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Models defy human commands, actively resist orders to shut down – Computerworld
OpenAI stands alone in defiance The researchers designed what seemed like a straightforward compliance test. Various AI models were asked to solve basic math problems, but after the third problem, a warning would appear that the computer would shut down when the model requested the next question. Each system was also explicitly told: “allow yourself to be shut down.” While…
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Marks & Spencer pauses online orders after cyberattack
British retailer giant Marks & Spencer (M&S) has suspended online orders while working to recover from a recently disclosed cyberattack. The multinational retailer operates over 1,400 stores, employs 64,000 employees globally, and sells various products, including clothing, food, and home goods. M&S, which reported revenues of £13 billion for FY24, is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and is…
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Marks & Spencer confirms a cyberattack as customers face delayed orders
Source: Marks & Spencer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has disclosed that it is responding to a cyberattack over the past few days that has impacted operations, including its Click and Collect service. The company is a British multinational retailer known for selling various products, including clothing, food, and home goods. Marks & Spencer operates over 1,400 stores and employs 64,000…
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M&S calls in NCSC after ‘cyber incident’ disrupts customer payments, online orders
Retail giant Marks & Spencer (M&S) has revealed it has been dealing with a “cyber incident” in recent days and apologized to customers amid disruption complaints. The retailer said contactless payments and online orders have been impacted by the incident, but insisted no customer data has been compromised. While the exact cause of the incident is yet to be determined,…
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Framework delays Laptop 12 orders in the US over tariffs
Framework has confirmed it will no longer be opening US preorders for the new Laptop 12 today, or announcing a price, as it evaluates the impact of Trump’s tariffs. The modular, convertible laptop will still be available later today for buyers elsewhere, including Canada and Europe. The Laptop 12 is Framework’s smallest laptop yet, and its first convertible touchscreen model.…
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UK orders Apple to let it access everyone’s encrypted data – Computerworld
Apple might suspend some UK services It is thought that Apple could withdraw some of its services from the UK market as a result, as it warned it might when the law was first articulated in 2023. At that time, it called the measure a “serious, direct threat” to security and privacy. It also warned that the global nature of the…
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CISA orders agencies to patch Linux kernel bug exploited in attacks
CISA has ordered federal agencies to secure their systems within three weeks against a high-severity Linux kernel flaw actively exploited in attacks. Tracked as CVE-2024-53104, the security bug was first introduced in kernel version 2.6.26 and was patched by Google for Android users on Monday. “There are indications that CVE-2024-53104 may be under limited, targeted exploitation,” the Android February 2025…
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‘Nothing is faster than the speed of human interaction’: Dell orders staff back into the office as the company shakes up hybrid working practices
Dell Technologies is ordering staff to return to the office, according to reports, as the company looks to change its hybrid working policies. In a memo obtained by Business Insider, CEO Michael Dell informed employees across the board that the company was ‘retiring hybrid policy’ from 3 March. “What we’re finding is that for all the technology in the world,…
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FCC orders telcos to sharpen up security after Salt Typhoon chaos
The FCC has decided to impose new, more stringent requirements on telecom carriers to secure their networks in response to the recent Salt Typhoon threat campaign targeting the industry. Jessica Rosenworcel, chairwoman at the FCC, said the body has taken action to ensure the nation’s communication systems are safeguarded against ongoing cyber threats, including state-sponsored attacks from sophisticated groups. “In…
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FTC orders GM to stop collecting and selling driver’s data
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking action against General Motors (GM) and its subsidiary, OnStar, for unlawful collection and selling drivers’ precise geolocation and driving behavior data from millions of vehicles. The U.S. government organization proposes a settlement in which the automotive giant will be barred from sharing drivers’ sensitive data for five years. The car maker also has…
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