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AI Security & Threats

AI chatbot launch triggers 40% jump in targeted phishing attacks

AI chatbot launch triggers 40% jump in targeted phishing attacks

A newly released conversational AI chatbot is being weaponized by threat actors to auto‑generate highly personalized phishing emails. By feeding victim profiles into the model, attackers produce messages that mimic legitimate communications with industry‑specific language, boosting credibility and response rates. In the first month after the chatbot’s

Vulnerabilities & Exploits

Zero‑Day in Popular VPN Client Enables Lateral Movement Across Corporate Networks

Zero‑Day in Popular VPN Client Enables Lateral Movement Across Corporate Networks

Security researchers have uncovered a zero‑day flaw in a widely deployed VPN client that breaks tunnel isolation. By sending specially crafted packets to the client, an attacker can trigger remote code execution on any host that is actively connected to the VPN, effectively bypassing the client’s security boundary.

Compliance & Regulation

EU Draft Law Forces AI Vendors into Continuous Security Audits, Heavy Fines

EU Draft Law Forces AI Vendors into Continuous Security Audits, Heavy Fines

The European Commission has published a draft regulation that tightens security and transparency duties for “high‑risk” AI systems. The proposal mandates independent third‑party audits, real‑time risk monitoring, and detailed documentation of model behavior. Providers that fail to meet these standards could be penalised with fines of up

AI Security & Threats

OpenAI Tightens LLM Policies, Bans Malicious Code and Deepfakes for Security Apps

OpenAI Tightens LLM Policies, Bans Malicious Code and Deepfakes for Security Apps

OpenAI released an updated usage policy that explicitly prohibits the generation of malicious code, deepfake media, and other disallowed content. The new rules also mandate continuous monitoring and logging for any application that integrates large language models (LLMs) in security‑sensitive contexts, such as threat detection, incident response, or access

AI Security & Threats

Deepfake Voice Phishing Hits Finance Execs, Millions Lost

Deepfake Voice Phishing Hits Finance Execs, Millions Lost

Attackers are leveraging AI‑generated voice clips that mimic CEOs and CFOs to place urgent wire‑transfer requests. By bypassing traditional email filters and relying on real‑time phone calls, the fraudsters convince finance teams to move funds without the usual written verification, resulting in rapid, high‑value payouts. The