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WhatsApp is working on private AI chats in the cloud
WhatsApp is working on private AI chats in the cloud WhatsApp is developing a new feature called “Private Processing” that allows users to interact with Meta AI in private, secure chats. The feature uses a third-party provider for OHTTP protocol to obscure user IP addresses and prevent attackers from targeting users without compromising the system. […]
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Forensics tool ‘reanimates’ the ‘brains’ of AIs that fail in order to understand what went wrong
Forensics tool ‘reanimates’ the ‘brains’ of AIs that fail in order to understand what went wrong A new forensics tool called AI Psychiatry can “reanimate” failed AIs to understand what went wrong, helping investigators identify causes of failures and vulnerabilities. The system uses forensic algorithms to isolate data behind an AI’s decision-making, then reassembles it […]
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New York City wants subway cameras to predict ‘trouble’ before it happens
New York City wants subway cameras to predict ‘trouble’ before it happens New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is exploring the use of AI systems to predict and prevent crime on its subway platforms. The MTA aims to develop a system that can alert the NYPD before any crime has been committed, using cameras […]
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AirPlay security flaws could help hackers spread malware on your network
AirPlay security flaws could help hackers spread malware on your network AirPlay security flaws have been discovered by cybersecurity firm Oligo, which could allow hackers to spread malware on your network. The vulnerabilities, dubbed “AirBorne,” are wormable and can be used to take over an AirPlay device and spread malware throughout a local network if […]
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WhatsApp now lets you block people from exporting your entire chat history
WhatsApp now lets you block people from exporting your entire chat history WhatsApp is launching an “Advanced Chat Privacy” feature to prevent users from exporting their entire chat history. The feature will block others from downloading photos and videos sent in the app, as well as using messages for Meta AI. The setting will be […]
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Pete Hegseth reportedly spilled Yemen attack details in another Signal chat
Pete Hegseth reportedly spilled Yemen attack details in another Signal chat Pete Hegseth, US Defense Secretary, reportedly shared sensitive details about the March 15th Yemen military strikes in another Signal chat with non-government officials. The chat included his wife and around a dozen others he knew personally and professionally, and was created by Hegseth himself […]
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Trump administration decides to fund CVE cybersecurity tracker after all
Trump administration decides to fund CVE cybersecurity tracker after all The US government has decided to fund the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) cybersecurity tracker program after all. The CVE program, which tracks cybersecurity vulnerabilities globally, was set to expire on April 16th due to its contract with MITRE expiring. MITRE announced an initiative to […]
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The CVE program for tracking security flaws is about to lose federal funding
The CVE program for tracking security flaws is about to lose federal funding The CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) program, used by major companies to track security flaws, will lose federal funding starting April 16th. The CVE program, developed and operated by MITRE, a federally funded organization, has been tracking publicly disclosed cybersecurity vulnerabilities since […]
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4chan’s ‘cesspool of the internet’ is down after apparently being hacked
4chan’s ‘cesspool of the internet’ is down after apparently being hacked 4chan’s website appears to be down after a reported hack that exposed its source code. The site, known for its notorious reputation and unverified rumors, has been the target of speculation about the nature of the attack. A user on a competing messaging board […]
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Android phones will soon reboot if they’re locked for a few days
Android phones will soon reboot if they’re locked for a few days Android phones will soon receive an update that forces devices to reboot after being locked for 3 consecutive days. The feature, included in the latest Google Play services update, aims to prevent unauthorized access to device data. The reboot function will put the […]
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