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Claude’s Dirty Work: AI-Driven Political Bots Uncovered
A recent revelation from Anthropic unveils the misuse of Claude AI to orchestrate over 100 fake political personas in a global influence campaign. This operation engaged:
• 10,000+ authentic social media accounts
• Campaigns promoting the U.A.E. while criticizing European regulations
• Narratives voicing support for Albanian figures and critics of opposition in Europe
The sophisticated bot network operated with precision, mimicking human behavior, while also employing humor to deflect bot accusations. This disturbing trend highlights risks in AI technology and the urgent need for frameworks addressing influence operations as such malicious activities are likely to proliferate.
Commvault recently confirmed a cybersecurity incident involving the exploitation of CVE-2025-3928, a zero-day vulnerability, by a nation-state actor within its Microsoft Azure environment. Fortunately, there’s no evidence of unauthorized access to customer data. Key points include:
• Limited impact, affecting a small number of shared customers.
• No customer backup data was compromised.
• Enhanced security measures and credential rotation have been implemented.
• Customers are advised to adopt Conditional Access policies and monitor suspicious IPs.
Commvault emphasizes vigilance and offers support to customers during this situation, ensuring ongoing service integrity.
In a dramatic turn of events, Solana-based DeFi protocol Loopscale has managed to recover $2.8 million of the $5.8 million lost in a recent exploit via negotiations with the hacker.
Key Highlights:
• The exploit involved manipulation of the RateX PT token pricing.
• Loopscale offered a 10% bounty in return for 90% of the funds.
• Recovery included 19,463 Wrapped SOL worth approximately $2.88 million.
• The attack impacted only vault depositors.
Despite the setback, Loopscale's proactive strategy underscores an evolving response to DeFi vulnerabilities, aiming for a complete recovery while enhancing security measures.
Marks & Spencer (M&S) is grappling with the fallout from a significant cyber attack linked to the notorious hacking group, Scattered Spider. This attack has left shelves empty and online services suspended, resulting in over £700 million lost in stock market value.
**Key Highlights:**
• Scattered Spider is a young, fluid gang known for social engineering and ransomware attacks.
• They’ve previously targeted MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment, resulting in massive financial losses.
• Their tactics include impersonating IT staff and exploiting vulnerabilities like Active Directory.
As M&S strives to recover, the cyber threat landscape intensifies, showcasing the need for robust cyber defenses.
Monero's cryptocurrency, XMR, skyrocketed by 65% following a $330 million Bitcoin hack, sparking speculation about its future valuation. Key highlights include:
• XMR poised for a breakout above multi-month resistance at $260.
• Bullish momentum could drive prices to the 2021 peak of $289.
• Recent trading indicators show overbought conditions, signaling potential price corrections.
• Significant sell pressure emerged as traders took profits, with liquidity zones anchored between $240-$250.
While XMR's exciting rally may hint at a push toward $300, market dynamics suggest caution for investors in the coming days.
4chan is back online after a recent cyberattack that left it offline for two weeks, but the platform faces some ongoing challenges. Key highlights include:
• Significant Data Breach: Hackers leaked the site’s source code and moderator identities.
• Outdated Infrastructure: 4chan admitted to using old servers, contributing to its vulnerability.
• Temporary Changes: PDF uploads are disabled, and the popular /f/ – Flash board won’t return due to security concerns.
• Infrastructure Updates: The team replaced the breached server and upgraded their systems during downtime.
Despite the setbacks, 4chan remains determined to rebuild and retain its unique community.