Tenable researchers have demonstrated how generative AI could be used to develop malware, such as keyloggers and ransomware, using the DeepSeek R1 tool. The researchers said that despite the AI-generated malware requiring manual intervention to function, it still brings to fore the ability of such systems to produce semi-functional malicious code. This highlights the need for security teams to adapt their strategies to counter this emerging threat vector.
The Congressional Budget Office was hacked. It says it has implemented new security measures.
Fatima Hussein reports: The Congressional Budget Office on Thursday confirmed it had been hacked, potentially disclosing important government data to malicious actors. The small government
