Tag: security
How many malicious docs does it take to poison an LLM? Far fewer than you might think, Anthropic warns
Just 250 corrupted files can make advanced AI models collapse instantly, Anthropic warns Tiny amounts of poisoned data can destabilize even billion-parameter AI systems A simple trigger phrase can force large models to produce random nonsense Large language models (LLMs) have become central to the development of modern AI tools,…
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Remember audio tapes from TDK? The company just developed an analog reservoir AI chip that does real-time learning – and will even challenge humans at a game of rock-paper-scissors
TDK’s real-time analog chip learns on the edge for robotics and sensors Demo shows high-speed learning in a rock-paper-scissors challenge Neuromorphic approach aims to merge sensing and AI for edge computing For most people, TDK is best known for audio cassettes – which were a staple of home recording and…
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Fancy making millions hacking Apple? iPhone maker now offers huge bug bounty worth up to $2m
Apple now offers $2 million for zero-click RCE flaws in its devices Zero-click attacks require no user interaction and are often used in cyber-espionage Revamped bug bounty program includes new categories, bonuses, and payouts up to $5 million If you want to earn a cool $2 million, all you need…
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Jeff Bezos dreams of gigawatt data centers in space to solve AI’s huge problem with power consumption and power dissipation – could Blue Origin rockets transform into data centers?
Bezos imagines orbital data centers fueled by constant sunlight beyond Earth’s atmosphere The plan promises endless energy, no clouds, and no weather interference Launching and maintaining space-based servers could cost billions in failed missions Jeff Bezos has outlined a future where data center operations may no longer be bound to…
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This devious Android malware spoofs WhatsApp, TikTok and more – here’s how to stay safe
ClayRat malware mimics popular apps to steal data and spread via victim contact lists It abuses Android’s SMS handler role to bypass permissions and access sensitive content Over 600 variants found; users should stick to trusted app stores and use antivirus tools A new Android malware variant is posing as…
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This dangerous new botnet is shooting off attacks across the world faster than can be tracked – here’s what we know about RondoDox
RondoDox botnet exploits 56 vulnerabilities across 30+ internet-connected device types Its “exploit shotgun” approach is noisy, attracting defenders but compromising diverse hardware Patching devices, updating firmware, and isolating networks help prevent botnet infiltration Security researchers are warning about RondoDox, a noisy new botnet targeting dozens of vulnerabilities in more than…
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