Tag: #cybersecurity

Apple expands silent security updates on iPhone, speeding fixes—and raising transparency questions

Apple’s “Background Security Improvements” quietly patches Safari and system libraries between iOS releases, as Australia emergency-call fixes spotlight the stakes.

#apple, #iphone, #ios, #cybersecurity, #softwareupdates

Anthropic says new Claude model found 500-plus high-severity flaws in open-source software

Anthropic unveils Claude Opus 4.6 and says it helped uncover and validate 500+ serious, previously unknown flaws—raising new questions about AI-scale security.

#ai, #cybersecurity, #opensource, #zeroday, #anthropic

International AI safety report warns frontier systems are outpacing oversight

A major international report says frontier AI is advancing faster than testing and governance, raising risks from deepfakes to cyber and bio misuse.

#ai, #aisafety, #deepfakes, #cybersecurity, #governance

School Cyberattacks Expose Gaps in Data Disclosure as PowerSchool Ransom Claim Spreads and Portland Probe Drags On

North Carolina schools face renewed extortion after the PowerSchool breach, while Portland, Maine took nearly a year to confirm exposure of sensitive data.

#cybersecurity, #schools, #databreach, #powerschool, #ransomware

Google Tests Gemini-Powered ‘Auto Browse’ Agent Inside Chrome

Google is rolling out an experimental Chrome feature that lets Gemini click, scroll and fill forms to complete online tasks—raising new security and privacy questions.

#google, #chrome, #gemini, #aiagents, #cybersecurity

Fortinet disables FortiCloud SSO worldwide after critical cross-tenant login flaw is exploited

A critical FortiCloud SSO bug let attackers cross into other customers’ Fortinet devices. Fortinet flipped off SSO globally, then rushed patches.

#cybersecurity, #fortinet, #vulnerability, #sso, #cisa

Ingram Micro says July ransomware attack exposed data of 42,521 employees and applicants

Ingram Micro says a SafePay-linked July ransomware attack exposed personal data for 42,521 workers and applicants, with notices sent in January.

#cybersecurity, #ransomware, #databreach, #ingrammicro, #identitytheft

Oracle E‑Business Suite Zero‑Day Sparks Months‑Long Extortion Wave, With More Than 100 Orgs Hit

A critical Oracle E‑Business Suite flaw let attackers steal finance and payroll data at 100+ organizations—fueling ransom emails months after patches.

#cybersecurity, #oracle, #zeroday, #ransomware, #databreach

DeepSeek Tests V4 Coding AI, Raising Stakes in U.S.-China Tech Rivalry

China’s DeepSeek is testing a code-focused V4 model reportedly set for mid-February, intensifying competition in AI coding tools and scrutiny over security.

#artificialintelligence, #deepseek, #coding, #cybersecurity, #uschina

Korean Air Employee Bank Details Exposed After Hack of Former Catering Unit

Breach of a sold-off Korean Air catering firm exposed names and bank account numbers of about 30,000 staff, tied to a wider Oracle ERP exploit wave.

#cybersecurity, #databreach, #koreanair, #oracle, #cl0p

OpenAI Unveils Aardvark: An AI-Driven Tool for Software Security

OpenAI introduces Aardvark, an AI-driven tool that autonomously detects and fixes software vulnerabilities using GPT-5.

#openai, #ai, #cybersecurity, #gpt5, #softwarevulnerability

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Atlas: A New Era in AI-Powered Browsing

OpenAI's new AI browser, ChatGPT Atlas, debuts with productivity features but faces security vulnerabilities.

#openai, #chatgpt, #technology, #cybersecurity, #ai

MIT Unveils TX-GAIN: A Supercomputer to Revolutionize AI Research

MIT's new TX-GAIN supercomputer sets a new standard in AI research, offering groundbreaking capabilities in biodefense and cybersecurity.

#AI, #supercomputing, #MIT, #biodefense, #cybersecurity

Accenture to Acquire CyberCX in $650 Million Deal to Enhance Cybersecurity Capabilities

Accenture's acquisition of CyberCX, valued at A$1 billion, boosts its cybersecurity strength in the Asia-Pacific region amidst growing threats.

#accenture, #cybersecurity, #acquisition, #cybercx, #asiapacific

Accenture Acquires CyberCX in $650 Million Cybersecurity Deal

Accenture to acquire Australian cybersecurity firm CyberCX for $650 million, boosting its Asia-Pacific capabilities.

#accenture, #cybersecurity, #acquisition, #australia, #cybercx