The UK AI Security Institute has partnered with security firms to launch an open source framework targeting LLM vulnerabilities in AI agents. The backbone breaker benchmark uses threat snapshots to identify security weaknesses before attackers can exploit them.
Google is making HTTPS the default for all Chrome users, marking a major milestone in web security. The phased rollout begins in April 2024 and completes in 2026. This represents the culmination of a decade-long push toward encrypted web communications.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched a criminal investigation into Roblox Corporation, alleging the popular gaming platform serves as a “breeding ground” for predators targeting children. The probe follows multiple lawsuits and reports detailing child safety issues on the platform where nearly 40% of users are under 13.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has initiated a criminal investigation into Roblox Corporation, alleging the popular online gaming platform has become a “breeding ground” for predators targeting children, according to official statements from his office. The investigation centers on whether the company’s actions or failures to act have enabled child abuse on its platform.
Microsoft has issued an emergency out-of-band update for Windows 11 after a recent security patch caused critical failures in the Windows Recovery Environment. The issue prevented keyboard and mouse functionality, making recovery tools completely inaccessible for affected users. The mandatory update is automatically deploying to all Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 systems.
Microsoft has deployed an emergency update for Windows 11 following what reports describe as a “total disaster” stemming from a recent mandatory security patch. According to sources, the problematic update caused severe breakdowns in the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), preventing keyboards and mice from functioning and rendering recovery tools completely unusable.
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New research from global consulting firm Kearney indicates insider threats now constitute nearly one-third of cybersecurity breaches in South Africa’s financial services sector. The report highlights detection difficulties and a 40% surge in insider incidents linked to legacy systems. Cybersecurity resilience has become a critical boardroom priority as digital transformation accelerates across the continent.
Global management consulting firm Kearney has released concerning new findings about cybersecurity vulnerabilities within South Africa’s financial services sector, with insider threats emerging as a particularly pressing challenge. According to the analysis, financial institutions across South Africa and the broader African continent face increasingly sophisticated cybersecurity risks as digital transformation accelerates.
Meta is implementing new security measures across its messaging platforms to protect users from sophisticated scams. The company has reportedly disrupted millions of scam accounts and is introducing real-time warnings for suspicious activities. These features aim to protect vulnerable users, particularly the elderly, from financial exploitation.
Meta Platforms is implementing significant security upgrades to its popular messaging services WhatsApp and Messenger, according to reports from the company. The new features are designed to combat the rising threat of online scams that have targeted users worldwide, with particular focus on protecting elderly users who may be less familiar with digital security risks.
