Researchers hid a prompt injection inside a PNG, and AI fell for it

A seemingly harmless PNG image could fool AI coding assistants into exposing sensitive data, according to new security ...

'Ghostcommit' hides prompt injection in images to fool AI agents, steal secrets

A PNG hiding a prompt injection could steal your repo's secrets, researchers demonstrate. The technique, dubbed 'Ghostcommit, ...
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Java Ecosystem Advances with Strict Field Initialization JEP Amid Cross-Platform Malware Threats

The global Java development ecosystem experienced significant structural changes this week following the introduction of a new OpenJDK enhancement draft alongside warnings from cybersecurity ...
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‘Viral videos’ prompt DOJ investigation into DEI programs at ASU

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Federal officials announced on Wednesday a new investigation into Arizona State University’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The Justice Department’s Civil Rights ...
Reuters

Cuba defends military-run GAESA as US sanctions prompt hotel exodus

Cuba rejects US claims, says GAESA aids economic development Blue Diamond, Iberostar sever ties with GAESA hotels after expanded US sanctions Shipping firms and airlines suspend Cuba operations, ...
Athlon Sports

NBA THE RUN Open Beta Is Free — Here’s How to Download It

For basketball gaming fans, it has been a long time since a major streetball-focused title entered the conversation. That changes on June 9 when NBA THE RUN officially launches, bringing fast-paced ...
Ars Technica

Fed up with vibe coders, dev sneaks data-nuking prompt injection into their code

The controversy over vibe coding reached a new high this week after a developer added hidden instructions to his open source Java testing app to sabotage projects performed by AI coding agents. The ...
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Minecraft Java Edition will finally let you party up with your pals, without the need for mods

Minecraft's Java Edition has long been the go-to for PC players, owing to how moddable it is in comparison to its Bedrock counterpart. However, getting a clean multiplayer experience has long ...
NBC News

I’ve run hundreds of miles testing dozens of running watches — these are the best for beginners and racers alike

NBC Selected independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more. Harry Rabinowitz Tech Reporter The best running watch ...
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Fast-tracked online degree programs prompt concerns from some educators

Most people spend at least four years studying for their bachelor's degree, but now, some students are fast-tracking that process in just weeks using online colleges. Washington Post national ...
PC World

This prompt trick forces AI to stop flattering you and think harder

I wish I had nickel for every time ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini told me I’d hit the nail on the head, stumbled onto a genius idea, or otherwise patted me on the back for a half-formed idea or ...