AI-powered Cursor IDE vulnerable to prompt-injection attacks
A vulnerability that researchers call CurXecute is present in almost all versions of the AI-powered code editor Cursor, and can be exploited to execute remote…
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Hackers Exploit Microsoft 365’s Direct Send Feature for Internal Phishing Attacks
Threat actors are leveraging Microsoft 365’s Direct Send feature to launch sophisticated phishing campaigns that mimic internal organizational emails, eroding trust and heightening the success…
Illumina Fined $9.8M for Cybersecurity Flaws in Genomic Tools Sold to U.S. Agencies
Illumina Inc., a leading genomic sequencing company, has agreed to pay $9.8 million to settle federal allegations that it knowingly sold cybersecurity-vulnerable genomic sequencing systems…
AI-Generated Malicious npm Package Drains Solana Funds from 1,500+ Before Takedown
Aug 01, 2025Ravie LakshmananMalware / Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a malicious npm package that was generated using artificial intelligence (AI) and concealed a…
Microsoft Teams Adds Silent 60-Second Test Call Feature for IT Admins
Microsoft has announced a significant new feature for IT administrators that will enhance network monitoring capabilities within Microsoft Teams. Starting September 2025, administrators will gain…
Actionable Insights for Ransomware Defense
Cybersecurity Ventures projects ransomware costs could top $265 billion a year by 2031, while total cybercrime damages may hit $10.5 trillion globally this year. Artificial intelligence (AI) has become…
Why Your AI Security Tools Are Only as Strong as the Data You Feed Them
Just as triathletes know that peak performance requires more than expensive gear, cybersecurity teams are discovering that AI success depends less on the tools they…
Ministry of Justice unveils strategy for safe, secure AI
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has hired a chief AI officer as part of a three-year action plan to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) across the…
This month in security with Tony Anscombe – July 2025 edition
Here’s a look at cybersecurity stories that moved the needle, raised the alarm, or offered vital lessons in July 2025 31 Jul 2025 With another…
Microsoft Upgrades .NET Bounty Program with Rewards Up to $40,000
Microsoft has significantly enhanced its .NET bounty program, announcing substantial updates that expand the program’s scope, streamline award structures, and provide greater incentives for cybersecurity…
LLMs Boost Offensive R&D by Identifying and Exploiting Trapped COM Objects
Outflank is pioneering the integration of large language models (LLMs) to expedite research and development workflows while maintaining rigorous quality standards. This approach allows teams…
AWS sees revenue and profit rise in Q2, bats away competitive concerns
Amazon Web Services (AWS) reported a 17.5% year-on-year increase in revenue to $30.9bn during the second quarter of its 2025 financial year, while achieving a…