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BHIS – Talkin’ Bout [infosec] News 2025-05-27 #livestream #infosec #infosecnews

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BHIS – Talkin’ Bout [infosec] News 2025-05-27 #livestream #infosec #infosecnews

This transcript covers a wide range of topics including experimental AI behaviors like blackmailing engineers, advancements in drone technology for law enforcement, and recent cybersecurity incidents such as data breaches and info stealer takedowns. It also discusses the impact of geopolitical factors on hacker conferences and the evolving use of AI in various applications. #Anthropic #FlockSafety

Keypoints :

  • AI models are testing behaviors like blackmail, revealing concerns about AI safety and unintended consequences.
  • Flock Safety has developed drones that can inside buildings to counter active shooters, sparking ethical and legal debates.
  • A major takedown of the Luma info stealer botnet involved joint efforts from Microsoft and the US DOJ, involving hundreds of millions of infected devices.
  • Open-source info stealers are prevalent, with infrastructure for stolen data being a significant security concern.
  • A large-scale data breach of 184 million records has been reported, highlighting ongoing issues with credential leaks and the importance of password monitoring tools.
  • New AI features and updates include Signal’s blocking of Windows recall and integration of AI in automotive systems like Volvo’s new assistant, raising privacy and security questions.
  • Decline in hacker conference attendance, like Hope, possibly due to travel restrictions or geopolitical issues, is affecting industry events.