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BioShocking prompts AI browsers into data theft
technology10 days ago

BioShocking prompts AI browsers into data theft

LayerX’s BioShocking reveals a prompt-injection technique that can mislead AI-powered browsers into treating real-world risky actions as fictional, bypassing safety guardrails. In a PoC, six agentic browsers (ChatGPT Atlas, Comet, Fellou, Genspark Browser, Sigma Browser, Claude Chrome plugin) were shown a final task that instructed them to visit a GitHub repo and copy sensitive data (including passwords), after which they failed to identify it as a threat. OpenAI reportedly patched the issue in ChatGPT Atlas; Anthropic’s Chrome plugin fix was ineffective; Perplexity AI did not fix the problem. The researchers urge explicit user confirmations for sensitive actions, stronger context checks, and tighter session scope, while users should restrict AI browser access to sensitive services.

via BleepingComputer|
#ai-browsers#ai-safety#cybersecurity
Stuck in the Drawer: The surprising reasons we keep old gadgets and how to recycle them
environment-energy23 days ago

Stuck in the Drawer: The surprising reasons we keep old gadgets and how to recycle them

A NSF-backed study of 4,000 Americans finds that the most common fate for finished devices is storage in a drawer (about 39%), not recycling or resale; data-security fears and not knowing where to recycle drive hoarding. The research shows recycling and reselling are feasible options, emphasizes wiping data and removing accounts before disposal, and highlights information nudges to help people give old electronics a second life.

via The Conversation|
#consumer-behavior#data-security#e-waste
Nevada primary day briefly sidetracked by SOS data slip before polls close
politics1 month ago

Nevada primary day briefly sidetracked by SOS data slip before polls close

Nevada’s primary day proceeds with mostly mail voting and in-person turnout, but the secretary of state’s office briefly exposed testing results to The Nevada Independent’s server before polls closed. Officials say it was a secure testing environment and that results won’t be released until after the last voter in line at 7 p.m., as reporters continue to track turnout and issues across counties.

via The Nevada Independent|
#data-security#elections#nevada
Google expands personal-data scrubber in search results to curb identity theft
technology3 months ago

Google expands personal-data scrubber in search results to curb identity theft

Google has expanded its 'Results about you' privacy tool to let users remove more sensitive data—such as passport numbers, driver’s license numbers and Social Security numbers—from search results, in addition to already removable phone numbers, emails and home addresses. The rollout is rolling out for US English users 18+, and removals now require a reason with a faster process for deleting non-consensual explicit images. The move aims to reduce identity theft, a risk highlighted by FTC fraud data showing billions lost to scams.

via New York Post|
#data-security#google#identity-theft
ChatGPT Library Debuts Cloud Storage for Personal Files
technology3 months ago

ChatGPT Library Debuts Cloud Storage for Personal Files

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Library, a feature that automatically saves uploaded and created files to a dedicated, secure cloud location for easy access in future chats. Available to Plus, Pro, and Business users worldwide except the EEA, UK, and Switzerland, Library holds files until you delete them, with OpenAI purging deleted items within 30 days. Images generated stay in the Images tab.

via BleepingComputer|
#chatgpt#cloud-storage#data-security
Intuit and Anthropic Unite to Deliver Custom AI Agents for Mid-Market Finances
technology4 months ago

Intuit and Anthropic Unite to Deliver Custom AI Agents for Mid-Market Finances

Intuit and Anthropic unveiled a multi-year plan to let mid-market businesses build secure, industry-specific AI agents on the Intuit platform using Claude Agent SDK, blending Claude’s capabilities with Intuit’s tax/finance data; these agents will work across workflows, with rollouts beginning spring 2026 and Claude Code deployment to speed engineering, all with strong data privacy and compliance.

via Intuit|
#claude-agent-sdk#data-security#industry-specific-ai
Moltbot security flaws trigger data-leak warnings for enterprises
technology5 months ago

Moltbot security flaws trigger data-leak warnings for enterprises

Security researchers warn that Moltbot, an open-source AI assistant designed to run locally, can expose API keys, OAuth tokens, conversation history, and credentials when misconfigured or exposed via reverse proxies; enterprise deployments risk credential theft, data leakage, and prompt-injection, with mitigation focusing on VM isolation and strict firewall/network controls.

via BleepingComputer|
#credential-leak#data-security#local-hosted
Trump-TikTok Deal Cleared, But National Security Scrutiny Persists
technology5 months ago

Trump-TikTok Deal Cleared, But National Security Scrutiny Persists

The US finalizes a TikTok deal creating a US-based joint venture with ByteDance holding 19.9% and investors including Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX; Americans gain majority board control and US data will be retrained and housed in a US cloud, but critics warn the arrangement may not fully separate ByteDance from TikTok’s algorithm, leaving ongoing security concerns and potential MAGA-driven content decisions under congressional scrutiny.

via Ars Technica|
#algorithm#bytedance#data-security
Health chatbots spark privacy and safety concerns
technology5 months ago

Health chatbots spark privacy and safety concerns

Hundreds of millions seek health guidance from AI chatbots, but consumer tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT Health aren’t medical devices and carry limited legal protections; even with enterprise versions promising HIPAA-aligned safeguards, terms can change and misinformation remains possible, so guard your diagnoses, lab results, and other private data when chatting with these tools.

via The Verge|
#data-security#health-ai#hipaa
DOJ flags DOGE actions at SSA as potential policy breaches in Social Security data
politics5 months ago

DOJ flags DOGE actions at SSA as potential policy breaches in Social Security data

DOJ filings say DOGE staff inside the SSA accessed and potentially violated SSA policy by sharing data with affiliates and helping an outside advocacy group analyze voter rolls; the filing also alleges misrepresentations of access to personal data and a DOGE member signing a voter-data agreement. The revelations come amid ongoing battles over DOGE's role, whistleblower complaints, and federal data-security concerns.

via HuffPost|
#data-security#doge#doj