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A new report from the leader in the generative AI boom says AI is being used in existing workflows, instead of to create new ones dedicated to malicious hacking. The post OpenAI: Threat actors use us to be efficient, not make new tools appeared first on CyberScoop.

The three lawmakers said the reported lifting of a stop-work order on a $2 million Paragon Solutions contract threatens Americans’ fundamental rights. The post House Dems seek info about ICE spyware contract, wary of potential abuses appeared first on CyberScoop.

The EU will vote Oct. 14 on a proposal that would use AI or humans to detect child sexual abuse material on their devices.   The post Potential EU law sparks global concerns over end-to-end encryption for messaging apps  appeared first on CyberScoop.

Okta thwarted the supply-chain attack with security controls it had in place. Zscaler did not. Their experiences provide insights into the root of a much broader problem. The post Security leaders at Okta and Zscaler share lessons from Salesloft Drift attacks appeared first on CyberScoop.

The Administrative Office of the United States Courts denied ignoring expert advice in a letter to Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., who blasted Chief Justice Roberts in a response statement. The post Federal judiciary touts cybersecurity work in wake of latest major breach appeared first on CyberScoop.

The open-source software company said exposure is limited to consulting engagements, adding that it hasn’t found evidence of personal or sensitive data theft. The post Red Hat confirms breach of GitLab instance, which stored company’s consulting data appeared first on CyberScoop.

Sen. Marsha Blackburn did not provide a timeline for any formal rollout by the administration, and also pointed to her proposed bill with Michigan Sen. Gary Peters.  The post GOP senator confirms pending White House quantum push, touts legislative alternatives appeared first on CyberScoop.

The company agreed to pay $875,000, with neither side conceding to the other as part of resolving the suit. The post DOJ, Georgia Tech affiliate company settle over alleged failure to meet DOD contract cyber requirements appeared first on CyberScoop.

The agency, which issued an emergency directive to federal agencies Thursday, said it took months to determine the root cause and mitigate the activity. The post CISA says it observed nearly year-old activity tied to Cisco zero-day attacks appeared first on CyberScoop.

Cisco Systems has issued security updates to address a critical vulnerability in its widely deployed IOS and IOS XE network operating systems, after confirming the flaw is being exploited in active attacks. Designated CVE-2025-20352, the vulnerability resides in the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) subsystem of Cisco’s core network software. According to Cisco, the weakness The post Cisco uncovers new SNMP vulnerability used in attacks on IOS devices appeared first on CyberScoop.