In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, innovation often carries a dual-edged sword. While generative AI has unlocked unprecedented creative potential, it has also facilitated a dark, burgeoning industry: the creation and dissemination of non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII) through so-called “nudify” applications. These tools, which utilize sophisticated deepfake algorithms to strip the clothing from […]
The Week in Cyber: Unchecked Inputs and the Weaponization of AI-Driven Vulnerabilities
By Ravie Lakshmanan | July 20, 2026 The digital landscape of July 2026 has been marked by a chilling realization: the barrier to entry for devastating cyberattacks is lower than ever. This week, cybersecurity researchers and incident response teams faced a wave of exploits that turned seemingly minor, "simple" inputs into catastrophic outcomes—ranging from arbitrary […]