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Anthropic warns AI agents could spread like malware to smart home devices

AI company Anthropic has warned that future rogue AI agents might self-replicate and take over smart home devices. The claim is based on their own research, but has only been reported by the Financial Times so far.

13 Oct 20263 min read

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Ledger Finds Hardware Tampering in Wallets Sold by CryptoBilis After $86 Million Theft Reports
Ledger has paused sales through CryptoBilis after discovering a hardware implant in some wallets, following reports of $86 million in stolen cryptocurrency. The incident affects users in Southeast Asia.
12 Oct 20263 min read
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Malware Incident at Nippon Columbia Exposes Data of 8.6 Million Karaoke Fans
A malware infection at Nippon Columbia, a contractor for Japan’s largest karaoke chain, may have exposed over 8.6 million customer records. No confirmed data theft yet, but users are urged to stay alert.
11 Oct 20263 min read
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P7 DarkSword iOS Exploit Kit Targets Crypto Wallets and Enables Remote Control
Researchers have found a new version of the DarkSword iOS exploit kit, called P7, which can steal crypto wallet data and lets attackers run commands on iPhones. Only one source has reported this so far.
9 Oct 20263 min read
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Attackers Exploit AhsayCBS Backup Flaws to Install Cryptocurrency Miners
Hackers are exploiting two unpatched flaws in AhsayCBS backup software to take control of servers and install cryptocurrency miners disguised as Microsoft Edge. At least five organisations have been targeted.
9 Oct 20264 min read
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Malware Preinstalled on Budget Android Phones in 150+ Countries, Researchers Say
Security researchers say thousands of low-cost Android devices come with malware preinstalled in their firmware, affecting users in over 150 countries. The campaign, called Midnight Mimosa, gives attackers deep control over infected phones.
9 Oct 20263 min read
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Ransomware Gangs Face Internal Betrayal and Sloppy Security, Report Says
A new report highlights how some ransomware groups are dealing with insider theft and careless mistakes, while law enforcement continues to target scam operations.
8 Oct 20262 min read
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FakeGit campaign floods GitHub with over 17,000 malware-laden repositories
Researchers report over 17,000 fake GitHub repositories are spreading SmartLoader malware in a renewed FakeGit campaign. Attackers use convincing download links to trick developers.
8 Oct 20263 min read
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Poem-based malware infects thousands of servers via GitHub
Attackers used a poem on GitHub to control malware that infected over 3,000 servers, mainly targeting AI-related services. The malware mines cryptocurrency and can spread to more systems.
8 Oct 20263 min read
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CIA Officer Stole $190 Million by Faking Top Secret Project, Says Report
A CIA officer with high-level clearance allegedly stole $190 million by inventing a fake secret project. The FBI raided his home and recovered gold, cash, and luxury items. Only TechRadar has reported this so far.
8 Oct 20263 min read

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