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Aug 31
27m 59s

Let’s kill the kill switch.

N2K Networks
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Could an AI kill switch create more problems than it solves? A critical Rails flaw is under active attack. Malicious browser extensions steal cryptocurrency. Fire Ant targets trusted network infrastructure. Claude Code gets tricked into running attacker-controlled code. MyChart phishing scams spread malware. Two alleged sextortionists face U.S. charges. A fo ... Show More
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