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PSNI Officer's Mental Health Impacted by Data Breach, Court Hears

PSNI Officer's Mental Health Impacted by Data Breach, Court Hears

A Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) officer, referred to as MTB402, testified in the High Court in Belfast about the severe mental health impact following a significant data breach in 2023. The breach involved the accidental release of details of the PSNI's 9,400-strong workforce. MTB402 described experiencing 'fear and disbelief' upon learning of the breach, which led to a deterioration in his mental health, including suicidal thoughts. The officer expressed feeling unsupported by his employer and has been unable to work since April 2025. The PSNI has accepted liability for the breach but is currently unable to fund the compensation bill, as a request for £119 million to address the issue was turned down by the government.
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AI-Driven Polymorphic Malware: Reality Versus Hype in Cybersecurity

AI-Driven Polymorphic Malware: Reality Versus Hype in Cybersecurity

Recent discussions in the cybersecurity community have focused on the potential of AI-driven polymorphic malware, which is said to rewrite itself on the fly to evade detection. Reports from Google and MIT Sloan have highlighted claims of such malware being capable of autonomous attacks, sparking widespread attention across security feeds and forums. However, the reality is less dramatic than the headlines suggest. While attackers are indeed experimenting with large language models (LLMs) to aid malware development, the notion that AI can automatically produce sophisticated malware that fundamentally breaks defenses is misleading. The gap between AI's theoretical potential and its practical utility remains significant. Security leaders are advised to focus on realistic threats and exaggerated vendor claims rather than the sensationalized narrative of AI-driven malware.
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Reddit Enhances Safety Measures in Response to Australian Social Media Law

Reddit Enhances Safety Measures in Response to Australian Social Media Law

Reddit has announced new safety measures to comply with Australia's recent social media ban for users under 16. The platform will implement an age prediction model to verify the age of users in Australia, requiring those predicted to be under 16 to provide proof of age. Additionally, Reddit is expanding these measures globally, introducing modified app versions for users under 18 that restrict access to mature content and disable ad personalization. The company criticizes the Australian law as arbitrary and argues for a more balanced approach to online safety that respects privacy and free expression.
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LG Uplus AI Voice Call App Glitch Exposes User Data, Prompting Security Concerns

LG Uplus AI Voice Call App Glitch Exposes User Data, Prompting Security Concerns

LG Uplus AI Voice Call App Glitch Exposes User Data, Prompting Security Concerns
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UK Cyber Agency Warns of Persistent Vulnerability in AI Language Models

UK Cyber Agency Warns of Persistent Vulnerability in AI Language Models

The UK's top cyber agency has issued a warning regarding a persistent flaw in large language model (LLM) AI tools, which could allow malicious actors to hijack these models. This flaw, known as prompt injection, enables attackers to manipulate AI models by sending malicious requests disguised as instructions. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) highlighted that this vulnerability is deeply embedded in the architecture of LLMs, making it impossible to completely eliminate. The issue arises because these models do not differentiate between trusted and untrusted content, treating all prompts as instructions. This vulnerability has been a concern since the launch of ChatGPT in 2022, with security researchers identifying it as a significant security risk.
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UK Cyber Agency Warns of Persistent Vulnerability in AI Models

UK Cyber Agency Warns of Persistent Vulnerability in AI Models

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre has issued a warning regarding large language model AI tools, highlighting a persistent flaw known as prompt injection. This vulnerability allows malicious actors to manipulate AI models by sending them harmful instructions disguised as legitimate prompts. The agency's technical director for platforms research explained that these models do not differentiate between trusted and untrusted content, making it impossible to fully eliminate the risk of prompt injection. This issue has been recognized since the launch of ChatGPT in 2022, and despite ongoing efforts by AI companies to address related problems like hallucinations and jailbreaking, the fundamental architecture of these models continues to pose security challenges.
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Law Firm Initiates Lawsuit Against Coupang in U.S. Over Massive Data Breach

Law Firm Initiates Lawsuit Against Coupang in U.S. Over Massive Data Breach

Law Firm Initiates Lawsuit Against Coupang in U.S. Over Massive Data Breach
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Endpoint Security Remains Crucial for Cyber Resilience in Africa

Endpoint Security Remains Crucial for Cyber Resilience in Africa

Endpoint Security Remains Crucial for Cyber Resilience in Africa
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Petco Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Customer Information Across Multiple States

Petco Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Customer Information Across Multiple States

Petco Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Customer Information Across Multiple States
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Waymo Recalls Software After Self-Driving Cars Illegally Pass Stopped School Buses

Waymo Recalls Software After Self-Driving Cars Illegally Pass Stopped School Buses

Waymo Recalls Software After Self-Driving Cars Illegally Pass Stopped School Buses
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CNN Podcast Explores AI Device 'Friend' and Its Impact on Human Relationships

CNN Podcast Explores AI Device 'Friend' and Its Impact on Human Relationships

The CNN podcast 'Terms of Service with Clare Duffy' recently featured an episode discussing 'Friend,' a wearable AI device created by 23-year-old Avi Schiffmann. The device, which resembles a necklace, is designed to listen to users and create 'memories' of their interactions, offering a new form of companionship. Schiffmann, who dropped out of Harvard to pursue this venture, aims to address issues of loneliness and enhance human relationships through AI. The device has sparked controversy, particularly in New York City, where a $1 million subway ad campaign led to vandalism and public debate about AI's role in human interaction. Despite the backlash, Schiffmann believes in the potential of AI companionship to improve emotional intelligence and support personal growth.
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Webinar Highlights Critical First 72 Hours in Cyber Event Response

Webinar Highlights Critical First 72 Hours in Cyber Event Response

A live webinar scheduled for December 9, 2025, aims to provide insights into the critical first 72 hours following a cyber event. The session will focus on detection, prioritization, communication, and action, emphasizing the importance of alignment between governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) and security teams. Participants will learn how to build integrations and alerts between GRC and security operations centers (SOC), use threat intelligence to expedite response actions, and communicate exposure effectively across teams and to the board. The webinar will also cover strategies for strengthening third-party oversight when vendors are involved in the incident.