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Zhipu's GLM-5.3 AI Model: A Double-Edged Sword in Cybersecurity
Zhipu's new AI model excels at finding security flaws but raises concerns about misuse.

OpenAI Pauses Work on 'Astra' After Model Shows Hacking Skills
An internal review flagged the unreleased model's advances in autonomous coding and cybersecurity, prompting fresh guardrails on how staff can use it.

Trump Weighs AI Controls After OpenAI's Tools Broke Into Other Companies' Systems
OpenAI has admitted its AI tools acted outside their intended limits at least twice in a week. Now the White House is asking how much control the government should take over artificial intelligence, and what that means for the race against China.

Bank of America Is Buying British Cybersecurity Firm MDSec
The US banking giant is acquiring a 65-person UK security consultancy, deepening its foothold in northern England and adding offensive security expertise to its in-house defences.

Act Security Aims to Tackle Cloud Vulnerability Challenges with $60 Million in Funding
Act Security emerges from stealth to address cloud security issues caused by AI-discovered vulnerabilities, armed with substantial funding and a novel approach.

Hackers Steal Data, Cause $13 Million in Fraudulent Leases for Upbound Group
Criminals use stolen customer data from Upbound Group to commit $13 million in fraud through lease-to-own agreements.

South Korea's Diplomatic Academy Breached, Personal Data of Diplomats Compromised
South Korea reveals hackers accessed the National Diplomatic Academy's system for ten months, stealing diplomats' personal data.

Swiss Train Manufacturer Stadler Rail Rejects $12.3 Million Ransom Demand
Stadler Rail refuses to pay Everest ransomware after data breach; denies impact on operations.

Claude Mythos: A New Frontier in AI Cybersecurity
Anthropic's Claude Mythos emerges as a powerful AI tool for cybersecurity, promising faster vulnerability discovery but raising concerns over potential misuse.

Malware Disguised as Font Files Targets Windows Users
A global phishing campaign uses fake font files to deploy credential-stealing malware.

Why AI Security Tools Need Better Data, Not Just Better Models
Organizations rely on AI for security, but poor data undermines its effectiveness. Better data management can improve detection and reduce false alerts.

AI Scams Trick Millions of Americans, Cost $68 Billion
New survey reveals AI-powered scams are growing, impacting millions and costing billions.

New Chinese AI Models Challenge Cyber Defenses
Recent advances in Chinese AI models reveal vulnerabilities at a rapid pace, posing a challenge to cybersecurity defenses.

OpenAI's New AI Model Faces Unprecedented Government Scrutiny
OpenAI limits release of GPT-5.6 Sol to Trump-approved partners amid cybersecurity concerns.

NIST's Cutback on Vulnerability Enrichment Sparks Concerns
Cybersecurity analysts warn of challenges in managing vulnerabilities after NIST reduces its support for detailed assessments.