AI’s hacking skills are outgrowing the tests built to measure them

'Cheating, deceiving': govt pledges to probe AI risks

Artificial intelligence technology can already blackmail humans and hack computer systems, a minister warns, and an Australian agency is testing its limits.

Researcher Details WhatsApp-to-Host Attack Chain Using Three OpenClaw Flaws

Details have emerged about three now-patched security flaws in the OpenClaw personal artificial intelligence (AI) assistant that, if successfully exploited, could enable credential theft, privilege escalation, and arbitrary code execution on the host. A brief description of the high-severity vulnerabilities is as follows - GHSA-hjr6-g723-hmfm (CVSS score: 8.8) - An operating system

The Eye-Popping Salaries Behind Anthropic’s AI Hiring Spree Include $1.3 Million for ‘Technical’ Roles

Filings reveal clues as to what Anthropic employees make as the AI talent wars rage.

Five Eyes cybersecurity agencies warn of new AI models impact on cyber risks

Cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology is poised to supercharge offensive hacking capabilities, and urgent action is needed to face up to the ‌threat, U.S., British, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand cybersecurity agency officials said on Monday.

Artificial Intelligence is Raising Cyber Threats

Artificial Intelligence is Raising Cyber Threats

AI can outpace cybersecurity norms ‘in months’: spy alliance

AI can outpace cybersecurity norms ‘in months’: spy alliance

With AI, Cybersecurity Focus Shifts from Finding Flaws to Fixing Them

For decades, one of cybersecurity's biggest challenges has been finding vulnerabilities before attackers do. A growing number of security professionals now say artificial intelligence is changing that equation, shifting the focus from discovering flaws to fixing them quickly enough to prevent exploitation.

Companies are increasingly falling victim to AI impersonation scams. This startup just raised $28M to stop deepfakes in real time

As scammers use AI to mimic trusted employees, flood help desks, and take over enterprise tools, one startup says the only defense is spotting the invisible signals even perfect deepfakes can’t spoof.

AI Shifts Cybersecurity Focus from Finding Flaws to Fixing Them

For decades, one of cybersecurity's most difficult challenges has been finding vulnerabilities before attackers do. A growing number of security professionals now say artificial intelligence is changing that equation, shifting the focus from discovering flaws to fixing them quickly enough to prevent exploitation.

Brokerages Are Racing To Adopt AI. Costs And Headaches Are On The Rise

Artificial intelligence is the No. 1 buzzword in business, and it's no different in commercial real estate, where transaction specialists are being pushed to reinvent how they work. As firms race to weave AI into their operations, some have integrated...

AI Leaders Nvidia, Palantir, and Meta Platforms Are Shaking Wall Street's Foundation With This $15.6 Billion Warning

Insider activity at three of Wall Street's most influential artificial intelligence (AI) businesses paints a picture worth a thousand words.

ISTELive: Exploring digital spaces, a "walled garden" of resources, and how libraries open students' worlds

Students need AI skills to safely explore today's complex digital landscape, said Toronto District School Board program coord -More-

Younger workers may be falling behind in critical thinking skills

The three largest skill gaps in the younger workforce represent “the very skills most essential to humans in the AI era,” per a report from Cangrade.

AI increases the dangers of phishing and cyberattacks, says Dutch data authority

The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing the risks of phishing and cyberattacks, and organizations need to immediately take action to get their cybersecurity in order,

Yet another research breaks the hype bubble for AI browsers serving serious security flaws

Researchers tested seven popular AI browsers and found four vulnerable to attacks that trick the AI agent into handing over personal data.

Hud CEO Roee Adler says runtime intelligence will define the next era of software operations

Artificial intelligence has dramatically accelerated software development, with coding agents now capable of producing large volumes of production-ready code in minutes. Yet while writing software has become faster, ensuring that software behaves correctly in production remains one of engineering’s biggest challenges. For decades, observability platforms have helped teams monitor infrastructure through logs, metrics, and traces. But according to Roee [] This story continues at The Next Web

The Fight Against AI Datacenters Is Important – but It’s Just a Starting Point

The Fight Against AI Datacenters Is Important – but It’s Just a Starting Point barry Fri, 07/10/2026 - 22:31

Egypt linked to suspected hack of Argentina FA: Reports

A suspected cyberattack on the Argentine Football Association (AFA) is under investigation after hackers reportedly breached the federation's media database and used a comprom...

