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AI Safety Summit round two draws government, industry leaders to Seoul next month

UK and South Korea are hosting continued AI discussions -- including safeguards, equitable access, and future innovation.

AT&T blasts email to 70M customers, causes massive traffic spike at Experian. Here's what happened

A mass email notification of a data breach overloaded Experian's servers, causing slow performance and access issues for customers trying to enroll in free credit monitoring.

DuckDuckGo's Privacy Pro bundles a VPN with personal data removal and identity theft restoration

Data brokers, look out. The company best known for its privacy-focused browser unveils several new security tools. Here's how to try them out.

Locking down container security once and for all with Rust-based Edera

This new open-source project built on the Xen hypervisor will bring a new level of security to containers.

Instagram plans to blur nudes DMed to teens, hoping to fight sextortion scams

The goal is not only to stop unwanted nudity in direct messages but to protect teenagers from scammers aiming to trick them into sharing their own nude photos.

Apple sends new warning about mercenary spyware attacks to iPhone users. Should you worry now?

Though mercenary spyware attacks are rare and typically sent only to targeted individuals, Apple has alerted iPhone users about them for the second time this year.

Uber adds safety options that every rider should start using - here's how

With the ride-sharing app's new safety preferences, passengers can customize and schedule settings that give them more control over their security.

Google Chrome is getting a new security feature to address memory corruption

The most popular web browser is getting a bump in security with the help of what Google's calling the V8 Sandbox.

Android 15's Private Space feature could better protect your sensitive data

Available in the next version of Android, Private Space would provide an encrypted storage area for private apps and files.

Google unveils new Gemini-powered security updates to Chronicle and Workspace

At Google Cloud Next '24, Google said it's using natural language to make detecting and responding to threats easier for security teams.

All eyes on cyberdefense as elections enter the generative AI era

Humans are easier to breach than IT systems, and errant actors will use generative AI to exploit this opportunity.

The music industry must find a way to stay in tune with GenAI

Artificial intelligence can continue to amplify human creativity, if everyone plays by certain key principles.

Hijacked Facebook Pages are pushing fake AI services to steal your data

And millions of Facebook users appear to be falling for it.

This backdoor almost infected Linux everywhere: The XZ Utils close call

For the first time, an open-source maintainer put malware into a key Linux utility. We're still not sure who or why - but here's what you can do about it.

Google survey: 63% of IT and security pros believe AI will improve corporate cybersecurity

Meanwhile, 36% were either neutral or disagreed that AI would play an important role in improving their cybersecurity.

Can't quit Windows 10? Microsoft will charge for updates next year. Here's how much

Businesses can expect to pay a shockingly high sum for Windows 10 Extended Security Updates. Educators will fare better. And for the first time, consumers can sign up - but there's a catch.

WhatsApp vs. Signal vs. Telegram vs. Facebook: What data do they have about you?

Some apps collect and hold a lot of data about you, some the bare minimum.

US, UK join forces on AI safety and testing AI models

The two countries will build 'suites of evaluations' on public and private models to improve their respective governments' understanding of AI and reduce potential risks.

Google's latest project could help protect you against cookie theft

Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) will make stealing your cookies more difficult.

Banks in Singapore begin sharing data to combat financial crime

Six banks will share customer data deemed suspicious in a bid to fight money laundering and terrorism financing activities.

The biggest challenge with increased cybersecurity attacks, according to analysts

It's time for organizations to wake up to the cyber threat as new vectors, including generative AI, increase in importance.

AT&T resets passcodes for 7.6 million customers after data leak. What experts are saying

The hacked data seems to be from 2019 or earlier and could include customer names, email addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers, passcodes, and more.

Microsoft wants to stop you from using AI chatbots for evil

The company is shoring up its Azure AI services to prevent people from tricking chatbots into performing unintended and illegal tasks.

New password reset attack targets Apple device users - what to do if it happens to you

Scammers are taking advantage of Apple's password reset tool in a new 'MFA bombing' attack.

Your smart TV is snooping on you. Here's how to limit the personal data it gathers

You can't stop your smart TV from snooping on you entirely, but you can opt out of some of it.

5 simple things you should do to make MacOS more secure

Although MacOS is fairly secure out of the box, it could still use a bit of tweaking to get the most out of security. Here are five things you can do to protect your machine and your data.

6 ways to protect yourself from getting scammed online, by phone, or IRL

Scammers are never going away. It's up to you to follow these tips to steer clear of them.

Everything you need to know about the Microsoft Exchange Server hack

Updated: A new critical vulnerability impacting Exchange Server is being exploited in the wild.

Telegram is offering some users a free premium plan, but there's a huge risk

To score a free Telegram subscription, you have to allow your phone to receive SMS login codes for other users, a major security and privacy risk.

AI is changing cybersecurity and businesses must wake up to the threat

Threat actors are starting to use artificial intelligence, but too many executives aren't prepared for the risks.

