At New Zealand’s Kawaiican cybersecurity convention, organizers hacked together a way for attendees to track CO2 levels throughout the venue—even before they arrived. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: This Hacker Conference Installed a…
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4 People Indicted in Alleged Conspiracy to Smuggle Supercomputers and Nvidia Chips to China
A federal prosecutor alleged that one defendant boasted that his father “had engaged in similar business for the Chinese Communist Party.” This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: 4 People Indicted in Alleged Conspiracy to…
Four Indicted In Alleged Conspiracy to Smuggle Supercomputers and Nvidia Chips to China
A federal prosecutor alleged that one defendant boasted that his father “had engaged in similar business for the Chinese Communist Party.” This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Four Indicted In Alleged Conspiracy to Smuggle…
Four Indicted In Alleged Conspiracy To Smuggle Supercomputers and Nvidia Chips to China
A federal prosecutor alleged one defendant boasted that his father “had engaged in similar business for the Chinese Communist Party.” This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Four Indicted In Alleged Conspiracy To Smuggle Supercomputers…
With the Rise of AI, Cisco Sounds an Urgent Alarm About the Risks of Aging Tech
Generative AI is making it even easier for attackers to exploit old and often forgotten network equipment. Replacing it takes investment, but Cisco is making the case that it’s worth it. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…
WIRED Roundup: DHS’s Privacy Breach, AI Romantic Affairs, and Google Sues Text Scammers
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we discuss our scoop about how the Department of Homeland Security illegally collected Chicago residents’ data for month, as well as the news of the week. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
Vaping Is ‘Everywhere’ in Schools—Sparking a Bathroom Surveillance Boom
Schools in the US are installing vape-detection tech in bathrooms to thwart student nicotine and cannabis use. A new investigation reveals the impact of using spying to solve a problem. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
A Simple WhatsApp Security Flaw Exposed 3.5 Billion Phone Numbers
By plugging tens of billions of phone numbers into WhatsApp’s contact discovery tool, researchers found “the most extensive exposure of phone numbers” ever—along with profile photos and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
A Major Leak Spills a Chinese Hacking Contractor’s Tools and Targets
Plus: State-sponsored AI hacking is here, Google hosts a CBP face recognition app, and more of the week’s top security news. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: A Major Leak Spills a Chinese Hacking…
DOJ Issued Seizure Warrant to Starlink Over Satellite Internet Systems Used at Scam Compound
A new US law enforcement initiative is aimed at crypto fraudsters targeting Americans—and now seeks to seize infrastructure it claims is crucial to notorious scam compounds. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: DOJ Issued…
DHS Kept Chicago Police Records for Months in Violation of Domestic Espionage Rules
The Department of Homeland Security collected data on Chicago residents accused of gang ties to test if police files could feed an FBI watchlist. Months passed before anyone noticed it wasn’t deleted. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
This Is the Platform Google Claims Is Behind a ‘Staggering’ Scam Text Operation
Google is suing 25 people it alleges are behind a “relentless” scam text operation that uses a phishing-as-a-service platform called Lighthouse. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: This Is the Platform Google Claims Is…
The Government Shutdown Is a Ticking Cybersecurity Time Bomb
Many critical systems are still being maintained, and the cloud provides some security cover. But experts say that any lapses in protections like patching and monitoring could expose government systems. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
Mexico City Is the Most Video-Surveilled Metropolis in the Americas
Despite 83,000 public cameras, crime in Mexico City remains high—and widespread surveillance raises myriad ethical issues. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Mexico City Is the Most Video-Surveilled Metropolis in the Americas
Scam Ads Are Flooding Social Media. These Former Meta Staffers Have a Plan
Rob Leathern and Rob Goldman, who both worked at Meta, are launching a new nonprofit that aims to bring transparency to an increasingly opaque, scam-filled social media ecosystem. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
Zohran Mamdani Just Inherited the NYPD Surveillance State
In addition to affordability, New York City’s mayor-elect will be forced to reckon with the NYPD’s sweeping mass surveillance operations. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Zohran Mamdani Just Inherited the NYPD Surveillance State
FBI Warns of Criminals Posing as ICE, Urges Agents to ID Themselves
In a bulletin to law enforcement agencies, the FBI said criminal impersonators are exploiting ICE’s image and urged nationwide coordination to distinguish real operations from fakes. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: FBI Warns…
An Anarchist’s Conviction Offers a Grim Foreshadowing of Trump’s War on the ‘Left’
As the Trump administration ramps up its targeting of left-leaning people and groups, the prosecution and harsh sentencing of Casey Goonan may provide a glimpse of things to come. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
Hack Exposes Kansas City’s Secret Police Misconduct List
A major breach of the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department reveals, for the first time, a list of alleged officer misconduct including dishonesty, sexual harassment, excessive force, and false arrest. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
How to Hack a Poker Game
This week on Uncanny Valley, we break down how one of the most common card shufflers could be altered to cheat, and why that matters—even for those who don’t frequent the poker table. This article has been indexed from Security…