A 15-year-old high school student in Japan has been arrested for allegedly carrying out a cyberattack that disrupted a popular anime streaming platform after using generative artificial intelligence to help develop software used in the incident, according to local media reports. Read More: Massive leak reveals alleged iPhone 18 Pro secrets Authorities allege that the […]
Cybersecurity
China warns users over AI coding tool security concerns
A industrial regulator of China has issued a warning about the use of Claude Code, an artificial intelligence coding tool developed by US-based AI company Anthropic, citing alleged security concerns and urging users to review their systems. Read More: OpenAI adds AI companions to Codex tool According to China’s National Vulnerability Database (NVDB), the AI coding assistant may […]
India probes Tata documents breach related to Apple’s unreleased iPhone 18 Pro leak
Indian authorities have launched an investigation into a cyberattack on Tata Electronics after confidential documents related to Apple’s unreleased iPhone 18 Pro were leaked online. The country’s IT Secretary, S. Krishnan, confirmed that the government is investigating the incident, marking the first official public response since details of the breach emerged. He said the matter […]
WhatsApp rejects concerns over username feature by the Indian government
WhatsApp has rejected concerns raised by the Indian government over its upcoming username feature, saying the new system has been designed with safeguards to reduce fraud and identity impersonation. The Indian government had urged the Meta-owned messaging platform to delay the rollout of the feature and explain how it would prevent scammers from exploiting usernames […]
US eases restrictions on Anthropic Claude Mythos AI model
The United States government has allowed AI company Anthropic to restore access to its advanced Claude Mythos 5 AI model for a limited group of trusted organisations, partially reversing restrictions imposed earlier this month over national security concerns. Anthropic announced that more than 100 approved US organisations, including several Fortune 500 companies and institutions involved […]
Five Eyes warns AI could outpace cybersecurity threats within months
London: The Five Eyes intelligence alliance has warned that rapid advances in AI could outpace existing cybersecurity measures within months, raising concerns about increased risks from AI-enabled cyberattacks. In a joint advisory issued by security agencies from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and New Zealand, officials said the speed of AI development is […]
Anthropic launches safer public version of Mythos AI model
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has rolled out a public version of its advanced Mythos AI model, introducing new safety restrictions that prevent its use in high-risk areas such as cybersecurity. The company said the updated system, branded Claude Fable 5, is its most powerful model yet for general public use. However, unlike earlier restricted previews, […]
New cybersecurity internship announced
The National Cyber Emergency Response Team has launched a Cybersecurity Internship Program aimed at preparing the next generation of professionals to help protect Pakistan’s cyberspace. The six-week internship program is open to undergraduate students and recent graduates. Applications can be submitted online until June 16. The program offers hands-on training in key areas of cybersecurity, […]
Canvas cyberattack disrupts schools as data breach spreads
A major cyber security breach involving the educational platform Canvas has disrupted schools and universities across the United States, with reports suggesting some institutions have directly contacted hackers in an effort to prevent stolen data from being leaked. Read More: Canvas warns schools after major student data breach According to Reuters, the hacking group ShinyHunters claimed […]
Canvas warns schools after major student data breach
Instructure, the company behind the Canvas learning management system, has warned schools and universities of a major cybersecurity breach after hackers allegedly stole millions of student and staff data records. The company confirmed that the cyberattack affected its platform and resulted in unauthorized access to sensitive data linked to educational institutions using Canvas, including schools […]