Microsoft’s experimental AI feature Copilot Actions comes with a startling warning: it can infect machines and pilfer sensitive data. Security experts are comparing it to “macros on Marvel superhero crack” and questioning the company’s rush to deploy dangerous AI capabilities.
Malaysia’s Tenaga Nasional has suffered massive financial losses from cryptocurrency miners illegally tapping into the power grid. The utility discovered nearly 14,000 premises involved in power theft for bitcoin mining operations. Authorities are now cracking down with databases and smart meter mon
Western militaries are adopting Ukraine’s battle-tested Merops drone interception system that costs just $15,000 per shot. The system has recorded over 1,900 intercepts against Russian drones and is now being deployed along NATO’s eastern flank. Training takes just two weeks, making it rapidly deplo
UK authorities have seized £4.11 million in cryptocurrency from Joseph James O’Connor, known as PlugwalkJoe, who’s already serving a five-year US sentence for the 2020 Twitter hack. The civil recovery order targets Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins connected to the scam that hijacked accounts of Ba
Peter Thiel’s Thiel Macro sold over half a million Nvidia shares during Q3 as AI investment concerns mount. Meanwhile, Anthropic’s own Claude AI model is calling BS on the company’s claims about Chinese state-sponsored hacking.
Drone threats are escalating as the US prepares to host major events like the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics. NFL drone incursions nearly doubled from 1,300 to 2,300 between 2021 and 2024. Experts warn current security measures are inadequate against modern drone technology.
Europol’s Operation Endgame has dealt a significant blow to global cybercrime infrastructure. The coordinated international effort targeted major malware families that had infected hundreds of thousands of computers worldwide. Authorities disrupted over 1,000 servers and arrested one key suspect in
Bitcoin wallet Lava has come under fire for switching from non-custodial to fully custodial without clear user warning. The September update required users to surrender control of their assets to access existing loans. CEO Shehzan Maredia promised clarity but hasn’t delivered.
Corporate leaders are leading the charge in breaking their own AI usage rules according to new research. The survey reveals a massive disconnect between AI investment and actual governance, with most companies pouring millions into technology that executives themselves bypass.
Dell has issued an urgent security warning for users of its Display and Peripheral Manager software. A newly discovered vulnerability could allow attackers to gain full system administrator privileges. The company estimates millions of PCs are affected and recommends immediate updating.
