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What to Know About the 'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria That Killed Someone in Florida

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The AI hacking tests keep escaping the lab

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When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. This time, it was third-party AI testers that spotted Claude and GPT models trying to hack real companies and organizations. Once again, the most powerful Claude and ChatGPT models have been caught going rogue, with a pair of third-party cybersecurity teams spotting attempts by the models to hack real companies and even people. The UK government-backed AI Security Institute reports that during a series of cybersecurity evaluations, Anthropic's Claude Mythos 5 and OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol both took "autonomous, unsanctioned action on the live internet," including an instance where an agent attempted to upload malicious code to GitHub using a phony identity. In another incident, an OpenAI model that had mistakenly been given internet access hacked a real website during a "capture the flag" exercise, according to third-party AI evaluator Irregular.


Samsung's brand-new 990 SSD just hit its lowest price yet: 370 for 2TB

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When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Samsung's brand-new 990 SSD just hit its lowest price yet: $370 for 2TB Samsung's newest SSD with up to 7,250 (read) MB/s and 6,450 (write) MB/s just got its first price cut: 2TB for $370, down from its $530 MSRP. It's a rough time for anyone who's looking to upgrade their PC hardware. The AI-driven shortage has spiked the prices of memory and storage, doubling or even tripling in some cases. If you need better and/or more internal storage and can't wait around for prices to fall back down (if they ever do), here's a deal worth jumping on. Samsung released its new baseline 990 SSD last month with an MSRP of $530.


AI models shock UK testers by using fake identities to try to trick developers

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AISI said the rogue behaviour was carried out by agents powered by two models - Anthropic's Mythos 5 and OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol. AISI said the rogue behaviour was carried out by agents powered by two models - Anthropic's Mythos 5 and OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol. Explainer: Should we be alarmed at AI models going rogue in tests? Advanced artificial intelligence models have stunned the UK's AI Security Institute (AISI) by carrying out a hacking campaign against real people during a cybersecurity test. The institute said the incident was unprecedented and involved sending targeted emails to software developers in an attempt to pass a cyber challenge.


Ryan Murphy's Teen Serial Killer Thriller The Shards Gets Stuck in the Shallow End

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Optery review: A free scan showed how exposed my personal data really was

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When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. A useful free scan, clear exposure reports, and affordable automated removals make Optery a strong starting point for data cleanup. Dashboard "View" links are not guaranteed matches Optery gives users a clear, useful look at where their personal information is exposed online, but its real cleanup value depends on upgrading to a paid plan and trusting its removal process. Most people don't know how many data brokers have built profiles on them until a service like Optery shows them the list. Names, addresses, phone numbers, and other personal details can end up scattered across people-search sites, public records, and data-broker databases.


Pumas can help prevent car crashes

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The big cats can keep deer away from roads, according to new research. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy . When it comes to living near large carnivores, the drawbacks for humans are pretty obvious.


Microsoft silently deleted its 'ideal' 32GB RAM advice for Windows 11

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When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Microsoft silently deleted its'ideal' 32GB RAM advice for Windows 11 As RAM prices soar, Microsoft deleted Windows 11 support pages recommending 32GB of RAM--even though it still runs best with that much. Microsoft has silently removed all references to a support page that recommended lots of RAM for Windows 11. The now-deleted page stated that Windows 11 should ideally run with 32GB of RAM. The changes were first spotted by Windows Latest .


The Winners and Losers From Michigan's High-Stakes Senate Primary

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Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Primary, Delivering Progressives a Major Battleground Victory

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