TikTokkers are using a little-known livestreaming feature to falsely represent Israelis and Palestinians—and the company is taking a cut of costly in-app gifts viewers give to participants. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: TikTok…
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Elon Musk Mocked Ukraine, and Russian Trolls Went Wild
Inauthentic accounts on X flocked to its owner’s post about Ukrainian president Vlodymr Zelensky, hailing “Comrade Musk” and boosting pro-Russia propaganda. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Elon Musk Mocked Ukraine, and Russian Trolls…
Okta’s Latest Security Breach Is Haunted by the Ghost of Incidents Past
A recent breach of authentication giant Okta has impacted nearly 200 of its clients. But repeated incidents and the company’s delayed disclosure have security experts calling foul. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Okta’s…
Maine Mass Shooting Disinformation Floods Social Media as Suspect Remains at Large
In the hours following the worst mass shooting in Maine’s history, disinformation about the suspected gunman flooded social media with false claims that he had been arrested. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Maine…
Risk of a US Government Shutdown Is Fueled by Very Online Republicans
Egged on by a far-reaching conservative media ecosystem, right-wing hardliners are forcing Washington to bend to their reality as the federal government careens toward a possible shutdown. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Risk…
Your Boss’s Spyware Could Train AI to Replace You
Corporations are using software to monitor employees on a large scale. Some experts fear the data these tools collect could be used to automate people out of their jobs. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
A Tricky New Way to Sneak Past Repressive Internet Censorship
With the number of internet blackouts on the rise, cybersecurity firm eQualitie figured out how to hide censored online news in satellite TV signals. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: A Tricky New Way…
The Shocking Data on Kia and Hyundai Thefts in the US
Plus: MGM hackers hit more than just casinos, Microsoft researchers accidentally leak terabytes of data, and China goes on the PR offensive over cyberespionage. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Shocking Data on…
Satellite Images Show the Devastating Cost of Sudan’s Aerial War
As civil conflict continues in and above the streets of Khartoum, satellite images from the Conflict Observatory at Yale University have captured the catastrophic damage. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Satellite Images Show…
Chinese Spies Infected Dozens of Networks With Thumb Drive Malware
Security researchers found USB-based Sogu espionage malware spreading within African operations of European and US firms. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Chinese Spies Infected Dozens of Networks With Thumb Drive Malware
You Need to Update Google Chrome or Whatever Browser You Use
Plus: Spyware-packing ads, TikTok GDPR violations, Elon Musk investigations, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: You Need to Update Google Chrome or Whatever Browser You Use
Massive MGM and Caesars Hacks Epitomize a Vicious Ransomware Cycle
Cyberattacks on casinos grab attention, but a steady stream of less publicized attacks leave vulnerable victims struggling to recover. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Massive MGM and Caesars Hacks Epitomize a Vicious Ransomware…
The US Congress Has Trust Issues. Generative AI Is Making It Worse
Senators are meeting with Silicon Valley’s elite to learn how to deal with AI. But can Congress tackle the rapidly emerging tech before working on itself? This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The US…
The Twisted Eye in the Sky Over Buenos Aires
A scandal unfolding in Argentina shows the dangers of implementing facial recognition—even with laws and limits in place. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Twisted Eye in the Sky Over Buenos Aires
China-Linked Hackers Breached a Power Grid—Again
Signs suggest the culprits worked within a notorious Chinese hacker group that may have also hacked Indian electric utilities years earlier. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: China-Linked Hackers Breached a Power Grid—Again
AI Chatbots Are Invading Your Local Government—and Making Everyone Nervous
State and local governments in the US are scrambling to harness tools like ChatGPT to unburden their bureaucracies, rushing to write their own rules—and avoid generative AI’s many pitfalls. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
Mozilla: Your New Car Is a Data Privacy Nightmare
Plus: Apple patches newly discovered flaws exploited by NSO Group spyware, North Korean hackers target security researchers, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Mozilla: Your New Car Is a Data Privacy Nightmare
Axon’s Ethics Board Resigned Over Taser-Armed Drones. Then the Company Bought a Military Drone Maker
The CEO’s vision for Taser-equipped drones includes a fictitious scenario in which the technology averts a shooting at a daycare center. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Axon’s Ethics Board Resigned Over Taser-Armed Drones.…
Top US Spies Meet With Privacy Experts Over Surveillance ‘Crown Jewel’
Civil rights groups say efforts to get US intelligence agencies to adopt privacy reforms have largely failed. Without those changes, renewal of a post-911 surveillance policy may be doomed. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
US and UK Mount Aggressive Crackdown on Trickbot and Conti Ransomware Gangs
Authorities have sanctioned 11 alleged members of the cybercriminal groups, while the US Justice Department unsealed three federal indictments against nine people accused of being members. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: US and…