Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Privacy, Data Security Browser Tools Harvest AI Chatbot Data for Sale: Koi Security Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • December 22, 2025 Image: Skorzewiak/Shutterstock Recent investigations reveal that a Chrome browser extension, touted as a free clientless VPN, has been clandestinely capturing user conversations on various…
A recent investigation has revealed disturbing data collection practices involving various browser extensions that compromise user privacy by harvesting conversations from popular AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. Koi, a security firm, has published a detailed report outlining the extent of this data gathering, which includes not only…
Taiwanese Security Bureau Issues Warning on Chinese AI Apps Due to Data Breach Concerns On November 16, the National Security Bureau (NSB) of Taiwan issued a cautionary statement advising citizens to exercise vigilance when using generative artificial intelligence (AI) models developed in China. This warning follows comprehensive assessments of five…
Key Insights: Cisco researchers identified significant security vulnerabilities in several popular open-weight AI models. Multi-turn adversarial attacks were found to be substantially more effective than single interactions. These findings highlight critical concerns regarding AI safety, data privacy, and the integrity of AI models. Cisco has uncovered critical security vulnerabilities in…
Russian State Propaganda in AI Responses: A Growing Concern Recent investigations reveal that advanced AI chatbots, notably OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, DeepSeek, and xAI’s Grok, are inadvertently promoting Russian state propaganda when queried about the Ukraine conflict. A report from the Institute of Strategic Dialogue (ISD) highlights that these chatbots…
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…
