Far-right influencers and right-wing lawmakers are using the spread of Osama bin Laden’s “Letter to America” to call for a TikTok ban and boost decades old conspiracies. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The…
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US Congress Report Calls for Privacy Reforms After FBI Surveillance ‘Abuses’
A new report by an oversight committee in the US House of Representatives says the FBI has routinely violated rules governing FISA’s Section 702 surveillance program and must be reined in. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…
Running Signal Will Soon Cost $50 Million a Year
Signal’s president reveals the cost of running the privacy-preserving platform—not just to drum up donations, but to call out the for-profit surveillance business models it competes against. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Running…
How to Opt Out of Facebook’s Latest Two-Factor Authentication Change
With Meta’s recent update to its 2FA process, the company now automatically trusts devices you often use. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How to Opt Out of Facebook’s Latest Two-Factor Authentication Change
A Spy Agency Leaked People’s Data Online—Then the Data Was Stolen
The National Telecommunication Monitoring Center in Bangladesh exposed a database to the open web. The types of data leaked online are extensive. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: A Spy Agency Leaked People’s Data…
Google’s New Titan Security Key Adds Another Piece to the Password-Killing Puzzle
The new generation of hardware authentication key includes support for cryptographic passkeys as Google pushes adoption of the more secure login alternative. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Google’s New Titan Security Key Adds…
The QAnon Shaman Isn’t Even the Most Extreme Candidate in His Race for Congress
Jacob Chansley, the January 6 rioter known as the QAnon Shaman, will run for Congress in Arizona. The most remarkable thing about his campaign so far is how unremarkable it is in a state that’s embraced election conspiracies. This article…
Social Media Sleuths, Armed With AI, Are Identifying Dead Bodies
Poverty, fentanyl, and lack of public funding mean morgues are overloaded with unidentified bodies. TikTok and Facebook pages are filling the gap—with AI proving a powerful and controversial new tool. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
Asian Americans Raise Alarm Over ‘Chilling Effects’ of Section 702 Surveillance Program
More than 60 groups advocating for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities are pushing the US Congress to reform the Section 702 surveillance program as Senate leaders move to renew it. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…
CISA Has a New Road Map for Handling Weaponized AI
In its plans to implement a White House executive order, CISA aims to strike a balance between promoting AI adoption for national security and defending against its malicious use. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
Fermi’s Paradox Proves There’s No Government Alien Conspiracy Around Roswell
Roswell, New Mexico, remains synonymous with the “discovery” of alien life on Earth—and a US government coverup. But history shows the reality may be far less out of this world—and still fascinating. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
The Mirai Confessions: Three Young Hackers Who Built a Web-Killing Monster Finally Tell Their Story
Netflix, Spotify, Twitter, PayPal, Slack. All down for millions of people. How a group of teen friends plunged into an underworld of cybercrime and broke the internet—then went to work for the FBI. This article has been indexed from Security…
US Privacy Groups Urge Senate Not to Ram Through NSA Spying Powers
An effort to reauthorize a controversial US surveillance program by attaching it to a must-pass spending bill has civil liberties advocates calling foul. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: US Privacy Groups Urge Senate…
Signal Is Finally Testing Usernames
Plus: A DDoS attack shuts down ChatGPT, Lockbit shuts down a bank, and a communications breakdown between politicians and Big Tech. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Signal Is Finally Testing Usernames
Senate Leaders Plan to Prolong NSA Surveillance Using a Must-Pass Bill
Top senate officials are planning to save the Section 702 surveillance program by attaching it to a must-pass piece of legislation. Critics worry a chance to pass privacy reforms will be missed. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
The NSA Seems Pretty Stressed About the Threat of Chinese Hackers in US Critical Infrastructure
US government officials continue to warn that the public and private sectors need to identify and root out China-backed attackers lurking in industrial control systems. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The NSA Seems…
Senate Leaders Are Trying to Extend a Controversial NSA Surveillance Program
Top senate officials are planning to save the Section 702 surveillance program by attaching it to a must-pass piece of legislation. Critics worry a chance to pass privacy reforms will be missed. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
This New Tool Aims to Keep Terrorism Content Off the Internet
Small platforms without resources to handle takedown requests have been weaponized by terrorist groups that share their content online. A free new tool is coming to help clean house. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
Here’s How Violent Extremists Are Exploiting Generative AI Tools
Experts are finding thousands of examples of AI-created content every week that could allow terrorist groups and other violent extremists to bypass automated detection systems. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Here’s How Violent…
Omegle Was Forced to Shut Down by a Lawsuit From a Sexual Abuse Survivor
Omegle connected strangers to one another and had a long-standing problem of pairing minors with sexual predators. A legal settlement took it down. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Omegle Was Forced to Shut…
