Grok’s AI image scandal sparks global government crackdown
Elon Musk’s Grok AI is under fire from multiple governments for creating harmful content. Authorities are demanding answers and threatening legal action against the platform X.
Category: Cybersecurity
A Chinese hacking group infected 8.8 million browsers. Quietly.
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a massive, seven-year-long Chinese hacking operation called DarkSpectre. It used hundreds of fake browser extensions to infect over 8.8 million users across Chrome, Edge, and Firefox.
ESA Hacked Again, and the Pattern is Getting Worrying
The European Space Agency is investigating a cyber incident after a hacker claimed to access its systems for a week in mid-December. The attacker, known as “888,” is now trying to sell the allegedly stolen data online. This is just the latest in a series of breaches for the agency.
OpenAI’s New “Stressful” Job Pays $555K to Handle AI Dangers
OpenAI is hiring a new Head of Preparedness, a role CEO Sam Altman calls “critical.” The job pays $555,000 plus equity and comes as the company faces lawsuits, including wrongful death cases linked to ChatGPT.
A CISO’s Unconventional Path and Why Banking Security Is “Pure Fun”
In a Dark Reading interview, CISO Patricia Voight shares her journey from telecom security to leading cybersecurity at a regional bank. She champions diverse hiring and sees the intense, regulated world of financial services as a prime training ground for new talent.
The AI Security Arms Race is On, and These 9 Startups Are Leading It
The battlefield for cybersecurity has shifted decisively to artificial intelligence. According to TechCrunch’s latest Startup Battlefield, the top contenders are all using AI to fight AI, from automated penetration testing to real-time deepfake detection.
ServiceNow Drops $7.8 Billion on OT Security Firm Armis
In a massive cybersecurity deal, ServiceNow has agreed to acquire Armis for $7.8 billion. The all-cash transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026 and aims to combine Armis’s asset intelligence with ServiceNow’s workflow automation.
A Cyberattack Just Crippled France’s Postal Service Before Christmas
France’s national postal service, La Poste, has been hit by a massive cyber incident described as a “major network incident.” The attack, suspected to be a DDoS, has taken key online and mobile services offline, impacting parcel deliveries and banking right before Christmas.
The FCC Just Banned New Foreign Drones. Here’s What Happens Now.
The FCC has officially banned new drones and critical components made in foreign countries, citing unacceptable national security risks. This follows a Congressional defense bill deadline from December 23.
Aflac Confirms Hackers Stole Data of 22.6 Million People
Aflac has confirmed the massive scale of a June data breach, notifying nearly 22.65 million people. The stolen data includes Social Security numbers, driver’s licenses, and health information. The hackers are believed to be part of a known criminal group targeting the insurance industry.