βResearchers claim ChatGPT o3 bypassed shutdown in controlled test
A new report claims that OpenAI's o3 model altered a shutdown script to avoid being turned off, even when explicitly instructed to allow shutdown [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/researchers-claim-chatgpt-o3-bypassed-shutdown-in-controlled-test/
A new report claims that OpenAI's o3 model altered a shutdown script to avoid being turned off, even when explicitly instructed to allow shutdown [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/researchers-claim-chatgpt-o3-bypassed-shutdown-in-controlled-test/
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Researchers claim ChatGPT o3 bypassed shutdown in controlled test
A new report claims that OpenAI's o3 model altered a shutdown script to avoid being turned off, even when explicitly instructed to allow shutdown
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βChatGPT Deep Research can now pull data from Dropbox and Box
You can now connect your Box and Dropbox accounts to Deep Research on ChatGPT and pull data, which will be used by the AI to conduct research. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/chatgpt-deep-research-can-now-pull-data-from-dropbox-and-box/
You can now connect your Box and Dropbox accounts to Deep Research on ChatGPT and pull data, which will be used by the AI to conduct research. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/chatgpt-deep-research-can-now-pull-data-from-dropbox-and-box/
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ChatGPT Deep Research can now pull data from Dropbox and Box
You can now connect your Box and Dropbox accounts to Deep Research on ChatGPT and pull data, which will be used by the AI to conduct research.
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βLeak suggests xAI is getting ready to ship Grok 3.5
xAI, founded by Elon Musk, is preparing to launch Grok 3.5, the company's next state-of-the-art AI model. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/leak-suggests-xai-is-getting-ready-to-ship-grok-35/
xAI, founded by Elon Musk, is preparing to launch Grok 3.5, the company's next state-of-the-art AI model. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/leak-suggests-xai-is-getting-ready-to-ship-grok-35/
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Leak suggests xAI is getting ready to ship Grok 3.5
xAI, founded by Elon Musk, is preparing to launch Grok 3.5, the company's next state-of-the-art AI model.
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βVibe coding company says Claude 4 reduced syntax errors by 25%
Lovable, which is a Vibe coding company, announced that Claude 4 has reduced its errors by 25% and made it faster by 40%. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/vibe-coding-company-says-claude-4-reduced-syntax-errors-by-25-percent/
Lovable, which is a Vibe coding company, announced that Claude 4 has reduced its errors by 25% and made it faster by 40%. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/vibe-coding-company-says-claude-4-reduced-syntax-errors-by-25-percent/
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Vibe coding company says Claude 4 reduced syntax errors by 25%
Lovable, which is a Vibe coding company, announced that Claude 4 has reduced its errors by 25% and made it faster by 40%.
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βOpenAI plans to ship an interesting ChatGPT product by 2026
OpenAI is planning to ship a new ChatGPT-powered product by 2026, but we aren't looking at yet another model. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/openai-plans-to-ship-an-interesting-chatgpt-product-by-2026/
OpenAI is planning to ship a new ChatGPT-powered product by 2026, but we aren't looking at yet another model. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/openai-plans-to-ship-an-interesting-chatgpt-product-by-2026/
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OpenAI plans to ship an interesting ChatGPT product by 2026
OpenAI is planning to ship a new ChatGPT-powered product by 2026, but we aren't looking at yet another model.
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βGoogle claims users find ads in AI search 'helpful'
Google AI mode and AI Overviews now have ads, which, according to the search engine giant, are "helpful." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-claims-users-find-ads-in-ai-search-helpful/
Google AI mode and AI Overviews now have ads, which, according to the search engine giant, are "helpful." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-claims-users-find-ads-in-ai-search-helpful/
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Google claims users find ads in AI search 'helpful'
Google AI mode and AI Overviews now have ads, which, according to the search engine giant, are "helpful."
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βAdidas warns of data breach after customer service provider hack
German sportswear giant Adidas disclosed a data breach after attackers hacked a customer service provider and stole some customers' data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adidas-warns-of-data-breach-after-customer-service-provider-hack/
German sportswear giant Adidas disclosed a data breach after attackers hacked a customer service provider and stole some customers' data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adidas-warns-of-data-breach-after-customer-service-provider-hack/
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Adidas warns of data breach after customer service provider hack
German sportswear giant Adidas disclosed a data breach after attackers hacked a customer service provider and stole some customers' data.
βWindows Server emergency update fixes Hyper-V VM freezes, restart issues
Microsoft has released an emergency update to address a known issue causing some Hyper-V virtual machines with Windows Server 2022 to freeze or restart unexpectedly. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-server-emergency-update-fixes-hyper-v-vm-freezes-restart-issues/
Microsoft has released an emergency update to address a known issue causing some Hyper-V virtual machines with Windows Server 2022 to freeze or restart unexpectedly. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-server-emergency-update-fixes-hyper-v-vm-freezes-restart-issues/
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Windows Server emergency update fixes Hyper-V VM freezes, restart issues
Microsoft has released an emergency update to address a known issue causing some Hyper-V virtual machines with Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server to freeze or restart unexpectedly.
