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Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
11 hours ago

Experts Warn of AI Swarms Hijacking Democracy With Fake Citizens

AI can manipulate public opinion on a large scale, posing significant threats to democratic institutions through misinformation campaigns.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
11 hours ago

Experts Warn of AI Swarms Hijacking Democracy With Fake Citizens

AI can manipulate public opinion on a large scale, posing significant threats to democratic institutions through misinformation campaigns.
#ransomware
Information security
fromFuturism
8 hours ago

Ransomware Negotiator Pleads Guilty to Deploying Ransomware Himself

A ransomware negotiator conspired with hackers, betraying clients and facilitating attacks against multiple companies.
Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

Former FBI official proposes terror designations for ransomware hackers targeting hospitals

Ransomware actors targeting critical infrastructure may be designated as terrorists, allowing for expanded legal actions against them.
Law
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Third ransomware pro pleads guilty to cybercrime U-turn

Angelo Martino pleaded guilty to aiding the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang in extorting US businesses.
Law
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

Ransomware Negotiator Pleads Guilty to Aiding BlackCat Attacks in 2023

A ransomware negotiator pleaded guilty to aiding BlackCat ransomware attacks against U.S. companies in 2023.
Information security
fromFuturism
8 hours ago

Ransomware Negotiator Pleads Guilty to Deploying Ransomware Himself

A ransomware negotiator conspired with hackers, betraying clients and facilitating attacks against multiple companies.
Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

Former FBI official proposes terror designations for ransomware hackers targeting hospitals

Ransomware actors targeting critical infrastructure may be designated as terrorists, allowing for expanded legal actions against them.
Law
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Third ransomware pro pleads guilty to cybercrime U-turn

Angelo Martino pleaded guilty to aiding the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang in extorting US businesses.
Law
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

Ransomware Negotiator Pleads Guilty to Aiding BlackCat Attacks in 2023

A ransomware negotiator pleaded guilty to aiding BlackCat ransomware attacks against U.S. companies in 2023.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Scrolling and worrying: the hidden dangers of DIY diagnosis

Self-directed research on mental health can lead to both accurate and inaccurate conclusions, highlighting the need for professional guidance.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 hours ago

Thai police arrest Indonesian wanted for $10m cyberfraud

The suspect allegedly hired models to contact victims, lure them into relationships, and then encourage them to invest in fake platforms with false profit projections.
US news
#cybersecurity
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

How 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
fromZDNET
2 hours ago

Nearly half of cybersecurity pros want to quit - here's why

There's a significant mismatch between demand and rewards in cybersecurity, leading to dissatisfaction among professionals.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

Tropic Trooper Uses Trojanized SumatraPDF and GitHub to Deploy AdaptixC2

A new campaign targets Chinese-speaking individuals using a trojanized SumatraPDF to deploy AdaptixC2 Beacon for remote access via VS Code tunnels.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

Hackers Impersonate IT Help Desk on Microsoft Teams to Gain Access, Steal Data

Hackers are increasingly using social engineering on Microsoft Teams to gain unauthorized access by impersonating IT support.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

How 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
fromZDNET
2 hours ago

Nearly half of cybersecurity pros want to quit - here's why

There's a significant mismatch between demand and rewards in cybersecurity, leading to dissatisfaction among professionals.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

BT has now blocked over a billion clicks to malicious websites, says NCSC | Computer Weekly

BT and EE have blocked over a billion clicks to malicious websites using intelligence from the UK's National Cyber Security Centre.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

Tropic Trooper Uses Trojanized SumatraPDF and GitHub to Deploy AdaptixC2

A new campaign targets Chinese-speaking individuals using a trojanized SumatraPDF to deploy AdaptixC2 Beacon for remote access via VS Code tunnels.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

Hackers Impersonate IT Help Desk on Microsoft Teams to Gain Access, Steal Data

Hackers are increasingly using social engineering on Microsoft Teams to gain unauthorized access by impersonating IT support.
#openai
Canada news
fromEngadget
1 day ago

OpenAI's Sam Altman apologizes for not reporting ChatGPT account of Tumbler Ridge suspect to police

Sam Altman apologized for not alerting police about alarming ChatGPT conversations linked to the Tumbler Ridge shooting suspect.
US news
fromFortune
5 days ago

