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Cursor AI editor lets repos “autorun” malicious code on devices

A weakness in the Cursor code editor exposes developers to the risk of automatically executing tasks in a malicious repository as soon as it's opened.

Claude’s new AI file-creation feature ships with security risks built in

On Tuesday, Anthropic launched a new file-creation feature for its Claude AI assistant that enables users to generate Excel ...
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VirusTotal’s AI Uncovers Year-Long Malware Campaign Hidden in SVG Files

VirusTotal has used its AI Code Insight tool to uncover a year-long malware campaign that hid within SVG files to evade ...
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UF study details how cells defend, trick viruses

Viruses infect cells with a goal of taking control of their protein-building machinery to churn out new viral copies. Cells ...

VirusTotal finds hidden malware phishing campaign in SVG files

VirusTotal has discovered a phishing campaign hidden in SVG files that create convincing portals impersonating Colombia's ...
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Shell to pay: Crims invade your PC with CastleRAT malware, now in C and Python

Pro tip, don't install PowerShell commands without approval A team of data thieves has doubled down by developing its ...
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TAG-150 Develops CastleRAT in Python and C, Expanding CastleLoader Malware Operations

CastleRAT and CastleLoader, active since March 2025, spread malware via phishing and GitHub repos, enabling data theft.