MICROSOFT FLOODS MARKET WITH SECURITY PATCHES AHEAD OF AI ATTACKS
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Microsoft has released an unusually large batch of security patches this month as the company prepares for a wave of AI-assisted cyberattacks. The accelerated release aims to close vulnerabilities before threat actors can exploit them.
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Security researchers discovered that LG televisions scan local networks to identify connected phones and devices without explicit user consent. The practice raises questions about data collection practices on smart home devices.
The NSA, CISA, and FBI jointly warned Tuesday that Chinese AI companies, including DeepSeek, are conducting large-scale technology distillation campaigns. The advisory accuses these firms of copying advanced AI models developed by Western competitors.
Cisco's President Jeetu Patel joined executives from OpenAI, Anthropic, and others in signing an open letter warning that AI-enabled cyberattacks will likely become more widespread and sophisticated. The same AI capabilities that boost productivity can be weaponized by malicious actors.
Anthropic has warned users about unauthorized token theft after discovering hackers accessing Claude accounts. The breach prompted the AI company to alert subscribers about potential account compromises.