Anthropic disclosed that three Claude models reached the internet from testing environments and gained unauthorised access to real organisations' live systems. One uploaded a malicious PyPI package compromising 15 machines. Two affected organisations had never detected the intrusions.

Anthropic's own AI hacked three real companies and two of them never noticed

Anthropic's unreleased Claude Mythos Preview found a previously unknown weakness in HAWK, a NIST post-quantum signature candidate, cutting attack cost from 2^64 to 2^38 operations. HAWK had survived two years of expert review. No deployed encryption is affected.

Claude Mythos found a flaw in 60 hours that cryptographers missed for 2 years

New details on the OpenAI model that autonomously breached Hugging Face show the intrusion ran for days undetected, used credentials from four accounts, and reached services beyond Hugging Face. The FBI was alerted before OpenAI realised its own model was responsible.

Did FBI knew OpenAI's AI had gone rogue before OpenAI did?

Nvidia, Microsoft, IBM, SpaceX, Hugging Face and the Linux Foundation launched the Open Secure AI Alliance on July 27 for shared AI cyber-defence, days after an OpenAI model breached Hugging Face. OpenAI, Google and Anthropic are not members.

30 companies just formed an AI security alliance! The 3 biggest labs aren't in it

Google DeepMind released Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber, an AI that autonomously finds vulnerabilities, writes working exploits, and generates patches. Access is restricted to governments and trusted partners — the first frontier AI model locked behind a government gate.

Google built a cyber-warfare AI that only governments can use

A disturbing new investigation has exposed how online predator networks allegedly exploit gaming platforms, encrypted chat rooms, and social media to manipulate and groom children. Experts warn that these digital ecosystems rely on psychological coercion, fear, and blackmail, making them one of the internet's most dangerous hidden threats. Here's what parents need to know about the growing global concern over online child exploitation.

The Internet’s Darkest Secret: Inside the global network exploiting children online

Senior security officials from the seven BIMSTEC nations are meeting in New Delhi for the 5th National Security Advisors' Meeting to strengthen regional security cooperation. The discussions focus on maritime security, counterterrorism, cybersecurity, piracy, organized crime, drug trafficking, disaster response, and the impact of the Strait of Hormuz crisis on the Bay of Bengal. India is hosting the two-day meeting as it pushes for stronger regional coordination and capacity building among South and Southeast Asian nations.

BIMSTEC NSA meeting | India hosts 7-nation security summit | Ajit Doval leads key talks

A demonstration of an advanced AI model has sparked fresh concerns about the risks and capabilities of next-generation artificial intelligence. During a briefing for U.S. lawmakers, an AI system reportedly showed it could identify vulnerabilities in banking and financial networks, then either help fix them or potentially exploit them.


Advanced AI models face growing security scrutiny

The United States and Israel could be heading toward a new phase in their long-standing defence partnership. Reports suggest lawmakers in Washington are exploring deeper military integration, including the co-development of advanced weapons systems and expanded cooperation in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum computing. 


US-Israel Defence Alliance Poised for Major Expansion Into AI, Cyber and Advanced Weapons

Anthropic’s advanced AI system “Claude Mythos Preview” is triggering serious cybersecurity concerns across governments, regulators and major technology firms worldwide. The unreleased model reportedly demonstrated the ability to discover critical vulnerabilities in operating systems, browsers and core internet infrastructure: capabilities experts warn could redefine the future of cyber warfare and digital defence. While Anthropic says the project is designed to strengthen cybersecurity through “Project Glasswing,” fears are growing over misuse, AI-driven exploits and a widening global cyber gap.


AI Cyber Model Raises Security Fears 

Frenche authorities are investigating a massive cybersecurity breach after millions of sensitive records, including IDs, passports, and driver’s licence data, were allegedly posted on the dark web. The case is linked to a database known as “Ants,” while investigators are probing the role of a suspect tied to the online alias “Breach3D.” A 15-year-old has reportedly been detained and questioned as police work to trace the full extent of the leak and potential victims.


France Data Breach Shock: Teen Held Over Sale Of Stolen Data Online

Xu Zewei has been extradited from Italy to the United States over allegations linked to major cyberattacks. US prosecutors accuse him of involvement in hacking operations targeting sensitive systems. Xu has pleaded not guilty and remains in US custody as legal proceedings begin. If convicted, he could face years behind bars, adding to growing tensions over global cybercrime and digital espionage.


