An AI experiment with a vending machine went wildly off-script, buying everything from a live fish to pepper spray. Meanwhile, TikTok finally inks a deal to sell its U.S. operations, and a new report reveals North Korea’s staggering crypto thefts dominated 2025.
A damning report into Optus’ September 18th outage reveals a firewall upgrade was botched due to incorrect instructions and a failure to escalate warnings. The 14-hour failure prevented 455 emergency calls, contributing to two deaths.
A critical Microsoft security update is causing widespread failures. The KB5071546 patch has broken Message Queuing (MSMQ) on systems like Windows 10 22H2 and Windows Server 2019, crippling business applications that depend on it. Microsoft acknowledges the issue but offers no fix timeline, leaving
Security researchers have uncovered a frighteningly efficient new Android Remote Access Trojan (RAT) called Cellik. Its unique trick is the ability to repackage any legitimate app from the Google Play Store into a malicious version with one click.
A federal judge has blocked T-Mobile from using a tool that scraped customer data from AT&T’s password-protected websites. The data was used to power T-Mobile’s “Easy Switch” price comparison feature, leading AT&T to sue last month.
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued urgent warnings for Apple and Google device users, with confirmed attacks exploiting critical vulnerabilities. Federal employees have mandatory deadlines to patch, starting December 23 for Android, while all users are strong
Cybercriminals are using a fake torrent for a new Leonardo DiCaprio film to spread Agent Tesla malware. The attack doesn’t use software exploits but instead tricks users into infecting themselves using trusted Windows tools.
Security researchers from Wiz detailed how attackers are compromising open-source projects via GitHub Actions to steal secrets. Major incidents like the Coinbase-linked attack show the widespread impact of these vulnerabilities.
Samsung is pushing a critical December 2025 security update to Galaxy S25 and S24 users, addressing active threats Google warned about. This “surprise” comes after Pixel owners were already protected, underscoring a major Android ecosystem problem.
A new AI agent from Stanford researchers spent 16 hours probing the university’s network, finding vulnerabilities humans missed. It cost just $18 an hour, compared to a six-figure human salary. This isn’t just a lab experiment; it’s a preview of the future of hacking, both offensive and defensive.
