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ShadowLeak: Zero-Click Vulnerability Exposes Gmail Data Through OpenAI ChatGPT Deep Research Agent

Sep 20, 2025Ravie LakshmananArtificial Intelligence / Cloud Security A zero-click vulnerability has been identified in OpenAI’s ChatGPT Deep Research agent, enabling attackers to potentially access sensitive Gmail inbox data through a single malicious email, without requiring any interaction from the user. This novel exploitation method, termed ShadowLeak by cybersecurity firm…

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Irregular Raises $80M in Series A Funding to Tackle AI Model Exploitation

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Startup Develops AI Simulations to Combat Cyber Threats Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • September 19, 2025 Irregular’s CTO Omer Nevo and CEO Dan Lahav (Image: Irregular) Irregular, an AI security lab, has secured $80 million in funding to create test environments…

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New Assault on ChatGPT Research Agent Exfiltrates Secrets from Gmail Inboxes

ShadowLeak Vulnerability Exposes Risks in Language Models Recent developments in the cybersecurity landscape have unveiled a significant vulnerability involving prompt injection attacks on large language models (LLMs), spotlighted by the alarming case of ShadowLeak. This method primarily utilizes indirect prompt injections embedded within untrusted documents and emails, enabling malicious actors…

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OpenAI Implements Age Verification and Parental Controls for Minors

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development New Safeguards Implemented Amid Concerns Over Teen Suicides Linked to ChatGPT Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • September 17, 2025 OpenAI is enhancing ChatGPT’s security features to better protect younger users amidst increasing scrutiny over chatbot safety. (Image: Shutterstock) OpenAI has announced…

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⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Stolen Google Secrets, Windows Breach, Latest Crypto Scams, and More!

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…

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Over 12,000 API Keys and Passwords Discovered in Public Datasets for LLM Training

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…

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Microsoft Acknowledges EncryptHub, the Hacker Connected to Over 618 Breaches, for Revealing Windows Vulnerabilities

Microsoft recently acknowledged an individual operating under the EncryptHub alias for uncovering and reporting two significant security vulnerabilities in Windows. This acknowledgment depicts a complex profile of a person straddling a legitimate cybersecurity career while engaging in cybercriminal activities. According to a detailed analysis by Outpost24 KrakenLabs, the individual behind…

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Fragmentation of AI and the Quest for Truth

Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development From MechaHitler to Islamic Chatbots, AI Engines Are Writing the Script for Reality Tony Morbin (@tonymorbin) • September 5, 2025 Competing AI models are reshaping our global perception of reality. (Image: Shutterstock) While the goal of artificial intelligence…

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