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Mozilla Used Anthropic’s Mythos to Find and Fix 271 Bugs in Firefox

Mozilla Used Anthropic’s Mythos to Find and Fix 271 Bugs in Firefox | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
The Firefox team doesn’t think emerging AI capabilities will upend cybersecurity long term, but they warn that software developers are likely in for a rocky transition.
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May 28, 4:17 AM
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The FBI Wants ‘Near Real-Time’ Access to US License Plate Readers

The FBI Wants ‘Near Real-Time’ Access to US License Plate Readers | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
Plus: Google publishes a live exploit for an unpatched flaw, the feds arrest two men accused of creating thousands of nonconsensual deepfake nudes, and more.
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May 19, 12:24 AM
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Avoid using OpenClaw in mission-critical settings, giving unrestricted access: IMDA

Avoid using OpenClaw in mission-critical settings, giving unrestricted access: IMDA | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
Learn about the critical security risks associated with the AI tool OpenClaw and the IMDA's advisory for safe implementation. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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May 17, 7:24 PM
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‘Reservation Hijacking’ Scams Target Travelers. Here’s How to Stay Safe

‘Reservation Hijacking’ Scams Target Travelers. Here’s How to Stay Safe | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
The hotel staffer who calls you with an urgent request for payment isn’t necessarily who they say they are.
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May 15, 7:10 AM
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Your iPhone Gets Stolen. Then the Hacking Begins

Your iPhone Gets Stolen. Then the Hacking Begins | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
A bustling underground ecosystem is providing criminals with the tools to unlock iPhones—and wage phishing attacks against their contacts to access bank accounts and more.
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May 11, 9:21 PM
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Hackable Robot Lawn Mower Unlocks a New Nightmare

Hackable Robot Lawn Mower Unlocks a New Nightmare | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
Plus: Meta officially kills encrypted Instagram DMs, the Trump administration targets “violent left wing extremists,” leaked documents reveal Russia's school for elite hackers, and more.
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May 10, 8:46 PM
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Hackers Hate AI Slop Even More Than You Do

Hackers Hate AI Slop Even More Than You Do | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
It's not just you. Scammers, hackers, and other cybercriminals are complaining about “AI shit” flooding platforms where they discuss cyberattacks and other illegal activity.
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April 23, 7:21 PM
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Mozilla Used Anthropic’s Mythos to Find and Fix 271 Bugs in Firefox

Mozilla Used Anthropic’s Mythos to Find and Fix 271 Bugs in Firefox | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
The Firefox team doesn’t think emerging AI capabilities will upend cybersecurity long term, but they warn that software developers are likely in for a rocky transition.
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April 21, 7:09 PM
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North Korean social engineering campaign targets MacOS users | Computer Weekly

North Korean social engineering campaign targets MacOS users | Computer Weekly | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
A MacOS-focused social engineering campaign orchestrated by North Korea-based threat actor Sapphire Sleet has been exposed by Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence Unit.
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April 14, 8:32 PM
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European regulators sidelined on Anthropic superhacking model –

European regulators sidelined on Anthropic superhacking model – | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
New AI tech could pose major cybersecurity risks but many European regulators have limited oversight.
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April 5, 10:07 PM
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CBP Facility Codes Sure Seem to Have Leaked Via Online Flashcards

CBP Facility Codes Sure Seem to Have Leaked Via Online Flashcards | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
The Quizlet flashcards, which WIRED found through basic Google searches, seem to include sensitive information about gate security at Customs and Border Protection locations.
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April 5, 9:09 PM
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Apple Will Push Out Rare ‘Backported’ Patches to Protect iOS 18 Users From DarkSword Hacking Tool

Apple Will Push Out Rare ‘Backported’ Patches to Protect iOS 18 Users From DarkSword Hacking Tool | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
As DarkSword spreads, Apple tells WIRED it will enable iOS 18-specific fixes for millions of iPhone owners who remain on that iOS version rather than force them to update to iOS 26.
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April 5, 8:49 PM
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This App Makes Even the Sketchiest PDF or Word Doc Safe to Open

This App Makes Even the Sketchiest PDF or Word Doc Safe to Open | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
When somebody sends you a document as an attachment, don't just open it. Use the free tool Dangerzone to scrub it clean of any malevolent code. Here's how it works.
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March 26, 1:12 AM
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Hundreds of Millions of iPhones Can Be Hacked With a New Tool Found in the Wild

