Security Flaw in DeepSeek AI Chatbot Exposed Recent revelations have highlighted a critical security vulnerability in the DeepSeek artificial intelligence chatbot. This flaw, which has since been patched, could have allowed malicious actors to seize control of user accounts through a technique known as prompt injection. This troubling discovery was…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Splx Reports Enhanced Prompts Reduce Hallucinations, Yet Security Flaws Remain Rashmi Ramesh (@rashmiramesh_) • September 23, 2025 Image: Juan Alejandro Bernal/Shutterstock DeepSeek has unveiled its latest model, claiming significant advancements as it enters what it terms the “agent era.” While…
A recent incident involving the prominent Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has revealed significant security vulnerabilities that potentially exposed sensitive information to unauthorized access. The startup, which has seen a surge in popularity, inadvertently left one of its databases unsecured on the internet, raising concerns about data protection. According to…
The current landscape of cybersecurity reveals that even the smallest vulnerabilities can precipitate significant breaches. Exposing an encryption key, neglecting a minor software update, or leaving a cloud storage bucket unsecured may seem trivial, yet these factors can become major gateways for cyber attacks. This week, instances of cybercriminals exploiting…
This week’s cybersecurity update delves into various evolving threats, including a sophisticated phishing technique used by Russian threat actors. Covering issues from device code phishing to cloud-based attacks, this summary transforms complex technicalities into comprehensible insights, tailored for tech-savvy professionals. ⚡ Threat of the Week The recent disclosure from Microsoft…
A recent investigation has uncovered alarming findings regarding a dataset utilized for training large language models (LLMs). This dataset reportedly contains close to 12,000 live secrets, including credentials capable of authenticating access to various services. This discovery raises significant concerns about the risks associated with hard-coded credentials. Organizations face heightened…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Government, Industry Specific Also: Netskope’s High-Stakes IPO, How AI Sovereignty Threatens Our Shared Reality Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • August 29, 2025 Clockwise, from top left: Anna Delaney, Tony Morbin, Chris Riotta, and Michael Novinson This week’s update features a discussion among four editors from ISMG…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Oregon Man Charged for Operating DDoS Attack Service Mathew J. Schwartz (@euroinfosec) • August 20, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Federal authorities have charged a 22-year-old from Oregon for operating a sophisticated, on-demand distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack service known as “Rapper Bot.” Prosecutors allege that the service…
This week in cybersecurity has shed light on critical vulnerabilities and significant criminal activity affecting major organizations. Precision is paramount in this field; minor oversights can cascade into enormous security breaches. In this context, notable incidents underline systemic issues, such as reliance on outdated tools, sluggish risk responses, and a…
