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Theregister
2 months ago
Information security

Flaws in Chinese keyboard apps expose smartphones to snoops

Chinese keyboard apps, including those from major manufacturers, pose a security risk by potentially leaking keystrokes to snoopers. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Soldiers in Ukraine anxiously await US weapons DW 04/20/2024

Without US support, Ukraine's defenses would crumble. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
Marketing

The House voted to ban Tik Tok. How did your California member of Congress vote?

The U.S. House of Representatives voted to ban TikTok unless sold by ByteDance.
Strong bipartisan support for the bill with concerns raised about singling out an app. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
NYC real estate

For a Brooklyn Family, the Infestation of Rodents Seems Endless

Residents in a Brooklyn apartment complex are facing severe pest infestations, including roaches and mice, as well as issues with mold.
The poor living conditions, including the presence of pests and mold, are impacting the health and well-being of the residents, particularly those with respiratory conditions. [ more ]
Nextgov.com
5 months ago
DevOps

How federal agencies can accelerate IT systems modernization with AI

Legacy IT systems in the public sector can increase security risks and costs.
70% of vulnerabilities may be due to legacy systems and memory-unsafe languages. [ more ]
Open Data Science Conference
2 years ago
Data science

Why is Adversarial Robustness Critical for Machine Learning?

Machine learning models are vulnerable to security threats that can result in fraud, sabotage, and espionage.
ML practitioners need to embed trustworthiness in their models and address vulnerabilities through stress-testing and addressing credible threats. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Mind the gap: AI leaders pulling ahead as LLMs take off | Computer Weekly

The rapid growth of ChatGPT demonstrates the potential of large language models (LLMs) in various industries.
While LLMs offer great potential, concerns about data privacy and security risks should be addressed. [ more ]
New York Post
6 months ago
Digital life

Law enforcement issue warnings after latest Apple iOS release

Law enforcement agencies are warning iPhone users about a feature called NameDrop that allows quick sharing of contact information with nearby devices.
Some police departments believe NameDrop poses a security risk and are warning users to check their phone settings, while others dismiss the warnings as unnecessary hysteria. [ more ]
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WIRED
7 months ago
Digital life

No, You Don't Need to Turn Off Apple's NameDrop Feature in iOS 17

Police departments are warning adults to turn off the NameDrop feature on their iPhones and their children's devices, but there is no need to worry about it being a security risk.
NameDrop is an extension of Apple's AirDrop functionality, allowing users to share their contact information with other iPhone users by holding their smartphones together.
Consent is required throughout the NameDrop process and contact sharing will be canceled if the smartphones are moved apart or if the device is locked. [ more ]
New York Post
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Toys that 'spy' on children are an increasing threat, watchdog warns

Toys that record children's information pose a risk to their safety and privacy.
Smart toys are becoming an increasing security risk due to data collection and hacking.
The U.S. PIRG Education Fund advises researching toys before purchasing them. [ more ]
WIRED
7 months ago
Digital life

No, You Don't Need to Turn Off Apple's NameDrop Feature in iOS 17

Police departments are warning adults to turn off the NameDrop feature on their iPhones and their children's devices, but there is no need to worry about it being a security risk.
NameDrop is an extension of Apple's AirDrop functionality, allowing users to share their contact information with other iPhone users by holding their smartphones together.
Consent is required throughout the NameDrop process and contact sharing will be canceled if the smartphones are moved apart or if the device is locked. [ more ]
New York Post
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Toys that 'spy' on children are an increasing threat, watchdog warns

Toys that record children's information pose a risk to their safety and privacy.
Smart toys are becoming an increasing security risk due to data collection and hacking.
The U.S. PIRG Education Fund advises researching toys before purchasing them. [ more ]
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