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Joel Joseph
Cybersecurity
12 May 2025 | 4:28 PM
Underground Ocean of Liquid Water on Mars?
Recent findings from seismic data collected by NASA's InSight mission indicate the presence of a significant layer of liquid water beneath the Martian surface. This discovery has implications for understanding Mars' past habitability and potential for future resource utilization.
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Ebire Folayemi
Cybersecurity
12 May 2025 | 6:58 PM
The Future of AI in Cybersecurity: Protecting Against Evolving Threats
Artificial intelligence is transforming cybersecurity, offering advanced solutions for threat detection, vulnerability management, and security automation. This article explores the current applications of AI in cybersecurity and its potential to defend against evolving cyber threats.
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Alexandros Karagiannis
Cybersecurity
13 May 2025 | 7:28 AM
Nations Meet At UN For 'Killer Robot' Talks
The United Nations is hosting talks to address the growing concerns surrounding AI-controlled autonomous weapons. With these systems playing an increasing role in conflicts, the urgency to establish international regulations is mounting. Experts and human rights groups are calling for legally binding treaties to ensure ethical and human rights considerations are at the forefront of AI weapon development and deployment.
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Alexandros Karagiannis
Cybersecurity
13 May 2025 | 8:28 AM
Google Updating Its 'G' Icon For the First Time In 10 Years
After a decade, Google refreshes its 'G' logo with a gradient design, aligning with its modern aesthetic and AI initiatives. The update is currently live on iOS and in beta on Android.
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Joel Joseph
Cybersecurity
14 May 2025 | 4:17 PM
EU Launches Security Bug Database as US Vulnerability Tracking Falters
The European Union has launched the European Vulnerability Database (EUVD) to address critical security flaws, stepping in as the US faces challenges with its vulnerability tracking systems. The EUVD aims to provide a transparent and efficient platform for managing vulnerabilities, offering real-time updates and mitigation measures.
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Joel Joseph
Cybersecurity
14 May 2025 | 7:47 PM
A Ripe Target For Identity Thieves: Prisoners on Death Row
A recent report highlights a disturbing trend: identity thieves are targeting death row inmates in Texas to commit fraud. By exploiting inmates' isolation and lack of access to financial communications, scammers are opening fraudulent credit accounts and even registering fake businesses, resulting in significant financial losses for banks.
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Alexandros Karagiannis
Cybersecurity
14 May 2025 | 10:17 PM
Uber's Amazonification: How Uber One Member Days Signals a Super App Future
Uber is expanding beyond transportation to become a super app, similar to Amazon. With the launch of Uber One Member Days, the company aims to increase customer loyalty and spending by offering exclusive deals across its services and partnerships. This strategy mirrors Amazon's evolution into a comprehensive digital lifestyle platform.
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Katie Stone
Cybersecurity
15 May 2025 | 8:37 PM
Apple CarPlay 2 Finally Lands As ‘CarPlay Ultra’—but Aston Martin Gets It First
Apple's highly anticipated next-generation in-car system, CarPlay Ultra, is set to debut in Aston Martin vehicles after a three-year wait. This update extends the CarPlay ecosystem to the instrument cluster, offering a customizable and integrated driving experience. While Aston Martin leads the rollout, other manufacturers like Porsche are expected to follow. However, Google's Gemini for cars is also entering the scene, promising enhanced AI-driven features for Android Auto users.
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Written By
Jesarnolo Dioso
Cybersecurity
16 May 2025 | 9:37 PM
Spotify Backtracks on Public Podcast Play Counts After Creator Criticism
Spotify initially announced public play counts for all podcasts to attract new fans, but faced criticism from podcasters concerned about disadvantaging smaller shows. The company revised its plan to show play counts only on shows with over 50,000 plays, updating at milestones like 100,000 or 1 million. This change addresses concerns about discoverability and competition among podcasts, while also highlighting the lack of standardized metrics across podcasting platforms.
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Katie Stone
Cybersecurity
17 May 2025 | 1:37 AM
Arc Coast: The Electric Boat for Everyone?
Arc has unveiled the Arc Coast, a new electric boat model set to launch in 2026 with a starting price of $168,000. This center console boat aims to be more accessible than previous Arc models, offering a blend of performance, sustainability, and innovative design. With a focus on usability and a commitment to electrifying watercraft, Arc is making waves in the marine industry.
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Joel Joseph
Cybersecurity
17 May 2025 | 7:45 PM
Epic Games Asks Judge to Force Apple to Approve Fortnite
Epic Games is intensifying its legal pressure on Apple to reinstate Fortnite in the App Store, filing a new court request for Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers to mandate Apple to accept any compliant version of Fortnite. This move follows a previous ruling where Apple was found in 'willful violation' of an injunction, but Apple's appeal and continued blocking of Fortnite have led to this renewed legal push.
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Katie Stone
Cybersecurity
18 May 2025 | 7:26 PM
Snowflake's Security Evolution: From Shared Responsibility to Shared Destiny and the AI Frontier
Following significant customer data breaches in 2024, Snowflake's CISO, Brad Jones, outlines the company's strategic pivot from a traditional shared responsibility security model to a 'shared destiny' approach. This shift involves proactive measures like mandatory MFA, password deprecation, enhanced monitoring, and customer security posture visibility. Jones also discusses the evolving threat landscape, highlighting the security challenges presented by the rapid advancement of AI, particularly agentic AI, and emphasizes the need for security teams to adapt and enable business innovation through controlled implementation.
