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…
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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…