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Today's cybersecurity news highlights several significant threats and trends. A Californian individual has been accused of illegally exporting $300 million worth of Nvidia chips to China, potentially aiding advancements in AI technology. The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned members of the Tren de Aragua gang linked to ATM jackpotting attacks, emphasizing ongoing concerns over organized cybercrime. A critical zero-day vulnerability in Fortinet's FortiMail is actively being exploited, prompting urgent patching efforts. Additionally, AI agents are increasingly being used in cyberattacks, including SQL injection attempts against government websites. The rise of AI in both offensive and defensive roles continues to shape the cybersecurity landscape, with Microsoft warning that attackers are gaining significant advantages through AI.
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Tool will help security teams root out unpatched instances
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Canadian financial company endeavors to settle class-action suit over long-running data breach
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