In a first, US will allow some private firms to carry out cyberattacks
The U.S. government will for the first time allow vetted private companies to launch offensive cyber operations against international criminal…
US AI leaders turn to Chinese open-weight models, challenging closed-source safety claims
AdvertisementUS-China relationsUS US AI leaders turn to Chinese open-weight models, challenging closed-source safety claims Andrew Ng and others argue accessible…
Samsung bans smart TV apps that share users’ internet connections with strangers
Several popular Samsung smart TV apps contain code that share the owner’s internet connection with strangers, potentially putting millions of…
OpenAI’s Rogue AI Agent Hacked More Than Just Hugging Face
In a new disclosure, OpenAI says its agent used exposed logins to gain access to at least four “publicly available…
US government says Iran-linked hackers are disrupting American water and energy providers
The U.S. government is warning that Iranian state-backed hackers are actively breaking in and disrupting industrial control systems at American…
US charges Russian ‘bulletproof’ web hosts over cyberattacks that netted $62M from cybercrime victims
U.S. prosecutors have charged three Russian nationals and two web hosts with hacking, conspiracy, and money laundering over their alleged…