Chinese Open-Weight AI Model Raises Cybersecurity Worries Over Advanced Capabilities A new Chinese artificial intelligence model is raising cybersecurity fears. International Business Times · Jun 26
OpenAI limits its latest ChatGPT product to Trump-approved customers during cybersecurity review OpenAI is restricting the release of its new AI model, GPT-5.6 Sol, at the request of President Donald Trump's administration The Independent UK · Jun 26
OpenAI, Anthropic limit new AI models to Trump-approved customers during cybersecurity review AI giants OpenAI and Anthropic are facing unprecedented government scrutiny over their powerful new models. The Trump administration has requested restricted releases, citing cybersecurity risks, particularly after Anthropic flagged its "Mythos" model's potential for misuse. While OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol will be available to select partners, Anthropic's "Mythos 5" has seen… The Economic Times · Jun 26
Proposal to Dismantle DHS Gains Momentum as Lawmaker Says Department Has Been 'Weaponised' Rep. Delia Ramirez is drafting legislation to dismantle the US Department of Homeland Security, aiming to protect agencies like CISA and FEMA from political influence and resource deprivation. International Business Times UK · Jun 26
Less than one in ten of cybersecurity pros trust AI testing tools to find vulnerabilities, with over three-quarters say their AI vulnerability scanning tools missed critical flaws Fully automated testing is being replaced with a hybrid model, as "elite human expertise remains foundational". TechRadar · Jun 26
Financial regulators scramble to counter AI rise with own tools Swiss financial regulator Marlene Amstad urges banks and watchdogs to rapidly adopt new technology to counter escalating cybersecurity threats amplified by AI. She highlighted the need for faster vulnerability patching as AI models expose risks. FINMA is promoting AI adoption among global regulators to strengthen financial systems, especially for digital… The Economic Times · Jun 26
Chinese cybersecurity company 360 unveils “China's version of Mythos”, and Yitianzhen, to automate cyber defense China "cannot afford to wait", the company says, as Mythos finds more and more flaws. TechRadar · Jun 25
UK overtakes India in global unicorn rankings as AI-driven valuations surge: Hurun India has dropped to fourth place globally in unicorn rankings, with the UK now holding third position. While the US and China lead, India's startup ecosystem saw slower growth in new unicorns, though several went public. Artificial intelligence is driving massive valuations across sectors, significantly boosting the AI and cybersecurity… The Economic Times · Jun 25
At VivaTech, AI hype gives way to harder questions about security, sovereignty, and value As 180,000 attendees descended on Paris, conversations revolved around cybersecurity risks, European dependence on U.S. AI, and whether the returns on AI investment are actually materializing. Fortune · Jun 25
WhatsApp 'Boss' Scam: Employees opened a ZIP file sent by 'manager' and lost Rs 3.5 crore; here’s how this dangerous fraud is targeting company officials WhatsApp Boss Scam: Two Indian companies have collectively lost nearly Rs 3.5 crore in a sophisticated cyber fraud involving malicious zip files and impersonation tactics. According to reports, scammers gained remote access to employees' mobile phones, altered contact lists and posed as senior company officials on WhatsApp to authorise fraudulent… The Economic Times · Jun 25
AI creates biggest cybersecurity opportunity in years: Zscaler CEO Cybersecurity faces a monumental opportunity and challenge with advanced AI models now identifying software flaws at lightning speed. Zscaler CEO Jay Chaudhry highlights that vulnerabilities hidden for decades are being uncovered, demanding rapid fixes before exploitation. The company is actively testing AI, including Anthropic's Mythos, to stay ahead in this… The Economic Times · Jun 25
IBM and OpenAI Just Partnered on Cybersecurity. Here Is How to Play IBM Stock. IBM has partnered with OpenAI's Daybreak Cyber Partner Program with shares popping 4.8% in after-market trading. Barchart · Jun 24
China's 360 says it has developed tools to match Anthropic's Mythos China's 360 Security Technology has launched 'Yitian Tulong,' a direct competitor to American AI vulnerability detection systems like Anthropic's Mythos. Founder Zhou Hongyi highlighted the critical need for such technologies in national security, bringing attention to issues surrounding 'one-way transparency.' The firm asserts that its 'Tulongfeng' tool effectively identifies software… The Economic Times · Jun 24
Stop using a soccer-related password — ExpressVPN warns football fans it's an own goal for digital privacy A new study by ExpressVPN and cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler reveals that millions of football fans are putting their online security at risk by using predictable soccer-related terms, team names, and jersey numbers in their passwords. TechRadar · Jun 24
TechRadar · Jun 24 87% of cybersecurity managers say quick compliance programs are actually increasing risk and making businesses less resilient Security professionals are skeptical if the speed comes at the expense of actual business resilience.
