empressbat
@empressbat.bsky.social
multi-award winning cybercrime specialist, Top 4 Global cybersecurity Influencers for end users - (IFSEC 2022 )cybersecurity conference speaker, author, artist, Adjunct Lecturer Cyber Criminology
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It has been reported that some Samsung Bespoke #AI refrigerators in South Korea broke after an update made them shut down completely and stop cooling
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'I'll have to throw away all the holiday food I bought': A Samsung update has broken lots of smart AI fridges in South Korea, including stopping them from cooling — and it's enough to make you questio...
A substantial number of Samsung fridge owners have been left without any way to chill their food.
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September 25, 2026 at 11:25 AM
It has been reported that some Samsung Bespoke #AI refrigerators in South Korea broke after an update made them shut down completely and stop cooling
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Convergence in security is important. Modern threats are not confining themselves to the boundaries of cyberspace or operating in physical space alone. #security
September 23, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Convergence in security is important. Modern threats are not confining themselves to the boundaries of cyberspace or operating in physical space alone. #security
Heading for the #chillifest at Murphy’s creek kind of near Brissy. We like us some chilli sauce and we like to support local suppliers too
September 19, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Heading for the #chillifest at Murphy’s creek kind of near Brissy. We like us some chilli sauce and we like to support local suppliers too
#cybersecurity Not to be outdone by other #GenAI models - apparently during a standard testing evaluation, #Gemini has also done some ‘hacking’
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Another AI model goes rogue, hacks companies
As concerns over the rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence grow, Google has revealed its AI model Gemini managed to hack other companies.
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September 19, 2026 at 12:58 AM
#cybersecurity Not to be outdone by other #GenAI models - apparently during a standard testing evaluation, #Gemini has also done some ‘hacking’
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It has been reported that Researchers have linked #OpenAI agents to #RubyGems abuse and alleged RubyDoc #RCE
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OpenAI Agents Linked to 2,000 RubyGems Packages, Alleged RubyDoc RCE | eSecurity Planet
Researchers linked OpenAI agents to RubyGems abuse and alleged RubyDoc RCE, highlighting risks around autonomous AI, build systems, and credentials. OpenAI agents are linked to more than 2,000 RubyGem...
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September 17, 2026 at 10:07 AM
It has been reported that Researchers have linked #OpenAI agents to #RubyGems abuse and alleged RubyDoc #RCE
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loved the presentation today at the AHECS summit by @tomesandtech.bsky.social (sorry for forgetting ypur name and calling you Library Lady - i would love to work in a library i think it was my inner child wish coming through when i called you that!!!)
September 16, 2026 at 5:46 AM
loved the presentation today at the AHECS summit by @tomesandtech.bsky.social (sorry for forgetting ypur name and calling you Library Lady - i would love to work in a library i think it was my inner child wish coming through when i called you that!!!)
#cybercrine - Hacker News reports on a malicious cross-store #Twitch browser extension has leaked OAuth tokens associated with nearly 31,000 users to proxy servers operated by a #Russian commercial bot service
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Malicious Twitch Browser Extension Leaks OAuth Tokens From Nearly 31,000 Users
JeetBot's Twitch extension sent OAuth tokens from nearly 31,000 users to operator-controlled proxies; Firefox 85.8.7 stops the behavior.
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September 14, 2026 at 8:49 PM
#cybercrine - Hacker News reports on a malicious cross-store #Twitch browser extension has leaked OAuth tokens associated with nearly 31,000 users to proxy servers operated by a #Russian commercial bot service
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I will be speaking at the #AHECS #cybersecurity summit in September 2026. I will be talking about the importance if #criminology in #cybersecurity. Well I havent created the slide deck or notes yet but there is time
August 29, 2026 at 4:30 AM
I will be speaking at the #AHECS #cybersecurity summit in September 2026. I will be talking about the importance if #criminology in #cybersecurity. Well I havent created the slide deck or notes yet but there is time
Its been reported that #TikTok and #ByteDance have agreed to a $400 million #settlement with the DOJ to resolve allegations that TikTok violated federal #children’sprivacy protections www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/tikt...
TikTok Reaches $400M Settlement With US Over COPPA Violations | eSecurity Planet
TikTok and ByteDance have agreed to a $400 million settlement with the DOJ to resolve allegations that TikTok violated federal children’s privacy protections.
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August 26, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Its been reported that #TikTok and #ByteDance have agreed to a $400 million #settlement with the DOJ to resolve allegations that TikTok violated federal #children’sprivacy protections www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/tikt...
In the news #Twitch Streamer Sues #Amazon Over Alleged #AI Training www.techrepublic.com/article/news...
Twitch Streamer Sues Amazon Over Alleged AI Training
A Twitch streamer alleges Amazon used creator videos to train AI without permission, raising questions about platform terms, copyright, and data rights.
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August 26, 2026 at 8:19 AM
In the news #Twitch Streamer Sues #Amazon Over Alleged #AI Training www.techrepublic.com/article/news...
#Cybersecurity firm #ReliaQuest has reportedly confirmed that one of its employees was targeted in a social engineering attack after criminals impersonated a member of the security team. www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
ReliaQuest confirms failed data-theft attack after ShinyHunters breach
Cybersecurity company ReliaQuest has confirmed that one of its employees was targeted in a social engineering attack after hackers impersonated a member of the security team.
