Tag: open source intelligence
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Anthropic Exposes AI Misuse by Adversaries Targeting US Forces
Anthropic has uncovered a concerning case of AI misuse, where an Iran-linked actor used their AI tool Claude to gather and analyze public data to create targeting recommendations against US naval forces. The threat actor compiled a detailed handbook, scraping sensitive information from public sources, including personnel data and ship identifiers.
Smaller AI Models Gain Hacker Edge
The tide is turning in the world of AI: smaller, more affordable models are suddenly delivering impressive results in hacking and exploitation benchmarks, providing net value at a cheaper price and giving them a competitive edge. This emerging middle class of AI models, including GLM-5.2, Grok 4.5, and Opus 4.7, is crossing a crucial threshold, making them strategic players in the industry.
Exposed Server Unveils WP-SHELLSTORM's Massive WordPress Backdoor Operation
For 22 days, a US-based server sat exposed on the public internet with no password, revealing a massive WordPress backdoor operation that targeted over 1.4 million domains. The astonishing discovery included scans, exploits, and command history, giving a rare glimpse into the playbook of a notorious hacking group.