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Information security
fromTheregister
1 day agoCrime crew impersonates help desk, abuses Teams chats
A new threat group uses social engineering and custom malware to steal data through Microsoft Teams and phishing tactics.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 day agoHow to Know Where Your Security Threat Is Before It's Too Late
Organizations winning the security talent war operationalize key questions to prevent knowledge loss and enhance cybersecurity resilience.
Information security
fromWIRED
1 day agoDiscord Sleuths Gained Unauthorized Access to Anthropic's Mythos
Mozilla used Anthropic's Mythos Preview to fix 271 vulnerabilities in Firefox 150, while North Korean hackers exploited AI for cybercrime.
fromMilitary.com
2 days agoAI MAGA Influencer, Service Member Scams Fuel 'Digital Stolen Valor' Rise
The administrators behind Military Phony described 'digital stolen valor' as the online equivalent of wearing medals you didn't earn, using exaggerated or fabricated credentials to gain respect, sympathy or opportunity that would otherwise belong to someone else.
Social media marketing
#social-media
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
1 day agoThe Hidden Cost of Constant Scrolling
Social media use can create withdrawal-like symptoms, leading to anxiety and difficulty in maintaining focus during conversations.
fromSilicon Canals
3 days agoDigital life
Psychology says people who use social media but never post about themselves have separated the value of staying informed from the cost of participating in the performance - and that quiet withdrawal isn't disinterest or insecurity, it's one of the most deliberate digital choices a person can make in an era that treats visibility as currency - Silicon Canals
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
3 days agoSocial Media is a Democracy, and You're Voting Every Day
Redesigning social media feeds can enhance the quality of news received and foster diverse perspectives on current events.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
3 days agoPsychology says people who use social media but never post about themselves have separated the value of staying informed from the cost of participating in the performance - and that quiet withdrawal isn't disinterest or insecurity, it's one of the most deliberate digital choices a person can make in an era that treats visibility as currency - Silicon Canals
Many social media users prefer to observe rather than participate, valuing privacy and learning over broadcasting their thoughts.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day agoChina-Linked APT GopherWhisper Abuses Legitimate Services in Government Attacks
GopherWhisper is a newly identified APT using legitimate services for command-and-control communication and data exfiltration, primarily targeting a Mongolian government entity.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month agoOverseas 'content farms' creating political deepfakes uncovered
I don't think you'll find a politician who hasn't had this done to them... to say it out loud makes me feel quite sad. Several Welsh politicians told the BBC about their experiences as victims of deepfakes, highlighting the widespread nature of AI-generated manipulated content targeting elected officials across the UK political landscape.
UK politics
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 months agoBeware: Government Using Image Manipulation for Propaganda
A short while later, the White House posted the same photo - except that version had been digitally altered to darken Armstrong's skin and rearrange her facial features to make it appear she was sobbing or distraught. The Guardian one of many media outlets to report on this image manipulation, created a handy slider graphic to help viewers see clearly how the photo had been changed.
US politics
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months agoLetters: Social media's tactics, not its content, are in question
Social media algorithms function as harmful, profit-driven products; wealthy taxation, environmental protection of Coyote Valley groundwater and wildlife, and corporate accountability are urgent public concerns.
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