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Written By
Jesarnolo Dioso
Cybersecurity
19 May 2025 | 6:16 AM
EU Regulators Rule IAB Europe's Ad Consent Framework Violates GDPR
European regulators have ruled that the Interactive Advertising Board (IAB) Europe's Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF), a standard mechanism for obtaining user consent for online tracking and targeted advertising, violates the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The ruling, stemming from a Belgian Data Protection Authority decision upheld by the Belgian Market Court, highlights fundamental flaws in how the TCF facilitates informed consent, particularly within the complex Real-Time Bidding (RTB) ecosystem. This decision has significant implications for the digital advertising industry, requiring major players and publishers to re-evaluate and overhaul their consent mechanisms to ensure genuine GDPR compliance.
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Alexandros Karagiannis
Cybersecurity
19 May 2025 | 7:14 AM
Co-op Cyber Attack: How Proactive Defense Thwarted Ransomware, According to Hackers
UK supermarket Co-op recently faced a cyberattack attempt where hackers allegedly gained access to their network. While the attackers claimed they were thwarted from deploying ransomware because Co-op's IT team proactively took systems offline, they still claim to have exfiltrated data. This incident highlights the critical difference between data theft and successful ransomware deployment and underscores the value of rapid, decisive incident response in limiting damage, contrasting Co-op's experience with the more prolonged recovery faced by M&S after a similar attack.
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Ebire Folayemi
Cybersecurity
19 May 2025 | 6:22 PM
Psst.org: A Digital Safe for Tech Whistleblowers Seeking Safety in Numbers
Psst.org, co-founded by Amber Scorah, provides a secure platform for tech and government employees to report misconduct anonymously. Its unique 'digital safe' and 'information escrow' system allow individuals to share concerns privately until similar reports emerge, leveraging legal privilege and collective action to protect whistleblowers and bring important issues to light.
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Quionna Allen
Cybersecurity
19 May 2025 | 6:31 PM
The Evolving Identity of the Rogue in the Digital Age
This article delves into WIRED's long-standing relationship with the concept of the 'rogue,' tracing its evolution from the celebrated hackers and disruptors of the early internet to the complex and often dangerous figures shaping the digital landscape today. It examines how the same spirit of rebellion that built the web now fuels cybercrime, conspiracy theories, and unchecked power, while also highlighting new forms of positive disruption from whistleblowers and decentralized tech advocates. The piece ultimately asks who qualifies as a rogue or a criminal in the modern era and calls for a return to the idealistic, status-quo-challenging spirit that can build a better future.
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Written By
Elena Brivio
Cybersecurity
20 May 2025 | 2:14 AM
Deel Escalates Legal War, Demanding Rippling Disclose Agreements with Alleged Spy
Deel has filed letters with the Irish court in its ongoing legal dispute with rival Rippling, demanding unredacted versions of documents, including witness affidavits and agreements between Rippling and former employee Keith O'Brien. O'Brien, who admitted in an affidavit to spying for Deel, was reportedly fired by Rippling but subsequently entered into agreements receiving a termination fee and payment for cooperation and legal expenses in the proceedings. Deel argues the nature of these payments is unusual and seeks full disclosure.
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Ebire Folayemi
Cybersecurity
21 May 2025 | 3:32 PM
How Google Searches Unmasked Teens in a Tragic Denver Arson
A devastating arson in Green Valley Ranch, Denver, claimed the lives of five members of a Senegalese immigrant family. With few leads, detectives turned to novel digital surveillance techniques, including a controversial reverse keyword search warrant served to Google. This unprecedented use of technology ultimately identified three teenagers who had searched for the victims' address, leading to their arrest and conviction. The case ignited a legal battle over the constitutionality of searching vast amounts of private data, highlighting the growing tension between law enforcement's technological capabilities and individual privacy rights.
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Ebire Folayemi
Cybersecurity
23 May 2025 | 5:52 PM
DanaBot Malware Developers' Epic Fail: Infecting Their Own PCs Led to Global Takedown
US authorities have charged 16 individuals linked to the DanaBot malware, a sophisticated platform used for credential theft, banking fraud, and later, espionage, which caused over $50 million in global losses. A critical turning point in the investigation was the discovery that the malware's own developers and affiliates had accidentally infected their personal computers, leading to the exposure of their real identities and operational details. This significant operational security failure, coupled with the seizure of DanaBot's infrastructure, highlights the inherent risks in cybercrime and the increasing effectiveness of international law enforcement and private sector collaboration in dismantling such operations.
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Elena Brivio
Cybersecurity
23 May 2025 | 6:22 PM
DanaBot Malware Operation Dismantled: Developers Accidentally Infected Themselves, Leading to Exposure
US authorities have unsealed charges against 16 individuals linked to the DanaBot malware platform, a sophisticated operation responsible for widespread financial fraud and espionage, causing over $50 million in global losses. The investigation was significantly aided when the malware's own developers and affiliates inadvertently infected their personal computers, exposing their identities and providing crucial evidence to investigators.
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Jesarnolo Dioso
Cybersecurity
23 May 2025 | 7:52 PM
Revealed: Kaspersky Researchers Internally Attributed Elite 'Careto' Hacking Group to Spanish Government
More than a decade ago, Kaspersky researchers discovered a highly advanced and mysterious hacking operation they dubbed 'Careto' or 'The Mask'. While never publicly attributed to a specific nation, TechCrunch has learned from former Kaspersky employees that the researchers internally concluded with high confidence that the group was operated by the Spanish government. This attribution was based on targeting patterns, linguistic clues in the malware, and cultural indicators. Careto targeted governments, companies, and activists across 31 countries, with a particular focus on Cuba, linked to Spain's interest in Basque terrorist group ETA members residing there. The group's sophisticated multi-platform malware and rapid infrastructure takedown upon discovery marked it as an elite state actor. After disappearing for years, Careto resurfaced in 2024 with updated tactics, targeting organizations in Latin America and Central Africa, demonstrating continued high-level capabilities.
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