Navigating the AI access control minefield

Rather like the early days of e-commerce, everyone seems to be ‘doing artificial intelligence’. IT leaders must now ensure these systems have secure access to enterprise data

AI is already reshaping US politics at every level

Artificial intelligence is barging into the workplace and transforming the battlefield. Now, it’s coming to the ballot box, promising to rewrite the DNA of politics. Driven by a flood of Silicon Valley money, AI has emerged as one of the ...

AI startups fuel talent war

AI startups fuel talent war

When AI at the Workplace Is As Dangerous As DEI

When AI at the Workplace Is As Dangerous As DEI

Experts warn AI could both fight and conceal corruption

Experts warned Friday that artificial intelligence could serve as both a safeguard against corruption and a structural threat to transparency as the technology is increasingly embedded in public administration and oversight. “In anti-corruption policy, AI can be a double-edged sword,” said Choi Yong-jeon, a professor at Daejin University, during the International Anti-Corruption Forum co-hosted by South Korea’s Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission and the United Nations Development Progra

Attack With AI, Defend With AI: Intel Agencies Warn of Cyber Attacks Within Months

Western intelligence agencies warn that the world’s top artificial intelligence models are becoming so advanced that in a few months they’ll pose serious cybersecurity risks to the United States. “(AI) is rapidly transforming cyber risk, and we must act swiftly to remain ahead,” says a statement published this week by the Five Eyes intel coalition. ... The post Attack With AI, Defend With AI: Intel Agencies Warn of Cyber Attacks Within Months appeared first on The New American.

Ethereum Foundation Turns AI Loose on ETH Network to Find Bugs Before Hackers Do

Ethereum researchers are using AI agents to hunt for vulnerabilities, shifting security work from finding bugs to proving which ones are real.

El enemigo que no duerme: cuando la inteligencia artificial puede convertir el hacking en una guerra híbrida permanente

Durante años, la ciberseguridad se apoyó en una ficción cómoda: atacar sistemas complejos exigía talento, tiempo, paciencia y conocimiento profundo. Un atacante avanzado era escaso, caro y limitado por una variable humana: el cansancio. Había que leer código, entender arquitecturas, probar hipótesis y volver a empezar. Esa fricción nunca garantizó la seguridad, pero mantenía un

Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks

A union says workers are in the crosshairs of automation as AI is being tested across ports.

AI-Driven Identity Attacks Are Surging, PwC Warns

AI has given cybercriminals a big advantage in attacking organizations, which they are using to go after weaknesses on edge devices The post AI-Driven Identity Attacks Are Surging, PwC Warns appeared first on TechRepublic.

OpenAI restricts new ChatGPT model release amid US cybersecurity review

The move follows increased scrutiny of advanced AI systems after concerns that powerful models could be misused for cyberattacks

Enterprise AI still smarting from leaping before looking

Majority report AI-related security incidents or vulnerabilities

AI Power Without Responsibility

Argentina is registering companies run solely by artificial intelligence, with a human kept around only to answer legal claims. There's a huge danger in this gee-whiz tech

Never say 'yes' to these three questions from an unknown caller - it's an AI voice scam

A tech expert has issued a warning about increasingly sophisticated AI voice fraud scam phone calls - and there are three questions you should never answer with a 'yes'

"We cannot choose to become idiots": The AI cheating scandal roiling Brown University

AI cheating leads to a failed society, professor says.

No Terror Module In Sikkim: Police After Self-Radicalised Teen Arrested

The arrest followed intelligence inputs from the state Special Branch and Central Intelligence Agencies pointing to suspicious online activity.

AI Chatbots Emerge As New Terror Planning Tools For Al-Qaeda And Extremist Groups

Researchers at Tech Against Terrorism, an online watchdog supported by the United Nations counter-terrorism directorate, have published findings showing how frequently AI models provide dangerous information to would-be extremists. The organization sent more than 2,300 requests for information drawn from “real terrorist use cases” to 27 different AI models, finding that 32 of queries produced [] The post AI Chatbots Emerge As New Terror Planning Tools For Al-Qaeda And Extremist Groups appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.