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Schneier on Security · · International

Embedding Forbidden Text in Spyware to Discourage AI Analysis

At least one malware developer is adding text about nuclear and biological weapons to their spyware, in an effort to stop automatic AI analysis. Details: The _index.js payload begins with a large JavaScript block comment containing fake system instructions and policy-triggering content. Because it is inside a comment, it does not affect JavaScript execution. The runtime skips it. The real malware begins after the comment with a try{eval(…)} wrapper around a large character-code array and a ROT-style substitution function. This header appears designed for AI-mediated analysis, not for No…

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F Federation of American Scientists · · International

Director, AI Policy

Director, AI Policy  Federation of American Scientists

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Schneier on Security · · International

Embedding Forbidden Text in Spyware to Discourage AI Analysis

At least one malware developer is adding text about nuclear and biological weapons to their spyware, in an effort to stop automatic AI analysis. Details: The _index.js payload begins with a large JavaScript block comment containing fake system instructions and policy-triggering content. Because it is inside a comment, it does not affect JavaScript execution. The runtime skips it. The real malware begins after the comment with a try{eval(…)} wrapper around a large character-code array and a ROT-style substitution function. This header appears designed for AI-mediated analysis, not for No…

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The Guardian — Privacy · · International

I gave my number at an open house. How do I get random real estate agents to stop harassing me?

The law is on your side, policy professional Kat George writes. It’s worth making spam and privacy complaints Read more Australian customer service questions I made the mistake of giving my email address and phone number to a real estate agent when looking at a property. How do I get random real estate agents I’ve never met to stop harassing me? – Josh, Victoria Continue reading...

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