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TechCrunch
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

US military notifies 20,000 of data breach after cloud email leak | TechCrunch

The U.S. Department of Defense is notifying individuals that their personal information was exposed in an email data spill last year.
The breach was caused by a misconfigured cloud email server that was accessible without a password.
Approximately 20,600 individuals are being notified of the breach. [ more ]
Engadget
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Defense Department alerts over 20,000 employees about email data breach

The Department of Defense sent data breach notifications to thousands of employees after their personal information was leaked.
The breach was caused by an unsecured cloud email server that was accessed without a password. [ more ]
CyberScoop
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Pentagon investigating theft of sensitive files by ransomware group

The Department of Defense is investigating claims by a ransomware group that they have stolen sensitive data related to the U.S. military.
The ransomware group allegedly obtained data related to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency. [ more ]
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cybersecurity
Mail Online
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

ChatGPT maker OpenAI quietly changes rules to allow MILITARY use

OpenAI has removed its ban on using AI tools for military purposes and is already working with the Department of Defense.
Experts have concerns that AI could escalate conflicts and lead to autonomous weaponry. [ more ]
Dark Reading
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

SEC Suit Ushers in New Era of Cyber Enforcement

SEC's lawsuit against SolarWinds represents a shift in regulatory expectations and enforcement around cybersecurity.
CISOs at publicly traded companies now have a similar level of accountability as CFOs.
Federal contractors are awaiting enforcement of cybersecurity compliance by the DoD. [ more ]
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The Intercept
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft Pitched OpenAI's DALL-E as Battlefield Tool for U.S. Military

Microsoft proposed using OpenAI's tools for defense purposes after OpenAI lifted its ban on military work. [ more ]
Nextgov.com
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

A minimum viable CJADC2 is 'real and ready,' DOD official says

The Department of Defense has delivered an initial version of CJADC2 for enhanced communication across military environments.
Deputy Secretary Hicks emphasized the importance of data and AI capabilities in empowering the department to stay ahead in adopting emerging technologies. [ more ]
Nextgov.com
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

DOD's AI strategy leans on high-quality data

High-quality data is crucial for DOD's AI efforts.
Partnerships with the private sector are essential for scaling AI technologies. [ more ]
Nextgov.com
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Pentagon initiative shows AI helps leaders decide in a 'data-driven way,' official says

The Department of Defense is using artificial intelligence technologies to streamline operations.
Data quality and ethical use are important considerations in the Pentagon's implementation of AI systems.
The DOD's AI and data acceleration initiative (ADA) is facilitating the adoption of emerging technologies. [ more ]
Truthout
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Sanders Slams Pentagon After Report Finds Agency Lacks Basic Fraud Avoidance

The Department of Defense lacks basic fraud prevention measures despite having a significant budget.
The Pentagon fails to utilize simple anti-fraud data analytics methods and lacks clear oversight for fraud cases. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Tech industry

Two Indicators: Economics of the defense industry : Planet Money

The Department of Defense's proposed budget for 2024 is $842 billion, about 3.5% of the U.S. GDP
Military equipment market differs from commercial market, explored in The Indicator's series on defense spending. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
Austin

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin released from hospital amid secrecy scandal

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been released from the hospital after experiencing complications from surgery for prostate cancer.
Austin kept his hospitalization and the reason behind it a secret, causing outrage on Capitol Hill. [ more ]
Nextgov.com
5 months ago
Business intelligence

2024 NDAA eyes rapid ATOs for emerging tech

The compromise defense policy bill includes key emerging technology priorities, such as the adoption of AI as a warfighter assistant.
The bill calls for the implementation of a roadmap and plan for cyber AI warfighter solutions adoption, as well as AI applications for warfighter cyber missions. [ more ]
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