Tag: security
AMD VM security tools can be bypassed, letting hackers infilitrate your devices, experts warn
University researchers find way to trick AMD’s secure VM tech into sharing sensitive information AMD released a security advisory with recommended mitigations The bug requires physical access, but in some scenarios could be abused through software alone AMD Virtual Machine (VM) security tools can be bypassed, allowing cybercriminals to infiltrate…
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Claude AI and other systems could be vulnerable to worrying command prompt injection attacks
Security researchers tricked Anthropic’s Claude Computer Use to download and run malware They say that other AI tools could be tricked with prompt injection, too GenAI can be tricked to write, compile, and run malware, as well In mid-October 2024, Anthropic released Claude Computer Use, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model…
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AWS customers hit by major cyberattack which then stored stolen credentials in plain sight
Researchers find vulnerabilities in public sites that exposed sensitive information They later discovered a campaign using the flaws to exfiltrate data from “millions of websites” The crooks were selling the data on the dark web for “hundreds of euros” Misconfigured cloud instances have once again been abused to steal sensitive…
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Poker Cheaters Allegedly Use Tiny Hidden Cameras to Spot Dealt Cards
Several recent schemes were uncovered involving poker players at casinos allegedly using miniature cameras, concealed in personal electronics, to spot cards. Should players everywhere be concerned? Source
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QR codes can be used to crack this vital browser security tool
Browser isolation runs all scripts in a remote, or virtual environment, but QR codes still make it through If a device is infected with malware, it can get commands via QR codes, rendering browser isolation useless The method works, but has its limitations Cybersecurity researchers from Mandiant claim to have…
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Microsoft challenges you to hack its LLM email service
Microsoft is offering $10k prize for hackers who can exploit vulnerabilities in its LLM The challenge will focus on prompt injection defenses Software developers and hackers often work together to discover and fix flaws Are you an experienced hacker looking to make a little extra money this Christmas? Well you…
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