Claude extension backdoor, Linux kernel flaw, AI training opt-out - October 31, 2026

Cortech Daily · Oct 31, 2026 · 8m

A poisoned Claude Code extension, an AI-found Linux root bug, a shared AI-training opt-out, and seven more stories.

(0:00) - Intro

(0:26) - Claude Code extension poisoned with persistent SSH backdoor - source

(1:16) - Anthropic AI model finds Linux kernel bug that leads to remote root access - source

(2:13) - Anthropic, Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI Agree to Let Sites Opt Out of AI Training - source

(3:02) - Open-weight AI model GLM-5.3 cheated its way to correct answers - source

(3:55) - Google's first data center satellite is online and writing poetry - source

(4:35) - Fujifilm getting…