How to Get Facebook Without Ads—if It’s Available for You
Meta now offers users an ad-free option, but it’s only available in Europe for those who can afford the €10-a-month subscription. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How to Get Facebook Without Ads—if It’s…
Sandworm Hackers Caused Another Blackout in Ukraine—During a Missile Strike
Russia’s most notorious military hackers successfully sabotaged Ukraine’s power grid for the third time last year. And in this case, the blackout coincided with a physical attack. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Sandworm…
Police Use of Face Recognition Is Sweeping the UK
Face recognition technology has been controversial for years. Cops in the UK are drastically increasing the amount they use it. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Police Use of Face Recognition Is Sweeping the…
The GOP Presidential Debate Is Livestreaming on Rumble, Home to White Nationalist Nick Fuentes
The third GOP debate is sponsored by the Republican Jewish Coalition and will be livestreamed on a platform favored by one of America’s most notorious white nationalists. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The…
This Is the Ops Manual for the Most Tech-Savvy Animal Liberation Group in the US
For the first time, guerrilla animal rights group Direct Action Everywhere reveals a guide to its investigative tactics and toolkit, from spy cams to night vision and drones. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2023 Seeks to End Warrantless Police and FBI Spying
The Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2023 pulls from past privacy bills to overhaul how police and the feds access Americans’ data and communications. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Government Surveillance Reform Act…
Internet Blackouts in Gaza Are a New Weapon in the Israel-Hamas War
Israel has said it’s prepared to disrupt internet service in Gaza, signaling a new age of warfare. In the past two weeks, the Palestinian territory has already suffered three communications shutdowns. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…
YouTube’s Ad Blocker Detection Believed to Break EU Privacy Law
A complaint filed with the EU’s independent data regulator accuses YouTube of failing to get explicit user permission for its ad blocker detection system, potentially violating the ePrivacy Directive. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
What a Bloody San Francisco Street Brawl Tells Us About the Age of Citizen Surveillance
When a homeless man attacked a former city official, footage of the onslaught became a rallying cry. Then came another video, and another—and the story turned inside out. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
Intensified Israeli Surveillance Has Put the West Bank on Lockdown
The West Bank was Israel’s surveillance laboratory. Since the Israel-Hamas war began, Palestinian residents have been locked in for days at a time. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Intensified Israeli Surveillance Has Put…
This Cheap Hacking Device Can Crash Your iPhone With Pop-Ups
Plus: SolarWinds is charged with fraud, New Orleans police face recognition has flaws, and new details about Okta’s October data breach emerge. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: This Cheap Hacking Device Can Crash…
Microsoft Does Damage Control With Its New ‘Secure Future Initiative’
Following a string of serious security incidents, Microsoft says it has a plan to deal with escalating threats from cybercriminals and state-backed hackers. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Microsoft Does Damage Control With…
The UN Hired an AI Company to Untangle the Israeli-Palestinian Crisis
CulturePulse’s AI model promises to create a realistic virtual simulation of every Israeli and Palestinian citizen. But don’t roll your eyes: It’s already been put to the test in other conflict zones. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
The New Era of Social Media Looks as Bad for Privacy as the Last One
The slow-motion implosion of Elon Musk’s X has given rise to a slew of competitors, where privacy invasions that ran rampant over the past decade still largely persist. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
How Telegram Became a Terrifying Weapon in the Israel-Hamas War
Hamas posted gruesome images and videos that were designed to go viral. Sources argue that Telegram’s lax moderation ensured they were seen around the world. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How Telegram Became…
Apple, Google, and Microsoft Just Patched Some Spooky Security Flaws
Plus: Major vulnerability fixes are now available for a number of enterprise giants, including Cisco, VMWare, Citrix, and SAP. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Apple, Google, and Microsoft Just Patched Some Spooky Security…
This Cryptomining Tool Is Stealing Secrets
Plus: Details emerge of a US government social media-scanning tool that flags “derogatory” speech, and researchers find vulnerabilities in the global mobile communications network. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: This Cryptomining Tool Is…
The Destruction of Gaza’s Internet Is Complete
As Israel increases its ground operation in Gaza, the last remaining internet and mobile connections have gone dark. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Destruction of Gaza’s Internet Is Complete
TikTok Streamers Are Staging ‘Israel vs. Palestine’ Live Matches to Cash In on Virtual Gifts
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…
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…
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…
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…
The AI-Generated Child Abuse Nightmare Is Here
Thousands of child abuse images are being created with AI. New images of old victims are appearing, as criminals trade datasets. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The AI-Generated Child Abuse Nightmare Is Here
A Powerful Tool US Spies Misused to Stalk Women Faces Its Potential Demise
