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Security researchers are raising the alarm about a new wave of attacks hiding inside free online image editors. What looks like a simple background removal tool is actually a delivery mechanism for custom-built malware that quietly harvests your browser passwords. The attack style, known as ClickFix, exploits the trust people place in everyday utility sites, and experts say it's becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish the real thing from the trap.
Shifting to the intersection of artificial intelligence and finance, Amazon Web Services has teamed up with Coinbase and Stripe to let AI agents conduct real financial transactions using the USDC stablecoin. The system allows automated agents to pay for APIs, data, and digital services without human intervention. It's a quiet but significant step toward AI systems that don't just recommend actions, they execute them with actual money.
And over in the courts, Meta has launched a High Court challenge against the UK regulator Ofcom, disputing the fees it's being charged under Britain's online safety framework. Meta argues the calculations are disproportionate, while Ofcom says it will defend its position robustly. The case puts a spotlight on how regulators and the world's largest platforms are still fighting over who pays for the cost of keeping the internet accountable.
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