Cybersecurity company Tenable Research has discovered a way to trick artificial intelligence technologies, like DeepSeek R1, into generating malware. Initially, DeepSeek refused to generate the disruptive software, but researchers bypassed security measures by framing requests as educational exercises and using jailbreaking methods. The system then generated ransomware and a keylogger. The research underscores a need for stronger safeguards in AI to prevent misuse and potential increases in cybercrime.

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Lehigh Valley Health Network will pay a landmark $65 million in a settlement in a ransomware case. This will be the largest sum ever paid