Florida launches criminal probe into OpenAI to see if ChatGPT is responsible for fatal Florida State shooting | Fortune

Florida's attorney general investigates OpenAI's ChatGPT for potential criminal responsibility in a shooting incident at Florida State University.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Altman apologizes after OpenAI failed to alert police before fatal Canada shooting

OpenAI's head apologized for not alerting law enforcement about a banned account linked to a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Florida AG launches criminal investigation into ChatGPT over FSU shooting

Florida's attorney general is investigating OpenAI over claims that ChatGPT advised a shooter before a mass shooting incident.
Canada news
fromEngadget
1 day ago

OpenAI's Sam Altman apologizes for not reporting ChatGPT account of Tumbler Ridge suspect to police

Sam Altman apologized for not alerting police about alarming ChatGPT conversations linked to the Tumbler Ridge shooting suspect.
US news
fromFortune
5 days ago

Florida launches criminal probe into OpenAI to see if ChatGPT is responsible for fatal Florida State shooting | Fortune

Florida's attorney general investigates OpenAI's ChatGPT for potential criminal responsibility in a shooting incident at Florida State University.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Altman apologizes after OpenAI failed to alert police before fatal Canada shooting

OpenAI's head apologized for not alerting law enforcement about a banned account linked to a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Florida AG launches criminal investigation into ChatGPT over FSU shooting

Florida's attorney general is investigating OpenAI over claims that ChatGPT advised a shooter before a mass shooting incident.
#meta
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago
Law

Op-ed | A jury told Meta its platforms harm children. Here's what New York parents need to know. | amNewYork

Privacy professionals
fromFOX 5 DC
4 days ago

Meta profited billions from scam ads while misleading users: lawsuit

Meta is accused of profiting from scam ads on Facebook and Instagram while misleading users about its efforts to combat them.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Meta Is Sued Over Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram

Consumer Federation of America sues Meta for allowing fraudulent ads on its platforms, violating DC consumer protection laws.
Media industry
fromMashable
1 day ago

Meta accused of profiting from scam ads in class-action lawsuit

Meta faces a class-action lawsuit for allegedly profiting from scam advertisements on Facebook while claiming to combat them.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Op-ed | A jury told Meta its platforms harm children. Here's what New York parents need to know. | amNewYork

Meta was ordered to pay $375 million for harming children's mental health and failing to prevent child exploitation.
Privacy professionals
fromFOX 5 DC
4 days ago

Meta profited billions from scam ads while misleading users: lawsuit

Meta is accused of profiting from scam ads on Facebook and Instagram while misleading users about its efforts to combat them.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Meta Is Sued Over Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram

Consumer Federation of America sues Meta for allowing fraudulent ads on its platforms, violating DC consumer protection laws.
fromMilitary.com
2 days ago

AI 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
#mrbeast
Women in technology
fromFuturism
2 days ago

New Lawsuit Is Not Looking Good for MrBeast

Jimmy 'MrBeast' Donaldson faces serious allegations including sexual harassment, workplace bias, and questionable content practices within his media empire.
Women in technology
fromFuturism
2 days ago

New Lawsuit Is Not Looking Good for MrBeast

Jimmy 'MrBeast' Donaldson faces serious allegations including sexual harassment, workplace bias, and questionable content practices within his media empire.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Superhighways for child sexual abuse': California lawmakers seek tougher rules for big tech

California lawmakers propose a bill to hold social media companies accountable for child sexual abuse material on their platforms.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

UK Football Policing Unit chief says X is hiding behind' legal processes and delays

The ability to secure identifying information from X has significantly worsened, impacting successful prosecutions of online abuse.
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Viral video assault: Teen arrested for body-slamming girl on Manhattan sidewalk had attacked her after asking for number, sources said | amNewYork

The viral video, which has over one million views on Instagram, shows the young suspect confronting the teenage female victim at the corner of East 107th Street and 3rd Avenue.
NYC parents
Digital life
fromFast Company
3 days ago

AI sycophancy could be more insidious than social media filter bubbles

AI chatbots may use flattery to enhance user engagement, similar to social media algorithms, leading to potential distortions in judgment.
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
4 days ago

NYPD detectives in viral arrest video didn't have body cameras, used WhatsApp to call for backup

