Vibe coding is here to stay. Can it ever be secure? 

Research shows that AI-generated code is remarkably insecure. Yet experts tell CyberScoop it’s up to industry to figure out a way to limit the issues the technology introduces.  

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Parties behind 2024 Biden AI robocall reach deal in lawsuit

 The defendants will increase reporting on spoofing, create a compliance team or AI and conduct regular training for staff on how to identify deceptive messages and the dangers of misinformation in U.S. elections.

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Mandiant flags fake AI video generators laced with malware

A Vietnam-based group has spread thousands of advertisements, fake websites and social media posts promising access to popular prompt-to-video AI generation tools, delivering infostealers and backdoors instead. 

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FCC commissioner blasts Trump administration censorship policies

“When minority commissioners dissent, they are fired,” Commissioner Anna Gomez said of the Trump administration’s assault on free speech.

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 FTC wants a new, segregated software system to police deepfake porn 

The Republican chair told Congress that the agency will need specialized software, personnel and expertise to enforce the newly passed Take It Down Act.

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FBI warns of fake texts, deepfake calls impersonating senior U.S. officials

Texts or deepfaked audio messages impersonate high-level government officials and were sent to current or former senior federal or state government officials and their contacts, the bureau says.

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Fancy Bear campaign sought emails of high-level Ukrainians and their military suppliers

Russian hackers aren’t just targeting Ukraine — they also appear to be going after their defense contractors in other countries, new ESET research surmises.

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Copyright office criticizes AI ‘fair use’ before director’s dismissal 

The register of copyrights cast serious doubt on whether AI companies could legally train their models on copyrighted material. The White House fired her the next day. 

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State and local election officials plead with Congress for election security funding

150 active and retired officials from across the country asked Senate and House appropriations leaders to set aside $400 million for the next fiscal year.

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