In Other News: 8,000 Ransomware Attacks, China Hacked US Gov Emails, IDHS Breach Impacts 700k

January 9, 2026

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Sci-fi meets espionage as cyber criminals use a popular AI platform to do their hacking for them

In Other News: 8,000 Ransomware Attacks, China Hacked US Gov Emails, IDHS Breach Impacts 700k

Will ServiceNow’s Armis Deal Reshape AI Security?

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AppleInsider.com

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In Other News: 8,000 Ransomware Attacks, China Hacked US Gov Emails, IDHS Breach Impacts 700k

AppleInsider.com

Sci-fi meets espionage as cyber criminals use a popular AI platform to do their hacking for them

IBM’s AI ‘Bob’ could be manipulated to download and execute malware

Will ServiceNow’s Armis Deal Reshape AI Security?