In a shocking turn of events, the week’s top cybersecurity news reads like a masterclass in how not to protect your digital assets. Spoiler alert: leaving your digital front door wide open is only recommended if you’re a fan of surprise guests with nefarious intentions.

Our first tale involves the improbable saga of AI automation tools, which, apparently, were fed an all-you-can-exploit buffet by their own creators. It turns out you don’t need a PhD in cybersecurity to hack into systems when common sense is scarce.

Meanwhile, in the thrilling world of telecom espionage, industry giants discovered the hard way that ‘incognito mode’ is not a viable security strategy. Who knew that leaving sensitive data out like a welcome mat could attract unwanted attention?

And let’s not forget the great prompt poaching fiasco—you know, when companies were shocked (shocked!) to find out that their vague, easily guessable AI prompts weren’t as secure as they thought. It’s like hiding your house key under the doormat with a sign that reads: Not Here.

All in all, this week was a reminder that when it comes to cybersecurity, not overlooking the basics might just be your best defense against becoming next week’s cautionary tale.