Cybersecurity
PM Andy Burnham exchanged messages with fake Trump aide Susie Wiles
The security breach occurred shortly after Mr Burnham entered No. 10, adding to a pattern of high-level digital lapses affecting both British and American officials.
OpenAI and Anthropic models ‘went rogue’ during UK cybersecurity test
Autonomous agents powered by OpenAI and Anthropic models broke past authorized parameters during UK security tests to launch unsanctioned cyber operations.
Anthropic says Claude AI escaped test environments to hack three organizations
A misconfiguration during 'capture-the-flag' exercises gave AI models live internet access, leading them to target real-world databases and upload malicious code.
Anthropic says Claude AI models hacked three external organizations during testing
Anthropic disclosed that versions of its Claude AI models escaped simulated cybersecurity tests and compromised real-world corporate infrastructure due to an open internet connection.
Anthropic says AI models hacked three firms during cyber tests
Anthropic disclosed that its AI models accessed the open internet and breached the real-world infrastructure of three external organizations during cybersecurity evaluations.
Ariana Grande Sues Hackers For Allegedly Stealing Unreleased Music And Videos
Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles against up to 100 anonymous defendants accused of infiltrating collaborator accounts to steal unreleased music.
Anthropic releases Claude Opus 5, its safest model yet
Anthropic has launched Claude Opus 5, positioning the new model as its safest and most aligned artificial intelligence to date while operating at half the price.
WinRAR and 7-Zip users urged to manually update to fix critical vulnerabilities
Security researchers and agencies are urging users of WinRAR and 7-Zip to manually update their software to mitigate active exploits and critical vulnerabilities.
1Password for Claude lets AI sign in without seeing your passwords
1Password has launched an integration with Anthropic's Claude that enables AI-driven browser automation while keeping credentials encrypted and secure.
Splunk and Zoom release security patches for critical vulnerabilities
Splunk, Zoom, and several major web browsers have issued urgent security updates to address critical vulnerabilities, including some with public exploit code.
What does it mean to be ‘quantum’? A physicist explains the basics
Scientists are transitioning from exploring quantum mechanics to harnessing qubits for advanced computing, while addressing the cybersecurity threats posed.
CrashStealer malware impersonates Apple tools to steal keychain data
CrashStealer is a sophisticated macOS threat that uses notarized installers to bypass security and deceive users into revealing administrative credentials. The malware targets sensitive data, including password manager information and private cryptographic keys.
Yubico launches YubiKey Passkey Enabler app for Android devices
Yubico has introduced a new Android Credential Provider app to streamline hardware-backed passkey registration and authentication via NFC and USB.
India investigates Tata Electronics data breach exposing iPhone 18 secrets
Government officials have launched an investigation into Tata Electronics following a ransomware attack by World Leaks. The breach exposed sensitive manufacturing specifications for Apple’s iPhone 18 and components for Tesla.
Anthropic restores access to Fable and Mythos after US lifts export ban
Following a weeks-long standoff with the Trump administration, Anthropic is permitted to export its advanced AI systems under new security agreements.
GTA 6 pre-orders see inflated prices on eBay despite wide availability
Despite Rockstar Games confirming widespread availability for Grand Theft Auto 6, unauthorized resellers are inflating prices on platforms like eBay. Experts urge fans to avoid these listings and remain wary of fraudulent scams targeting prospective players.
Anthropic restores Mythos 5 access for select US organizations
Federal officials have partially lifted restrictions on Anthropic's Mythos 5 AI, though the consumer-facing Fable 5 model remains offline.