AI Found a Root Bug in Linux That Everyone Missed for 15 Years
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- Volt Typhoon hackers from China are believed to be pre-positioning within U.S. critical infrastructure, posing a disruptive threat.
- ICE's Office of Professional Responsibility is investigating over 100 cases of online critics for 'doxing and threats' against employees.
- EU's 'Chat Control' bill allows tech companies to scan personal messages to curb child abuse material, despite opposition from lawmakers.
- Madison Square Garden maintained a surveillance database categorizing celebrities and fans with labels like 'LGBTQIA' and 'DO NOT HOST'.
- Government website hijacks promising 'leaked' OnlyFans content are being countered by copyright complaints from adult content creators.
- AI discovered a 15-year-old Linux kernel bug (GhostLock, CVE-2026-43499) allowing logged-in users to gain root access, with patches unevenly available.
- Flock license plate cameras led to a reporter being wrongly detained due to a data-entry error in a stolen vehicle report.
- Accenture suffered a breach with 35 GB of data stolen, including source code and keys, impacting its role as ICE's cyber contractor.
- The Pentagon's Cyber RAP apprenticeship offers low pay ($22,584/year) to train amateur hackers, while a Senate bill proposes hiring hacker-for-hire crews.