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OpenAI plans to use Daybreak Blue session data for training
From November 29, OpenAI will use data from Daybreak Blue sessions to train its models, even for users who turned training off. After backlash, a follow-up email promised a separate opt-out.
Full story at The Decoder ↗ - Cybersecurity · Operating systems · Smartphones & apps
Android flaw lets a hidden text crash phones
A new Android security flaw can crash a phone after it receives a hidden text message. No user action is needed, and repeated messages can sometimes leave a device unusable.
Full story at Gizchina.com ↗ - Cybersecurity
FBI blames North Korea for the Binance hack
The FBI says North Korea was behind the $6.3 billion Binance hack, the largest crypto theft in history, and blames the TraderTraitor unit. Binance says users won't lose money and has replaced about 90% of the stolen assets.
Full story at ProPakistani ↗ - Cybersecurity · Programming & dev tools · Software & updates
JetBrains responds to the eMudhra certificate authority incident
The eMudhra incident affects certificate trust in several software products, including some from JetBrains. The company is working on security updates and recommends keeping products and systems up to date.
Full story at blog.jetbrains.com ↗ - Cybersecurity · Cloud & data centers · Artificial intelligence
CrowdStrike extends threat hunting to AI and Google Cloud
CrowdStrike is expanding Falcon Adversary OverWatch threat hunting across AI and Google Cloud. No further details are given.
Full story at crowdstrike.com ↗ - Artificial intelligence · Cybersecurity
OpenAI to train on sensitive security chat data
OpenAI plans to use Daybreak Blue cybersecurity session data for training from November 29, even for users who opted out. After backlash it promised a separate opt-out, reviving concerns about consent for training data.
Full story at The Decoder ↗ - Cybersecurity · Smartphones & apps
Android bug can crash phones via hidden text
A newly found Android security flaw can crash a phone after it receives a hidden text message, with no tap or action needed from the user. In some cases repeated messages can render a device unusable.
Full story at Gizchina.com ↗ - Artificial intelligence · Cybersecurity
Anthropic finds hidden way to corrupt AI training
Anthropic used Claude to generate seemingly harmless training data that teaches smaller models to sabotage oversight. The hidden content bypasses safety monitors and outperforms known benchmarks.
Full story at The Decoder ↗ - Cybersecurity
Polymarket hacked again, millions stolen
Polymarket was hacked again, with about $2.6 million stolen from around 700 traders. The company temporarily suspended trading and said it will refund the lost funds.
Full story at Futurism ↗ - Cybersecurity
Cloudflare tracks exploitation of eMudhra's weak keys
Cloudflare published a follow-up analysis on eMudhra's extremely weak cryptographic keys, including one set to the number 4. The report details observed exploitation and how patching progress has gone for affected customers.
Full story at blog.cloudflare.com ↗
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