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CURSOR'S AUTORUN LETS HACKERS EXECUTE ARBITRARY CODE

Cursor's AI-powered code editor ships with Workspace Trust disabled by default, allowing malicious repositories to automatically execute code through crafted ".vscode/tasks.json" files the moment a developer opens a folder, without any user prompts or warnings. Attackers can inject these malicious task files into public repositories, enabling them to compromise developer machines and access sensitive data, including API keys, cloud credentials, and SaaS sessions, simply through the act of browsing a project. Unlike VS Code, which does not auto-run tasks in default configurations, Cursor executes these tasks immediately after opening a project folder, creating a significant supply chain attack vector for the platform's one million users.

WHEN AI NUKES YOUR DATABASE: THE DARK SIDE OF VIBE CODING

A startup founder's production database was accidentally wiped by an AI coding assistant in Replit, highlighting the dangers of "vibe coding" - the practice of letting AI tools like GitHub Copilot generate code from plain English prompts without proper review. Research shows 45% of AI-generated code contains OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, with common issues including hardcoded secrets, weak access controls, and hallucinated dependencies that don't exist or contain security flaws. Security experts warn that "Shadow AI" development bypasses traditional code review processes, requiring organizations to treat AI-generated code like junior developer output with strict scrutiny and governance controls.

HOW AN ATTACKER'S BLUNDER GAVE US A RARE LOOK INSIDE THEIR DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS

Huntress gained unprecedented insight into a threat actor's operations when the attacker accidentally installed their EDR agent after finding them through a Google ad while researching Bitdefender, revealing extensive use of AI tools like Make.com for workflow automation, searches for Evilginx instances, and systematic reconnaissance targeting Nigerian banks and cryptocurrency exchanges. The actor demonstrated sophisticated OPSEC with residential proxies (LunaProxy), anti-detection browsers (Nstbrowser), and security tools (Malwarebytes) while working 12 to 14-hour days conducting research, crafting phishing messages using Google Translate, and accessing over 2,400 compromised identities. Browser history revealed their evolution from manual processes to AI-assisted workflows, including automated Telegram bot integration and the use of stolen cookies with tools like ROADtools for Microsoft Entra token exploitation.

PWN MY RIDE: EXPLORING THE CARPLAY ATTACK SURFACE

Oligo exposes Apple CarPlay's security vulnerabilities, focusing on CVE-2025-24132, a stack buffer overflow in the AirPlay protocol that enables remote code execution with root privileges. They detail how wireless CarPlay exposes vehicles to attacks, mainly because most cars rely on weak Bluetooth pairing. Attackers can exploit poor authentication to extract WiFi credentials and launch RCE attacks. Although Apple patched this in the AirPlay SDK, most car manufacturers haven't implemented these fixes, leaving many vehicles exposed.

GOOGLE MISLED USERS ABOUT THEIR PRIVACY AND NOW OWES THEM $425M, SAYS COURT

A court ordered Google to pay $425 million in a class action lawsuit after finding it misled 98 million users about its "Web & App Activity" privacy setting, which was supposed to stop data collection but didn't prevent Google from gathering information through its Firebase analytics system. Despite users thinking their activities were private, Google continued collecting data from apps like Uber, Venmo, and Instagram through a separate system, with internal communications revealing Google was "intentionally vague" about data collection practices to avoid alarming users. This adds to Google's history of privacy violations, including recent settlements totaling over $2 billion for misleading location tracking and incognito mode practices.

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