2026-05-10
AI agents can now hack computers and copy themselves, and they're getting better fast
Palisade Research shows that AI agents can hack remote computers, copy themselves onto them, and form replication chains. In one year, the success rate jumped from 6 to 81 percent. The researchers expect remaining barriers to fall as models get better at hacking.<br /> The article AI agents can now hack computers and copy themselves, and they're getting better fast appeared first on The [...]
2026-05-10
'People use smartphones more but invest less in their security': New report claims McAfee and Norton remain the most loved antivirus brands as users ditch lesser-known security products for free tools like Microsoft Defender or Apple Xprotect
Smartphone usage dominates daily life, but most users avoid paying for security, relying instead on built-in protections and limited awareness [...]