Hundreds of Millions of iPhones Can Be Hacked With a New Tool Found in the Wild | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
A powerful iPhone-hacking technique known as DarkSword has been discovered in use by Russian hackers. It can take over devices running iOS 18 that simply visit infected websites.
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May 25, 1:40 AM
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Police op targets VPN service favoured by ransomware gangs | Computer Weekly

Police op targets VPN service favoured by ransomware gangs | Computer Weekly | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
A multinational police operation has taken down the infamous First VPN service that provided cover for cyber criminal gangs and ransomware operators.
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May 19, 12:22 AM
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Cybercriminal Twins Caught After They Forgot to Turn Off Microsoft Teams Recording

Cybercriminal Twins Caught After They Forgot to Turn Off Microsoft Teams Recording | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
Plus: Instructure’s Canvas ransomware debacle comes to a close, an alleged dark net market kingpin gets arrested, OpenAI workers fall victim to a supply chain attack, and more.
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May 16, 2:43 AM
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What are passkeys and why do UK cyber chiefs want us to use them?

What are passkeys and why do UK cyber chiefs want us to use them? | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
Passwords have long been the default way we secure accounts online but the NCSC has said passkeys are a better option.
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May 14, 12:53 AM
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Foxconn Ransomware Attack Shows Nothing Is Safe Forever

Foxconn Ransomware Attack Shows Nothing Is Safe Forever | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
Famous for helping build Apple’s iPhones, Foxconn just suffered another cyberattack, highlighting the perils of warehousing some of the world’s most valuable data.
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May 11, 9:20 PM
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Dangerous New Linux Exploit Gives Attackers Root Access to Countless Computers

Dangerous New Linux Exploit Gives Attackers Root Access to Countless Computers | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
The exploit, dubbed CopyFail and tracked as CVE-2026-31431, allows hackers to take over PCs and data center servers. The Linux vulnerabilities have been patched—but many machines remain at risk.
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May 2, 3:50 AM
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HSBC collaborates on noisy qubit real-world application | Computer Weekly

HSBC collaborates on noisy qubit real-world application | Computer Weekly | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
Researchers have demonstrated that even on current noisy quantum computers, they get usable results for financial modelling
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April 21, 7:28 PM
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It Takes 2 Minutes to Hack the EU’s New Age-Verification App

It Takes 2 Minutes to Hack the EU’s New Age-Verification App | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
Plus: Major data breaches at a gym chain and hotel giant, a disruptive DDoS attack against Bluesky, dubious ICE hires, and more.
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April 18, 12:38 AM
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China Is Cracking Down on Scams. Just Not the Ones Hitting Americans

China Is Cracking Down on Scams. Just Not the Ones Hitting Americans | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
As Beijing clamps down on fraud at home, researchers say crime syndicates are shifting their focus to victims elsewhere.
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April 12, 4:17 AM
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Anthropic’s Mythos Will Force a Cybersecurity Reckoning—Just Not the One You Think

Anthropic’s Mythos Will Force a Cybersecurity Reckoning—Just Not the One You Think | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
The new AI model is being heralded—and feared—as a hacker’s superweapon. Experts say its arrival is a wake-up call for developers who have long made security an afterthought.
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April 5, 10:07 PM
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Apple Will Push Out Rare ‘Backported’ Patches to Protect iOS 18 Users From DarkSword Hacking Tool

Apple Will Push Out Rare ‘Backported’ Patches to Protect iOS 18 Users From DarkSword Hacking Tool | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
As DarkSword spreads, Apple tells WIRED it will enable iOS 18-specific fixes for millions of iPhone owners who remain on that iOS version rather than force them to update to iOS 26.
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April 5, 9:05 PM
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CBP Facility Codes Sure Seem to Have Leaked Via Online Flashcards

CBP Facility Codes Sure Seem to Have Leaked Via Online Flashcards | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
The Quizlet flashcards, which WIRED found through basic Google searches, seem to include sensitive information about gate security at Customs and Border Protection locations.
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March 28, 1:38 AM
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A $20 Billion Crypto Scam Market Faces a New Government Crackdown

A $20 Billion Crypto Scam Market Faces a New Government Crackdown | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
The Telegram-based Xinbi Guarantee black market sells services that help prop up scam operations. British officials just hit the highly lucrative marketplace with sweeping sanctions.
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