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Poland responds to Russian drones incursion by invoking Article 4 of the NATO treaty − what happens next?
Poland responds to Russian drones incursion by invoking Article 4 of the NATO treaty − what happens next? Poland has invoked Article 4 of the NATO treaty in response to Russian drones entering its airspace, sparking fears of an expanding Russia-Ukraine war. Article 4 allows any NATO member that feels threatened to request a consultation […]
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The ‘security guarantee’ paradox: Too weak and it won’t protect Ukraine; too robust and Russia won’t accept it
The ‘security guarantee’ paradox: Too weak and it won’t protect Ukraine; too robust and Russia won’t accept it The US President Donald Trump’s plan to engineer an end to the conflict in Ukraine has raised concerns that security guarantees may not be enough to protect Ukraine from Russian aggression. The idea of security guarantees, which […]
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How poisoned data can trick AI − and how to stop it
How poisoned data can trick AI − and how to stop it Data poisoning refers to the intentional feeding of wrong or misleading data into an automated system, which can lead to dangerous outcomes such as backdoor attacks, data leaks, and espionage. Data poisoning can be used to disrupt critical infrastructure, such as transportation systems, […]
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Trump administration cuts to terrorism prevention departments could leave Americans exposed
Trump administration cuts to terrorism prevention departments could leave Americans exposed The Trump administration’s cuts to terrorism prevention departments have left the US government’s ability to respond to terrorism severely limited, shifting its focus from prevention to a reactive military approach. The dismantling of key programs, including the Office of Countering Violent Extremism and the […]
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7 password managers to help keep your apps safe
7 password managers to help keep your apps safe Despite the growing adoption of passkeys, passwords remain a widely used method for securing apps and services. The best way to manage multiple passwords across different devices and apps is to use a password manager. Some popular operating systems come with their own built-in password managers, […]
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The Druze are a tightly knit community – and the violence in Syria is triggering fears in Lebanon
The Druze are a tightly knit community – and the violence in Syria is triggering fears in Lebanon The Druze community, a tightly knit minority in the Levant region, is facing fears of sectarian violence in Lebanon following clashes in Syria. The violence in Sweida, Syria, has triggered concerns among Lebanese Druze, who fear that […]
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The treaty meant to control nuclear risks is under strain 80 years after the US bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The treaty meant to control nuclear risks is under strain 80 years after the US bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki The Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) is under strain 80 years after the US bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which thrust humanity into a terrifying new age. The treaty, signed in 1968, aims to prevent nuclear […]
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Quantum scheme protects videos from prying eyes and tampering
Quantum scheme protects videos from prying eyes and tampering Researchers have developed a new quantum-safe video encryption system that protects private video livestreams and recordings from prying eyes and tampering, even for future-proofing against quantum computers. The system combines two techniques: quantum encryption and secure internet transmission, using truly random cryptographic keys based on quantum […]
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Your data privacy is slipping away – here’s why, and what you can do about it
Your data privacy is slipping away – here’s why, and what you can do about it Despite growing efforts to improve cybersecurity, personal data breaches are accelerating, with companies sending out over 1.3 billion notifications to victims in 2024. The three pillars of solid personal privacy protection are: accessible technical controls (e.g., encryption and multifactor […]
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Trump administration’s lie detector campaign against leakers is unlikely to succeed and could divert energy from national security priorities
Trump administration’s lie detector campaign against leakers is unlikely to succeed and could divert energy from national security priorities The Trump administration’s polygraph campaign against leakers is unlikely to succeed and may divert energy from national security priorities. Polygraphs are considered pseudo-scientific, as they measure physiological responses that can be influenced by fear, anger, or […]
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