Researchers warn Anthropic protocol flaw could expose up to 200,000 servers to takeover
A design issue in Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open-source standard developed by Anthropic, could allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands and take control of as many as 200,000 servers. The flaw stems from how MCP handles system-level command execution, creating a pathway to remote code execution across widely used AI tools and developer environments. […]
‘Annoyance economy’ drains $165B a year from U.S. households, report finds
Everyday digital and administrative frustrations from cancelling subscriptions to dealing with spam calls are costing American households an estimated $165 billion annually in lost time and money, according to a new report. The analysis frames these routine inefficiencies as a systemic economic burden rather than isolated inconveniences. The report, led by Stanford economist Neale Mahoney […]
Anna’s Archive ordered to pay $322M over Spotify scraping case
A U.S. court has ordered shadow library Anna’s Archive to pay $322 million in damages after finding it liable for scraping and distributing music from Spotify. The ruling also directs internet service providers to block access to the site and prevent further distribution of the scraped files. The case stems from a lawsuit filed by […]
EU lawmakers back early push to prevent games from becoming unplayable
The Stop Killing Games campaign presented its case to the European Parliament this week, marking its first formal step into the legislative process to address the shutdown of online-dependent video games. Members of Parliament from multiple political groups signalled broad support during the hearing. Campaign founder Ross Scott and organiser Moritz Katzner appeared before the […]
