Tag results for: hacking
AI Agents Are Getting Better at Writing Code—and Hacking It as Well
The latest artificial intelligence models are not only remarkably good at software engineering—new research shows they are getting ever-better at finding bugs in software, too.AI researchers at UC...
The Rise of ‘Vibe Hacking’ Is the Next AI Nightmare
Google did not respond to a request for comment.In 2023, security researchers at Trend Micro got ChatGPT to generate malicious code by prompting it into the role of...
Your Favorite New Coworker Is an AI-Enhanced Operative From North Korea
Even security experts can be fooled. In July 2024, Knowbe4, a Florida-based company that offers security training, discovered that a new hire known as “Kyle” was actually a...
AI Code Hallucinations Increase the Risk of ‘Package Confusion’ Attacks
AI-generated computer code is rife with references to non-existent third-party libraries, creating a golden opportunity for supply-chain attacks that poison legitimate programs with malicious packages that can steal...
The Humane Ai Pin Has Already Been Brought Back to Life
The day the Humane Ai Pin died, it was also reborn. Or at least, there was hope.On February 28, shortly after noon Pacific time, Humane switched off its...
US Sanctions Chinese Cybersecurity Firm for Ransomware Attack
The U.S. has sanctioned Sichuan Silence, a Chinese cybersecurity firm involved in ransomware attacks targeting critical infrastructure in 2020. One of its employees, Guan Tianfeng, has also been...
