A Linux kernel flaw an AI model turned into remote root
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Morning edition, Sunday 1 November 2026
Anthropic researchers showed an AI-written remote root exploit for a Linux kernel flaw, CVE-2026-98432, while major distributions were still patching. Plus a UK-linked script supply chain theft, AI key abuse and an agentic breach.
Sources
- Ubuntu Security: CVE-2026-98432
- Anthropic: Discovering vulnerabilities with Claude
- CIQ: CVE-2026-98432 mitigation
- SecurityWeek: $2 Million+ Drained From Polymarket Traders in New Supply Chain Attack
- BleepingComputer: Northflank security breach leads to abuse of customers' AI API keys
- Chainalysis: Security incident, October 30