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‘We are hitting a different chapter’: OpenAI leader warns of threat of ‘persistent’ AI cyber-attacks
Chris Lehane, OpenAI’s chief global affairs officer, has warned that people should prepare to defend against “ongoing, persistent” cyber-attacks as AI models gain increasingly advanced offensive capabilities. His comments to the Guardian came after OpenAI announced a pause in training its most advanced internal models this week to implement new safeguards, and follow an incident…
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Iranian hackers ‘shut down British power plant for four days’ in unprecedented cyber attack
Iranian state-linked hackers shut down an unnamed British power plant for four days in what officials describe as the first and most effective cyber attack of its kind on UK energy infrastructure, prompting an investigation by the National Cyber Security Centre and briefings for power industry chief executives. The facility is understood to be a…
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Russian cyber war unit believed to be behind hoax call as Burnham plays down exchange of messages with White House staff impersonator
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has played down an exchange of messages he had with someone impersonating a senior White House official, in an incident believed to have been orchestrated by a Russian cyber warfare unit. The hoax appears to be part of a wider pattern of impersonation attempts targeting UK and international…
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Andy Burnham faces claims he breached MP rules by failing to declare £6,600 party in Japan
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, is facing allegations that he breached parliamentary rules by failing to declare a lavish party held in Japan, according to the Daily Mail. The claims centre on transparency obligations that apply to MPs and former MPs regarding gifts, hospitality and benefits received, and add to a period of…
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Trump plan taps US firms to fight foreign cybercrime
US President Donald Trump has signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum authorising vetted private American companies to conduct cyber operations against foreign criminal organisations involved in cyber-enabled crime, marking a shift towards more offensive tactics against hackers. The federal government would direct and oversee these operations, extending the fight against cybercrime beyond traditional defensive measures…
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Charlotte crime debate, Sullivan spending scrutiny and Roadless Rule repeal lead this hour
Three distinct US stories dominated coverage this hour before reporting settled. In Charlotte, debate continued over public safety and transit security after high-profile violent incidents, with city leaders weighing whether to pursue up to $150 million in federal public-safety funding from a proposed Department of Justice programme, while some council members raised concerns about federal…
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HBO Max Is Free Right Now For 7 Days With This Prime Video Promo
HBO Max is offering a free seven-day trial to Amazon Prime members, available directly through Prime Video’s Channels hub with no promo code or contract required. The move comes despite the streamer raising its prices again last autumn, and appears timed to coincide with the premiere of “Lanterns” and awards-season pushes for shows including “Hacks”…
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Stop whacking Judy, Mr Punch – it’s 2026: Puppeteers back in demand after removing violence from performances
Punch and Judy puppeteers are reportedly attracting renewed bookings after adapting traditional performances to remove or reduce the violence historically associated with Mr Punch, including attacks on Judy. The changes reflect a wider effort to make the long-running seaside entertainment more acceptable to modern family audiences while preserving its comic and cultural appeal. The article…
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GTA6 leaker Cyberleek shows off gas station rampage, refueling, promises strip club gameplay if people juice his cryptocurrency enough
A leaker known as “Cyberleek” has continued sharing purported Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay footage, this time showing a rampage at a gas station and vehicle refuelling, while dangling the promise of strip club footage if a cryptocurrency they promote receives enough investment. The story fits a wider pattern of unofficial GTA6 material circulating online…
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‘GTA 6’ Leaks May Finally Be Coming To An End
The main channels behind the latest Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, Cyberleek’s website and Telegram account, have been taken offline, suggesting Rockstar Games’ legal action may be curbing the disclosures. The development matters because the leaks have frustrated Rockstar’s developers and renewed concerns about security around one of the industry’s most anticipated releases. Cyberleek began…