Though often viewed as the “crown jewel” of the US intelligence community, fresh reports of abuse by NSA employees and chaos in the US Congress put the tool’s future in jeopardy. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…
A Controversial Plan to Scan Private Messages for Child Abuse Meets Fresh Scandal
An EU government body is pushing a proposal to combat child sexual abuse material that has significant privacy implications. Its lead advocate is making things even messier. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: A…
They Cracked the Code to a Locked USB Drive Worth $235 Million in Bitcoin. Then It Got Weird
Stefan Thomas lost the password to an encrypted USB drive holding 7,002 bitcoins. One team of hackers believes they can unlock it—if they can get Thomas to let them. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
The Hamas Threat of Hostage Execution Videos Looms Large Over Social Media
Hamas has threatened to broadcast videos of hostage executions. With the war between Israel and Hamas poised to enter a new phase, are social platforms ready? This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Hamas…
The 23andMe User Data Leak May Be Far Worse Than Believed
Plus: IT workers secretly funnel money to North Korea, a court in the US upholds keyword search warrants, and WhatsApp gets a passwordless upgrade on Android This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The 23andMe…
The Dangerous Mystery of Hamas’ Missing ‘Suicide Drones’
Hamas has long touted its military drones, but little is known about the true scale of the threat. The answer may have consequences for people on both sides of the Israel-Gaza border. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
Citing Hamas, the US Wants to Treat Crypto “Mixers” as Suspected Money Launderers
With a new emphasis on the Hamas attacks on Israel, the US Treasury has proposed designating foreign cryptocurrency “mixer” services as money launderers and national security threats. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Citing…
Who’s Responsible for the Gaza Hospital Explosion? Here’s Why It’s Hard to Know What’s Real
A flood of false information, partisan narratives, and weaponized “fact-checking” has obscured efforts to find out who’s responsible for an explosion at a hospital in Gaza. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Who’s Responsible…
Who’s Responsible for the Gaza Hospital Blast? Here’s Why It’s Hard to Know What’s Real
A flood of false information, partisan narratives, and weaponized “fact-checking” has obscured efforts to find out who’s responsible for an explosion at a hospital in Gaza. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Who’s Responsible…
Elon Musk’s Main Tool for Fighting Disinformation on X Is Making the Problem Worse, Insiders Claim
X is promoting Community Notes to solve its disinformation problems, but some former employees and people who currently contribute notes say it’s not fit for that purpose. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Elon…
Insiders Say X’s Crowdsourced Anti-Disinformation Tool Is Making the Problem Worse
X is promoting Community Notes to solve its disinformation problems, but some former employees and people who currently contribute notes say it’s not fit for that purpose. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Insiders…
They Supported Air Strike Victims. Then They Were Doxed and Arrested
Myanmar’s military junta is increasing surveillance and violating basic human rights. The combination of physical and digital surveillance is reaching dangerous new levels. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: They Supported Air Strike Victims.…
Deepfake Porn Is Out of Control
New research shows the number of deepfake videos is skyrocketing—and the world’s biggest search engines are funneling clicks to dozens of sites dedicated to the nonconsensual fakes. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Deepfake…
The US Congress Was Targeted With Predator Spyware
Plus: Hamas raised millions in crypto, Exxon used hacked data, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The US Congress Was Targeted With Predator Spyware
Rumors of a ‘Global Day of Jihad’ Have Unleashed a Dangerous Wave of Disinformation
The rapid spread of violent videos and photos, combined with a toxic stew of mis- and disinformation, now threatens to spill over into real-world violence. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Rumors of a…
US House Republicans Had Their Phones Confiscated to Stop Leaks
In an attempt to wrest control from raucous far-right hardliners amid the fight for a new House speaker, Republican Party leaders are instituting phone bans to keep backroom deals secret. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
HTTP/2 Rapid Reset: A New Protocol Vulnerability Will Haunt the Web for Years
Dubbed “HTTP/2 Rapid Reset,” the flaw requires issuing patches to virtually every web server around the world before the problem can be eradicated. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: HTTP/2 Rapid Reset: A New…
New Clues Suggest Stolen FTX Funds Went to Russia-Linked Money Launderers
Whoever looted FTX on the day of its bankruptcy has now moved the stolen money through a long string of intermediaries—and eventually some that look Russian in origin. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
A Graphic Hamas Video Donald Trump Jr. Shared on X Is Actually Real, Research Confirms
A video posted by Donald Trump Jr. showing Hamas militants attacking Israelis was falsely flagged in a Community Note as being years old, thus making X’s disinformation problem worse, not better. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…
The UN Risks Normalizing Internet Censorship
The United Nations’ top internet governance body will allegedly host its next two annual meetings in countries known for repressive internet policies and human rights abuses. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The UN…
The Israel-Hamas War Is Drowning X in Disinformation
