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fromTheregister
12 hours ago

OpenInfra General Manager on sovereignty and kill switches

Carrez calls this 'the survival problem,' and it forms part of his definition of sovereignty - digital, data, AI, and so on. He says, 'A lot of people are just talking about digital sovereignty as like a catchphrase for a bunch of things.'
DevOps
Non-profit organizations
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

The war against fraud should be a war for tech modernization

A new task force aims to combat fraud in public benefits programs by ensuring adequate anti-fraud controls and addressing data sharing challenges.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromZDNET
5 hours ago

Apple, Google, and Microsoft join Anthropic's Project Glasswing to defend world's most critical software

AI is being utilized to enhance cybersecurity by identifying hidden bugs and addressing shared infrastructure risks.
Information security
fromAbove the Law
8 hours ago

Cyberattacks On Law Firms Are Rising. Here's What's Driving It. - Above the Law

Law firms face increasing cyberattacks, particularly from ransomware, making cybersecurity a critical business and legal concern.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Europe's cyber agency blames hacking gangs for massive data breach and leak | TechCrunch

A cybercriminal group known as TeamPCP hacked the EU's executive body, stealing 92 gigabytes of data, including personal information.
Information security
fromZDNET
5 hours ago

Apple, Google, and Microsoft join Anthropic's Project Glasswing to defend world's most critical software

AI is being utilized to enhance cybersecurity by identifying hidden bugs and addressing shared infrastructure risks.
Healthcare
fromSecuritymagazine
23 hours ago

Healthcare Executives Face a New Era of Personal Risk

Healthcare executives face heightened personal risks due to grievance-motivated cyber threats amid economic pressures and public accountability.
Information security
fromAbove the Law
8 hours ago

Cyberattacks On Law Firms Are Rising. Here's What's Driving It. - Above the Law

Law firms face increasing cyberattacks, particularly from ransomware, making cybersecurity a critical business and legal concern.
Information security
fromLos Angeles Times
4 hours ago

Iran attempting cyber attacks against U.S. critical infrastructure, officials say

U.S. intelligence warns of Iranian cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, particularly through exploitation of Rockwell Automation's products.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Europe's cyber agency blames hacking gangs for massive data breach and leak | TechCrunch

A cybercriminal group known as TeamPCP hacked the EU's executive body, stealing 92 gigabytes of data, including personal information.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Row over virtual gated community' AI surveillance plan in Toronto neighbourhood

Residents of Rosedale propose an AI-powered surveillance system to combat rising property crime in their neighborhood.
Parenting
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 hours ago

Tech can't wait for regulation to protect children online | Computer Weekly

Harmful online content for children results from profit-driven algorithms, not parenting or education failures.
#fbi
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

FBI Declares Surveillance System Breach a 'Major Incident'

A China-linked breach of an FBI surveillance system has been classified as a major incident, posing significant risks to US national security.
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
1 day ago

Breach of FBI Surveillance System Considered a "Major Incident," Security Experts Weigh In

FBI confirms major breach of surveillance system, exposing sensitive data and potentially revealing criminal probes and surveillance targets.
European startups
fromTechRepublic
4 hours ago

Trump Eyes Sweeping Expansion of China Tech Ban Across Critical Infrastructure

The White House is considering expanding the ban on Chinese equipment for critical infrastructure, impacting telecom networks and data centers.
#iran
World news
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Iran threatens 'Stargate' AI data centers | TechCrunch

Iran threatens retaliation against U.S. data centers in response to ongoing military actions and threats from the United States.
Information security
fromWIRED
3 hours ago

Iran-Linked Hackers Are Sabotaging US Energy and Water Infrastructure

Iran has launched a hacking campaign targeting US industrial control systems, causing disruptions in critical infrastructure.
World news
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Iran threatens 'Stargate' AI data centers | TechCrunch

Iran threatens retaliation against U.S. data centers in response to ongoing military actions and threats from the United States.
Information security
fromWIRED
3 hours ago

Iran-Linked Hackers Are Sabotaging US Energy and Water Infrastructure

Iran has launched a hacking campaign targeting US industrial control systems, causing disruptions in critical infrastructure.
#cisa
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
9 hours ago

