UK businesses are pushing back against a proposed ban on ransomware payments, arguing it won’t stop attacks but could cause service collapses. Meanwhile, cybersecurity attribution claims face scrutiny as AI models question the evidence behind state-sponsored group allegations.
In a stunning revelation, AI company Anthropic says its tools were used in what may be the first documented case of AI-driven cyber espionage. The campaign targeted government agencies, Big Tech, banks, and chemical companies with limited success. Anthropic links the operation to the Chinese governm
Jaguar Land Rover reported a staggering £485 million loss after a cyber attack forced complete production shutdowns. The incident reversed 11 consecutive profitable quarters and knocked 0.17% off UK economic output.
Anthropic says it thwarted what it calls the first documented large-scale cyberattack orchestrated predominantly by AI. The company identified the threat actor as a Chinese state-sponsored group that manipulated its Claude Code tool to target about 30 global organizations.
Two alarming reports reveal America’s cybersecurity posture is deteriorating despite growing threats. A major breach at F5 Inc. may have compromised federal and corporate networks, while official recommendations are being rolled back.
Embedded AI systems face growing security threats from boot-level attacks. Poor cryptographic key management creates predictable vulnerabilities that can compromise entire systems. Manufacturers need to implement hardware security measures and better key rotation policies.
According to CNET’s extensive testing, both Mullvad and Proton VPN deliver exceptional privacy protection but with different approaches. Proton VPN edged out Mullvad in speed tests with just 16% speed loss versus 24%, while Mullvad offers unique AI-traffic protection that Proton lacks. The choice ul
After 18 months of investigation, NHS supplier Synnovis has finally completed its forensic review of the devastating 2024 ransomware attack. The company is now notifying healthcare providers about which patients’ data was compromised, though individual notifications could take much longer. The attac
Deepwatch conducted significant layoffs this week, cutting between 60-80 employees according to sources. The company cited accelerating AI investments as the reason behind the workforce reduction.
China’s cybersecurity agency claims the US government orchestrated the 2020 theft of $13 billion in Bitcoin from the LuBian mining pool. The accusation represents Beijing’s latest attempt to attribute major cyberattacks to American intelligence operations.