People who have turned to X for breaking news about the Israel-Hamas conflict are being hit with old videos, fake photos, and video game footage at a level researchers have never seen. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
Inside FTX’s All-Night Race to Stop a $1 Billion Crypto Heist
The same chaotic day FTX declared bankruptcy, someone began stealing hundreds of millions of dollars from its coffers. A WIRED investigation reveals the company’s “very crazy night” trying to stop them. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…
Israel’s Failure to Stop the Hamas Attack Shows the Danger of Too Much Surveillance
Hundreds dead, thousands wounded—Hamas’s surprise attack on Israel shows the limits of even the most advanced and invasive surveillance dragnets as full-scale war erupts. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Israel’s Failure to Stop…
Apple’s Encryption Is Under Attack by a Mysterious Group
Plus: Sony confirms a breach of its networks, US federal agents get caught illegally using phone location data, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Apple’s Encryption Is Under Attack by a Mysterious…
White Supremacist Active Clubs Are Breeding on Telegram
A “friendlier” front for racist extremism has spread rapidly across the US in recent months, as active club channels network on Telegram’s encrypted messaging app. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: White Supremacist Active…
23andMe User Data Stolen in Targeted Attack on Ashkenazi Jews
At least a million data points from 23andMe accounts appear to have been exposed on BreachForums. While the scale of the campaign is unknown, 23andMe says it’s working to verify the data. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
The Team Helping Women Fight Digital Domestic Abuse
Location-enabled tech designed to make our lives easier is often exploited by domestic abusers. Refuge, a UK nonprofit, helps women to leave abusive relationships, secure their devices, and stay safe. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
How Neuralink Keeps Dead Monkey Photos Secret
Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup conducted years of tests at UC Davis, a public university. A WIRED investigation reveals how Neuralink and the university keep the grisly images of test subjects hidden. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…
Your Cheap Android TV Streaming Box May Have a Dangerous Backdoor
New research has found that some streaming devices and dozens of Android and iOS apps are secretly being used for fraud and other cybercrime. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Your Cheap Android TV…
6 Best Password Managers (2023): Features, Pricing, and Tips
Keep your logins locked down with our favorite apps for PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, and web browsers. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: 6 Best Password Managers (2023): Features, Pricing, and Tips
The Biggest Hack of 2023 Keeps Getting Bigger
Victims of the MOVEit breach continue to come forward. But the full scale of the attack is still unknown. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Biggest Hack of 2023 Keeps Getting Bigger
Predictive Policing Software Terrible at Predicting Crimes
A software company sold a New Jersey police department an algorithm that was right less than 1 percent of the time. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Predictive Policing Software Terrible at Predicting Crimes
How to Stop Google Bard From Storing Your Data and Location
Checking out this AI chatbot’s new features? Make sure to keep these privacy tips in mind during your interactions. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How to Stop Google Bard From Storing Your Data…
How to Tell When Your Phone Will Stop Getting Security Updates
Every smartphone has an expiration date. Here’s when yours will probably come. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How to Tell When Your Phone Will Stop Getting Security Updates
Chinese Hackers Are Hiding in Routers in the US and Japan
Plus: Stolen US State Department emails, $20 million zero-day flaws, and controversy over the EU’s message-scanning law. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Chinese Hackers Are Hiding in Routers in the US and Japan
Apple, Microsoft, and Google Just Fixed Multiple Zero-Day Flaws
Plus: Mozilla patches 10 Firefox bugs, Cisco fixes a vulnerability with a rare maximum severity score, and SAP releases updates to stamp out three highly critical flaws. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Apple,…
US Justice Department Urged to Investigate Gunshot Detector Purchases
A civil liberties group has asked the DOJ to investigate deployment of the ShotSpotter gunfire-detection system, which research shows is often installed in predominantly Black neighborhoods. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: US Justice…
SoundThinking, Maker of ShotSpotter, Is Buying Parts of PredPol Creator Geolitica
SoundThinking is purchasing parts of Geolitica, the company that created PredPol. Experts say the acquisition marks a new era of companies dictating how police operate. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: SoundThinking, Maker of…
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…
The International Criminal Court Will Now Prosecute Cyberwar Crimes
And the first case on the docket may well be Russia’s cyberattacks against civilian critical infrastructure in Ukraine. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The International Criminal Court Will Now Prosecute Cyberwar Crimes
Facebook Trains Its AI on Your Data. Opting Out May Be Futile
Here’s how to request that your personal information not be used to train Meta’s AI model. “Request” is the operative word here. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Facebook Trains Its AI on Your…
The Comedy of Errors That Let China-Backed Hackers Steal Microsoft’s Signing Key
After leaving many questions unanswered, a new post mortem from Microsoft explains the series of slip-ups that allowed attackers to steal and abuse a valuable cryptographic key. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The…