Universal Robots software flaw exposes factory systems to remote hijacks

A vulnerability in outdated PolyScope software from Universal Robots could let hackers remotely take over factory robots. The flaw impacts thousands of industrial systems worldwide. The issue was highlighted in a report published on May 25, 2026.

The vulnerability affects PolyScope, the software used to control Universal Robots systems. Outdated versions leave the robots open to remote attacks that could disrupt factory operations.

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Anthropic disables Fable 5 and Mythos 5 after US order

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Anthropic has suspended all customer access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models to comply with a US government directive issued on June 12. The Commerce Department cited national security concerns tied to a potential jailbreak. Other Anthropic models remain available.

Hackers are misusing legitimate remote access tools to target business computers. The tools involved include UltraVNC, Splashtop, and ScreenConnect.

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