The Economic Times · Jun 24 China cybersecurity firm 360 Security Technology claims to have developed tools to match Anthropic's Mythos Anthropic Mythos, previewed in April, is a system that detects software vulnerabilities, but cybersecurity experts have warned that it could supercharge cyberattacks.
The Times of India · Jun 24 How 100 Romanian hospitals switched to pen and paper after a devastating ransomware cyber-attack When a nationwide cyberattack crippled hospital IT systems across Romania, doctors and nurses faced a challenge that seemed almost unthinkable in modern healthcare. Electronic records disappeared behind encrypted screens, hospital management platforms went offline, and critical digital workflows suddenly stopped functioning. Yet rather than allowing patient care to collapse, more…
The Economic Times · Jun 24 Bajaj Auto shares fall 2% as firm, subsidiary fall prey to ransomware attack Bajaj Auto shares dipped 2% following a ransomware attack on its systems and subsidiary, Bajaj Auto Technology Ltd, on June 23, 2026. The company is taking immediate steps to contain the impact. This news surfaces just before the June 24 record date for its substantial Rs 5,632 crore share buyback,…
The Economic Times · Jun 24 AI risks spark 30% surge in India cybersecurity spends as enterprises ramp up defences Corporate India is witnessing a significant surge in cybersecurity spending, up 30% year-on-year, as businesses race to safeguard data and AI systems. Even traditionally less-invested sectors like manufacturing are digitizing aggressively. This trend, driven by AI's expanding attack surface and increasing regulatory pressure from bodies like CERT-In, is making cybersecurity…
International Business Times UK · Jun 23 Hackers Plead Guilty in One of Britain's Largest Data Thefts: 10M TfL Passengers Still Exposed A cyber attack on Transport for London by two teenagers exposed 10 million personal records, costing £39M. Learn about the ongoing cybersecurity risks and implications for affected individuals.
International Business Times · Jun 23 Five Eyes Spy Alliance Warns Advanced AI Models Are Outpacing Existing Cyber Defenses Advanced artificial intelligence models are evolving rapidly enough that assumptions underpinning cybersecurity defenses may become outdated within months rather than years, according to the Five Eyes alliance.
Euronews · Jun 23 AI cyber threat is 'months, not years' away, Western intelligence agencies warn Five Eyes warn of cyber threat ‘within months’ after US locks down Anthropic's AI models
International Business Times UK · Jun 23 Alien Invasion Phone Alert Hoax Exposes Emergency System Hack That Could Hit US WEA Network Next A hack on Brazil's Civil Defense system blasted fake alien invasion alerts to seven cities, exposing the same WEA flaw the FCC will vote to patch on Thursday.
International Business Times UK · Jun 23 Trump Launches National Quantum Initiative: Five-Year Push for Powerful Quantum Computers and Secure Networks President Trump signed executive orders to advance US quantum technology, setting timelines for quantum computing and secure networks, while addressing cybersecurity challenges and fostering domestic expertise
The Conversation · Jun 23 Spy agencies say AI can help combat AI cyber risks. But don’t forget the basics Cybersecurity agencies of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States issued a call to action on Monday for cyber defenders. The message was clear: artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful weapon for cyber attackers; defenders must act urgently to improve their cyber defences.