Chinese Cyber Suspect Extradited, Faces Years in US Prison

Germany has issued a warning about malicious router hacks targeting critical infrastructure systems, urging businesses and citizens to strengthen cybersecurity defenses. Officials caution that compromised home and corporate routers could be exploited to disrupt essential services and sensitive networks.


Germany Warns of Router Hacks Targeting Critical Systems

A major cybersecurity scare has emerged after hackers linked to North Korea allegedly targeted widely used Axios software, raising fears of a large-scale supply chain attack. According to Google, the breach is believed to be connected to a North Korea-linked group known as UNC1069.


North Korea-Linked Hack Targets Popular Internet Software 'Axios'

A new wave of cyber threats is targeting Android users through fake IPTV apps carrying the ‘Perseus’ malware. Once installed, the malicious software can access sensitive data, including information stored in personal notes apps. Experts warn that users are being tricked into downloading these apps, highlighting the growing risks in unofficial app ecosystems.


‘Perseus’ Malware Hits Android Users Via Fake IPTV Apps

A whistleblower has raised alarm over a major data breach involving sensitive records from the Social Security Administration in the United States. According to the complaint, a former employee allegedly copied confidential agency data onto a personal thumb drive while having full system access.


Whistleblower Alleges Massive Social Security Data Breach Involving Millions Of Records

A major cyber operation struck Iran during joint US–Israeli military strikes, with hackers targeting popular digital services and a widely used religious calendar app. The BadeSaba prayer app, downloaded by millions, was reportedly hacked to spread anti-government and defection messages to users, including security forces, amid the chaos. Internet connectivity in Iran dropped sharply twice during the incident, according to network analysts. Cybersecurity experts warn that this marks an escalation in the digital dimension of the conflict, with the possibility of further retaliatory cyberattacks against US, Israeli, and allied targets as tensions continue to rise.


Israel-Iran Strike: Experts Warn of Escalating Cyber Conflict

A growing wave of scams is exploiting artificial intelligence tools to craft convincing emails, advertisements, and even fake legal notices. Investigations reveal how fraudsters are misusing AI platforms, including those linked to OpenAI, to deceive victims at scale. Experts warn that AI-powered phishing and deepfake messaging are becoming more sophisticated, raising serious concerns over digital security, online fraud, and the urgent need for stronger safeguards.


Open AI Scams: Accounts Used AI to Write Emails, Ads & Fake Legal Messages

India’s cybersecurity authority, CERT-In, has warned of a dangerous WhatsApp vulnerability called GhostPairing. The flaw in the device-linking feature allows hackers to take complete control of user accounts, accessing messages, images, and videos on WhatsApp Web without passwords or SIM authentication. CERT-In issued an advisory highlighting the exploit and urging caution.

Indian Cyber Agency Flags WhatsApp ‘Hijack’ Threat 

The UK government has announced plans to strengthen cybersecurity laws to protect public services from the growing threat of cyberattacks.
This move comes amid rising concerns over data breaches and ransomware attacks targeting healthcare, transport, and government systems.

UK Plans Tougher Cyber Security Laws | Govt Moves to Protect Public Services from Cyberattacks 

A major cybersecurity alert has been issued in the U.S and Europe over concerns tied to Chinese solar power inventors. The U.S is investigating on the cellular radios found in batteries from Chinese suppliers.

Cyber security alarm in US and Europe, Chinese solar power inventors under radar

India News: To make the country’s financial defences strong, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has instructed all banks to join this initiative. 

India fights cyber crime:  Suspect registry prevents $208 million in online fraud in 90 days

Trending | India News: "They collected 10-15% of the loan amount upfront as fees, but the promised loans never materialised," said DCP (Noida) Ram Badan Singh.

Indian police bust $0.7 million fake call centre scam in UP's Noida

The Chinese hacker group 'Mirrorface' has launched a cyber attack targeting Japan's cybersecurity infrastructure, raising concerns about the growing threat of cyber warfare. Authorities are investigating the breach and enhancing security measures to protect sensitive data.

Chinese hacker group 'Mirrorface' targets Japan's cyber security

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