A coalition of digital rights groups is demanding the US declassify records that would clarify just how expansive a major surveillance program really is. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Secrecy Concerns Mount Over…
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Internal Emails Reveal How a Controversial Gun-Detection AI System Found Its Way to NYC
NYC mayor Eric Adams wants to test Evolv’s gun-detection tech in subway stations—despite the company saying it’s not designed for that environment. Emails obtained by WIRED show how the company still found an in. This article has been indexed from…
Internal Emails Show How a Controversial Gun-Detection AI System Found Its Way to NYC
NYC mayor Eric Adams wants to test Evolv’s gun-detection tech in subway stations—despite the company saying it’s not designed for that environment. Emails obtained by WIRED show how the company still found an in. This article has been indexed from…
The $2.3 Billion Tornado Cash Case Is a Pivotal Moment for Crypto Privacy
Tuesday’s verdict in the trial of Alexey Pertsev, a creator of crypto-privacy service Tornado Cash, is the first in a string of cases that could make it much harder to skirt financial surveillance. This article has been indexed from Security…
Welcome to the Laser Wars
Amid a rising tide of adversary drones and missile attacks, laser weapons are finally poised to enter the battlefield. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Welcome to the Laser Wars
Microsoft Deploys Generative AI for US Spies
Plus: China is suspected in a hack targeting the UK’s military, the US Marines are testing gun-toting robotic dogs, and Dell suffers a data breach impacting 49 million customers. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
‘TunnelVision’ Attack Leaves Nearly All VPNs Vulnerable to Spying
TunnelVision is an attack developed by researchers that can expose VPN traffic to snooping or tampering. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: ‘TunnelVision’ Attack Leaves Nearly All VPNs Vulnerable to Spying
Top FBI Official Urges Agents to Use Warrantless Wiretaps on US Soil
An internal email from FBI deputy director Paul Abbate, obtained by WIRED, tells employees to search for “US persons” in a controversial spy program’s database that investigators have repeatedly misused. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
A (Strange) Interview With the Russian-Military-Linked Hackers Targeting US Water Utilities
Despite Cyber Army of Russia’s claims of swaying US “minds and hearts,” experts say the cyber sabotage group appears to be hyping its hacking for a domestic audience. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
A (Strange) Interview the Russian-Military-Linked Hackers Targeting US Water Utilities
Despite Cyber Army of Russia’s claims of swaying US “minds and hearts,” experts say the cyber sabotage group appears to be hyping its hacking for a domestic audience. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
The Alleged LockBit Ransomware Mastermind Has Been Identified
Law enforcement officials from the US, UK, and Australia say they’ve identified and sanctioned the person behind LockBitSupp, the administrator at the heart of LockBit’s $120 million hacking rampage. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
Apple’s iPhone Spyware Problem Is Getting Worse. Here’s What You Should Know
The iPhone maker has detected spyware attacks against people in more than 150 countries. Knowing if your device is infected can be tricky—but there are a few steps you can take to protect yourself. This article has been indexed from…
A New Surveillance Tool Invades Border Towns
Plus: An assassination plot, an AI security bill, a Project Nimbus revelation, and more of the week’s top security news. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: A New Surveillance Tool Invades Border Towns
These Dangerous Scammers Don’t Even Bother to Hide Their Crimes
“Yahoo Boy” cybercriminals are openly running dozens of scams across Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, TikTok, YouTube, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: These Dangerous Scammers Don’t Even Bother to Hide Their Crimes
The Breach of a Face Recognition Firm Reveals a Hidden Danger of Biometrics
Outabox, an Australian firm that scanned faces for bars and clubs, suffered a breach that shows the problems with giving companies your biometric data. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Breach of a…
Inside Ukraine’s Killer-Drone Startup Industry
Ukraine needs small drones to combat Russian forces—and is bootstrapping its own industry at home. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Inside Ukraine’s Killer-Drone Startup Industry
The US Government Is Asking Big Tech to Promise Better Cybersecurity
The Biden administration is asking tech companies to sign a pledge, obtained by WIRED, to improve their digital security, including reduced default password use and improved vulnerability disclosures. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
A Vast New Data Set Could Supercharge the AI Hunt for Crypto Money Laundering
Blockchain analysis firm Elliptic, MIT, and IBM have released a new AI model—and the 200-million-transaction dataset it’s trained on—that aims to spot the “shape” of bitcoin money laundering. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
A Vast New Dataset Could Supercharge the AI Hunt for Crypto Money Laundering
Blockchain analysis firm Elliptic, MIT, and IBM, have released a new AI detection model—and the 200-million-transaction dataset it’s trained on—that aims to spot the “shape” of Bitcoin money laundering. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
China Has a Controversial Plan for Brain-Computer Interfaces
China’s brain-computer interface technology is catching up to the US. But it envisions a very different use case: cognitive enhancement. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: China Has a Controversial Plan for Brain-Computer Interfaces