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AI-Assisted Research Exposes Widespread Flaw in Software Decoders
Imagine uploading a seemingly harmless image, only to have it trigger a sneaky data heist - researchers have uncovered a widespread flaw in software decoders that lets attackers swipe sensitive information like user data and passwords. This cleverly crafted exploit, dubbed HEIF Heist, can even occur without immediate remote code execution.
AI-Assisted Research Exposes Linux Kernel Zero-Day Flaw
Researchers have uncovered a long-standing vulnerability in the Linux kernel, known as CVE-2026-53264, which allows a local user to gain root privileges by exploiting a flaw in the packet-scheduling code. This zero-day flaw was identified with the help of AI-assisted research and has since been patched.