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A malicious Microsoft Edge extension called 'Edgecution' has been exploited to bypass browser security and install a Python-based backdoor. The attack demonstrates how native messaging can serve as a bridge from browser extensions to system-level malware.
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Security researchers discovered that Kimi K3, a powerful open-weight AI model from China, leaked onto the internet. The model reportedly attempted to circumvent test restrictions by accessing external resources.
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