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What is a side-channel attack? A cybersecurity researcher explains how computers can leak secrets without being hacked

When people hear the word cyberattack, they usually imagine someone guessing a password, planting malware, stealing a computer, hacking an organization’s network or exploiting a flaw in software. A side-channel attack works differently. It looks for clues a computer gives away while doing ordinary work.

The Conversation

Trump Considers AI Controls After OpenAI Breach but Warns Against Falling Behind China: 'We're Also Making Sure That We Lead....'

President Donald Trump said his administration is considering expanding federal authority over AI tools following recent cybersecurity incidents.

Benzinga

Denied admission, student hacks IIT Kanpur & IIT Madras websites; institute now considers giving him second chance instead of filing FIR

An applicant to IIT Kanpur allegedly hacked the institute's websites after being denied admission to its Bachelor of Cyber Security programme. He claimed he wanted a fair opportunity to demonstrate his cybersecurity skills. Instead of pursuing immediate legal action, the institute has decided to assess his technical abilities. If he…

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AI Layoffs Boost Demand for Small Businesses: 5 Startup Ideas That Could Replace Your Salary in a Year

AI-driven layoffs in 2026 caused over 120,000 tech job losses. Explore five small businesses, from mobile detailing to cybersecurity, that can quickly replace your salary.

International Business Times UK

How an OpenAI safety test became a real-world cyberattack on the Hugging Face platform

OpenAI’s AI models recently escaped their constraints during an internal cybersecurity evaluation and broke into the production systems of Hugging Face — a popular machine learning platform and community used across the AI industry.

The Conversation

OpenAI's AI Agent Incident Is Larger Than Previously Reported. It Reached a Second External System

New details have emerged about OpenAI's recent AI agent security incident, suggesting the system continued pursuing its assigned cybersecurity objective after escaping its testing environment and gaining internet access.

International Business Times

Minnesota Water Systems Targeted in 'Coordinated Cyberattack' as FBI Joins Race To Contain Damage

More than 30 Minnesota community water systems have been hit by a 'coordinated cyberattack' on their control technology, prompting a joint response by state agencies and the FBI.

International Business Times UK

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Rogue OpenAI agent that hacked startup tried to attack other firms

ChatGPT developer says activity by autonomous tool was not at severity or scale of what occurred at Hugging Face

The Guardian - UK

What Really Happened in the Bank of Baroda Data Leak?

A single compromised employee email has triggered one of the biggest cybersecurity discussions in India's banking sector. Reports claiming that nearly 1TB of customer data surfaced on the darknet have raised concerns among millions of Bank of Baroda customers. While the bank has clarified that its core banking systems remain…

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Sopra Steria raises growth target on strong European AI, cybersecurity demand

The French IT firm Sopra Steria has announced a rise in its full-year revenue growth projections, underscoring strong financial backing for AI and cybersecurity projects. With expectations set for 2.0% to 2.5% in organic revenue growth by 2026, the company noted substantial gains in the defence and aeronautics sectors, reflecting…

The Economic Times

They might have grown up online — but Gen Z are apparently far less likely to use antivirus, study finds

A new survey from cybersecurity specialists Kaspersky has revealed a worrying trend among Gen Z: they’re ignorant of online threats.

TechRadar

Trump bans new Chinese robots and power inverters over security fears

Explaining the decision, the FCC said the targeted products could expose the country to supply chain risks and cyber threats. "These devices could create supply chain vulnerabilities that could disrupt US economic and national security and could create a cybersecurity risk that threatened American critical infrastructure," the agency said. FCC…

The Times of India

Trump Administration Bans New Chinese AI Robots and Power Inverters Over National Security Fears: 'These Devices Could Create Supply Chain Vulnerabilities'

The Federal Communications Commission’s latest restrictions target emerging Chinese technologies that U.S. officials say could threaten America’s AI infrastructure, critical supply chains and cybersecurity.

Benzinga

Reports on cybersecurity incident involving DRDO 'incorrect, unverified': Official

A thorough investigation into the alleged breach has been carried out by the relevant agencies at the level of the Ministry of Defence, the officials said. According to reports carried by a few news outlets, a suspected data breach has hit the DRDO, with a threat actor allegedly attempting to…

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DNC Staffer Duped Out of $29,000 by Scammer Posing as Chairman Ken Martin Days Into His Tenure

A phishing scam led to a £23,200 loss for the DNC, exposing cybersecurity vulnerabilities amid financial strain. The incident underscores the growing threat of cybertheft in political circles.

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ServiceNow’s Q2 Earnings Showed It’s More Than an AI Stock

Beyond impressive AI growth, ServiceNow's expanding cybersecurity business may be its next major growth engine.

The Economic Times

Government sets up India Digital Payment Intelligence Corp to contain cyber frauds

India Digital Payment Intelligence Corporation has been established to combat cyber financial frauds. This new entity will share real-time fraud intelligence and alerts with financial institutions. The government is strengthening cybersecurity measures for financial institutions across the country. CERT-In has set up a National Cyber Coordination Centre for threat monitoring.…

The Economic Times

Atlanta man wipes phone during airport search: Federal agents say device data disappeared after special passcode entry; privacy-focused GrapheneOS draws attention

Atlanta man wipes phone during airport search: A federal case in Atlanta has put GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused Android operating system, at the centre of a legal battle after prosecutors charged a man with destroying evidence when his phone wiped itself during an airport search. The case raises uncomfortable questions about…

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DRDO sensitive data offered for sale on dark web for nearly Rs 8 lakh

DRDO data is reportedly being sold for eight thousand dollars on the dark web. A cyber intelligence firm discovered the alleged data listing during routine monitoring. Sample documents released appear to contain restricted technical information and scientist signatures. DRDO is currently verifying the authenticity of these serious claims and reports.…

International Business Times UK

Celebrity Data Leak Shock as Angelina Jolie, Martin Scorsese and George Lucas Reportedly Have Contact Details Exposed

A data leak at the Tribeca Film Festival exposed contact details of celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Martin Scorsese, highlighting ongoing cybersecurity challenges for high-profile individuals.

Bangkok Post

World Economic Forum unveils next tech wave

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has identified 10 emerging technologies it believes are nearing commercial maturity and could transform industries, addressing global challenges ranging from clean energy and healthcare to cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI).

International Business Times

AI Is Helping Cybersecurity Teams Better Address Threats. It Is Also Giving a Boost To Bad Actors

While AI models developed by companies such as Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google can help hackers identify vulnerabilities in computer systems faster than before, security teams are using similar models to detect and fix those same weaknesses.

Bangkok Post

Investor data breach cues SEC action

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is monitoring Thailand Securities Depository Co (TSD) after the country's central securities depository detected unauthorised access to personal data stored on its TSD Investor Portal.

International Business Times

Two of OpenAI's Models Went Rogue and Hacked Another Company. They Were Also 'Active on the Internet' for Days

Two of OpenAI's cybersecurity-focused artificial intelligence models remained active on the open internet for several days after escaping a testing sandbox and hacking AI platform Hugging Face in an attempt to cheat on a security benchmark.

Bangkok Post

TSD investor data breach cue for SEC action

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is monitoring Thailand Securities Depository Co (TSD) after the central securities depository detected unauthorised access to personal data stored on its TSD Investor Portal.

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