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Latest news as of 7/14/2025, 8:56:58 AM

Graham Cluley

1 month ago

The AI Fix #54: Will AI collapse under its own garbage, and AI charity “Hunger Games”

In episode 54 of The AI Fix, Graham saves humanity with a CAPTCHA, Mark wonders whether AI can suffer, ChatGPT throws shade at Abba's Björn Ulvaeus, an AI called Jack ask if you want fries with that, an artist invents AI bird poop, and Eric Schmidt says we should unplug AI when it gets direct access to weapons. Graham finds out what happens when a rag tag team of AIs is given 30 days to raise money for charity, and Mark explores model collapse and Claude Opus 4.0's weird obsession with a fictional factory-farmed chicken company. All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of "The AI Fix" podcast by Graham Cluley and Mark Stockley.

Bleeping Computer

1 month ago

Texas Dept. of Transportation breached, 300k crash records stolen

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is warning that it suffered a data breach after a threat actor downloaded 300,000 crash records from its database. [...]

The Register

1 month ago

Critical Wazuh bug exploited in growing Mirai botnet infection

The open-source XDR/SIEM provider’s servers are in other botnets’ crosshairs too Cybercriminals are trying to spread multiple Mirai variants by exploiting a critical Wazuh vulnerability, researchers say – the first reported active attacks since the code execution bug was disclosed.…

Bleeping Computer

1 month ago

FIN6 hackers pose as job seekers to backdoor recruiters’ devices

In a twist on typical hiring-related social engineering attacks, the FIN6 hacking group impersonates job seekers to target recruiters, using convincing resumes and phishing sites to deliver malware. [...]

Bleeping Computer

1 month ago

Ivanti Workspace Control hardcoded key flaws expose SQL credentials

Ivanti has released security updates to fix three high-severity hardcoded key vulnerabilities in the company's Workspace Control (IWC) solution. [...]

The Register

1 month ago

Winning the war on ransomware with AI: Four real-world use cases

AI is your secret weapon against ransomware crooks. Here's how to use it Cybercriminals are evolving, and so are the tools to stop them. As AI becomes more accessible, attackers are sharpening their tactics. But here's the good news: defenders are, too. AI is no longer a buzzword; it's a frontline weapon in the fight against ransomware.… Partner Content

The Hacker News

1 month ago

Rust-based Myth Stealer Malware Spread via Fake Gaming Sites Targets Chrome, Firefox Users

Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a previously undocumented Rust-based information stealer called Myth Stealer that's being propagated via fraudulent gaming websites. "Upon execution, the malware displays a fake window to appear legitimate while simultaneously decrypting and executing malicious code in the background," Trellix security researchers Niranjan Hegde, Vasantha Lakshmanan

Dark Reading

1 month ago

SSH Keys: The Most Powerful Credential You're Probably Ignoring

SSH keys enable critical system access but often lack proper management. This security blind spot creates significant risk through untracked, unrotated credentials that persist across your infrastructure.

Bleeping Computer

1 month ago

AI is a data-breach time bomb, reveals new report

AI acts like Pac-Man—devouring sensitive data across clouds, apps, and copilots. Varonis analyzed 1,000 orgs and found 99% have exposed data AI can access, exposing them to data risks. [...]

Bleeping Computer

1 month ago

Massive Heroku outage impacts web platforms worldwide

Heroku is suffering a widespread outage that has lasted over six hours, preventing developers from logging into the platform and breaking website functionality. [...]