OpenAI's GPT store is brimming with promise - and spam

'The GPT Store is a mess,' says TechCrunch, which found the store filled with custom GPTs openly violating OpenAI's rules and regulations.

MacOS Sonoma 14.4 bug round-up: What to know before you update

Printers, USB bugs, Java, and more are reportedly broken by the latest Mac update, but it's unclear just how widespread these issues are.

3 ways we tried to outwit AI last week: Legislation, preparation, intervention

From Singapore to Europe to Washington DC, humans were busy attempting to better - and more safely - harness genAI models.

Google Chrome now better protects you against risky websites and weak passwords

Google's Safe Browsing protection will warn you about malicious websites in real time, while the Password Checkup will alert you to weak and reused passwords.

Expand your IT and cybersecurity skills with this $28 learning bundle

Enhance your career from home with these cybersecurity courses.

Need a Wyze Cam alternative? The waterproof Blink Mini 2 security camera is it

The newest version of the Blink Mini has key updates that make it worthy even for non-budget shoppers, and a waterproof adapter makes it that much sweeter.

Over 15,000 Roku accounts were breached. Here's what you need to do

Roku has warned thousands of its users that that their accounts were compromised and possibly used to purchase streaming subscriptions.

Google paid out $10 million in bug bounties to security researchers in 2023

Google doled out the money to more than 600 security researchers across 68 countries who found vulnerabilities in its various products and services.

The Tor Project introduces WebTunnel to help you bypass Tor network censorship

To celebrate World Day Against Cyber Censorship, the Tor Project's Anti-Censorship team released a new Tor bridge designed to help users in heavily censored regions. Here's how to use it.

Singapore to begin passportless immigration clearance using QR codes

Estimates suggest waiting times at passport control could be reduced by at least 30%.

How AI firewalls will secure your new business applications

IT has always been an arms race. AI just brings a new class of arms to deploy and defend. How soon before AI-powered protection is ready for deployment?

How to lock away sensitive information on Linux with KDE Vaults

When you want to protect important information, encryption is your best option, and KDE Plasma makes it easy. Here's how to use its Vaults feature.

Driving fast or braking hard? Your connected car may be telling your insurance company

The era of connected cars presents a new privacy problem - and it could also drive up your insurance bill.

Apple releases MacOS Sonoma 14.4 with a whopping 64 bug fixes

The latest version adds podcast transcripts and new emojis, though it's the array of security patches that makes this a mandatory update.

You can now add extra security to your ChatGPT - here's how and why you should

Setting up multi-factor authentication on your OpenAI account is simple and free.

Teslas vulnerable to Flipper Zero hack - here's how to protect yourself

Tesla drivers could be tricked into handing over control of their cars to hackers, according to security researchers. One way to avoid the problem is by avoiding free Wi-Fi.

Workers with AI skills can expect higher salaries - depending on their role

Employers are willing to pay up to 44% more for AI-skilled workers in IT and 41% more for those in research and development.

How to install and configure fail2ban for even more SSH security

If you're looking to add an extra layer of security to your Linux desktop or server, fail2ban is a great option to help prevent unwanted SSH logins.

Singapore reviews ways to boost digital infrastructures after big outage

Following recent incidents including an hours-long data center outage, Singapore is working on a new bill as part of measures to beef up its digital infrastructures.

Like 5G, telcos must seek commercial use cases to move GenAI forward

Carriers must identify compelling use cases for generative AI or risk having to deal with a bumpy road like they did with 5G.

5 Microsoft Edge settings to change for more secure browsing than Chrome offers

Microsoft's browser is fast, and it packs more features and options than Chrome. Here's how to tweak a few default settings that will make Edge even more secure.

5 tips for securing SSH on your Linux server or desktop

Secure Shell is one of the most secure options for logging into a Linux system remotely. But there are ways to make the technology even more secure.

Employees input sensitive data into generative AI tools despite the risks

Some workers have entered classified data, such as customer information, into publicly available generative AIs.

Cybercriminals are using Meta's Llama 2 AI, according to CrowdStrike

Parts of code exploiting Microsoft's PowerShell tool matches the style of output of large language models.

How to update apps in MacOS: Two options

Did you know there's more than one way to keep your Mac secure, stable, and up-to-date? I'll walk you through both approaches.

Apple secures iMessage against threats from the future

Now the safest messaging app available, iMessage offers encryption so secure that even threats from the future won't be able to crack your conversations.

Can enterprise identities fix Gen AI's flaws? This IAM startup thinks so

The identity and access management, IAM, world is seeking to tame the trust problem in generative AI.

Authentic or counterfeit? How QED Vault is using tokens to redefine asset ownership

One man's quest to authenticate rare sneakers led to the first consumer blockchain-based tokenization platform.

Singapore struggles with scams as cybercrime cases keep climbing

Scam and cybercrime cases increased by 49.6% last year, even as the country rolls out industry-wide measures to stem such incidents.
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