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SK Telecom Joins Global Cybersecurity Initiative to Enhance Infrastructure Security

SK Telecom Joins Global Cybersecurity Initiative to Enhance Infrastructure Security

SK Telecom Joins Global Cybersecurity Initiative to Enhance Infrastructure Security
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Cybersecurity Expert Warns U.S. Lawmakers on AI's Impact on Software Vulnerabilities

Cybersecurity Expert Warns U.S. Lawmakers on AI's Impact on Software Vulnerabilities

Jack Cable, a former adviser to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), testified before a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee, highlighting the challenges posed by frontier AI models in cybersecurity. Cable emphasized that these AI models, such as Anthropic's Mythos, are capable of identifying and exploiting software vulnerabilities at a speed and scale that surpass human capabilities. He argued that the traditional approach of patching software vulnerabilities is insufficient in the face of AI's rapid advancements. Instead, Cable advocated for a 'secure-by-design' approach, which involves integrating security measures into software from the outset. This approach aims to prevent entire classes of vulnerabilities rather than addressing individual bugs. Cable's testimony was supported by Sandra Joyce, Vice President of Google Threat Intelligence, who noted that threat actors are exploiting slow patch cycles and human response times. Chris Meserole, Executive Director of the Front...
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Cybersecurity Expert Warns of AI's Growing Threat to Software Security

Cybersecurity Expert Warns of AI's Growing Threat to Software Security

Jack Cable, a former adviser to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), testified before a U.S. House subcommittee about the challenges posed by frontier AI models in cybersecurity. Cable highlighted that AI's ability to identify and exploit software vulnerabilities has outpaced current patching capabilities. He emphasized the need for a 'secure-by-design' approach to software development, advocating for memory-safe programming languages and AI-assisted code modernization. The testimony underscored the urgency of enhancing public-private partnerships and information-sharing to address these emerging threats.
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AI Agent Discovers 21 Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in FFmpeg; Chrome Patches Record 429 Bugs

AI Agent Discovers 21 Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in FFmpeg; Chrome Patches Record 429 Bugs

A security startup has reported the discovery of 21 previously unknown vulnerabilities in FFmpeg, a widely used media library, by an autonomous AI agent. These vulnerabilities, known as zero-days, were found in the project's 1.5 million lines of C code, with some dating back as far as 2003. The AI agent, developed by depthfirst, identified these vulnerabilities at a cost of approximately $1,000. In parallel, Google has released Chrome 149, which includes patches for 429 security bugs, marking the highest number of fixes in a single release. This surge in vulnerability discovery is attributed to AI's ability to rapidly identify and report security issues, prompting Google to overhaul its bounty program to manage the influx of AI-generated reports.
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Amazon finds itself in hot water over Ring camera feature

Amazon finds itself in hot water over Ring camera feature

There is an old idea that a person's home is their castle, and that the threshold of a front door marks the line between the public world and the private one. For most of human history, crossing that line meant being seen by, at most, whoever happened to be standing there. That line has quietly ...
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NSA Collaborates with Anthropic on Mythos AI for Cyber Operations Amid Controversy

NSA Collaborates with Anthropic on Mythos AI for Cyber Operations Amid Controversy

The National Security Agency (NSA) is reportedly working with Anthropic, a company specializing in cybersecurity AI, to integrate its Mythos model into the agency's operations. According to sources cited by the Financial Times, Anthropic has deployed several engineers to assist the NSA in utilizing Mythos for specific applications. The exact nature of these applications remains unclear, as does the extent to which Mythos is currently being used in the NSA's cyber operations. This collaboration comes despite a federal ban on using Anthropic's technology, which was imposed after the Department of Defense labeled the company a 'supply-chain risk.' This designation was a response to Anthropic's refusal to allow its models to be used for mass domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons. The NSA, responsible for intelligence collection and offensive cyber operations, has not confirmed or denied these reports, and Anthropic has not commented.
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AI-Generated Code Overwhelms Open-Source Developers, Leading to Burnout

AI-Generated Code Overwhelms Open-Source Developers, Leading to Burnout

The open-source software community, which is crucial for maintaining modern digital infrastructure, is facing significant challenges due to the influx of AI-generated code. This code, often of poor quality, is overwhelming the human volunteers responsible for reviewing and integrating it. The burden of managing these submissions is causing burnout among developers, leading some to leave the community. GitHub, a major platform for open-source projects, reported a dramatic increase in code submissions, from 1 billion in 2025 to a projected 14 billion in 2026. This surge is attributed to AI models that facilitate easy code generation, but the quality of these contributions is often subpar, complicating integration into existing projects.
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The White House wants to vet AI before you can use it

The White House wants to vet AI before you can use it

Most technology rules arrive late. They get written after the damage is already done, named for the disaster they were meant to prevent. Governments are not built to move first. They move when something scares them. For roughly two years, the United States treated artificial intelligence (AI) ...
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Colliers Report Highlights AI and Value Segmentation in U.S. Hospitality Sector for 2026

Colliers Report Highlights AI and Value Segmentation in U.S. Hospitality Sector for 2026

Colliers Report Highlights AI and Value Segmentation in U.S. Hospitality Sector for 2026
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Amazon Engineers Criticize AI Data Center Expansion Amid Mass Layoffs

Amazon Engineers Criticize AI Data Center Expansion Amid Mass Layoffs

Amazon Engineers Criticize AI Data Center Expansion Amid Mass Layoffs
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Anthropic Expands AI Model Access to Enhance Software Security

Anthropic Expands AI Model Access to Enhance Software Security

Anthropic Expands AI Model Access to Enhance Software Security
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Amazon Ring Faces Lawsuit Over Facial Recognition Technology and Privacy Concerns

Amazon Ring Faces Lawsuit Over Facial Recognition Technology and Privacy Concerns

Amazon Ring is facing a class-action lawsuit filed by Charles Sigwalt in Seattle federal court, alleging that its facial recognition feature violates privacy rights. The lawsuit claims that the feature, which uses AI to detect and remember faces, scans and categorizes everyone who passes by the camera without consent. This has raised concerns about the storage and potential misuse of biometric data. The lawsuit seeks at least $5 million in damages. The case highlights ongoing controversies surrounding Ring's privacy policies and data-sharing practices, particularly with law enforcement.