All articles tagged with #security issues
A recent report finds that AI coding tools are overhyped, with modest or negative impacts on developer productivity, low adoption rates, and increased security risks, highlighting the need for broader application and process changes to realize potential benefits.
Microsoft's September 2025 Windows security updates are causing connection problems with SMBv1 shares across various Windows platforms. The issue affects both client and server versions and occurs when either the SMB client or server has the update installed. Microsoft is working on a fix and recommends a temporary workaround by allowing traffic on TCP port 445 to restore SMB connections. SMBv1, an outdated and insecure protocol, has been deprecated and phased out due to its vulnerabilities and history of exploitation.
The US Open men's final was marred by significant security delays caused by heightened security measures due to President Trump's presence, leading to long delays, fan frustration, and criticism of the tournament's organization, overshadowing the match itself.
Sunbird, the service that promised to bring iMessage to Android, is back in beta after being pulled due to security concerns. The company claims to have fixed its security issues and hired security experts, but it still requires users to provide their Apple ID, which poses a significant risk. Sunbird attributes its previous security issues to reliance on legacy software and now claims to have moved to a new architecture, but experts advise against using the service.
Newly surfaced videos show brazen thieves stealing cash from a Fulton Transit Center bubble tea shop, as the retail giant that runs the hub threatens to leave over rising crime. The videos depict incidents of theft and security issues, with the retail manager citing homeless people, street hustlers, and vandalism as ongoing problems. The MTA, as the landlord, is accused of failing to provide adequate security in the complex, which sees up to 300,000 straphangers pass through each day.
Consumer Reports found that $30 video doorbells sold under various brands on popular marketplaces have serious security issues, including lack of encryption that exposes users' home IP addresses and WiFi network names. These doorbells, linked to a user's phone via the Aiwit app, can be easily hijacked by creating an account and pressing the button to put it into pairing mode. Even if the original owner regains control, the hijacker can still access time-stamped images. The devices pose a threat to safety and privacy, potentially endangering individuals with stalkers or dangerous exes. Consumer Reports has notified online marketplaces, but some have not responded.
The 17th U.S.-PRC Defense Policy Coordination Talks took place at the Pentagon, with discussions focusing on maintaining open lines of military-to-military communication to prevent conflict, emphasizing operational safety in the Indo-Pacific region, and addressing regional and global security issues. The talks also reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to allies in the Indo-Pacific, expressed concerns about PRC harassment in the South China Sea, Russia's actions in Ukraine, and provocations from North Korea, and reiterated the U.S. commitment to the one China policy. These discussions follow recent engagements between President Biden and PRC President Xi Jinping, as well as between military officials, with plans for future engagements at multiple levels.
The stabbing of former police officer Derek Chauvin in a federal prison has raised concerns about the ability of the Federal Bureau of Prisons to protect high-profile inmates. Chauvin's lawyer had previously expressed concerns about his safety, but Chauvin was still attacked by a fellow inmate. This incident follows other violent incidents in federal prisons, including the stabbing of Larry Nassar and the suicides of Ted Kaczynski and Jeffrey Epstein. Experts argue that federal prisons can be dangerous, especially higher-security facilities, and that more needs to be done to protect high-profile inmates. The Federal Bureau of Prisons has faced criticism for its handling of security and staffing issues.
Amazon's AI chatbot, Q, designed to assist workers with tasks like generating emails and troubleshooting, is reportedly leaking confidential information and experiencing severe hallucinations, according to leaked internal communications. Employees expressed concerns about potential security issues and the bot delivering inaccurate information. Amazon denies any security breaches and states that Q is still in the preview phase, with ongoing improvements based on user feedback.
Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said arrived in Tehran for a two-day visit to discuss regional diplomatic and security issues, including Iran's strained ties with Egypt and its disputed nuclear program. The visit comes two days after Oman mediated a prisoner swap between Iran and Belgium, but dozens of foreigners and dual nationals remain in jail in Iran, most facing espionage and security-related accusations. Iran and Oman are expected to sign at least four agreements in the fields of economy, investment, and energy.
A DOJ inspector general report has revealed that all 123 federal prisons in the US require around $2 billion worth of "maintenance" due to aging and deteriorating infrastructure. The report also highlighted ongoing security problems that have allowed contraband like drugs, cell phones, and weapons to enter several of the federal prisons. The Bureau of Prisons sought $200 million for infrastructure repairs in fiscal year 2022 but was allocated just $57 million from Congress. The costs to fix all the facilities would cost closer to $2 billion.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited South Korea for a two-day trip, the first visit by a Japanese leader since 2018, to rekindle cooperation with South Korea to counter China's regional aggression and North Korea's nuclear threat. The visit comes after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol traveled to Tokyo in March for the first formal summit between the two countries in more than a decade.
Former FTX US President Brett Harrison resigned last September due to a "protracted disagreement" with CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and his inner circle, according to a report filed with the US bankruptcy court. Harrison had concerns about the lack of appropriate delegation of authority, formal management structure, and key hires. When he took those concerns to Bankman-Fried and Nishad Singh, his bonus was reduced, and he was instructed to apologize to Bankman-Fried, which he refused. The report paints a picture of FTX and related entities as a sloppily run web of companies ruled over by Bankman-Fried and his circle of cronies, who cared little for organization or internal controls.
Stormy Daniels has postponed her interview with Piers Morgan due to "security issues" at the last minute. The interview was supposed to be a "global exclusive" and her first since former President Donald Trump's indictment over alleged involvement in a hush money payment to Daniels in 2016 and for alleged campaign fraud. Daniels hinted that she had been celebrating the news of Trump's indictment by drinking champagne and that it had prompted a surge in sales of her branded merchandise and autograph requests.