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  • 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,…

  • Slashdot: Switzerland Releases Open-Source AI Model Built For Privacy

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    Source URL: https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/09/03/2125252/switzerland-releases-open-source-ai-model-built-for-privacy?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Switzerland Releases Open-Source AI Model Built For Privacy Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Switzerland’s launch of Apertus, a fully open-source multilingual LLM, emphasizes transparency and privacy in AI development. By providing open access to the model’s components and adhering to stringent Swiss data protection laws, Apertus…

  • The Register: Crims claim HexStrike AI penetration tool makes quick work of Citrix bugs

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/09/03/hexstrike_ai_citrix_exploits/ Source: The Register Title: Crims claim HexStrike AI penetration tool makes quick work of Citrix bugs Feedly Summary: LLMs and 0-days – what could possibly go wrong? Attackers on underground forums claimed they were using HexStrike AI, an open-source red-teaming tool, against Citrix NetScaler vulnerabilities within hours of disclosure, according to Check…

  • The Register: Biased bots: AI hiring managers shortlist candidates with AI resumes

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/09/03/ai_hiring_biased/ Source: The Register Title: Biased bots: AI hiring managers shortlist candidates with AI resumes Feedly Summary: When AI runs recruiting, the winning move is using the same bot Job seekers who use the same AI model to compose their resumes as the AI model used to evaluate their application are more likely…

  • 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: FreeBSD Project Isn’t Ready To Let AI Commit Code Just Yet

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    Source URL: https://developers.slashdot.org/story/25/09/03/1649201/freebsd-project-isnt-ready-to-let-ai-commit-code-just-yet?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: FreeBSD Project Isn’t Ready To Let AI Commit Code Just Yet Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The FreeBSD Project’s recent status report reveals a cautious approach towards the use of code generated by LLMs (Large Language Models) due to licensing concerns. They are working on establishing…

  • Cisco Security Blog: Conference Hopping: Training Attendee Scanning Def Con

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    Source URL: https://feedpress.me/link/23535/17135128/conference-hopping-training-attendee-scanning-def-con Source: Cisco Security Blog Title: Conference Hopping: Training Attendee Scanning Def Con Feedly Summary: Cisco is the Security Cloud Provider to the Black Hat conferences. Learn about the latest innovations for the SOC of the Future at Black Hat USA 2025. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text highlights Cisco’s role…

  • 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…

  • New York Times – Artificial Intelligence : ChatGPT Will Get Parental Controls and New Safety Features, OpenAI Says

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    Source URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/02/technology/personaltech/chatgpt-parental-controls-openai.html Source: New York Times – Artificial Intelligence Title: ChatGPT Will Get Parental Controls and New Safety Features, OpenAI Says Feedly Summary: After a California teenager spent months on ChatGPT discussing plans to end his life, OpenAI said it would introduce parental controls and better responses for users in distress. AI Summary and…