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CERT-In Flags “Crafty Falcon” AI-Driven Hacking Campaign Targeting Indian Fintech Firms

India’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued an alert about a hacking campaign called “Crafty Falcon,” targeting fintech firms in the country. The campaign is notable for using artificial intelligence to support its hacking operations. The alert draws attention to the increasing use of AI in cyber

OpenAI Reportedly Used AI to Generate 948 Linux Privilege-Escalation Exploits

An automated pipeline developed by OpenAI reportedly generated 948 exploits targeting privilege escalation to root on Linux during a 30-hour run. The reported run demonstrates how AI systems may be used to produce exploit code at scale. The available headline does not describe the pipeline’s architecture, the targets

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Researchers report mobile exploits targeting iOS and Android

Researchers have reported that hackers exploited vulnerabilities in both iOS and Android to infect mobile devices. They said the activity may have been carried out by a Kremlin-sponsored group seeking access to diplomatic targets. The claim links the campaign to state-backed espionage, but the available reporting does not

Autonomous Pipeline Patches 948 Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities

OpenAI has developed an autonomous pipeline for identifying and fixing vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel. According to the company, the system found, validated, and generated patches for 948 local privilege-escalation vulnerabilities. The project covers the full vulnerability-remediation process, from discovery through validation and patch generation. Its results indicate

New Laws Set Rules for Live Facial Recognition Cameras

Live facial recognition cameras are set to face new legal restrictions intended to regulate their use. The laws add oversight for systems that identify people in real time, a capability that raises significant privacy and security concerns. The introduction of regulation marks a shift toward formal safeguards around the deployment

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DreamHost Reports Months-Long Intrusion Affecting Customer Email and Files

DreamHost has disclosed a months-long attack in which hackers exploited a vulnerability to access customer email accounts and files. The web hosting provider described the incident as a deliberate attack. The reported exposure includes both inboxes and stored customer files, expanding the potential impact beyond a single compromised account

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Apple to Review Public iCloud Links for Harmful Content

Apple will begin checking shared iCloud items for potentially harmful content when they are made accessible through an “Anyone with the Link” permission. The policy applies to version 27.3 and later of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS. According to Apple’s support documentation, content shared with this permission is