Tag: cybersecurity

Unauthorized Access to Anthropic’s Claude AI Model Sold at Deep Discount in China

A gray market in China resells discounted access to Anthropic’s Claude AI, exploiting stolen accounts and collecting user data for AI model distillation.

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CallPhantom Scam Apps Amass Over 7 Million Downloads on Google Play Store

A group of 28 deceptive apps linked to the CallPhantom scam have reached 7.3 million downloads on Google Play, highlighting ongoing security risks.

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Security Updates for Certain Banned Chinese Drones and Routers to Continue Until 2029

Despite import restrictions on select Chinese drones and routers, the devices will receive security patches in the US through 2029.

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European Parliament Report Highlights VPN Use to Bypass Age Verification Systems

The EU research service flagged VPN technology as a loophole exploited to circumvent age verification controls, urging regulatory action.

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European Commission Advises EU Countries to Remove Huawei and ZTE Equipment from Telecom Networks

The European Commission recommends EU member states exclude Huawei and ZTE gear from telecom infrastructure over cybersecurity concerns.

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Grok AI Wallet Faces Prompt Injection Attack Resulting in $204,000 Token Theft, Reversed by Attacker

A prompt injection attack exploited the Grok AI wallet, transferring $204,000 in DRB tokens before the hacker voluntarily returned the funds.

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Microsoft to Roll Out Second Phase of Secure Boot Certificate Update for 1.6 Billion Windows Devices in May

Microsoft begins second stage of Secure Boot certificate updates in May, impacting 1.6 billion Windows 10 and 11 devices with new security warnings.

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DDoS Attack Disrupts Ubuntu and Canonical Servers Amid Critical Linux Vulnerability Disclosure

Ubuntu and Canonical servers are offline for a second day following a DDoS attack coinciding with disclosure of a major Linux kernel flaw.

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Microsoft Reports Sharp Increase in Phishing via QR Codes in Early 2026

Phishing attacks exploiting QR codes surged 146% in Q1 2026, according to Microsoft’s security analysis.

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North Korea Receives Majority of Stolen Cryptocurrency in 2026, Cybersecurity Report Finds

A recent analysis reveals North Korea has received 76% of all stolen cryptocurrency in 2026, underscoring its role in cyber-financing operations.

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US Government Plans to Expedite Patch Deployment for Critical IT Vulnerabilities Amid AI Threats

US agencies aim to accelerate fixing critical IT vulnerabilities in response to rising AI-powered hacking risks, including threats from models like Anthropic Mythos.

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Pentagon Partners with Seven AI Firms to Strengthen Classified Defense Networks

The Pentagon has selected seven leading AI companies to integrate advanced technologies into its classified networks, aiming to diversify its supplier base.

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