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HashJack attack shows AI browsers can be fooled with a simple ‘#’

Tue, 2025-11-25 17:58
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Cato Networks says it has discovered a new attack, dubbed "HashJack," that hides malicious prompts after the "#" in legitimate URLs, tricking AI browser assistants into executing them while dodging traditional network and server-side defenses.…

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Get ready for 2026, the year of AI-aided ransomware

Tue, 2025-11-25 16:58
State-backed crews are already poking at autonomous tools, Trend Micro warns

Cybercriminals, including ransomware crews, will lean more heavily on agentic AI next year as attackers automate more of their operations, Trend Micro's researchers believe.…

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Microsoft's fix for slow File Explorer: load it before you need it

Tue, 2025-11-25 15:49
Windows Insider build intros background loading for faster launches, sidestepping questions about app's sluggishness

Microsoft is tackling File Explorer's sluggish launch times - not by stripping out the bloat or optimizing code, but by preloading the application in the background.…

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