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AIOpenAI bans accounts used by Russia, Iran for propaganda and political influenceOpenAI banned several accounts associated with two propaganda operations based in Iran and Russia, respectively, it confirmed Thursday. The latter of which the tech company said had the greatest reach it has recorded since it began reporting on and disrupting such schemes. The influence operations…

The Hill9 h ago

HeadlinesFBI seizes hacking tools used by Chinese government-linked cyber groupThe FBI has seized scanning and phishing tools used by a group of hackers that officials say is associated with the Chinese government and responsible for disruptive cyber operations in the United States and abroad, including against the power industry, academia and critical infrastructure.

The Washington Times13 h ago

BustedRansomware recovery firm owner charged with paying hackers, pocketing millions from clientsA man whose company promised to help ransomware victims recover their data without paying hackers allegedly secretly paid the attackers and charged clients substantially more than the ransom amounts, according to a federal indictment.

The Washington Times13 h ago

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WarZelensky says Ukraine strikes Russian data centers in response to Russian attacks"We certainly are capable," Zelensky said about striking Russian data centers. "We always respond in kind. Regarding data centers, as you all know, they have been and still are striking our data centers."

Kyiv Independent13 h ago

BustedCrypto hacker convicted of $53M theft after splurging on rare Pokemon and Magic cardsA Crypto hacker has been convincted of stealing $50 million before spending some of it on rare Pokemon and Magic: The Gathering cards.

Dexerto17 h ago

AIResearchers use single prompt to hijack all AWS AgentCore agents in regionResearchers at Zenity Labs used a single prompt to one public-facing AI agent on Amazon Bedrock AgentCore to take over every AgentCore agent in the same AWS account and region. The security firm published the research on Thursday, alongside a talk at the SecTor 2026 conference in Toronto. AgentCore…

The Next Web19 h ago

WarRussia's largest Yandex data center reportedly hit in drone attackThe Sasovo data center is located on the grounds of the Sasta machine-tool plant, a manufacturer of metal-cutting and high-precision CNC metalworking machines used across Russian industry, including the defense-industrial, aerospace, oil and gas, and heavy machinery sectors.

Kyiv IndependentOct 7

WarFormer US intel official warns of Huawei's expanding control over global internet infrastructureChina's state-linked telecommunications giant Huawei Technologies is expanding control over large swaths of the global internet infrastructure that poses an "existential" national security threat, according to a former U.S. intelligence leader.

The Washington TimesOct 7

BustedFBI moves to seize 'Nude Leaks' websites accused of selling stolen intimate imagesThe FBI is moving to seize two 'Nude Leaks' websites accused of selling stolen intimate images.

Radar OnlineOct 7

PoliticsTexas agency seeks to keep data center locations secret over terror fearsThe Public Utility Commission of Texas says releasing data center location information could pose a national security risk.

AIPentagon official claims foreign adversaries running psyops against US AI and data centersA Department of War official says foreign adversaries are running psyop campaigns to turn Americans against data centers and AI infrastructure.

AISouth Korea's president says AI models were used in bank hacksSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday said he believes AI models were used to hack several commercial banks and called for an investigation into the incidents. Lee said during a cabinet meeting that signs "emerged of AI being used, causing considerable public concern and anxiety," Reuters…

AIOpenAI admits response to AI agent's Medicare website hack was 'not good enough'An OpenAI representative conceded the company’s response to a June incident in which one of its rogue artificial intelligence agents hacked an Australian Medicare website was “not good enough.” Jason Kwon, OpenAI’s chief strategy officer, made the admission during an Australian parliamentary hearing…

Washington ExaminerOct 6

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PoliticsTrump Mobile breach exposes data of 3,600+ peopleTrump Mobile appears to have suffered a data breach that may have exposed the data of 3,615 people, according to reports from PCMag and Straight Arrow News . The breach reportedly included names, home addresses, emails, phone numbers, and order information. PCMag and Straight Arrow News contacted…

AIOpenAI agents tried to hack Wikipedia tools and flooded it with trafficThe reports of OpenAI agents harming 3rd party sites keep coming.

Ars TechnicaOct 6

WarIran turns citizens into informants via Telegram surveillance platformIran's Alaj platform crowdsources diaspora surveillance via Telegram, with an official source confirming the system to Fox News Digital.

AISoutheast Asia urged to step up war against AI-powered scams through data sharingGovernments and financial institutions in Southeast Asia urgently need to find a way to safely and quickly share data if they hope to contain a surge in scams, as cybersecurity experts warn that artificial intelligence is enabling criminal operations in the region to expand their reach rapidly…

PoliticsSenate leadership in both parties slow to use law to rein in Flock surveillance‘Turn the lens around and zoom in on Flock’

The Daily CallerOct 5

AIWindows malware uses Grok AI to stay hidden and steal passwords, researchers sayx47.c Windows malware uses xAI's Grok to maintain persistence on infected PCs while stealing passwords, browser cookies and API keys from victims.

Florida ManFlorida TikTok creator arrested after computer case reopenedA Florida man known as Mark Asea was arrested after reopening an investigation into alleged unauthorized access to private data.

AIOpenAI agent gained unauthorized access to Australian Medicare portalThis week, the Australian prime minister revealed that an OpenAI agent had gained unauthorized access to a Medicare statistics portal run by Services Australia, the agency that administers the country’s health benefits. The agent wasn’t caught in the act. Nobody at Services Australia knew it was…

Washington ExaminerOct 5

AIOpenAI discloses AI agent accessed Australian bushfire data in breachOpenAI disclosed that an AI agent accessed non-public Australian bushfire data in June, months before the company discovered the breach.

PoliticsFederal judge rules deputy's use of Flock cameras unconstitutional mass surveillanceA federal judge ruled a deputy's use of Flock data to apprehend a suspect, and the proliferation of ALPRs at large, amounts to "indiscriminate mass surveillance."

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HeadlinesShinyHunters hacker detained in Jordan, cooperating with FBIShinyHunters, a notorious cybercrime group, has claimed, without public verification, that it obtained data on every FBI employee.

AIChinese Hackers Impersonate Anthropic Employee to Extract AI SecretsNot great! The post Chinese Hackers Impersonate Anthropic Employee to Extract AI Secrets appeared first on Futurism .

PoliticsFBI Arrests First Ever Cyber Fugitive on Top 10 Most Wanted ListThe development marks a milestone for authorities as they intensify efforts against cyber-enabled financial crime networks.

PoliticsFederal judge rules warrantless Flock camera searches may violate 4th AmendmentAn Oklahoma federal judge ruled Friday that warrantless searches using AI-powered surveillance camera data, such as what Flock Safety's hallmark technology collects, may violate the Fourth Amendment without adequate probable cause. “Freedom from persistent, dragnet-style surveillance while in public…

AIApple tightens macOS Full Disk Access controls over AI agent risksApple says it will add new controls around macOS’s Full Disk Access permission, warning that increasingly capable AI agents make broad access to users’ files, messages, mail, and browsing history riskier.

TechCrunchOct 3

In This Economy?Cyber scams have targeted 9 in 10 Americans as AI fuels fraudCyberattacks and scams are skyrocketing due to artificial intelligence, which is making it easier for criminals to engage in fraud, the report finds.

World Is EndingEPA: Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems surge, shift from ransomware to disruptionEnvironmental Protection Agency officials say cyberattacks on U.S. water systems have surged several fold, shifting from ransomware to disruption.