All attacks on infrastructure lately seems like a test runs of some sort.
Link:https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/10/fridge-hack-costing-millions-and-sparking-fires-stemmed-from-poor-security/
Microsoft addressed 1400 security vulnerabilities in October's patch. Kudos to MS for delivering it. Looks like AI discovery of security vulnerabilities is here to stay. Now question: How many of these were fixed by AI agents? That would be the next important question!
Link:https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/10/microsoft-patches-more-than-1400-security-flaws/
Some companies are just keep on surprising me. Brave added bunch of features that strengthen privacy for users while they use Brave's AI Leo.
Link:https://brave.com/blog/browser-ai-e2ee/
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Here is the bright idea, delivering zero-click spyware through ordinary ad slots! 75,000+ apps and 120,000+ sites and one bidder was a spyware vendor. That's why my view is very simple - ads must be suppressed! Check out this story (it's bit technical though).
Link:https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/zero-click-attacks-used-targeted-ads-to-deliver-candiru-spyware/
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If Flock was not enough, now this story is even creepier. USPS to run a pilot program and put cameras on it's tracks to scan roads for "public safety" ... right... I think there is a different "s" word for it other than safety, it's surveillance ...
Link:https://www.404media.co/usps-to-put-cameras-in-trucks-that-scan-roads-for-community-safety/
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