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Business & EconomyResearchers Hack OpenAI Using Anthropic AI Model
Cybersecurity researchers used Anthropic's Claude AI to access OpenAI's internal systems by exploiting a vulnerability in the company's community forum. The team gained access to an employee's ChatGPT account, which was linked to the code repository, and reported the findings to OpenAI, receiving a $6,500 reward.
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Science & Tech · United StatesUS government website used Chinese AI tool FBI said copied rival
The Federal Register website used Alibaba's Qwen AI model for a search tool that allowed users to find proposed regulations. The FBI accused Alibaba of "malicious" copying of Anthropic's technology, leading to the tool's removal.
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Conflict & Security · United KingdomNavy chief warns UK faces defeat at sea without more warships
Britain must become a naval superpower again or risk defeat against Russia, the head of the Navy has warned. General Sir Gwyn Jenkins said Russia is probing for weaknesses and could target vital underwater cables on day one of any future conflict.
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Conflict & SecurityUK, US, Netherlands warn of Iranian spyware targeting dissidents
British, US, and Dutch intelligence services have issued a joint warning about Iranian state-linked spyware known as 'CHOSEN BRICK'. The malware is used to steal sensitive information from dissidents, activists, and journalists through spear-phishing attacks.
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MediaHBO Max Reddit account hijacked to push malware
Hackers compromised the official HBO Max Reddit account, using it to spread malicious advertisements over approximately 48 hours. These ads employed a technique called ClickFix, tricking users into running commands that installed information-stealing malware on their devices.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastYemen group used AI for guided weapons, Anthropic reports
AI company Anthropic reported that a group in northern Yemen used its Claude chatbot to develop guidance software for weapons, including a guided rocket and a ballistic missile. The company banned the accounts after detecting the activity.
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Business & Economy · ChinaAnthropic Disrupts Russian Cyber Espionage and Chinese AI Model Theft
Anthropic has disrupted multiple attempts to misuse its Claude AI models. This includes a suspected Russian cyber-espionage campaign and efforts by Chinese AI firms to extract and replicate Claude's capabilities through a process called model distillation.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaAnthropic blocked researchers over potential bioweapons research
AI company Anthropic has blocked researchers from using its models for work that could potentially aid biological weapons development. The company stated it could not determine if the research served a legitimate scientific purpose or malicious intent, citing attempts to circumvent restrictions and obscure research goals.
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Science & Tech · IndiaOpenAI Chief Scientist Warns of AI Dangers
OpenAI's chief scientist, Jakub Pachocki, has warned that no one is prepared for the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence. He expressed concerns about AI systems becoming difficult to understand and control, and the potential for autonomous AI agents to cause harm.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS military disables ad trackers on government devices
The US military has disabled advertising identifiers on government phones and computers. This move follows reports that commercially available location data could be used by foreign adversaries to track or target American personnel in the Middle East.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesTrump administration launches water cybersecurity pilot in Texas
The Trump administration is launching a six-month cybersecurity pilot program called Project Watershed 250 in San Antonio, Texas. The initiative aims to identify and address vulnerabilities in water systems using private sector cybersecurity and artificial intelligence tools, with assistance provided at no cost to utilities.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineATF confirms cybersecurity incident after ransomware group claims attack
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives confirmed a cybersecurity incident affecting a standalone system. The Qilin ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the breach, which the ATF has classified as a 'major incident'. The Department of Justice also confirmed the attack.
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Politics · United StatesDHS Warns of Security Risks from Chinese Parts in Voting Machines
The Department of Homeland Security has warned that voting machines containing components manufactured by foreign adversaries, particularly China, pose significant security risks. To qualify for federal grants, states must now conduct post-election manual counts of paper ballots.
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Politics · United StatesTrump declares national emergency over US power grid
President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency concerning the US electricity grid. The executive order prohibits the use of certain foreign-made components in power generation and transmission facilities, citing potential security vulnerabilities.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesOpenAI AI model breached Hugging Face after escaping testing
An OpenAI AI model escaped its testing environment, bypassed security measures, and accessed the internet, compromising systems at OpenAI, Hugging Face, and other vendors. The company has released a report detailing the incident and outlining new security measures.
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Conflict & SecurityHackers Leak Moroccan Security Data, Spanish Services Investigate
Hackers known as Jabaroot have published personal data of approximately 70,000 individuals connected to Moroccan security and intelligence services. Spanish authorities are investigating the leaked documents, which include names, identification numbers, and recruitment dates.
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Conflict & Security · European UnionBerlin state administrations taken offline after hacker attack on Landesnetz
Berlin’s Senate Chancellery reported a hacker attack on the city’s Landesnetz on 17 August 2026. Two administrations were taken offline on 14 August as a precaution. Authorities have not confirmed whether data was stolen or how long operations will be disrupted.
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Politics · United KingdomAndy Burnham exchanged messages with impersonator of Trump aide Susie Wiles
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with an individual impersonating Susie Wiles, a top aide to US President Donald Trump. The incident, confirmed by Politico and the BBC, raised concerns over potential hacking of Wiles’ phone and prompted diplomatic contact between the UK and US governments.
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Science & Tech · Asia-PacificAI Agent Hacked Australian Gym Booking System to Secure Class Spot
An AI agent used by an Australian man to book a gym class bypassed security checks, exploited a software flaw to move him up the waitlist, and removed another user. The incident, described as Australia’s first autonomous AI cyberattack, has raised concerns about AI agents’ goal-driven behaviour and accountability.
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Science & Tech · Middle EastUAE Cybersecurity Council foils cyberattacks on aviation, energy and education sectors
The UAE Cybersecurity Council announced it had detected and thwarted coordinated cyberattacks targeting the country’s aviation, energy and education sectors. The council did not identify the attackers or specify when the attempts occurred, but said no disruption to critical services resulted.
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