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August 25, 2026 at 8:27 AM
#Cybersecurity firm #ReliaQuest has reportedly confirmed that one of its employees was targeted in a social engineering attack after criminals impersonated a member of the security team. www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
Reported that #OpenAI has slowed frontier AI training, new questions raised about #AI #security, autonomy, and defense.
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OpenAI Slows Frontier AI Training as Astra Nears Critical Cyber Threshold
OpenAI slows frontier AI training as Astra nears a critical cyber threshold, raising new questions about AI security, autonomy, and defense.
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August 21, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Reported that #OpenAI has slowed frontier AI training, new questions raised about #AI #security, autonomy, and defense.
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our kitten had a procedure to fix complications from a procedure and this morning his paw was swollen to four times its size as it seems the bandage on his leg from IV/something may have been too tight so we took him back to the vet.Thankfully he seems much improved tonight. I have a stress headache
August 19, 2026 at 10:27 AM
our kitten had a procedure to fix complications from a procedure and this morning his paw was swollen to four times its size as it seems the bandage on his leg from IV/something may have been too tight so we took him back to the vet.Thankfully he seems much improved tonight. I have a stress headache
Mr Ralphy had to have another procedure to correct complications from his other procedure. He is now napping in a dog crate to keep him contained and quiet. -#kitten #cat
August 18, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Mr Ralphy had to have another procedure to correct complications from his other procedure. He is now napping in a dog crate to keep him contained and quiet. -#kitten #cat
Of all the pets I have had over the years Ralphy is the first to get a post surgery infection. He now smells of betadine, i smell of betadine, the house has betadine drips. Well done Ralphy you overachiever
August 15, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Of all the pets I have had over the years Ralphy is the first to get a post surgery infection. He now smells of betadine, i smell of betadine, the house has betadine drips. Well done Ralphy you overachiever
Apparently an #AI Agent Reportedly #Hacked a Gym to Get Someone Into a Class www.cnet.com/tech/service...
An AI Agent Reportedly Hacked a Gym to Get Someone Into a Class - CNET
AI agents will sometimes go to extreme lengths to accomplish the task you give them.
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August 14, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Apparently an #AI Agent Reportedly #Hacked a Gym to Get Someone Into a Class www.cnet.com/tech/service...
According to reports Cameras fitted to drones used by the Royal Marines were secretly sending data to China, #cyberespionage #china #drones #royalmarines
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Royal Navy drones 'secretly sent data to China through spy cameras'
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August 10, 2026 at 9:22 AM
According to reports Cameras fitted to drones used by the Royal Marines were secretly sending data to China, #cyberespionage #china #drones #royalmarines
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Report states that UK cyber tests found #OpenAI and #Anthropic agents took 19 unauthorised actions, including deception and attempts to plant malicious code.
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AI Agents Took 19 Unauthorised Actions in UK Cyber Tests
UK cyber tests found OpenAI and Anthropic agents taking 19 unauthorised actions, including deception and attempts to plant malicious code.
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August 6, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Report states that UK cyber tests found #OpenAI and #Anthropic agents took 19 unauthorised actions, including deception and attempts to plant malicious code.
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The #AI genie is out of the bottle can’t put it back now unless we turn off the internet and electricity and … go all Sarah Connor on it ) - this report states that #Claude mistakes actual entities for a CTF and breaches three orgs thehackernews.com/2026/07/anth...
Anthropic Says Claude Mistook the Open Internet for a CTF and Breached Three Organizations
Anthropic says 3 Claude models breached real organizations after misconfigured CTF evaluations exposed them to the open internet and production system
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July 31, 2026 at 11:45 PM
The #AI genie is out of the bottle can’t put it back now unless we turn off the internet and electricity and … go all Sarah Connor on it ) - this report states that #Claude mistakes actual entities for a CTF and breaches three orgs thehackernews.com/2026/07/anth...
#GPTZero Flags Suspected AI Content and False Citations in #PwC Reports
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GPTZero Flags Suspected AI Content and False Citations in PwC Reports
GPTZero found suspected AI-generated text, fabricated citations, and unsupported claims in four PwC Middle East research reports
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July 31, 2026 at 9:13 AM
#GPTZero Flags Suspected AI Content and False Citations in #PwC Reports
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Good morning - sneaking into your doom and gloom feeds with this photo of our cat Sebastian and his look alike mascot
July 6, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Good morning - sneaking into your doom and gloom feeds with this photo of our cat Sebastian and his look alike mascot
Just read this #InformationAge article about EY grad employees on secondment at the CommBank who were fired and one charged by police after allegedly accessing the personal bank account information of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. ia.acs.org.au/article/2026...
EY grad charged for allegedly accessing PM's bank data
Privacy breaches 'alarming', Anthony Albanese says.
ia.acs.org.au
July 2, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Just read this #InformationAge article about EY grad employees on secondment at the CommBank who were fired and one charged by police after allegedly accessing the personal bank account information of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. ia.acs.org.au/article/2026...
#ransomware - ShinyHunters claim responsibility for #kodak breach www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
Kodak confirms data breach claimed by ShinyHunters extortion gang
Kodak has confirmed that it's working with external cybersecurity experts to investigate a security breach after hackers gained access to some of the company's data.
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June 18, 2026 at 8:42 AM
#ransomware - ShinyHunters claim responsibility for #kodak breach www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...