Trump proposes cutting CISA election security program in FY27 budget

The Trump administration plans to cut $700 million from CISA, significantly impacting election security and infrastructure protection programs.
SF politics
fromSecurityWeek
14 hours ago

White House Seeks to Slash CISA Funding by $707 Million

The Trump administration proposes a $707 million budget cut for CISA to refocus on core missions and eliminate inefficiencies.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
9 hours ago

Trump proposes cutting CISA election security program in FY27 budget

The Trump administration plans to cut $700 million from CISA, significantly impacting election security and infrastructure protection programs.
SF politics
fromSecurityWeek
14 hours ago

White House Seeks to Slash CISA Funding by $707 Million

The Trump administration proposes a $707 million budget cut for CISA to refocus on core missions and eliminate inefficiencies.
fromThe Verge
10 hours ago

The case for banning cookie banners

Cookie banners have become bloated and useless, creating a new kind of interaction that means trouble all over the web. The only solution is to get rid of them, and do it now.
Digital life
#surveillance
Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Why AI-powered city cameras are sounding new privacy alarms

Automatic license plate readers are expanding in the U.S., raising concerns about surveillance and targeting of specific communities.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

The real US surveillance threat isn't AI - it's the data infrastructure we already built - Silicon Canals

The infrastructure for mass surveillance already exists, relying on pre-existing technology and data rather than new AI advancements.
Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Why AI-powered city cameras are sounding new privacy alarms

Automatic license plate readers are expanding in the U.S., raising concerns about surveillance and targeting of specific communities.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

The real US surveillance threat isn't AI - it's the data infrastructure we already built - Silicon Canals

The infrastructure for mass surveillance already exists, relying on pre-existing technology and data rather than new AI advancements.
Science
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Can artificial intelligence be governed-or will it govern us?

The advent of nuclear power marked a significant shift in technology, necessitating careful consideration and regulation to prevent recklessness.
#ai
Information security
fromFortune
4 hours ago

Anthropic is giving some firms access to Claude Mythos to bolster cybersecurity defenses | Fortune

Anthropic is providing access to its advanced AI model, Claude Mythos, to enhance cybersecurity defenses among major tech firms.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
5 hours ago

Anthropic debuts preview of powerful new AI model Mythos in new cybersecurity initiative | TechCrunch

Anthropic released Mythos, a powerful AI model for cybersecurity, to select partners for scanning software vulnerabilities under Project Glasswing.
Tech industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
10 hours ago

Cloudflare and GoDaddy team up to help websites fend off Big Tech's AI bot swarm

Cloudflare and GoDaddy are partnering to help web content creators control AI bot interactions and address revenue loss from AI content scraping.
Information security
fromFortune
4 hours ago

Anthropic is giving some firms access to Claude Mythos to bolster cybersecurity defenses | Fortune

Anthropic is providing access to its advanced AI model, Claude Mythos, to enhance cybersecurity defenses among major tech firms.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
5 hours ago

Anthropic is launching a new AI model for cybersecurity

Anthropic launches Claude Mythos Preview for cybersecurity, enabling companies to identify vulnerabilities with minimal human intervention.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
5 hours ago

Anthropic debuts preview of powerful new AI model Mythos in new cybersecurity initiative | TechCrunch

Anthropic released Mythos, a powerful AI model for cybersecurity, to select partners for scanning software vulnerabilities under Project Glasswing.
Europe news
fromTNW | Opinion
14 hours ago

Cheap cloud was built for stability, but that world is changing

The Iran war exposes the vulnerability of cloud economics to energy market instability, particularly affecting Europe due to its reliance on imported energy.
fromTelecompetitor
1 day ago

AT&T addresses the problem of copper theft for the broadband industry

"In many major metropolitan areas and small towns, copper theft has escalated to levels that can only be described as systemic," Alcutt writes.
Business
UX design
fromSmashing Magazine
23 hours ago

Identifying Necessary Transparency Moments In Agentic AI (Part 1) - Smashing Magazine

