Recent tests by independent researchers, as well as one major AI developer, have shown that several advanced AI models will act to ensure their self-preservation when they are confronted with the prospect of their own demise — even if it takes sabotaging shutdown commands, blackmailing engineers or copying themselves to external servers without permission.
Year: 2025
1.7 billion passwords leaked on dark web and why yours is at risk | Fox News
A new report shows just how out of control the problem has become, with infostealer activity jumping 500% in just one year, harvesting more than 1.7 billion fresh credentials.
CoGUI phishing platform sent 580 million emails to steal credentials
A new phishing kit named ‘CoGUI’ sent over 580 million emails to targets between January and April 2025, aiming to steal account credentials and payment data.
FBI shares massive list of 42,000 LabHost phishing domains
Although the LabHost operation is no longer active and the shared 42,000 domains are not likely currently used in malicious operations, there’s still significant value for cybersecurity firms and defenders.
GoSearch: Open-source OSINT tool for uncovering digital footprints – Help Net Security
GoSearch incorporates data from Hudson Rock’s Cybercrime Database, offering detailed insights into potential cybercrime connections. It also draws from BreachDirectory.org and ProxyNova databases, providing extensive access to breached data, including plain-text and hashed passwords associated with usernames. For investigators who need reliable results without unnecessary complexity, GoSearch fits the bill.
Why I’m Learning to Code in the Age of Vibe Coding
Can you vibe code anything without knowing how to code? Not quite. That’s why I’m not ready to give in to vibe coding yet.
FBI: US lost record $16.6 billion to cybercrime in 2024
The most impacted group is older Americans, especially people over 60, who filed 147,127 complaints linked to approximately $4.8 billion in losses.
Hackers using malware to steal data from USB flash drives | Fox News
When infected, USB drives can spread malware not just within a single organization but also across multiple entities if shared. These attacks don’t rely on network vulnerabilities, allowing them to bypass traditional security tools.
Years-old login credential leads to leak of 270,000 Samsung customer records | CSO Online
At that time, the login credentials were stolen from the computer of an employee of IT service provider Spectos, which offers software to monitor and improve service quality. It is linked to Samsung’s German ticket system at samsung-shop.spectos.com. Apparently, the compromised credentials had not been updated for years.