Researchers have discovered that IBM's experimental AI coding agent, known as "Bob," is susceptible to indirect prompt injection attacks. This vulnerability could allow malicious actors to manipulate the tool into downloading and executing malware or exfiltrating sensitive data, provided the user has granted the AI extensive system permissions.
Microsoft is turning on new safety features for all business users of its Teams app starting January 12, 2026. These updates are designed to automatically block dangerous website links and harmful files that hackers often use to break into company computers.
Researchers have discovered that the Curly COMrades threat group used Alpine Linux virtual machines on Windows hosts to hide custom malware and evade detection. The VM design routed all malicious traffic through the host IP, making conventional EDR tools ineffective and allowing targeted intrusions in Georgia and Moldova to continue unnoticed.
OpenAI has blocked accounts linked to Chinese and North Korean actors accused of using ChatGPT for surveillance, phishing, and malware testing. The company’s new report reveals attempts to exploit AI tools for espionage and cybercrime.
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