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The Root of AI Hallucinations: Physics Theory Digs Into the ‘Attention’ Flaw
/in General NewsPhysicist Neil Johnson explores how fundamental laws of nature could explain why AI sometimes fails—and what to do about it.
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Apple Blocks $9 Billion in Fraud Over 5 Years Amid Rising App Store Threats
/in General NewsApple on Tuesday revealed that it prevented over $9 billion in fraudulent transactions in the last five years, including more than $2 billion in 2024 alone.
The company said the App Store is confronted by a wide range of threats that seek to defraud users in various ways, ranging from “deceptive apps designed to steal personal information to fraudulent payment schemes that attempt to exploit
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Indian Police Arrest Cybercrime Gang Copycats of Myanmar Biz Model
/in General NewsThe region offers attractive conditions: a large pool of tech workers, economic disparity, and weak enforcement of cybercrime laws — all of which attract businesses legitimate and shady.
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Security leaders lose visibility as consultants deploy shadow AI copilots to stay employed
/in General NewsFearing sweeping layoffs driven by AI and automation, elite consultants and high performers are turning to shadow AI for a competitive edge.Read More
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Zscaler to Acquire MDR Specialist Red Canary
/in General NewsZscaler signals a big push into the security-operations market with the announcement of plans to buy Denver-based Red Canary.
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ChatGPT o3 Resists Shutdown Despite Instructions, Study Claims
/in General NewsChatGPT o3 resists shutdown despite explicit instructions, raising fresh concerns over AI safety, alignment, and reinforcement learning behaviors.
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Adidas Falls Victim to Third-Party Data Breach
/in General NewsThough Adidas said that no payment or financial information was affected in the breach, individuals who contacted the compamy’s customer service help desk were impacted.
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DragonForce Ransomware Strikes MSP in Supply Chain Attack
/in General NewsDragonForce, a ransomware “cartel” that has gained significant popularity since its debut in 2023, attacked an MSP as part of a recent supply chain attack, via known SimpleHelp bugs.
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Iranian pleads guilty to launching Baltimore ransomware attack, faces 30 years behind bars
/in General NewsSina Gholinejad admitted to using the Robbinhood ransomware variant to extort ransom payments from dozens of victims.
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Iranian Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Baltimore Ransomware Attack
/in General NewsSina Gholinejad pleaded guilty to computer-fraud and wire-fraud-conspiracy charges linked to the Robbinhood ransomware hit on Baltimore.
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