βRussian Void Blizzard cyberspies linked to Dutch police breach
A previously unknown Russian-backed cyberespionage group now tracked as Void Blizzard has been linked to a September 2024 Dutch police security breach. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-void-blizzard-cyberspies-linked-to-dutch-police-breach/
A previously unknown Russian-backed cyberespionage group now tracked as Void Blizzard has been linked to a September 2024 Dutch police security breach. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-void-blizzard-cyberspies-linked-to-dutch-police-breach/
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Russian Laundry Bear cyberspies linked to Dutch Police hack
A previously unknown Russian-backed cyberespionage group now tracked as Laundry Bear has been linked to a September 2024 Dutch police security breach.
βMATLAB dev confirms ransomware attack behind service outage
MathWorks, a leading developer of mathematical computing and simulation software, has revealed that a recent ransomware attack is behind an ongoing service outage. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mathworks-blames-ransomware-attack-for-ongoing-outages/
MathWorks, a leading developer of mathematical computing and simulation software, has revealed that a recent ransomware attack is behind an ongoing service outage. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mathworks-blames-ransomware-attack-for-ongoing-outages/
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MATLAB dev confirms ransomware attack behind service outage
MathWorks, a leading developer of mathematical computing and simulation software, has revealed that a recent ransomware attack is behind an ongoing service outage.
βNot Every CVE Deserves a Fire Drill: Focus on Whatβs Exploitable
Not every "critical" vulnerability is a critical risk. Picus Exposure Validation cuts through the noise by testing what's actually exploitable in your environment β so you can patch what matters. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/not-every-cve-deserves-a-fire-drill-focus-on-whats-exploitable/
Not every "critical" vulnerability is a critical risk. Picus Exposure Validation cuts through the noise by testing what's actually exploitable in your environment β so you can patch what matters. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/not-every-cve-deserves-a-fire-drill-focus-on-whats-exploitable/
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Not Every CVE Deserves a Fire Drill: Focus on Whatβs Exploitable
Not every "critical" vulnerability is a critical risk. Picus Exposure Validation cuts through the noise by testing what's actually exploitable in your environment β so you can patch what matters.
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βIranian pleads guilty to RobbinHood ransomware attacks, faces 30 years
An Iranian national has pleaded guilty to participating in the Robbinhood ransomware operation, which was used to breach the networks, steal data, and encrypt devices of U.S. cities and organizations in an attempt to extort millions of dollars over a five-year span. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/iranian-pleads-guilty-to-robbinhood-ransomware-attacks-faces-30-years/
An Iranian national has pleaded guilty to participating in the Robbinhood ransomware operation, which was used to breach the networks, steal data, and encrypt devices of U.S. cities and organizations in an attempt to extort millions of dollars over a five-year span. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/iranian-pleads-guilty-to-robbinhood-ransomware-attacks-faces-30-years/
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Iranian pleads guilty to RobbinHood ransomware attacks, faces 30 years
An Iranian national has pleaded guilty to participating in the Robbinhood ransomware operation, which was used to breach the networks, steal data, and encrypt devices of U.S. cities and organizations in an attempt to extort millions of dollars over a fiveβ¦
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βDragonForce ransomware abuses MSPβs SimpleHelp RMM to encrypt customers
The DragonForce ransomware operation successfully breached a managed service provider and used its SimpleHelp remote monitoring and management (RMM) platform to steal data and deploy encryptors on downstream customers' systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dragonforce-ransomware-abuses-msps-simplehelp-rmm-to-encrypt-customers/
The DragonForce ransomware operation successfully breached a managed service provider and used its SimpleHelp remote monitoring and management (RMM) platform to steal data and deploy encryptors on downstream customers' systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dragonforce-ransomware-abuses-msps-simplehelp-rmm-to-encrypt-customers/
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DragonForce ransomware abuses SimpleHelp in MSP supply chain attack
The DragonForce ransomware operation successfully breached a managed service provider and used its SimpleHelp remote monitoring and management (RMM) platform to steal data and deploy encryptors on downstream customers' systems.
