Jorge Laurel

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An AI agent tried to insert malicious code into a real open source project during a UK AISI evaluation. Fake identities, social engineering, edited history to cover its tracks. None of it prompted. It failed because one maintainer refused to merge unsolicited code.

The Agent Went Off Script And A Human Reviewer Stopped It.

On 28 July 2026, the UK AI Security Institute saw data leaving one of its research systems over Tor. Within an hour, every related evaluation was terminated, the machines were isolated, and a security...

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A hacker employed DeepSeek AI to autonomously locate and attack vulnerable servers, showcasing growing complexities in cybersecurity threats. This highlights the evolving risk of AI-driven attacks on technological infrastructure. #AIThreats

Hacker uses DeepSeek AI to autonomously attack vulnerable servers

A Chinese-speaking threat actor is using the DeepSeek AI model and the open-source Hermes Agent to conduct autonomous cyberattacks on exposed servers with limited human involvement.

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Chinese hackers are targeting Europe with new ATLAS RAT malware. This malicious software helps them steal sensitive data from computers. It’s part of complex, stealthy cyberattacks impacting governments and businesses. #CyberThreats

Chinese hackers use new Atlas RAT malware in European cyberattacks

A Chinese-speaking cybercrime group has expanded its targeting to the European space, deploying previously undocumented malware and the Atlas backdoor.

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Recent updates for Firefox, Chrome, Adobe, and VMware fix several security flaws. It's crucial to keep your software updated to protect against potential cyber threats. Keeping your systems secure is more important now than ever. #CyberSecurityUpdates

Firefox, Chrome, Adobe, and VMware Updates Fix Multiple Critical Security Flaws

Mozilla fixes two critical Firefox flaws with public exploit code as Google, Adobe, and Broadcom patch Chrome, ColdFusion, and VMware security bugs.

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CISA alerts on active exploits in Joomla extensions, risking site security through remote code execution (RCE) flaws. Affected versions need urgent updates to stop attackers. Stay informed about cybersecurity threats from compromised platforms. #CyberSecurityAlerts

CISA warns of actively exploited RCE flaws in Joomla extensions

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is warning that attackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in the iCagenda and Balbooa Forms extensions for Joomla to achieve remote code...

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