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OpenClaw is a tool that lets users create AI personal assistants by connecting large language models (LLMs, or AI systems trained on huge amounts of text) to external tools like email and file systems, but this creates serious security risks. When AI assistants have access to sensitive data and the ability to take actions in the real world, mistakes by the AI or attacks by hackers could expose private information or cause damage. The biggest concern is prompt injection (tricking an AI by hiding malicious instructions in text or images it reads), which could let attackers hijack the assistant and steal the user's data.

OpenAI now allows developers to use Skills (reusable code packages) directly in the OpenAI API through a shell tool, with the ability to upload Skills as compressed files or send them inline as base64-encoded zip data (a way of encoding binary files as text) within JSON requests. The example shows how to create an API call that uses a custom skill to count words in a file, making it easier to extend AI capabilities with custom tools.

GLM-5 is a new, very large open-source AI model (754 billion parameters, which are the adjustable values that make up a neural network) released under the MIT license, making it twice the size of its predecessor GLM-4. The source discusses how developers are increasingly using the term 'agentic engineering' (building software systems where AI acts autonomously to complete multi-step tasks) to describe professional software development with large language models.

Local law enforcement agencies receive "free" surveillance tools like automated license plate readers (ALPRs, cameras that automatically read vehicle plates), facial recognition, and drones from vendors and federal agencies, but this comes at the cost of eroding civil liberties and creating data pipelines to agencies like ICE that can expose people to harm. The article explains that "free" surveillance technology often operates without public oversight through pilot programs and continued vendor support, allowing data collection on people's movements to happen without their knowledge or consent. Cities are urged to reject these programs or, if they proceed, implement oversight mechanisms like public hearings, transparency requirements, and clear use policies before deploying any surveillance tools.

This article discusses how organizations should choose modern SIEM (security information and event management, a system that collects and analyzes security data from across an organization) platforms designed for the 'agentic era' where AI agents automate security tasks. Rather than maintaining fragmented legacy tools, companies should adopt unified, cloud-native platforms that combine data collection, analytics, and response capabilities, enabling both human analysts and AI to detect threats faster and respond more effectively.

The QuitGPT movement is a growing campaign where users are canceling their ChatGPT subscriptions due to frustration with the chatbot's capabilities and communication style, with complaints flooding social media platforms in recent weeks. The article also covers several other tech stories, including potential cost competitiveness of electric vehicles in Africa by 2040, social media companies agreeing to independent safety assessments for teen mental health protection, and regulatory decisions affecting vaccine development.

North Korean threat actor UNC1609 is using ClickFix (a social engineering technique where attackers trick users into running malicious commands) combined with AI-generated videos to target cryptocurrency companies. The attackers impersonate industry contacts via compromised Telegram accounts, conduct fake video meetings, and convince victims to paste commands into their macOS Terminal, which downloads and executes malware including multiple undocumented backdoors (WAVESHAPER, HYPERCALL, HIDDENCALL, and others) that steal sensitive data and establish remote access.

Children in England are being exposed to ads for weight loss drugs, diet products, and cosmetic procedures online despite such advertising being banned, according to a report by the children's commissioner. The ads are harmful to young people's self-esteem and body image, prompting calls for stronger regulation of social media platforms and better enforcement of existing rules.

The cybersecurity industry is projected to identify over 59,000 vulnerabilities (CVEs, which are publicly disclosed software security flaws) in 2026, potentially reaching 118,000 under worst-case scenarios. However, experts warn that the sheer number of vulnerabilities does not directly reflect actual risk, since historically only a small fraction are ever exploited in real attacks, and most don't meaningfully impact most organizations. The surge reflects better discovery and reporting processes rather than worse software quality, creating a signal-to-noise problem that challenges security teams to prioritize which vulnerabilities actually matter.

Breach & Attack Simulation (BAS) tools are software that automatically tests how well a company's security controls work by simulating different types of attacks, such as phishing, malware, and network infiltration. Unlike penetration testing (where security experts try to break in), BAS continuously checks that security systems are functioning as designed. The BAS market is growing, especially in regulated industries like banking, and is increasingly incorporating generative AI (machine learning models that create new content) to improve user interfaces and help organizations prioritize security problems.

Microsoft released 60 security fixes in February 2026 Patch Tuesday, including six actively exploited vulnerabilities. Three of these are security feature bypasses (CVE-2026-21510, CVE-2026-21513, CVE-2026-21514) that let attackers trick users into opening malicious files to execute code and bypass protections like Windows SmartScreen, while two allow privilege escalation (CVE-2026-21519, CVE-2026-21533). The good news is that all six issues are easy to fix with regular Microsoft patches for Windows and Office without requiring any additional configuration steps after patching.