Global Intelligence claims its Cybercheck technology can help cops find key evidence to nail a case. But a WIRED investigation reveals the smoking gun often appears far less solid. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
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This AI Tool Helped Convict People of Murder. Then People Took a Closer Look
Global Intelligence claims its Cybercheck technology can help cops find key evidence to nail a case. But a WIRED investigation reveals the smoking gun often appears far less solid. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
It Seemed Like an AI Crime-Fighting Super Tool. Then Defense Attorneys Started Asking Questions
Global Intelligence claims its Cybercheck technology can help cops find key evidence to nail a case. But a WIRED investigation reveals the smoking gun often appears far less solid. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
Millions of People Are Using Abusive AI ‘Nudify’ Bots on Telegram
Bots that “remove clothes” from images have run rampant on the messaging app, allowing people to create nonconsensual deepfake images even as lawmakers and tech companies try to crack down. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
The War on Passwords Is One Step Closer to Being Over
“Passkeys,” the secure authentication mechanism built to replace passwords, are getting more portable and easier for organizations to implement thanks to new initiatives the FIDO Alliance announced on Monday. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
How to Stop Your Data From Being Used to Train AI
Some companies let you opt out of allowing your content to be used for generative AI. Here’s how to take back (at least a little) control from ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
The FBI Made a Crypto Coin Just to Catch Fraudsters
Plus: New details emerge in the National Public Data breach, Discord gets blocked in Russia and Turkey over alleged illegal activity on the platform, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The FBI…
A Mysterious Hacking Group Has 2 New Tools to Steal Data From Air-Gapped Machines
It’s hard enough creating one air-gap-jumping tool. Researchers say the group GoldenJackal did it twice in five years. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: A Mysterious Hacking Group Has 2 New Tools to Steal…
Pig Butchering Scams Are Going High Tech
Scammers in Southeast Asia are increasingly turning to AI, deepfakes, and dangerous malware in a way that makes their pig butchering operations even more convincing. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Pig Butchering Scams…
Internet Archive Breach Exposes 31 Million Users
The hack exposed the data of 31 million users as the embattled Wayback Machine maker scrambles to stay online and contain the fallout of digital—and legal—attacks. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Internet Archive…
69,000 Bitcoins Are Headed for the US Treasury—While the Agent Who Seized Them Is in Jail
The $4.4 billion in crypto is set to be the largest pile of criminal proceeds ever sold off by the US. The former IRS agent who seized the recording-breaking sum, meanwhile, languishes in a Nigerian jail cell. This article has…
What Google’s U-Turn on Third-Party Cookies Means for Chrome Privacy
Earlier this year, Google ditched its plans to abolish support for third-party cookies in its Chrome browser. While privacy advocates called foul, the implications for users is not so clear cut. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…
Stealthy Malware Has Infected Thousands of Linux Systems for Years
Perfctl malware is hard to detect, persists after reboots, and can perform a breadth of malicious activities. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Stealthy Malware Has Infected Thousands of Linux Systems for Years
The FBI Still Hasn’t Cracked NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ Phone
Plus: Harvard students pack Meta’s smart glasses with privacy-invading face-recognition tech, Microsoft and the DOJ seize Russian hackers’ domains, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The FBI Still Hasn’t Cracked NYC Mayor…
This Video Game Controller Has Become the US Military’s Weapon of Choice
After decades of relying on buttons, switches, and toggles, the Pentagon has embraced simple, ergonomic video-game-style controllers already familiar to millions of potential recruits. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: This Video Game Controller…
How This Video Game Controller Became the US Military’s Weapon of Choice
After decades of relying on buttons, switches, and toggles, the Pentagon has embraced simple, ergonomic video-game-style controllers already familiar to millions of potential recruits. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How This Video Game…
License Plate Readers Are Creating a US-Wide Database of More Than Just Cars
From Trump campaign signs to Planned Parenthood bumper stickers, license plate readers around the US are creating searchable databases that reveal Americans’ political leanings and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: License Plate…
License Plate Readers Are Creating a US-Wide Database of Political Lawn Signs and Bumper Stickers
From Trump campaign signs to Planned Parenthood bumper stickers, license plate readers around the US are creating searchable databases that reveal Americans’ political leanings and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: License Plate…
ICE Signs $2 Million Contract With Spyware Maker Paragon Solutions
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s one-year contract with Paragon’s US subsidiary comes amid the Biden administration’s years-long crackdown on commercial spyware vendors. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: ICE Signs $2 Million Contract With…
Notorious Evil Corp Hackers Targeted NATO Allies for Russian Intelligence
UK law enforcement and international partners have released new details about the cybercriminal gang Evil Corp, including its use of the Lockbit ransomware platform and ties to Russian intelligence. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…