Cybersecurity
U.S. Considers Ban on Chinese Optical Transceivers in Data Centers
The Trump administration is planning to prohibit the use of Chinese-made optical transceivers in data centers. This move stems from concerns over security risks associated with relying on China for key components in America’s AI
Recognizing and Avoiding Fake Party Invitation Scams
Imagine you sit down to sift through your inbox, only to find a party invitation from a familiar name. It looks cheerful, with an envelope graphic and what seems like an invitation to a wedding
Millions Eligible for Compensation in Labcorp Data Breach Settlement
Millions of Americans are eligible for compensation from a $35 million class action settlement following a healthcare data breach involving Labcorp. The settlement addresses claims stemming from a cyberattack at American Medical Collection Agency (AMCA),
Government Plans to Exempt Specific AI Systems from Vetting
Officials briefed tech companies about a framework for government assessment of cutting-edge systems’ cybersecurity risks. This briefing took place on August 4, 2026. The White House will exempt specific artificial intelligence models from government review
Rising Threat of AI-Powered Phishing Scams
Halimah Delaine Prado, Google’s General Counsel, highlights a significant rise in AI-powered phishing scams originating from China’s ‘outsider enterprise.’ These criminals employ artificial intelligence to craft highly persuasive fake websites, impersonating trusted brands such as
Anthropic’s New AI Model Sparks Safety Concerns
Anthropic’s latest AI model, Mythos, is causing safety and cybersecurity concerns. Matt Shumer, co-founder and CEO of OthersideAI, outlined these issues on ‘The Sunday Briefing.’ Mythos has shown the capability to identify software vulnerabilities autonomously.
Cyberattacks Expose Vulnerabilities in U.S. Water Systems
Recent cyberattacks on local water systems in at least seven states highlight significant vulnerabilities within U.S. infrastructure. These incidents prompted federal officials to urgently alert utility operators about potential threats. This alarming scenario underscores the
Chinese Hacker Uses Autonomous Cyberattack to Target 460 Systems
A recent cyberattack attributed to a Chinese hacker involved leveraging the DeepSeek model to create an autonomous cyberattack agent. This sophisticated approach enabled attacks on over 460 systems, which were carried out entirely on autopilot.
Rogue AI: Shifting the Blame from Users to Software
In discussions about artificial intelligence, it’s crucial to remember that labs are creating software, not autonomous entities with independent thoughts. Recent incidents involving OpenAI and Anthropic highlight this distinction. OpenAI and Anthropic have revealed that
AI Kill Switch Act: What You Need to Know
The concept of an ‘AI kill switch’ evokes images of a critical button in a secure government facility. However, the proposed legislation in Congress appears less dramatic but no less significant, offering Washington new authority