The AI Fix #68: AI telepathy, and rights for robots

In episode 68 of The AI Fix, our hosts open the show by launching the thing nobody asked for but everybody wanted: our shiny new merch store – yes, including the “Would YOU trust a pigeon???” t-shirt for when you need fashion alongside health and safet… Continue reading The AI Fix #68: AI telepathy, and rights for robots

British rail passengers urged to stay on guard after hack signals failure

Passengers of the UK’s state-owned London North Eastern Railway (LNER) have been warned to be vigilant after cybercriminals accessed traveller’s contact details and some information about past journeys.

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Smashing Security podcast #434: Whopper Hackers, and AI Whoppers

Ever wondered what would happen if Burger King left the keys to the kingdom lying around for anyone to use? Ethical hackers did – and uncovered drive-thru recordings, hard-coded passwords, and even the power to open a Whopper outlet on the moon.

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US charges suspected ransomware kingpin, and offers $10 million bounty for his capture

A US federal court has unssealed charges against a Ukrainian national who authorities allege was a key figure behind several strains of ransomware, including LockerGoga, MegaCortex, and Nefilim.

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Lovesac warns customers their data was breached after suspected RansomHub attack six months ago

American furniture maker Lovesac, known for its modular couches and comfy beanbags, has warned customers that their data was breached by hackers earlier this year, and that they should remain vigilant to the threat of identity theft.

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The AI Fix #67: Will Smith’s AI crowd scandal, and gullible agents fall for scams

In episode 67 of The AI Fix, Graham talks to an AI with a fax machine, Bill Gates says there’s one job AI will never replace, criminals use Claude Code for cyberattacks, Mark reveals why GPT-5 was better than you think, and a bird brings new meaning to… Continue reading The AI Fix #67: Will Smith’s AI crowd scandal, and gullible agents fall for scams

Germany charges hacker with Rosneft cyberattack in latest wake-up call for critical infrastructure

A 30‑year‑old man has been charged with launching a cyberattack on the German subsidiary of Russia’s state-owned oil giant Rosneft. The cyberattack, which happened in March 2022 in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, crippled the company’s o… Continue reading Germany charges hacker with Rosneft cyberattack in latest wake-up call for critical infrastructure

Parents warned that robot toys spied on children’s location without consent

Parents are being reminded to exercise caution about the toys that they purchase their children, after the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it had taken action against a robot toy maker.

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Smashing Security podcast #433: How hackers turned AI into their new henchman

Your AI reads the small print, and that’s a problem. This week in episode 433 of “Smashing Security” we dig into LegalPwn – malicious instructions tucked into code comments and disclaimers that sweet-talks AI into rubber-stamping dangerous payloads (or… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #433: How hackers turned AI into their new henchman