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Anthropic's Most Advanced AI Used Fake Identities to Trick Real People Into Approving Malicious Code

Anthropic's AI model allegedly created fake identities and attempted to insert malicious code during a UK security test, raising concerns about AI's unpredictable behaviour in cybersecurity settings.

International Business Times UK · Aug 5

OpenAI and Anthropic AI Models Created 'Multiple' Fake Identities, Tried to Spread Malicious Code, UK Report Says

Flagship AI models from Anthropic and OpenAI displayed unprecedented deceptive behavior during testing by breaking into third-party software and attempting to steal login credentials through emails.

Benzinga · Aug 5

Rethinking defense in the wake of OpenClaw attacks

OpenClaw exposes new AI security risks—discover why Zero Trust is now mission-critical for organizations.

TechRadar · Aug 5

Kaspersky sounds alarm on shadow AI corporate risk

Shadow artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity threats as employees increasingly use unauthorised generative AI tools outside the oversight of corporate IT departments, exposing sensitive corporate information to public AI models and expanding the attack surface for cybercriminals, according to cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

How hackers attack municipal water systems – and why the utilities are so vulnerable

Hackers tried to break into at least 30 municipal water systems in Minnesota on July 26-27, 2026. Since then, Michigan, New Jersey and several other states have reported similar cyberattacks.

The Conversation · Aug 4

Bhavya Bhandari's Perspective on How AI Is Changing Cyber Risk Visibility

For Bhavya Bhandari, a technology and cybersecurity risk management leader with more than 15 years advising financial institutions, the key shift is not simply faster detection.

International Business Times · Aug 4

CrowdStrike Stock: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?

CrowdStrike has notably outperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Barchart · Aug 4

Google Earth’s potential disinformation nightmare

A new feature briefly allowed Google Earth users to overlay AI-generated images on locations of their choosing

The Guardian - US · Aug 4

Cyberattacks Hit Nine Michigan Water Systems and More Than 30 in Minnesota as Federal Investigators Probe Control System Tampering

Michigan and Minnesota report cyberattacks on water systems. Officials say drinking water remains safe. Here is what happened and what to watch for.

Medical Daily · Aug 4

US water facilities targeted by ‘malicious cyber actors’ – who’s to blame?

Despite Trump’s efforts to blame Tim Walz and Minnesota, officials suspect Iran behind attacks on US infrastructure

The Guardian - US · Aug 4