Designing for agentic AI requires balancing transparency and simplicity to build user trust without overwhelming them with information.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Broadridge and Galaxy Pioneer Blockchain Proxy Voting for US Public Companies

Galaxy Digital is the first U.S. public company to utilize Broadridge's onchain proxy voting platform for its May 2026 annual shareholder vote.
Environment
fromNature
1 day ago

'Yes, we can': a blueprint for a clean economy and healthy society

A new 'clean' economy focused on sustainability can lead to a more efficient and prosperous society.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Op-Ed | Albany's online safety' bill incentivizes surveillance, chills free expression | amNewYork

New York's budget process risks limiting input on a proposal that threatens privacy, youth safety, and free expression.
Silicon Valley
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

Sam Altman May Control Our Future-Can He Be Trusted?

Doubts about OpenAI's leadership arise from secret memos questioning the integrity of CEO Sam Altman and his management practices.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Circle Announces Quantum-Resistant Roadmap to Secure Future Digital Asset Infrastructure

Circle's Arc platform will launch with post-quantum signature support to secure institutional assets against quantum threats.
Remote teams
fromSouth China Morning Post
4 days ago

Indonesia and Malaysia require geo-tracking for civil servants working from home

Governments in Indonesia and Malaysia implement strict work-from-home policies for civil servants to reduce fuel consumption amid rising oil prices.
Education
fromFox News
4 days ago

NYC schools track bathroom time with digital hall passes

SmartPass digital hall pass system in NYC schools tracks student movement and time outside class, aiming to improve safety and accountability.
#data-privacy
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
1 hour ago

Anthropic launches Project Glasswing, an effort to prevent AI cyberattacks with AI

Project Glasswing aims to enhance cybersecurity against AI threats with major tech partnerships and a new AI model from Anthropic.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
1 hour ago

Anthropic launches Project Glasswing, an effort to prevent AI cyberattacks with AI

Project Glasswing aims to enhance cybersecurity against AI threats with major tech partnerships and a new AI model from Anthropic.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 weeks ago

Digital Hopes, Real Power: From Revolution to Regulation

66% of internet users live where political or social sites are blocked, and 78% are in countries where people have been arrested for online posts. New social media regulations have emerged in dozens of countries in the past year alone.
World politics
Non-profit organizations
fromNextgov.com
4 hours ago

GSA to require agencies to pay for USAi after launching it as a free service

GSA will begin charging government agencies for its generative AI suite in fiscal 2027 to ensure sustainability and support increased demand.
#cloud-computing
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
12 hours ago

Navigating the opaque fog of public cloud carbon footprints | Computer Weekly

The environmental benefits of public cloud services are increasingly questioned due to inconsistent sustainability metrics and reporting among major providers.
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
12 hours ago

Navigating the opaque fog of public cloud carbon footprints | Computer Weekly

The environmental benefits of public cloud services are increasingly questioned due to inconsistent sustainability metrics and reporting among major providers.
European startups
fromTechzine Global
6 days ago

Dutch cloud providers join forces to create a sovereign alternative

Seven Dutch cloud providers are collaborating to enhance digital autonomy and counter American hyperscalers' dominance.
US politics
fromFortune
3 hours ago

A councilmember backed a data center project. Then 13 bullets and a 'No Data Centers' note hit his home | Fortune

Violence erupted in Indianapolis over opposition to a proposed data center, highlighting growing tensions surrounding AI infrastructure development nationwide.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Creepy surveillance': why some cities are shutting down Flock cameras amid privacy concerns

Residents of Dunwoody, Georgia, are protesting the city's contract with Flock Safety over privacy concerns and data ownership issues.
fromSFGATE
12 hours ago

A Bay Area city is offering free doorbell cameras. Experts are raising concerns.

