Cyber attackers have discovered a new way to manipulate AI-powered email summarizers, using hidden instructions in an email’s HTML code to generate false and potentially malicious information. A recent study by Forcepoint X-Labs demonstrates how this technique, known as indirect prompt injection, can be used to deceive even the most advanced AI systems. The researchers … Read more
WhatsApp has taken significant steps to enhance its account security features, introducing stronger two-step verification and multiple passkey support. This move aims to better protect users from scammers and malicious actors who seek to compromise their accounts. For many of its 3 billion global users, WhatsApp serves as a primary means of communication with family … Read more
As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in production environments continues to grow, so does the need for robust security measures to ensure that these systems operate safely and transparently. The Linux Foundation has recently taken on governance of TRACE (Trust, Runtime Attestation and Compliance Evidence), a new open standard designed to provide verifiable evidence … Read more
A Cybersecurity Affordability Crisis Looms as Breach Costs Skyrocket The world of cybersecurity is facing a daunting reality: an affordability crisis that threatens to leave small businesses vulnerable to devastating data breaches. With breach costs reaching record highs and defense spending nearing $240 billion, the gap between what organizations can afford to spend on security … Read more
A Critical Vulnerability in NVIDIA’s OpenClaw Tool Puts AI Agents at Risk of Silent Poisoning Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a severe flaw in NVIDIA’s NemoClaw tool, which could allow attackers to silently poison large language models (LLMs) used by AI agents. The vulnerability, discovered by Cyera’s Oasis Identity Research, exposes the Ollama API to browser-based … Read more
Cybersecurity Researchers Uncover Hidden Threat in AI-Powered Email Summarizers A concerning study has revealed how attackers can manipulate AI-powered email summarizers into producing false and potentially malicious information, exploiting a vulnerability that has been lurking in the shadows of artificial intelligence systems. This hidden threat allows attackers to inject malicious instructions into emails, which are … Read more
Cybersecurity giant WhatsApp has taken a significant step forward in protecting its users from scammers and hackers, introducing several new security features that make it even harder for attackers to gain unauthorized access. The company’s latest update includes support for multiple passkeys, stronger two-step verification, and additional context on call screens. For the uninitiated, a … Read more
Microsoft PowerToys Gets a Boost with New Window Hopper Feature A recent update to Microsoft’s PowerToys toolset has brought a welcome addition for productivity enthusiasts and power users alike. The new “Window Hopper” feature, part of version 0.101.2362.0, allows users to quickly switch between windows of the currently focused application using an Alt+Tab-like interface. For … Read more
Cybersecurity Risks Extend Beyond Passwords to Identity Verification A growing threat is emerging in the cybersecurity landscape, one that targets not just passwords or multi-factor authentication (MFA), but the very foundation of identity verification. While traditional security measures have become increasingly robust, attackers are now exploiting legitimate processes such as onboarding and account recovery to … Read more
A major US hospital operator has fallen victim to a cyberattack, with an unauthorized party breaching its servers and potentially stealing sensitive information. Nutex Health, which operates 28 facilities across 12 states, disclosed the incident in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), revealing that some of the stolen data may be … Read more