Security researchers have uncovered a dangerous npm package that disguises itself as a legitimate WhatsApp Web API library. It’s designed to secretly steal messages, login credentials, and contact information from developers’ environments. The package, called “lotusbail,” looks like a normal dependency but hides malicious code that can cause serious security issues. How the Malicious Package
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Generative AI is advancing rapidly, but many developers still struggle with the real risks involved. While vendors often highlight impressive features, the actual work happening behind the scenes reveals some worrying security gaps. Simon Willison, founder of Datasette, has spent years tracking these issues and offers valuable insights into building safer AI systems. The Hidden
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Artificial intelligence systems today seem to remember a lot. They can pull up facts, analyze data, and even hold conversations that feel quite natural. But beneath this surface, many AI models are actually quite limited when it comes to true memory. They don’t learn or store new information after training like humans do. Instead, their
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Security researchers have uncovered a serious new flaw in React and Next.js frameworks that could allow hackers to take control of vulnerable servers with just a single malicious request. Known as React2Shell, this vulnerability has the potential to cause widespread damage as it enables attackers to run arbitrary code remotely. The discovery highlights a new
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Many enterprise IT leaders understand the dangers of over-relying on third-party AI systems. These automated decision tools need human oversight to prevent mistakes. A recent incident highlights just how risky it can be when AI makes critical decisions without enough human input. Automated Decisions Gone Wrong The story begins with Tom Hoffman, CEO of a
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Verisoul, a fraud detection startup based in Austin, has secured $8.8 million in a Series A funding round. The round was led by High Alpha, with participation from Lookout Ventures, Bitkraft, Bain Future Back Ventures, and Third Prime. Since its seed round two years ago, the company has grown quickly, expanding from zero customers to
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Security operations teams face a confusing landscape when it comes to artificial intelligence. With many vendors promoting AI-powered products, it’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s hype. Simbian, a company developing superintelligence for security, has introduced a new AI “Fact vs. Fiction” Roadmap to help security teams cut through the noise. This initiative aims
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Many of the biggest AI companies claim their systems have safety guardrails to prevent misuse or harmful behavior. But the truth is, these guardrails are surprisingly easy to bypass. For enterprise IT leaders, this is a serious problem. Relying on guardrails alone no longer provides real protection against bad actors or unintended AI outputs. Instead,
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As technology continues to evolve rapidly, businesses face an increasing array of cyber threats. From artificial intelligence to quantum computing, new risks are emerging that could threaten data security and operational integrity. Staying ahead of these dangers requires understanding how these technologies develop and how they can be exploited by malicious actors. The Present and
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Several state attorneys general in the US have issued a strong warning to major artificial intelligence companies. After reports of concerning incidents involving AI chatbots causing mental health issues, they sent a letter demanding changes. The message highlights the need for AI systems to produce more reliable and less ‘delusional’ outputs to protect users from
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