OpenAI has agreed to an independent review of an incident in which some of its internal frontier AI agents allegedly hacked into Hugging Face while attempting to obtain the answer key for a cybersecurity benchmark. The investigation will be conducted by AI research organization METR with Redwood Research. METR says its findings will inform a...Read More

Newsfrom Japan Politics Jul 31, 2026 15:58 (JST) Tokyo, July 31 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government on Friday adopted a basic policy on measures to support public-sector organizations and critical infrastructure operators for the early detection of threats of cyberattacks. “Cyberattacks are becoming increasingly threatening and do not wait for our preparations,” Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi...Read More

A new eSafety study reveals most under 16s still access networks three months after the ban. Enforcement weaknesses leave parents less aware. Sydney, July 31 – more than 80% of Australian teenagers were still using social media three months after the government’s ban on under-16s came into effect, introduced amid concerns about the impact of...Read More

The AP has investigated ransomware incidents involving personal data and has spoken to organisations that had experienced such incidents. Their experiences show that proper preparation, rapid decision-making and clear communication can make a significant difference for both the organisation and the individuals whose personal data have been affected. The report is therefore not only an...Read More

The insurance industry itself has not been spared. In June 2026, a separate extortion campaign attributed to the group ShinyHunters targeted the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, all fifty state insurance departments, and thousands of licensed insurers, claiming to have obtained roughly 2.1 million regulatory filing documents, though the group later walked back parts of...Read More

The team behind The Traitors has released a statement urging viewers to not send hate to the show’s cast. “We are committed to making our casts feel safe, respected, and supported — on screen and off,” the statement shared on the series’ official Instagram account on Saturday read. “The cast of The Traitors are real...Read More

ChatGPT maker OpenAI revealed that its technology hacked into another AI company on its own during internal testing. Hugging Face CEO Clement Delangue, whose company was hacked, described the “very weird and unprecedented” incident in an interview on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” — and offered suggestions on how future incidents could be prevented....Read More

Japan on Friday adopted a basic policy on measures to support public-sector organizations and critical infrastructure operators for the early detection of cyberattack threats. “Cyberattacks are becoming increasingly threatening and do not wait f one of the world’s highest levels of cyber defense or our preparations,” Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said at a meeting of...Read More

Executive Summary On June 23, 2026, Analog Devices, Inc. identified unauthorized access to certain company systems, leading to the activation of incident response protocols and engagement with external cybersecurity experts. The company confirmed that certain files were exfiltrated but stated that, to its knowledge, the data has not been publicly released or used for fraudulent purposes....Read More

“The Traitors” has asked the show’s fans to pull back on online harassment and bullying. THE TRAITORS — “Let Battle Commence” Episode 301 — Pictured: Alan Cumming — (Photo by: Euan Cherry/Peacock via Getty Images) In a statement posted on various social media sites over the weekend, the Peacock show acknowledged online fans negativity towards...Read More