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Anthropic's latest Claude model can interact with computers – what could go wrong?
2024-10-24 04:30

For starters, it could launch a prompt injection attack on itself... The latest version of AI startup Anthropic's Claude 3.5 Sonnet model can use computers – and the developer makes it sound like...

Facing the uncertainty of cyber insurance claims
2024-10-24 03:30

Cyber insurance is vital for companies mitigating cyber risks, but the industry still encounters significant challenges, including shifting policy requirements and uncertainty around coverage in...

AI and deepfakes fuel phishing scams, making detection harder
2024-10-24 03:00

AI impersonation is now the hardest vector for cybersecurity professionals to protect companies against, according to Teleport. The study, which surveyed 250 senior US and UK decision-makers,...

How to enable Safe Browsing in Google Chrome on Android
2024-10-24 03:00

To safeguard your data, Google Chrome uses Safe Browsing to protect you from: harmful websites and extensions, malicious or intrusive advertisements, malware, phishing attacks, and social...

Perfctl malware strikes again as crypto-crooks target Docker Remote API servers
2024-10-24 02:30

Attacks on unprotected servers reach 'critical level' An unknown attacker is abusing exposed Docker Remote API servers to deploy perfctl cryptomining malware on victims' systems, according to...

Samsung phone users under attack, Google warns
2024-10-24 00:16

Don't ignore this nasty zero day exploit says TAG A nasty bug in Samsung's mobile chips is being exploited by miscreants as part of an exploit chain to escalate privileges and then remotely...

Penn State pays DoJ $1.25M to settle cybersecurity compliance case
2024-10-23 23:29

Fight On, State? Not this time Pennsylvania State University has agreed to pay the Justice Department $1.25 million to settle claims of misrepresenting its cybersecurity compliance to the federal...

FortiManager critical vulnerability under active attack
2024-10-23 22:47

Security shop and CISA urge rapid action Updated Fortinet has gone public with news of a critical flaw in its software management platform.…

'Satanic' data thief claims to have slipped into 350M Hot Topic shoppers info
2024-10-23 20:30

We know where you got your skinny jeans - big deal A data thief calling themselves Satanic claims to have purloined the records of around 350 million customers of fashion retailer Hot Topic.…

Windows 11 KB5044380 preview update lets you remap the Copilot key
2024-10-23 19:36

Microsoft has released the optional KB5044380 Preview cumulative update for Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2, which brings seventeen changes, including a new Gamepad keyboard and the ability to remap the...