Cybersecurity
Chinese threat actors use Google Calendar to attack US government targets
The notorious APT41 group snuck a malware payload onto official websites and hid stolen data inside Calendar events.
Jasper Hamill
Apple
Apple reveals the shocking true extent of App Store fraud
"Preserving a safe and secure marketplace requires constant vigilance, as bad actors continue to evolve their tactics."
OpenAI
OpenAI developers demand NSFW "over-19" ChatGPT mode for adult users
Warning: Graphic and potentially upsetting content.
AI Safety
Could Claude Opus 4 help to build bioweapons? Anthropic can't rule out "catastrophic" misuse risk
AI firm activates new security safeguards amid fears around the growing threat posed by the rapid evolution of model capabilities.
Dark Web
Europol smashes dark web drug networks, arrests 270 vendors and buyers
Cops swoop on suspects in 10 countries using intelligence gleaned from the takedown of dark web hidden marketplaces.
Security
Fake Kling AI ads are stealing Facebook users' personal data
"From deepfake scams to impersonation attacks, the rising trust in AI-powered platforms has created new openings for cyber criminals."
Peter Green Chilled "becomes latest victim of High Street cyber-blitz"
Major supermarket supplier has reportedly suffered a ransomware attack following incidents involving M&S, Harrods and the Co-op.
OpenAI
OpenAI reveals how it stops Codex hacking, slacking off and selling drugs
The new coding agent could be used to do some very bad things, so has been locked down and sandboxed to prevent it from going rogue.
Cybersecurity
Scattered Spider breaks America: High Street hackers sink fangs into US retailers
Group linked to the blockbuster M&S cyberattack is now believed to be targeting retailers on the other side of the Atlantic.
Security
European Vulnerability Database steps into the breach amid fears for future of Mitre's CVE program
EU bug database does a similar job to its famous American cousin, which was saved from closure after a last-minute intervention from CISA.
Agentic AI
“We’re entering a trust crisis": Shifting left to scale agentic AI
What can be done to build up enterprises' confidence in AI and move from experimentation to implementation?
Ransomware
Happy birthday WannaCry! Marking a grim ransomware anniversary
The infamous crypto worm infected hundreds of thousands of devices within hours and caused billions of dollars of damage.