Net News Today — September 26, 2026

The pace of innovation in AI and agent-based systems is accelerating, bringing both exciting advancements and new security challenges. On the cutting-edge side, SecurityAgent.com has upgraded its services to offer hourly scans with automatic fixes, reflecting the growing demand for proactive and autonomous threat detection and remediation. Meanwhile, Meta is opening up early access to new features in its Muse platform, likely to further empower developers and businesses with AI-driven creative and productivity tools.

However, as our reliance on these technologies grows, so does the attack surface. A recent incident where a user's outdated Mac reported a virus after simply viewing a Google ad highlights the persistent risks of cyber threats, even from seemingly innocuous online activities. Similarly, Kiteworks has issued an urgent warning to its customers to shut down their servers due to an imminent threat of cyberattack, underscoring the need for constant vigilance and robust security measures. As we explore the possibilities of AI and agent economies, staying informed about these developments and taking steps to protect ourselves and our organizations from potential threats is crucial.

Today's signal:
• SecurityAgent.com moves to hourly scans with automatic fixes (SecurityAgent.com)
• Meta opens early access program for new Muse features (techcrunch.com)
• Your uncle’s frozen Mac says it’s infected after viewing a Google ad. Now what? (arstechnica.com)
• Kiteworks urges customers to shut down their servers amid ‘imminent’ threat of cyberattack (techcrunch.com)
• Northern Gannet, Great Blue Heron, California Brown Pelican (simonwillison.net)