Cyber Security Headlines Google's AI tool finds bugs, Europol disrupts hacktivist group, SquidLoader targets Hong Kong
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Jul 17, 2025 Google's innovative AI tool, Big Sleep, has made headlines by identifying vulnerabilities that hackers planned to exploit. Meanwhile, Europol cracked down on a major ransomware gang targeting NAS devices, resulting in significant arrests. The rise of cyber threats, especially from China's hacking initiatives, raises alarms for global cybersecurity. Additionally, malware threats are increasingly impacting the Hong Kong financial sector, underscoring the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures.
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AI Blocks Zero-Day Attack
- Google's AI tool BigSleep actively found and blocked a critical zero-day vulnerability in SQLite before hackers could exploit it.
- This marks one of the first instances where AI has directly prevented a real-world zero-day attack in the wild.
Chrome Sandbox Escape Zero-Day
- Google patched multiple Chrome vulnerabilities including a severe sandbox escape zero-day.
- Attackers were exploiting specially crafted HTML to run code outside the browser sandbox via the GPU process.
Rise of Chinese Cyberattacks
- Chinese cyberattacks targeting U.S. infrastructures more than doubled since 2023, with government-tied firms facilitating large-scale intrusions.
- Groups like Salt Typhoon have penetrated critical sectors, confirming escalating threats reported by multiple cybersecurity agencies.