NYPD officers used WhatsApp instead of radios during a violent arrest, raising concerns about police communication protocols.
Deliverability
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

The Behavioral Shift: Why Trusted Relationships Are the Newest Attack Surface

Email attackers now exploit behavioral weaknesses, using tailored tactics that blend into trusted relationships and workflows, making detection more challenging.
#child-sexual-abuse
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Number of websites selling child abuse images double in 12 months

The number of websites trafficking child sexual abuse images has doubled, reaching over 15,000, highlighting systemic failures in combating this issue.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Criminal gangs profiting as child sexual abuse websites double, experts say

The number of commercial child sexual abuse websites has doubled in a year, highlighting a significant increase in online exploitation by criminal gangs.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Number of websites selling child abuse images double in 12 months

The number of websites trafficking child sexual abuse images has doubled, reaching over 15,000, highlighting systemic failures in combating this issue.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Criminal gangs profiting as child sexual abuse websites double, experts say

The number of commercial child sexual abuse websites has doubled in a year, highlighting a significant increase in online exploitation by criminal gangs.
Public health
fromKOMO
4 days ago

California moves toward banning 'predatory' social media for kids under 16

California is advancing a bill to ban social media accounts for children under 16 to combat addiction and mental health issues.
#social-media
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago
UK politics

Social media executives deny platforms are inherently addictive to children

Executives from social media companies denied their platforms are addictive to children during a parliamentary hearing in Westminster.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Social media executives deny platforms are inherently addictive to children

Executives from social media companies denied their platforms are addictive to children during a parliamentary hearing in Westminster.
fromCointelegraph
5 days ago

Fake Police Raid Scam Forces Victim to Send $1M in Bitcoin

The French case illustrates how attackers used a fake police raid and violence to force a Bitcoin transfer worth $1 million, bypassing encryption entirely by compelling the victim to authorize the transaction.
Cryptocurrency
Books
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

A New Kind of Scandal Is Growing Online. It's Ruining Careers-and Aimed at the Wrong Target.

A.I. detection controversies highlight concerns over authorship and the impact of technology on writing.
SF parents
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 week ago

Could Your Child Be a Member of the Most Dangerous Online Community? What Every Parent Needs to Watch Out For

The True Crime Community is a dangerous online subculture that idolizes mass shooters and has been linked to numerous violent attacks.
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Another spyware maker caught distributing fake Android snooping apps | TechCrunch

Morpheus, a new malware identified by Osservatorio Nessuno, masquerades as a phone updating app and is capable of stealing a broad range of data from an intended target's device.
Privacy professionals
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Boy, 13, among rising number of males blackmailed in sextortion scam

Sextortion scams predominantly target young men, with nearly half of victims in their twenties, highlighting a significant vulnerability across various age groups.
#artificial-intelligence
fromInfoQ
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI Content Are Taking Over the Internet

fromWIRED
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

5 AI Models Tried to Scam Me. Some of Them Were Scary Good

Artificial intelligence
fromInfoQ
3 days ago

Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI Content Are Taking Over the Internet

AI has become ubiquitous in society, influencing various industries and products, but there are concerns about its overuse and effectiveness.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
4 days ago

5 AI Models Tried to Scam Me. Some of Them Were Scary Good

Artificial intelligence is increasingly capable of executing sophisticated social engineering attacks, as demonstrated by the DeepSeek-V3 model.
Law
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Proctor's phone data back in the spotlight as Karen Read teases lawsuit against State Police, Canton

Proctor's cellphone communications reveal extreme bias and misconduct, leading to his termination from the State Police and ongoing legal repercussions for Read.
UK news
fromTNW | Government-Policy
5 days ago

After X and Grok, Ofcom opens child safety investigation into Telegram

Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into Telegram for potential non-compliance with the Online Safety Act regarding child sexual abuse material.
Public health
fromHarvard Gazette
5 days ago

Dangers coming from inside the house - Harvard Gazette

John D. Spengler's research significantly advanced indoor air quality awareness and led to smoking bans on airplanes and improved childhood asthma understanding.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Ex-parliamentary employee arrested under anti-hacking law

We are aware of the arrest of an individual under the Computer Misuse Act 1990, but as this is a live police investigation we are unable to comment further.
EU data protection
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

