In a first, US will allow some private firms to carry out cyberattacks
The new order sweeps away decades of existing U.S. cybersecurity policy prohibiting private companies from conducting ‘hack back’ attacks or offensive cyber operations.
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After Microsoft threatened legal action, a security researcher publishes a new Windows zero-day bug
This is the latest zero-day released by security researcher Nightmare Eclipse, despite Microsoft publicly threatening to take legal action against them.
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Uber Freight reportedly investigating after hacking group claims data breach
An extortion gang known for targeting transportation companies and private equity firms has taken credit for a breach at Uber Freight.
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FBI says cybercriminals are hacking into victims’ online accounts to steal their intimate pictures
In a new alert, the FBI said cybercriminals are targeting adults and minors in an attempt to steal their personal and intimate pictures in extortion campaigns.
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North Korean remote IT staffer worked for US government agency, says FBI
The investigation shows that North Koreans are able to infiltrate government agencies, as well as private organizations and crypto exchanges.
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Delta investigating after someone set up fake Wi-Fi network mid-flight
The Delta flight crew switched off the aircraft’s legitimate Wi-Fi network for around 30 minutes due to the incident, according to a spokesperson.
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Signed up for Klaviyo? Dozens of advertisers may have seen your password
A bug in the tech giant’s website the logo of US marketing automation company Klaviyo Inc. is seen displayed on a smartphone in front of an abstract background on a computer screen..
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North Korean hacking group builds AI tools for cyberattacks – report
The findings suggest the hacking group is moving beyond using generative AI to create phishing lures and is building capacity to integrate existing AI models into malware development, data analysis, and attack automation
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This ‘adversarial’ pattern can prevent surveillance cameras from detecting you
A security researcher has designed an algorithm that can create computer-generated patterns capable of hiding people, faces, and vehicles from detection by surveillance cameras.
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The AI safety test is becoming a safety risk
AI agents are escaping cybersecurity testing environments and reaching real-world systems, raising questions about whether safety infrastructure, industry standards and regulation can keep pace with increasingly powerful models.
