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AI-powered ransomware, extortion chatbots, vibe hacking … just wait until agents replace affiliates

It's no secret that AI tools make it easier for cybercriminals to steal sensitive data and then extort victim organizations. But two recent developments illustrate exactly how much LLMs lower the bar for ransomware and other financially motivated cybercrime - and provide a glimpse to defenders about what's on the horizon.…

The controversy erupted earlier this year after scenes from the movie emerged online, prompting Sundance to remove the flick from their online screening portal.

Agency wants a single private integrator to herd 74K bits of kit with only 40% of the funding so far

Get ready to start flying American skies with a renewed sense of confidence, at least eventually, as the Federal Aviation Administration has finally decided to start soliciting ideas for an overhaul of the US' antiquated air traffic control systems. In classic Trump administration style, the FAA wants a single private-sector integrator to run the overhaul, with the public footing the bill. …

As we approach the colder months, many of pop culture's leading ladies have been leaning into their blonde alter-egos, as they've ditched their dark roots for the upcoming season.

OpenAI plans to launch a new AI-powered jobs platform next year to help match employers with candidates who have AI skills in a bid to accelerate the technology's deployment across businesses and government agencies. From a report: The ChatGPT maker will also introduce a new certification program in the coming months that will teach workers how to better use AI on the job. OpenAI is working with multiple organizations on the program, including Walmart, the largest private employer in the US. OpenAI said it plans to certify 10 million Americans by 2030. [...] For the jobs platform, OpenAI plans to use AI to help match local governments and companies of all sizes with potential candidates.

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Pratik Pandey was found dead in the early hours of August 20 inside the Microsoft campus in Mountain View, California.

It's not what you'd necessarily expect from a music festival

Julie Rizzitello, 37, pleaded guilty last week to two counts of second-degree sexual assault. The disgraced English teacher engaged in 'various sexual acts' with students on multiple occasions.

During a NATO defense summit in Prague, Mark Rutte warned that he is 'really worried' and that the US Navy in particular needs to be prepared.

An anonymous reader shares a report: Adobe is bringing its video editor Premiere to iPhone, promising "pro-level" editing on the go for free. The app will launch later this month, with an Android version also under development. The Premiere app features a familiar multi-track timeline, with support for an unlimited number of video, audio, and text layers. There's automatic captioning, 4K HDR support, and one-tap exporting to TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram -- including automatic resizing that frames content for each platform. The iOS version of Premiere will be free to download and use, though Adobe says there will be charges for additional cloud storage and generative AI credits. Speaking of, it includes support for Adobe's generative sound effects and AI-powered speech enhancement, plus a wider range of AI assets generated through Adobe Firefly. If you'd rather not use AI content, there's a selection of Adobe fonts, along with images, sounds, music, and video assets that are free to use.

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The master of ceremonies, China's Xi Jinping, flanked by Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong un, presented his vast country as the beating heart of an even more extensive alliance.

Kim Novak made sure to avoid any ill-fated tumbles as she gracefully stepped off a boat in Venice with four helping hands at her assistance on Thursday.

We’ve got hungry American datacenters to feed, argued the lawmaker - a revival Nvidia dubs ‘doomer science fiction’

+Comment  US lawmakers are looking to apply Trump's America-First agenda to advanced semiconductors by giving US buyers first dibs while restricting the sale of most high-end chips needed for AI to the rest of the world.…

Parliament officials are said to be probing a major breach of security ahead of Sir Keir Starmer 's exchanges with Kemi Badenoch in the chamber yesterday.

A council is under fire after it emerged a Worcester city centre hotel is unlawfully housing asylum seekers - and has been granted planning permission to build extra 'hotel' guest rooms.

One business owner said they had seen nothing like that in six decades

The pair, who have been sparking romance rumours after a string of cosy sightings in Europe over the past two weeks, looked close as they strolled arm in arm.

Ministers have masqueraded the 40% Dart Charge increase from Monday 1 September as a means of reducing congestion by encouraging motorists to take alternative routes.

Tom's Hardware: According to an early Amazon Mexico listing, Logitech is preparing to launch the Signature Slim Solar+, a wireless keyboard in every sense of the word. The Signature Slim Solar+features a solar panel, providing owners with a battery lasting up to 10 years.

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Some felt the image was demeaning to women, while others saw it as satire. But it achieved its primary aim in whipping up a media storm reminiscent of the ones created by Madonna in her heyday