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Toward Zero-Egress Psychiatric AI: On-Device LLM Deployment for Privacy-Preserving Mental Health Decision Support

Israeli agencies dismantle Iranian terror network targeting Western sites

Israeli security agencies have dismantled an Iranian terror network targeting Western sites, a significant counterterrorism success that may temporarily reduce immediate threats. However, analysts warn that underlying regional tensions remain elevated, sustaining bearish market sentiment in risk-sensitive asset classes including cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin Derivatives Are The Earliest Signal Of A Quantum Selloff: Joshua Lim

Hijacking Large Audio-Language Models via Context-Agnostic and Imperceptible Auditory Prompt Injection

Towards Adaptive, Learning-Based Security in Decentralized Applications

Gulf countries seek alternative oil routes as Hormuz remains closed

Netanyahu rejects Hezbollah’s withdrawal demand, opts for security zone

Trump warns of conflict if US-Iran talks fail, uranium deal uncertain

Israeli defense minister warns Iran of crossroads amid rising tensions

Germany ready to aid Strait of Hormuz security with mandate, says Merz

Iran hints at missiles exceeding 2,200 km range amid rising tensions

Russia reports attack on oil tanker in its waters amid Ukraine conflict

Bitcoin Policy Institute Maps Out Strategy For US Stablecoin Supremacy Across 5 Policy Areas

Formalizing the Safety, Security, and Functional Properties of Agentic AI Systems

SafeHarness: Lifecycle-Integrated Security Architecture for LLM-based Agent Deployment

Accelerating the cyber defense ecosystem that protects us all

ETH Rangers Program Recap

Pause AI and Stop AI: Meet the anti-AI groups facing questions after the attack on Sam Altman

Following an alleged attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home, two similarly named anti-AI activist groups—Pause AI and Stop AI—have come under public scrutiny. The incident has intensified debate around AI safety activism and raises questions about how extremist rhetoric may translate into real-world violence.

STARS: Skill-Triggered Audit for Request-Conditioned Invocation Safety in Agent Systems

Researchers introduce STARS, a framework for continuously auditing AI agent skill invocations in real-time by combining static capability analysis with request-conditioned risk modeling. The approach demonstrates improved detection of prompt injection attacks compared to static baselines, though remains most valuable as a triage layer rather than a complete replacement for pre-deployment screening.

Meet the man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman: a 20-year-old AI doomer

A 20-year-old individual was arrested and accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, with authorities discovering documents expressing concerns about AI existential risks and humanity's impending extinction. The incident highlights escalating tensions between AI safety advocates and prominent tech leaders, raising questions about how ideological extremism intersects with legitimate concerns about artificial intelligence development.

Adversarial Evasion Attacks on Computer Vision using SHAP Values

Researchers demonstrate a white-box adversarial attack on computer vision models using SHAP values to identify and exploit critical input features, showing superior robustness compared to the Fast Gradient Sign Method, particularly when gradient information is obscured or hidden.

DeFi’s shakeout is a stress test, not a death sentence

Despite recent protocol failures and regulatory pressures, DeFi demonstrates fundamental resilience as the sector undergoes a necessary stress test rather than experiencing existential decline. Novozhenov's perspective suggests that governance improvements, security enhancements, and regulatory clarity will ultimately strengthen the ecosystem.

Zcash (ZEC) Rallies 59%, Quantum Resistance Paying Off?

Zcash (ZEC) surged 57-59% in the past week, significantly outperforming Bitcoin, driven by growing investor interest in quantum-resistant cryptocurrencies. The rally reflects heightened concerns about quantum computing threats to current cryptographic standards and positions privacy-focused coins as potential hedges against future vulnerabilities.

'RIP QC FUD': Samson Mow Reacts to Emerging Bitcoin Quantum Defenses

Samson Mow responds positively to emerging quantum-resistant defenses being developed for Bitcoin, suggesting the long-standing FUD around quantum computing threats to cryptocurrency security is becoming addressed. The development signals Bitcoin's technical evolution toward future-proofing despite quantum computers remaining theoretical threats to blockchain systems.

XRP may be less exposed to quantum threats than bitcoin, experts say

Experts argue that XRP's architecture exposes a smaller percentage of its total supply to quantum computing threats compared to Bitcoin. The analysis highlights distinct features of the XRP Ledger that provide better quantum resistance protection for cryptocurrency holders.