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technology32 minutes ago•5 min saved

AI Could Turn Vulnerabilities into a Hacker Superweapon, Warn Experts

AI’s rising ability to identify and chain software vulnerabilities could empower hackers, creating a potential ‘Vulnpocalypse’ scenario. Anthropic withheld Mythos Preview over risk of misuse, while governments and major firms weigh defenses as experts predict such capabilities could spread within six to twelve months, risking outages and attacks on finance, healthcare, and critical infrastructure—even as a Hollywood-style catastrophe remains unlikely.

via NBC News|

#ai #critical-infrastructure #cybersecurity

business13 hours ago•3 min saved

IMF Chief Warns Mythos AI Could Spark Global Cyber Threats to Finance

IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva warns Anthropic’s Mythos poses major cybersecurity risks to the global financial system, urging urgent guardrails and international cooperation as regulators and central banks monitor the vulnerabilities exposed by Mythos Preview, with policymakers engaging Wall Street after an urgent regulatory meeting.

via CBS News|

#ai-governance #anthropic-mythos #business

technology21 hours ago•8 min saved

Mythos Preview Sparks a Security Reboot for Software

Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Preview can identify vulnerabilities across systems and autonomously develop exploits, a capability the company says will force a cybersecurity rethink. It’s being tested with Project Glasswing among a limited group of tech giants to give defenders a head start, but experts are divided: some see it as a real threat that could accelerate exploit chains and zero-click attacks, while others view it as hype. Regardless, the rollout is framed as a wake-up call to move toward secure-by-design software and machine-scale defenses rather than relying solely on patching and reaction.

via WIRED|

#ai-security #cybersecurity #exploit-chains

technology1 day ago•1 min saved

Treasury Opens Free Cyber Threat Intel Sharing for Digital Asset Firms

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s OCCIP announced a new no-cost program to provide eligible U.S. digital asset firms and industry groups with timely, actionable cybersecurity threat information to help identify, prevent, and respond to cyber risks, aligning with the President’s Working Group recommendations and GENIUS Act principles. Eligible entities can access the same high-quality intel used by traditional financial institutions, with details available by contacting [email protected].

via U.S. Department of the Treasury (.gov)|

#cybersecurity #digital-assets #information-sharing

market-news1 day ago•14 min saved

Alphabet strengthens online security with device-bound cookies for Chrome

Alphabet (GOOGL) unveiled a new cookie-protection feature called Device Bound Session Credentials for Chrome, using Windows’ TPM and macOS’ Secure Enclave to generate a non-exportable key pair and issue short-lived session cookies only after proving the private key to the server, aiming to stop malware from hijacking sessions as AI and other online threats grow. The move aligns with Alphabet’s cybersecurity priorities while the stock remains favored by analysts, with a consensus Strong Buy and a target around $377.90 (~19% upside).

via TipRanks|

#alphabet #cookies #cybersecurity

technology2 days ago•2 min saved

EU Regulators Back Anthropic’s Staged Claude Mythos Release Over Cyber Risk Concerns

EU regulators welcomed Anthropic’s decision to slow the rollout of Claude Mythos after findings that the model could outperform humans at identifying and exploiting software vulnerabilities; a group of 12 cybersecurity firms and 40 other unnamed organizations have access to test defenses, and the EU is in dialogue with Anthropic to ensure the model has adequate cybersecurity protections under EU AI rules.

via politico.eu|

#anthropic #claude-mythos #cybersecurity

business2 days ago•0 min saved

JPMorgan sees Anthropic cybersecurity model boosting two stocks

JPMorgan analysts say Anthropic's cybersecurity model could lift two stocks, but the article excerpt does not specify which companies are involved.

via CNBC|

#anthropic #business #cybersecurity

technology2 days ago•3 min saved

OpenAI Plans Limited, Staggered Rollout of Cyber-Savvy AI to Mitigate Risks

OpenAI is finalizing a cyber-capable AI and will release it in a staggered, invitation-based rollout to a small set of companies through its Trusted Access for Cyber program, following Anthropic’s Mythos approach to curb potential misuse as security experts warn that highly capable models could autonomously find or exploit vulnerabilities. OpenAI has pledged defensive testing and API credits for participants, but many security leaders say a broad public release is unlikely in the near term, noting that current models already reveal vulnerabilities and that responsible disclosure will shape future rollouts.

