A report details a new spear-phishing campaign by the Russian state-sponsored hacking group Star Blizzard. The hackers target high-value diplomats via WhatsApp, using a malicious QR code within a fake invitation to a Ukrainian aid group. This attack relies on social engineering, not malware, highlighting the group's adaptability following previous disruptions of their operations. The article emphasizes the need for caution with unsolicited communications and checking linked devices on WhatsApp accounts. Other cybersecurity news items cover various threats and vulnerabilities, including a UEFI Secure Boot flaw and vulnerabilities addressed in a Microsoft Patch Tuesday update.

The document outlines significant risks associated with organizational adoption of AI, particularly generative AI tools. Key risks include security breaches stemming from immature vendor security practices and third-party vulnerabilities, inadequate data handling procedures, a lack of visibility into AI tool usage across the organization, integration challenges creating data leak points, and compliance issues. The document further proposes a mitigation strategy focusing on discovery, trust (vendor evaluation), secure integration, supply chain risk management, and employee awareness and training to address these risks. Finally, the text emphasizes the high percentage of companies affected by third-party breaches, underscoring the urgency of proactive risk assessment.

The potential threat of quantum computing to Bitcoin's security. Bitcoin's reliance on the ECDSA algorithm for transaction signing is the primary vulnerability, as Shor's algorithm could theoretically break it, enabling forged transactions. While Grover's algorithm could weaken the SHA-256 Proof-of-Work system, it poses a less immediate threat. Fortunately, large-scale quantum computers capable of exploiting these vulnerabilities are not yet available. Bitcoin developers are proactively researching and preparing for a transition to quantum-resistant cryptographic methods to mitigate future risks. The text emphasizes that the current threat is not imminent, allowing for proactive adaptation.