn how this silent attack bypasses security.
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, Technology
OpenAI hostname hints at a new ChatGPT feature codenamed “Sonata”
OpenAI is reportedly testing a new feature or product codenamed “Sonata,” and it could be related to music or audio-related experiences on ChatGPT. […]
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, Technology
New OpenAI leak hints at upcoming ChatGPT features
OpenAI is internally testing a new update for ChatGPT, at least on the web. It’ll begin rolling out in the coming weeks. […]
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, Technology
Google Chrome tests Gemini-powered AI “Skills”
Google is testing “Skills” for Gemini in Chrome, which will allow AI in Chrome to perform tasks automatically, and it could challenge Perplexity Comet or Edge’s Copilot mode. […]
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, Google
Google Chrome now lets you turn off on-device AI model powering scam detection
Google Chrome now lets you delete the local AI models that power the “Enhanced Protection” feature, which was upgraded with AI capabilities last year. […]
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, North America, Technology
ChatGPT Go subscription rolls out worldwide at $8, but it’ll show you ads
OpenAI’s $8 ChatGPT Go subscription, which gives you 10x more messages, is now available in the United States and other regions. […]
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, Technology
OpenAI says its new ChatGPT ads won’t influence answers
OpenAI has confirmed ChatGPT is getting ads in the coming weeks, but it promises that ads won’t influence answers generated by ChatGPT. […]
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, Technology
ChatGPT is now more reliable at finding and remembering your past chat
OpenAI is rolling out a big upgrade for ChatGPT with support for advanced chat history search, but the feature is rolling out to Plus and Pro subscribers only. […]
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft Copilot Studio extension for VS Code now publicly available
Microsoft announced that the Copilot Studio extension for the Visual Studio Code (VS Code) integrated development environment is now available to all users. […]
AI, Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, Guest blog, Security threats
WEF: AI overtakes ransomware as fastest-growing cyber risk
We can no longer say that artificial intelligence is a “future risk”, lurking somewhere on a speculative threat horizon. The truth is that it is a fast-growing cybersecurity risk that organizations are facing today. That’s not just my opinion, that’s also the message that comes loud and clear from the World Economic Forum’s newly-published “Global…
Artificial Intelligence, Breaking News, Global Security News, hacking, information security news, Security
Palo Alto Networks addressed a GlobalProtect flaw, PoC exists
Palo Alto Networks addressed a flaw impacting GlobalProtect Gateway and Portal, for which a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists. Palo Alto Networks addressed a high-severity vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-0227 (CVSS score: 7.7), affecting GlobalProtect Gateway and Portal, for which a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists. GlobalProtect is Palo Alto Networks’ VPN and secure remote-access solution. It gives users a…
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, Technology
ChatGPT’s upcoming cross-platform feature is codenamed “Agora”
OpenAI is internally testing a new feature called “Agora,” and it could be related to some sort of cross-platform feature that works in real time or some other new product. […]
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, Software
Google plans to make Chrome for Android an agentic browser with Gemini
Google appears to be testing a new feature that integrates Gemini into Chrome for Android, allowing you to use agentic browser capabilities on your mobile device. […]
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, Technology
Google’s Personal Intelligence links Gmail, Photos and Search to Gemini
Google is rolling out ‘Personal Intelligence,’ a new Gemini feature that pulls your data from Gmail, Photos, Google Search, and other products. […]
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, Technology
OpenAI’s hidden ChatGPT Translate tool takes on Google Translate
OpenAI has quietly rolled out a new ChatGPT feature called ChatGPT Translate, and it looks very similar to Google Translate on the web. […]
