Why skipping security prompting on Grok’s newest model is a huge mistake
On the same day xAI announced that its new Grok 4 tool will now be available to the federal government, cybersecurity researchers at SplxAI released…
Category: Cyberscoop
Is XBOW’s success the beginning of the end of human-led bug hunting? Not yet.
When news broke that an AI agent named XBOW was leading the HackerOne bug bounty leaderboards, it quickly raised several concerning questions for the cybersecurity…
New White House cyber executive order pushes rules as code
In an era characterized by escalating cybersecurity threats, rapidly evolving technological landscapes, and heightened regulatory demands, organizations face significant pressure to modernize their Governance, Risk,…
Researchers identify critical vulnerabilities in automotive Bluetooth systems
Cybersecurity researchers have identified four significant security vulnerabilities in a widely used automotive Bluetooth system that could potentially allow remote attackers to execute code on…
Virtru secures $50 million investment to advance data-centric security standards
Virtru, a Washington, D.C.-based data security company that developed technology now used by U.S. defense and intelligence agencies, has raised $50 million in funding as…
French police arrest Russian pro basketball player on behalf of US over ransomware suspicions
At the request of the United States, French police arrested a professional Russian basketball player who had a brief tenure at Penn State over accusations…
UK arrests four for cyberattacks on major British retailers
Three teenagers and a 20-year-old woman were arrested Thursday by the U.K.’s National Crime Agency for their alleged role in cyberattacks on major retailers Marks…
Trump bill will have major impact on health care cybersecurity, experts warn Congress
At the outset of a Senate hearing Wednesday on cybersecurity in the health care sector, Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., took a moment to implore lawmakers…
Microsoft Patch Tuesday addresses 130 vulnerabilities, none actively exploited
Microsoft addressed 130 vulnerabilities across its products and underlying Windows systems, but none have been actively exploited in the wild, the company said in its…
Appeals court clears path for El Salvadoran journos to sue spyware maker
A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday revived a lawsuit that El Salvadoran journalists had brought against leading spyware maker NSO Group. The U.S. Court of…
Treasury slaps sanctions on people, companies tied to North Korean IT worker schemes
The Treasury Department on Tuesday announced it has sanctioned a North Korean man participating in the widespread IT worker scheme, as well as others in…
Italian authorities arrest Chinese man over Microsoft Exchange Server hack, targeting of COVID-19 researchers
The Justice Department said Tuesday that Italian authorities arrested a Chinese national whom DOJ said was involved in the massive Microsoft Exchange Server hack from…