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US authorities accuse Chinese AI companies of industrial-scale campaigns to copy American models
US authorities, including the NSA, CISA, and FBI, have accused Chinese AI companies like DeepSeek and Moonshot of conducting industrial-scale campaigns to copy American AI models. These companies are alleged to be 'distilling' advanced American AI models for their own use.
Digital scans of more than 153 million driver's licenses leaked to the dark web
Over 153 million driver's licenses have been leaked to the dark web, potentially originating from an ID verification service in Louisiana. The FBI has launched an investigation into the massive data breach.
Crypto’s weakest link isn’t the code — AI scammers now just talk you into signing
Criminals are increasingly using AI tools like deepfakes and chatbots to perpetrate cryptocurrency scams, shifting focus from software vulnerabilities to social engineering. TRM Labs reports a 13-fold increase in AI-powered scams since 2022, with losses in 2026 already exceeding the previous year's total. This trend highlights a growing risk where even secure hardware wallets and authenticated logins can be compromised if the user is deceived.
'This is not a theoretical risk—it is an active threat': The NSA, FBI, CISA and more warn of AI-assisted hacks against critical US infrastructure and facilities
US agencies including the NSA, FBI, and CISA have issued a joint warning about an active cyber threat to Siemens S7 programmable logic controllers used in critical infrastructure. Threat actors are reportedly using AI-generated exploitation scripts to conduct reconnaissance and capability development, potentially leading to disruption of essential services, equipment damage, and safety incidents. The advisory emphasizes the urgency of the threat and recommends hardening actions for organizations.
Cyberattacks hit water facilities in seven states across the US
The FBI has issued a warning after water facilities in seven US states were reportedly targeted by cyberattacks. The nature of the attacks and the specific states affected have not yet been disclosed.
Evening Safety Dance
Attackers are exploiting critical vulnerabilities in WordPress for malicious purposes, leading to various security issues. Concurrently, scammers are impersonating the FBI on social media to target crime victims, highlighting a rise in sophisticated online threats.
FBI arrests 21-year-old who allegedly stole $200,000 with malware-infected Steam games and spent the money on traceable…
The FBI has arrested a 21-year-old Florida resident, Zyaire Dontaevious Zamarion Wilkins, for allegedly distributing malware through fake Steam games. Wilkins and two accomplices are accused of stealing over $200,000 in cryptocurrency from approximately 8,000 infected PCs by embedding malicious software in games like Dashverse and Lunara. The stolen funds were used to purchase gift cards and other traceable items.
FBI accuse Steam user of stealing over $220,000 via malware-infected games like BlockBlasters, Lunara and Dashverse
The FBI has arrested Zyaire Dontaevious Zamarion Wilkins, a student accused of stealing over $220,000 in cryptocurrency using malware-infected games distributed on Steam. Games like BlockBlasters, Lunara, and Dashverse allegedly infected around 8000 PCs over two years. The investigation involved tracking crypto transactions and linking them to Uber gift cards purchased by Wilkins.
Sunday Legal Briefs
The FBI has traced malware-infected games on Steam to a 21-year-old in Florida. Separately, influencers Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been arrested in Miami in connection with sexual offense charges in the UK.
Morning Legal Briefs
A 19-year-old hacker, allegedly linked to the extortion group Scattered Spider, has been arrested. Microsoft shared Windows 11 identifier code information with the FBI, which was instrumental in tracking the suspect.
Evening Legal Briefs
Google has lost its final appeal regarding a $4.7 billion antitrust fine related to its Android operating system. In separate news, the FBI has seized the NetNut proxy platform, and a startup is suing Palo Alto Networks.
Popular Steam Wallpaper Program Removes App Over Malware Concerns
Wallpaper Engine, a popular Steam application, is being removed due to malware concerns after its wallpaper feature was exploited to infect users' computers. Developers stated the app will be permanently removed on July 6, urging users to back up their wallpapers. The malware could hijack Steam accounts, encrypt data, or install crypto miners.
Morning Legal Briefs
A key US government regulation concerning data centers is set to expire. Additionally, the FBI has dismantled a Chinese phishing service that facilitated scam operations by coaching buyers on generating fraudulent content.
Sinopsis Blacklight, Bioskop Trans TV 8 Juni 2026
The 2022 thriller film Blacklight, starring Liam Neeson, is scheduled to air on Bioskop Trans TV on June 8, 2026. The movie follows an FBI agent entangled in a government conspiracy after investigating the suspicious death of a women's rights activist. The plot thickens as he uncovers a shadowy program targeting innocent civilians.
Evening Legal Briefs
The FBI reported that criminals are stealing data from legal offices using USB drives. Separately, California has defeated Tesla's attempt to dismiss a racial discrimination lawsuit.
Memorial Day Safety Dance
The FBI has issued a warning regarding the Kali365 phishing service, which is actively targeting Microsoft 365 accounts. This service aims to compromise user credentials and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Another Steam Game Gets Removed Over Malware
Valve has removed the free-to-play survival-horror game Beyond the Dark from Steam after YouTuber Eric Parker exposed it for containing malware designed to steal player data. The game was previously uploaded under the name Rodent Race in December 2024, suggesting an attempt to bypass security checks. The FBI is investigating similar incidents of malware on Steam and has asked players who downloaded infected games between May 2024 and January 2026 to report it.
Another Steam Game Gets Removed Over Malware
Valve has removed the Steam game Beyond the Dark after YouTuber Eric Parker exposed it for containing malware designed to steal player data. The game was previously uploaded under the name Rodent Race, suggesting an attempt to bypass security checks. The FBI is investigating similar incidents of malware on Steam.
Morning Safety Dance
The FBI has remotely reset thousands of home and small office routers, potentially including TP-Link devices, to address security vulnerabilities. Microsoft has also introduced Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery for remote rollback of system drivers.
Alien Disclosure: The U.S releasing the UAP files ties into gaming tropes rather nicely
The recent declassification of UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) files by the U.S. Department of War, FBI, and NASA has sparked discussions about their connection to gaming tropes. While no definitive proof of alien life was revealed, the release of reports from military personnel and astronauts, including transcripts from Apollo missions and sightings near military bases, highlights a growing seriousness in addressing these events. This influx of real-world mystery provides a rich source of inspiration for science fiction games exploring themes of space exploration, alien encounters, and humanity's place in the cosmos, as seen in titles like The Outer Wilds, Aphelion, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, Exodus, and Kerbal Space Program.
