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Google Dismantles Botnet on 1.3 Million Android TV Boxes

Google has dismantled a botnet that was operating on more than 1.3 million Android TV boxes without users' knowledge. As part of the response, Google said it has ended its relationship with the company behind the campaign. The available report does not detail the botnet's capabilities,

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BlackX UEFI Bootkit Raises Questions About Microsoft’s Secure Boot Guidance

A UEFI bootkit called BlackX has been found on fully patched Windows machines, raising concerns about how Microsoft describes the protections provided by Secure Boot. The reported technique does not appear to require Windows to remain unpatched. Instead, the issue centers on unclear documentation or implementation expectations around Secure Boot,

Reverse Game Theory Targets Incentives for AI Safety

As AI models become more capable, researchers are exploring ways to prevent agents from pursuing harmful or unlawful actions. One proposed approach, known as “reverse game theory,” applies the logic of mechanism design to the problem of alignment. Rather than relying solely on instructions to behave, the approach aims to

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Binance Attributes $6.34 Billion Theft to Social Engineering; North Korea Denies Involvement

Binance has attributed a reported $6.34 billion theft to hackers who allegedly targeted an engineer with a fake job interview and a malicious download. According to the exchange, the social-engineering campaign provided the attackers with an initial foothold in its systems. The incident has not been independently described

Western Australia police scan 1.3 million faces in AI trial

Western Australia police have scanned 1.3 million faces in a major trial using artificial-intelligence technology, according to reports from News.com.au and Yahoo News Australia. The scale makes the trial notable, but the published headlines provide little detail about its operation. The available information does not identify

NCSC warns AI-powered malware could target UK critical infrastructure by 2028

The UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned that AI-powered malware could be used to attack critical infrastructure by 2028. Its 2026 annual review describes such use as “highly likely,” reflecting concern that artificial intelligence may strengthen offensive cyber capabilities. The assessment focuses on the potential for AI

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Google Disconnects Android Partner After 1.3 Million Set-Top Boxes Were Used in Botnet

Google has cut ties with Shenzhen-based Videostrong Technology Co. after the Android device manufacturer allegedly built and operated a hidden backdoor in 1.3 million set-top boxes. The compromised devices were turned into a botnet without their owners' knowledge. According to Google, the devices were used for