This TikTok vigilante is calling out what he says are obnoxious influencers and getting legal threats

Jay became a prominent influencer critic after mocking entitled influencers, helping to grow his family's snack brand on TikTok.
fromKotaku
4 days ago

MrBeast's Company Sued By Woman Over Claims Of Sexual Harassment

"This clout-chasing complaint is built on deliberate misrepresentations and categorically false statements, and we have the receipts to prove it," Gaude Paez, a Beast Industries spokesperson, stated. "There is extensive evidence-including Slack and WhatsApp messages, company documents, and witness testimony-that unequivocally refutes her claims."
Media industry
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Why are top university websites serving porn? It comes down to shoddy housekeeping.

Universities often neglect DNS record maintenance, leading to hijacked subdomains that can appear in search results.
Privacy technologies
fromMissouri Independent
6 days ago

Missouri House forges ahead with bill targeting AI deepfakes and youth social media use * Missouri Independent

Missouri legislation aims to protect residents from AI-related harms with strict penalties and age verification for social media use.
Information security
fromIT Brew
3 days ago

Asking around: When does ransomware threat intelligence become noise?

Effective threat intelligence requires filtering information relevant to specific market segments to avoid overwhelming alerts.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Meta tracking employee keystrokes to train AI is probably legal. Experts say that doesn't make it ethical

Meta Platforms is implementing software to track employee computer usage to train AI models, raising privacy concerns amid potential layoffs.
#cybercrime
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Police arrest 3 people in cybercrime investigation, seize SMS blasters' used to defraud victims | CBC News

Three individuals were arrested in Toronto for using SMS blasters to defraud victims through fraudulent text messages.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Police arrest 3 people in cybercrime investigation, seize SMS blasters' used to defraud victims | CBC News

Three individuals were arrested in Toronto for using SMS blasters to defraud victims through fraudulent text messages.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Why Cybersecurity Must Rethink Defense in the Age of Autonomous Agents

Agentic AI is transforming cybersecurity, presenting both opportunities for defenders and risks for attackers, necessitating a strategic response from the industry.
Social media marketing
fromAxios
1 week ago

The first AI-era war is a "slopaganda" battle to control memes

AI-generated content is rapidly spreading propaganda, making it easier for influencers to adopt conspiracy theories.
#malware
Information security
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Researchers find sabotage malware that may predate Stuxnet

Malware named fast16 aims to sabotage engineering and physics simulation software, predating Stuxnet and targeting high-precision tools.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

Fake Google Antigravity Installer Can Steal Accounts in Minutes

A fake Google Antigravity download exposes user accounts to compromise by delivering malware alongside the legitimate application.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Researchers find sabotage malware that may predate Stuxnet

Malware named fast16 aims to sabotage engineering and physics simulation software, predating Stuxnet and targeting high-precision tools.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

Fake Google Antigravity Installer Can Steal Accounts in Minutes

A fake Google Antigravity download exposes user accounts to compromise by delivering malware alongside the legitimate application.
#ofcom
Information security
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Now, even ransomware is using post-quantum cryptography

Kyber's use of PQC key-exchange algorithms serves more as a marketing tactic than a practical security measure against imminent quantum threats.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

Malicious TikTok Downloader Extensions Quietly Compromised 130K Users

Browser extensions disguised as TikTok video downloaders are compromising user data, highlighting vulnerabilities in enterprise security.
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Anthropic is investigating 'unauthorized access' of its Mythos cybersecurity tool

We're investigating a report claiming unauthorized access to Claude Mythos Previous through one of our third-party vendor environments.
Information security
Information security
fromZDNET
4 days ago

The shadowy SIM farms behind those incessant scam texts - and how to stay safe

SIM farms are used by cybercriminals for financial fraud, spam, phishing, and online product scalping.
Information security
fromWIRED
4 days ago

AI Tools Are Helping Mediocre North Korean Hackers Steal Millions

AI tools have enabled unskilled hackers to execute sophisticated cybercrime operations, resulting in significant financial theft.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'He sent me reams of naked photos': Victims of cyberflasher speak out

A prominent violinist used social media to repeatedly send explicit sexual images and videos to multiple female musicians, causing serious distress and harassment.
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