via Axios|

#ai-safety #cybersecurity #model-rollout

technology2 days ago•4 min saved

AI for Cyber Defenses? Anthropic's Mythos Sparks Cautious Debate

Anthropic says Claude Mythos can autonomously detect and exploit software vulnerabilities at scale, prompting the company to withhold public release over cybersecurity misuse fears; a controlled preview (Project Glasswing) is being offered to select firms to test defensive use, while experts note the tool's potential to accelerate vulnerability discovery and patching but warn about cost, safety, and the risk of abuse in the hands of attackers before defenses catch up.

via Business Insider|

#ai #anthropic #cybersecurity

market-news2 days ago•15 min saved

Microsoft Stock Nudges Higher on News of New EvilTokens Phishing Attack

Microsoft (MSFT) shares edged higher after TipRanks reported a new EvilTokens phishing campaign targeting Microsoft businesses, with recommended protections like limiting device-code flows and strengthening anti-ph phishing policies; the piece also notes Xbox sales in February (34.4M units) versus Sony’s PlayStation 5 (about 91M) and cites a Strong Buy consensus with a $581.61 price target, implying roughly 54% upside.

via TipRanks|

#cybersecurity #market-news #microsoft

technology2 days ago•6 min saved

Anthropic limits Mythos Preview to defense partners under Project Glasswing

Anthropic has limited Mythos Preview to select partners under Project Glasswing, granting access to more than 50 tech organizations with over $100 million in usage credits to identify and fix software vulnerabilities. The model reportedly detects thousands of high- to critical-severity bugs and can chain exploits to breach systems, prompting guarded optimism about defense benefits but raising safety concerns about a broader public release. Anthropic has briefed the U.S. government; the system card says Mythos Preview is not generally available. Many experts say results are preliminary and the potential for misuse remains a key worry.

via NBC News|

#anthropic #artificial-intelligence #cybersecurity

technology12 days ago•3 min saved

Handala Hackers Hit Patel’s Personal Email, FBI Says Data Was Historical

Iran-linked Handala hacktivists claim to have breached FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal Gmail, releasing photos and emails; the FBI says the data is historical and does not include government information, and has taken steps to mitigate risk, while Handala seeks publicity and a $10 million Rewards for Justice offer remains in place.

via BleepingComputer|

#cybersecurity #fbi #handala-hackers

business12 days ago•53 min saved

Mythos Fallout: AI's Vulnerability Hunter Sparks Cybersecurity Stock Selloff

Cybersecurity stocks fell after Anthropic disclosed Mythos, a powerful AI with autonomous vulnerability-discovery capabilities, entering early access and raising fears that AI-driven vulnerability discovery could outpace human patching; the Global X Cybersecurity ETF dropped about 4.5% as major vendors such as CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, and Zscaler faced declines, underscoring sector pressure and prompting calls for vendors to overhaul detection capabilities to counter AI-fueled threats.

via CyberSecurityNews|

#ai #anthropic #business

technology12 days ago•8 min saved

FCC Bans Foreign-Made Routers, Forcing a Waiting Game on Security Updates

The FCC has barred the sale of new foreign-made routers in the US, effectively freezing most of the market and risking that devices won’t receive security updates after March 1, 2027. Experts advise delaying new router purchases until the scope of exemptions is clarified; for immediate needs, consider an older budget model and prioritize securing current devices while updates remain possible.

via CNET|

#ban #cybersecurity #fcc

technology13 days ago•2 min saved

Autonomous AI Agents Threaten to Scale Global Cyberattacks

Autonomous AI agents capable of thinking, acting, and adapting without human intervention are being described as a hacker’s dream, potentially enabling scalable, relentless cyberattacks on corporate and government systems. Fortune highlights Anthropic’s Mythos as far ahead in cyber capabilities, signaling a new wave of AI-driven exploitation, while ‘shadow AI’ risks grow as employees run agents remotely. A Dark Reading poll shows nearly half of cybersecurity professionals view agentic AI as the top attack vector for 2026, underscoring the urgent need for safe, controlled AI environments and heightened organizational awareness.

via Axios|

#agentic-ai #cyberattack #cybersecurity