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  Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a troubling risk tied to how popular AI chatbots answer basic questions. When asked where to log in to well-known websites, some of these tools may unintentionally direct users to the wrong places, putting their private information at risk. Phishing is one of the oldest and most dangerous tricks in the cybercrime world. It usually involves fake websites that look almost identical to real ones. People often get an email or message that appears to be from a trusted company, like a bank or online store. These messages contain links that lead to scam pages. If you enter your username and password on one of these fake sites, the scammer gets full access to your account. Now, a team from the cybersecurity company Netcraft has found that even large language models or LLMs, like the ones behind some popular AI chatbots, may be helping scammers without meaning to. In their study, they tested how accurately an AI chatbot could provide login links for 50 well-known companies across industries such as finance, retail, technology, and utilities. The results were surprising. The chatbot gave the correct web address only 66% of the time. In about 29% of cases, the links led to inactive or suspended pages. In 5% of cases, they sent users to a completely different website that had nothing to do with the original question. So how does this help scammers? Cybercriminals can purchase these unclaimed or inactive domain names, the incorrect ones suggested by the AI, and turn them into realistic phishing pages. If people click on them, thinking they’re going to the right site, they may unknowingly hand over sensitive information like their bank login or credit card details. In one example observed by Netcraft, an AI-powered search tool redirected users who asked about a U.S. bank login to a fake copy of the bank’s website. The real link was shown further down the results, increasing the risk of someone clicking on the wrong one. Experts also noted that smaller companies, such as regional banks and mid-sized fintech platforms, were more likely to be affected than global giants like Apple or Google. These smaller businesses may not have the same resources to secure their digital presence or respond quickly when problems arise. The researchers explained that this problem doesn't mean the AI tools are malicious. However, these models generate answers based on patterns, not verified sources and that can lead to outdated or incorrect responses. The report serves as a strong reminder: AI is powerful, but it is not perfect. Until improvements are made, users should avoid relying on AI-generated links for sensitive tasks. When in doubt, type the website address directly into your browser or use a trusted bookmark.

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SEOUL (Reuters) -A South Korean court approved on Friday grocery retailer Homeplus’s plan to sell the struggling company, in a move that the court said was aimed at providing funds to repay creditors and to ensure job security for employees at the company. In March, MBK Partners, a private equity firm which owns the company, filed for a court-led restructuring of Homeplus, marking a setback to the firm’s marquee, $6.1 billion deal made more than a decade ago. A spokesperson for MBK said on Friday it will support the successful sale of the company and plans to write off 2.5 trillion won ($1.83 billion) worth of common shares that it holds in the company as part of the sale. The Seoul Bankruptcy Court approved a plan to appoint accounting firm Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers to manage the sale, which will take two of three months, the court said in a statement. The court said the sale would help channel funds into the company and pay back debts to its creditors, while guaranteeing the job security of Homeplus employees and protecting partner firms by avoiding bankruptcy. ($1 = 0.7424 pounds) ($1 = 1,369.2100 won) MBK: A Bull or Bear Market Play? Don't miss out on the next big opportunity! Stay ahead of the curve with ProPicks AI – 6 model portfolios fueled by AI stock picks with a stellar performance this year... In 2024 alone, ProPicks AI identified 2 stocks that surged over 150%, 4 additional stocks that leaped over 30%, and 3 more that climbed over 25%. That's an impressive track record. With portfolios tailored for Dow stocks, S&P stocks, Tech Stocks, and Mid Cap stocks, you can explore various wealth-building strategies. So if MBK is on your watchlist, it could be very wise to know whether or not it made the ProPicks AI lists.

Investing.com -- European chemicals are unlikely to see a strong recovery in volumes through 2025 and 2026, according to UBS, which maintains a cautious stance on the sector amid sluggish macro indicators and lingering tariff uncertainty. UBS expects only modest gains in volume growth, with its analysts forecasting 2.6% year-on-year volume growth in 2025 and 3.2% in 2026 across the sector. The outlook is skewed in favor of Consumer Chemicals and Industrial Gases, with other sub-sectors trailing. “We believe that a defensive stance is the correct approach for the next 12 months in the European Chemical sector,” UBS analysts led by Geoff Haire said, citing muted momentum in cyclical end-markets and limited upside from low capacity utilization. The bank forecasts EBITDA growth of 4% in 2025, in line with consensus, but sees only 7% growth in 2026, well below the market’s 10% expectations. “In our opinion, without an improvement in volumes and/or prices in 2H25 we believe that double-digit EBITDA growth appears ambitious,” the analysts wrote. Within sub-sectors, UBS sees a notable divergence, expecting just 1% EBITDA growth in Specialties and 7% in Diversifieds for 2026, compared to consensus estimates of 9% and 15%, respectively. Defensive sub-sectors Consumer Chemicals and Industrial Gases are UBS’s preferred areas, with Buy ratings on names such as DSM Firmenich AG (AS:DSFIR), Air Liquide SA (EPA:AIRP), and Arkema (EPA:AKE). The analysts note that Consumer names offer relatively better volume and earnings visibility, and that “the Consumer Chemical companies offer high-single-digit EBITDA growth with mid-single-digit volume growth.” By contrast, UBS downgraded Akzo Nobel NV (AS:AKZO) to Neutral, stating that the upside from cost savings and divestitures appears largely priced in. “While the company can deliver high-single-digit EBITDA growth in 2025 and 2026 on the back of cost savings, we expect this to fall to mid-single-digit EBITDA growth beyond 2026,” the analysts said. They also cut their price target on Akzo Nobel shares to €64 from €70. Among least-favored names are K+S AG (ETR:SDFGn), Umicore (EBR:UMI), and Victrex (LON:VCTX), where UBS flagged structural or end-market headwinds. The report also highlights macroeconomic drag from U.S. and Chinese slowdowns, with UBS forecasting 2025 and 2026 global GDP growth to be 60 bps below 2024 GDP, primarily driven by the impact of tariffs. Inventory levels remain elevated across key end-markets such as healthcare and construction, further reducing the likelihood of a sharp volume rebound in the near term. With valuations skyrocketing in 2024, many investors are uneasy putting more money into stocks. Sure, there are always opportunities in the stock market – but finding them feels more difficult now than a year ago. Unsure where to invest next? One of the best ways to discover new high-potential opportunities is to look at the top performing portfolios this year. ProPicks AI offers 6 model portfolios from Investing.com which identify the best stocks for investors to buy right now. For example, ProPicks AI found 9 overlooked stocks that jumped over 25% this year alone. The new stocks that made the monthly cut could yield enormous returns in the coming years. Is AIRP one of them?

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