Bitcoin trading firm CEO gets 20 years for operating $200 million Ponzi scheme

The U.S. Department of Justice sentenced the CEO of a multi-level marketing and bitcoin trading firm to 20 years in prison after a conviction for wire fraud and money laundering tied to a large scale Ponzi scheme. Court records show that Ramil Ventura … Continue reading Bitcoin trading firm CEO gets 20 years for operating $200 million Ponzi scheme

1Password open sources a benchmark to stop AI agents from leaking credentials

Research has shown that some AI models can identify phishing websites with near-perfect accuracy when asked. When those same models are used as autonomous agents with access to tools like email, web browsers, and password vaults, they can still carry o… Continue reading 1Password open sources a benchmark to stop AI agents from leaking credentials

OpenVPN releases version 2.7.0 with expanded protocol and platform updates

OpenVPN version 2.7.0 is now available. The update advances support for multi-address server configurations and updates client functionality across operating systems. The release includes enhancements in data channel handling and support for evolving k… Continue reading OpenVPN releases version 2.7.0 with expanded protocol and platform updates

Picking an AI red teaming vendor is getting harder

Vendor noise is already a problem in traditional security testing. AI red teaming has added another layer of confusion, with providers offering everything from consulting engagements to automated testing platforms. Many buyers still struggle to tell wh… Continue reading Picking an AI red teaming vendor is getting harder

That “summarize with AI” button might be manipulating you

Microsoft security researchers discovered a growing trend of AI memory poisoning attacks used for promotional purposes, referred to as AI Recommendation Poisoning. The MITRE ATLAS knowledge base classifies this behavior as AML.T0080: Memory Poisoning. … Continue reading That “summarize with AI” button might be manipulating you

Microsoft tightens Windows security with app transparency and user consent

Microsoft is strengthening default protections in Windows through two security initiatives, Windows Baseline Security Mode and User Transparency and Consent. User Transparency and Consent User Transparency and Consent introduces a structured approach t… Continue reading Microsoft tightens Windows security with app transparency and user consent

Trojanized 7-Zip downloads turn home computers into proxy nodes

A trojanized version of the popular 7-Zip software is quietly turning home computers into residential proxy nodes, Malwarebytes warns. Spurred by a Reddit post in which a user complained about getting infected with malware after downloading 7-Zip from … Continue reading Trojanized 7-Zip downloads turn home computers into proxy nodes

DuckDuckGo enables AI voice chat without saving voice data

DuckDuckGo has added voice chat to Duck.ai, allowing users to speak to an AI assistant while keeping audio private, unrecorded, and excluded from AI training. Voice chat is available in the DuckDuckGo browser and most third-party browsers, with support… Continue reading DuckDuckGo enables AI voice chat without saving voice data