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UK NCSC Launches Software Vulnerability Initiative

Application Security , Governance & Risk Management , Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Agency Partners with Industry Experts for Enhanced Vulnerability Research Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • July 16, 2025 The U.K. National Cyber Security Centre is seeking to expand vulnerability detection and mitigation efforts through collaboration with industry experts. (Image:…

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Trump Eases Nvidia Chip Restrictions on China, Sparking Concerns

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Government, Industry Specific Analysts Warn White House Chip Policy Reversal Poses Risks to US AI Leadership Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • July 15, 2025 President Trump has reportedly lifted restrictions on certain chip exports to China that were initiated in 2022. (Image: Shutterstock) President Donald Trump’s…

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Using Gemini for Email Summaries? Be Cautious of Prompt Injection Risks

AI Vulnerability Exposes Users to Deceptive Messages Through Google’s Gemini Researchers have issued a stark warning regarding a vulnerability in Google’s Gemini, a large language model, that can be exploited by attackers to deceive users via manipulated message summaries. This issue arises from the ability of malicious actors to embed…

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Qantas Data Breach: 5.7 Million Exposed in Third-Party Cyberattack

Qantas Cyberattack Exposes Sensitive Data of Millions, Underlining Third-Party Risks Qantas, the national airline of Australia, has reported a significant cyberattack that has compromised the personal information of approximately 5.7 million customers. This breach, which targeted a third-party call center platform, raises pressing concerns about cybersecurity across the aviation industry…

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McDonald’s AI Hiring Bot Exposed Millions of Applicants’ Data to Hackers Due to Weak Password ‘123456’

In a recent incident highlighting cybersecurity vulnerabilities within the hiring processes of large corporations, the McDonald’s recruitment platform, powered by the AI chatbot Olivia from Paradox.ai, has come under fire for significant security flaws. Olivia, responsible for screening job applicants, gathering information, and administering personality tests, inadvertently exposed sensitive applicant…

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AI Rubio Hoax Sheds Light on Vulnerabilities in White House Security

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Impersonation Hoax Exposes Security Vulnerabilities Regarding U.S. Officials Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • July 9, 2025 U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a press conference in Guatemala, February 5, 2025. (Image: Daniel Hernandez-Salazar/Shutterstock) A recent attempt…

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Head of Technology Testing for U.S. Intelligence Agencies Steps Down

The leadership of the US government’s Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) is undergoing a significant change this month, as Rick Muller, the current head, transitions to a position within the quantum computing industry, according to sources close to the matter. This shift in leadership coincides with a broader initiative…

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