The safety tool can improve case solvability, support suspect identification and enhance overall public safety outcomes.
Privacy technologies
EU data protection
fromWIRED
17 hours ago

Europe Gets Serious About Age Verification Online

Five EU countries are testing a digital wallet for age verification, but progress varies significantly among them.
#ai-in-education
European startups
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

TechCrunch Mobility: 'A stunning lack of transparency' | TechCrunch

Waymo's remote assistance issue reflects a broader lack of transparency in the autonomous vehicle industry regarding reliance on remote staff.
Privacy technologies
fromTNW | Insights
2 days ago

LinkedIn secretly scans 6,000+ browser extensions and fingerprints your device

LinkedIn's hidden JavaScript routine collects extensive user data without disclosure, raising concerns about covert surveillance practices.
Privacy professionals
fromAdExchanger
18 hours ago

What Regulators Talk About When They Talk About Ad Tech | AdExchanger

Privacy regulators emphasize protecting children, honoring opt-outs, and ensuring companies are transparent about data collection practices.
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Drone strikes on Gulf data centers reveal a $5 trillion infrastructure vulnerability no one planned for - Silicon Canals

The attacks forced a reckoning with one of the most consequential design flaws in global digital infrastructure: the concentration of military and civilian data on the same physical servers, in facilities that could become military targets the moment a conflict begins.
DevOps
#privacy
Privacy technologies
fromFortune
2 days ago

Your neighbor just got a home security system, but should you be worried? 'It's inherently a little creepy' says surveillance expert | Fortune

Consumers are increasingly concerned about privacy and data control regarding home surveillance technology.
Privacy technologies
fromFortune
2 days ago

Your neighbor just got a home security system, but should you be worried? 'It's inherently a little creepy' says surveillance expert | Fortune

Consumers are increasingly concerned about privacy and data control regarding home surveillance technology.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
2 days ago

China Cracking Down on the Types of AI That Are Tearing America Apart

China is implementing strict regulations on AI personalities to protect children and prevent addiction.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
10 hours ago

The Hidden Cost of Recurring Credential Incidents

Credential incidents cause significant operational costs and disruptions, impacting IT teams and overall business productivity beyond just breach prevention.
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

European Commission Reports Cyber Intrusion and Data Theft

The European Commission confirmed a cyberattack that compromised its cloud infrastructure, resulting in the theft of hundreds of gigabytes of data.
#ai-policy
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

OpenAI's vision for the AI economy: public wealth funds, robot taxes, and a four-day work week | TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

OpenAI's vision for the AI economy: public wealth funds, robot taxes, and a four-day work week | TechCrunch

OpenAI proposes policy changes to address economic impacts of AI, focusing on wealth distribution, systemic risk reduction, and access to AI capabilities.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
1 week ago

European Commission admits breach of public web systems

The European Commission confirmed a data breach affecting its public web infrastructure, with details on the extent and nature of the data taken remaining unclear.
fromSilicon Canals
19 hours ago

When militaries share data centers with banks: how Gulf strikes exposed a structural flaw in global cloud infrastructure - Silicon Canals

When civilian banks, logistics platforms, and payment processors share physical data center infrastructure with military AI systems, those facilities become legitimate military targets under international humanitarian law - and the civilian services housed inside lose their legal protection.
Information security
EU data protection
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

German public sector tries to reduce reliance on US tech

German authorities' data is at risk due to US access through the CLOUD Act, prompting calls for digital sovereignty alternatives.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
6 hours ago

The New Rules of Engagement: Matching Agentic Attack Speed

AI-enabled cyberattacks are currently occurring, with significant impacts on organizations and a widening gap between attackers and defenders.
Information security
fromAxios
5 hours ago

Anthropic withholds Mythos Preview model because it's hacking is too powerful

Mythos Preview can autonomously find and exploit vulnerabilities at an unprecedented level, surpassing previous models significantly.
fromSecuritymagazine
4 days ago

World Cloud Security Day: Breaking Down the State of the Cloud Cybersecurity and Physical Security

"World Cloud Security Day is a useful reminder to recognize how much cloud risk now comes down to everyday access decisions and overlooked misconfigurations," says James Maude, Field CTO at BeyondTrust.
Information security
fromComputerworld
4 days ago

A core infrastructure engineer pleads guilty to federal charges in insider attack

Rhyne's attack involved unauthorized remote desktop sessions, deletion of network administrator accounts, and changing of passwords, showcasing significant security vulnerabilities.
Information security
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