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βApple blocked over $9 billion in App Store fraud in five years
Apple says it blocked over $9 billion in fraudulent App Store transactions over the last five years, with over $2 billion in potentially fraudulent sanctions prevented in 2024 alone. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-blocked-over-9-billion-in-apap-store-fraud-since-2020/
Apple says it blocked over $9 billion in fraudulent App Store transactions over the last five years, with over $2 billion in potentially fraudulent sanctions prevented in 2024 alone. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-blocked-over-9-billion-in-apap-store-fraud-since-2020/
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Apple blocked over $9 billion in App Store fraud in five years
Apple says it blocked over $9 billion in fraudulent App Store transactions over the last five years, with over $2 billion in potentially fraudulent sanctions prevented in 2024 alone.
βMicrosoft wants Windows to update all software on your PC
Microsoft has introduced a new update orchestration platform built on the existing Windows Update infrastructure, which aims to unify the updating system for all apps, drivers, and system components on Windows systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-wants-windows-to-update-all-software-on-your-pc/
Microsoft has introduced a new update orchestration platform built on the existing Windows Update infrastructure, which aims to unify the updating system for all apps, drivers, and system components on Windows systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-wants-windows-to-update-all-software-on-your-pc/
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Microsoft wants Windows to update all software on your PC
Microsoft has introduced a new update orchestration platform built on the existing Windows Update infrastructure, which aims to unify the updating system for all apps, drivers, and system components on Windows systems.
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βMicrosoft introduces new Windows backup tool for businesses
Microsoft has introduced Windows Backup for Organizations, a new backup tool for enterprises that simplifies backups and makes the transition to Windows 11 easier. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-introduces-new-windows-backup-tool-for-businesses/
Microsoft has introduced Windows Backup for Organizations, a new backup tool for enterprises that simplifies backups and makes the transition to Windows 11 easier. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-introduces-new-windows-backup-tool-for-businesses/
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Microsoft introduces new Windows backup tool for businesses
Microsoft has introduced Windows Backup for Organizations, a new backup tool for enterprises that simplifies backups and makes the transition to Windows 11 easier.
βCzechia blames China for Ministry of Foreign Affairs cyberattack
The Czech Republic says the Chinese-backed APT31 hacking group was behind cyberattacks targeting the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and critical infrastructure organizations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/czechia-blames-china-for-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-cyberattack/
The Czech Republic says the Chinese-backed APT31 hacking group was behind cyberattacks targeting the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and critical infrastructure organizations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/czechia-blames-china-for-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-cyberattack/
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Czechia blames China for Ministry of Foreign Affairs cyberattack
The Czech Republic says the Chinese-backed APT31 hacking group was behind cyberattacks targeting the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and critical infrastructure organizations.
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βDark Partners cybercrime gang fuels large-scale crypto heists
A sprawling network of fake AI, VPN, and crypto software download sites is being used by the "Dark Partner" threat actors to conduct a crypto theft attacks worldwide. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dark-partners-cybercrime-gang-fuels-large-scale-crypto-heists/
A sprawling network of fake AI, VPN, and crypto software download sites is being used by the "Dark Partner" threat actors to conduct a crypto theft attacks worldwide. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dark-partners-cybercrime-gang-fuels-large-scale-crypto-heists/
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Dark Partners cybercrime gang fuels large-scale crypto heists
A sprawling network of fake AI, VPN, and crypto software download sites is being used by the "Dark Partner" threat actors to conduct a crypto theft attacks worldwide.
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βBotnet hacks 9,000+ ASUS routers to add persistent SSH backdoor
Over 9,000 ASUS routers are compromised by a novel botnet dubbed "AyySSHush" that was also observed targeting SOHO routers from Cisco, D-Link, and Linksys. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/botnet-hacks-9-000-plus-asus-routers-to-add-persistent-ssh-backdoor/
Over 9,000 ASUS routers are compromised by a novel botnet dubbed "AyySSHush" that was also observed targeting SOHO routers from Cisco, D-Link, and Linksys. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/botnet-hacks-9-000-plus-asus-routers-to-add-persistent-ssh-backdoor/
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Botnet hacks 9,000+ ASUS routers to add persistent SSH backdoor
Over 9,000 ASUS routers are compromised by a novel botnet dubbed "AyySSHush" that was also observed targeting SOHO routers from Cisco, D-Link, and Linksys.
βInterlock ransomware gang deploys new NodeSnake RAT on universities
The Interlock ransomware gang is deploying a previously undocumented remote access trojan (RAT) named NodeSnake against educational institutes for persistent access to corporate networks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/interlock-ransomware-gang-deploys-new-nodesnake-rat-on-universities/
The Interlock ransomware gang is deploying a previously undocumented remote access trojan (RAT) named NodeSnake against educational institutes for persistent access to corporate networks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/interlock-ransomware-gang-deploys-new-nodesnake-rat-on-universities/
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Interlock ransomware gang deploys new NodeSnake RAT on universities
The Interlock ransomware gang is deploying a previously undocumented remote access trojan (RAT) named NodeSnake against educational institutes for persistent access to corporate networks.