A Linux kernel flaw an AI model turned into remote root

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 Read the written version