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  • The Register: Shell to pay: Crims invade your PC with CastleRAT malware, now in C and Python

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/09/05/clickfix_castlerat_malware/ Source: The Register Title: Shell to pay: Crims invade your PC with CastleRAT malware, now in C and Python Feedly Summary: Pro tip, don’t install PowerShell commands without approval A team of data thieves has doubled down by developing its CastleRAT malware in both Python and C variants. Both versions spread by…

  • Schneier on Security: Generative AI as a Cybercrime Assistant

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    Source URL: https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2025/09/generative-ai-as-a-cybercrime-assistant.html Source: Schneier on Security Title: Generative AI as a Cybercrime Assistant Feedly Summary: Anthropic reports on a Claude user: We recently disrupted a sophisticated cybercriminal that used Claude Code to commit large-scale theft and extortion of personal data. The actor targeted at least 17 distinct organizations, including in healthcare, the emergency services,…

  • The Register: It looks like you’re ransoming data. Would you like some help?

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/09/03/ransomware_ai_abuse/ Source: The Register Title: It looks like you’re ransoming data. Would you like some help? Feedly Summary: AI-powered ransomware, extortion chatbots, vibe hacking … just wait until agents replace affiliates It’s no secret that AI tools make it easier for cybercriminals to steal sensitive data and then extort victim organizations. But two…

  • Slashdot: AI-Powered Drone Swarms Have Now Entered the Battlefield

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    Source URL: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/09/02/2139235/ai-powered-drone-swarms-have-now-entered-the-battlefield?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: AI-Powered Drone Swarms Have Now Entered the Battlefield Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The provided text highlights Ukraine’s innovative use of artificial intelligence in coordinating drone swarm attacks against Russian positions. This technology marks a significant advancement in military applications of AI and drone warfare, showcasing…

  • Schneier on Security: Indirect Prompt Injection Attacks Against LLM Assistants

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    Source URL: https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2025/09/indirect-prompt-injection-attacks-against-llm-assistants.html Source: Schneier on Security Title: Indirect Prompt Injection Attacks Against LLM Assistants Feedly Summary: Really good research on practical attacks against LLM agents. “Invitation Is All You Need! Promptware Attacks Against LLM-Powered Assistants in Production Are Practical and Dangerous” Abstract: The growing integration of LLMs into applications has introduced new security risks,…

  • Unit 42: Model Namespace Reuse: An AI Supply-Chain Attack Exploiting Model Name Trust

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    Source URL: https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/model-namespace-reuse/ Source: Unit 42 Title: Model Namespace Reuse: An AI Supply-Chain Attack Exploiting Model Name Trust Feedly Summary: Model namespace reuse is a potential security risk in the AI supply chain. Attackers can misuse platforms like Hugging Face for remote code execution. The post Model Namespace Reuse: An AI Supply-Chain Attack Exploiting Model…