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Microsoft Issues Emergency Patch For Critical Google Algorithm Flaw

Microsoft issues critical out-of-band .NET security patch after confirming impact of Google Brotli algorithm vulnerability, advises users to update as soon as possible.

ByDavey Winder,

Senior Contributor

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Google Changed Gmail On October 16—Check Your Account Now

Google's new Gmail privacy rules mean your emails can now be used for ads. Here's what you need to do.

ByZak Doffman,

Contributor

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UK Online Content Regulator Admits It's Failed To Protect Children

U.K. communications regulator Ofcom has admitted that its efforts to protect children from harmful content on the internet have achieved precisely nothing.

ByEmma Woollacott,

Senior Contributor

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Meta's Muse Could Transform Its AI Business. But Can It Make Money?

Meta is betting billions on Muse and AI agents. Its massive audience offers an advantage, but profitability, privacy and security remain major challenges.

ByChuck Brooks,

Contributor

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AI Cyber Defense Now Has To Move At Machine Speed

AI agents now attack at machine speed. Effective AI cyber defense means deciding responses in advance, verifying agent identities and fixing neglected security basics.

ByHeather Wishart-Smith,

Contributor

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Inside OpenAI's Plan To Protect The Internet Before Hackers Break It

Using the latest GPT model, cyber researchers in OpenAI’s Project Daybreak community found one of the most critical internet bugs in recent memory. It’s part of an all-out sprint to secure the web before hackers can deploy similar tools to wreak havoc on modern life.

ByThomas Brewster,

Forbes Staff

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AI Agents Are Logging Into Bank Accounts And Banks Can’t Tell

ustomers are letting AI agents access their bank accounts to handle financial tasks. But can banks tell what those agents are authorized to do—and stop them when they go too far?

BySandy Carter,

Contributor

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AI Can Manage Your Family Calendar But There Are Risks

Learn how AI can help families manage busy schedules, organize calendars and save time, plus the security risks to consider before connecting your accounts.

ByAri Redbord,

Contributor

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Hackers Are Serving Malware To iPhones Via Hundreds Of Infected Websites

Hundreds of websites with tens of millions of monthly visits are unaware they’re now part of a “delivery network” for iPhone spyware, researchers warn.

ByThomas Brewster,

Forbes Staff

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OpenAI Says AI Found One Of The Biggest Web Weaknesses Ever

Researchers claim the AI’s findings “rank among the most severe vulnerabilities discovered in PHP, and arguably in software history.”

ByThomas Brewster,

Forbes Staff

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How Can You Tell If Your Email Was Hacked? Here’s What To Check

Think your email has been hacked? Learn the warning signs, how to check for unauthorized access and what to do to recover and secure your account.

ByEmma Woollacott,

Senior Contributor

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Critical PHP Security Warning Issued—Apply Emergency Patch Today

Millions of website admins are being urged to patch their PHP installs today as more than half of all sites could be vulnerable to critical new security flaws.

ByDavey Winder,

Senior Contributor

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TikTok Account Hacked? Here Are The Signs And How To Recover It

Think your TikTok account was hacked? Learn the warning signs of unauthorized access, how to recover your account and the steps to secure it afterward.

ByAnisha Sircar,

Contributor

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Proactive Strategies Are Needed For Cybersecurity In New Digital Era

The rapidly changing cyber threat landscape requires organizations to move beyond reactive stances and adopt proactive, risk-first cybersecurity strategies

ByChuck Brooks,

Contributor

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Smartglasses Privacy Fears Focus On Cameras. Voice Is The Bigger Risk

As AI smartglasses become more common, their ability to record conversations and identify people by voice raises new concerns about privacy and surveillance.

ByCortney Harding,

Contributor

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Unprecedented Cyberattack Used Malware Ads To Spy On Journalists, Report Says

A new report from Citizen Lab researchers shows how spyware companies can hack anyone viewing an online advertisement.

ByThomas Brewster,

Forbes Staff

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Should Consumer, Enterprise And Government AI Follow Different Rules?

Should consumer, enterprise and government AI follow different rules? Explore the growing AI regulation debate and how innovation and national security shape governance.

ByEmil Sayegh,

Contributor

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Relying On Chain-Of-Thought For Boosting AI Safety Gets Sideswiped By This Split-Brain Discovery

New research reveals that AI reasoning can contradict its final answers, raising concerns about whether chain-of-thought monitoring can reliably detect unsafe behavior.

ByLance Eliot,

Contributor

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Reddit Braces For Wave Of Misinformation As Fake News Spreads Online

Reddit has released its plans for countering misinformation around the U.S. midterm elections—and it's undeniably got a hard job ahead.

ByEmma Woollacott,

Senior Contributor

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Why You Should Be Careful What You Share With AI And How To Protect Your Privacy

AI tools can handle sensitive information, but how safe is your data? Learn the biggest AI privacy risks and practical ways to protect your personal information.

ByTim Keary,

Contributor