Newark's Radar Blackouts: A Disturbing Pattern Emerges Newark Liberty International Airport faced its second radar outage in as many weeks on Friday morning, May 9, adding to growing concerns about the vulnerability of America's air traffic control systems. The latest outage, which lasted approximately 90 seconds,
A landmark victory against the notorious Pegasus spyware maker sends shockwaves through the surveillance industry In a groundbreaking decision that could reshape the commercial spyware landscape, a federal jury in California has ordered Israeli surveillance company NSO Group to pay a staggering $167.3 million in punitive damages for hacking
The CSIS Aerospace Security Project's 2025 Space Threat Assessment, drawing on eight years of collected data and open-source information, provides a comprehensive look at the evolving security landscape in Earth orbit, highlighting the development, testing, and use of foreign counterspace weapons. While the report primarily focuses on national
As Sam Altman's Worldcoin (recently rebranded as "World") launches its biometric identity verification technology in the United States, important privacy questions emerge about the collection, storage, and use of sensitive iris biometric data. The company's US expansion marks a significant milestone in its mission
In March 2025, The Atlantic revealed that Meta trained its AI model LLaMA 3 using millions of pirated books and papers from Library Genesis (LibGen), a shadow library hosting over 7.5 million copyrighted works. This exposé ignited global debates about the ethical and legal boundaries of AI development, privacy,
The digital age has ushered in an era of unprecedented connectivity and information access. However, this progress has also paved the way for sophisticated forms of deception, most notably the rise of deepfakes. These hyper-realistic synthetic media, generated using advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques, have moved from the realm of
The emergence of cryptocurrency has ignited discussions about the future of finance, promising a paradigm shift with benefits like decentralization, reduced transaction costs, and faster global payments [BitDegree, ScholarWorks]. For those prioritizing privacy, however, the integration of these digital currencies into everyday transactions presents a complex landscape filled with both
In 2017, China enacted its National Intelligence Law, a legislative framework designed to enhance the country's national security by empowering its intelligence agencies with broad authority. The law has garnered significant attention and concern from the international community due to its expansive reach and potential implications for foreign
In the digital age, finding love online has become increasingly common. However, with the rise of online romance, there's also a surge in romance scams, leaving victims heartbroken and financially devastated. Recently, the FBI in Salt Lake City issued a warning highlighting the prevalence and dangers of romance
Introduction: In an age where data is the new currency, privacy preservation is not just a preference but a necessity. The article discusses the privacy aspects of cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of protecting personal and corporate data from unauthorized access and exposure. Cyber Sales Advisor GPT https://chat.openai.com/
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming numerous aspects of our lives, and its impact on the critical domains of cybersecurity and military strategy is proving to be particularly profound. As frontier AI models become increasingly capable, they present a double-edged sword, offering unprecedented opportunities for enhancing defenses while simultaneously enabling
In recent weeks, California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued an urgent consumer alert to customers of 23andMe, a leading genetic testing and information company. The alert comes as 23andMe faces significant financial challenges, raising concerns about the security and privacy of the sensitive genetic data it holds for millions
The advent of sophisticated AI models capable of solving CAPTCHAs has marked a significant shift in the landscape of online security. Traditional defenses, such as CAPTCHA challenges, are no longer sufficient to deter automated bots from accessing websites and online services. As AI technology continues to advance, the need for
The world of e-commerce is experiencing a paradigm shift in cybersecurity threats. Traditional hacking methods are being supplemented by more sophisticated attacks driven by artificial intelligence (AI). The recent incident involving Triplegangers, a small e-commerce company, highlights the unpredictable nature of these threats and the need for adaptive cybersecurity strategies.
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, ensuring the safety and security of these systems is paramount. Anthropic, a pioneering AI research company, has taken a bold step forward in addressing these concerns by developing robust defense mechanisms against jailbreaking attempts on their AI models. Jailbreaking
Navigating the User Privacy Minefield in the Age of Car Hacking and Autonomous Vehicles The automotive industry is undergoing a seismic shift. Once mere modes of transportation, our cars are rapidly transforming into sophisticated, internet-connected computers on wheels, increasingly capable of autonomous operation. While this evolution promises unprecedented convenience and
In the time it takes you to read this sentence, millions of digital interactions have already occurred across the globe. The modern digital landscape is a buzzing hive of constant activity, with staggering volumes of data being generated, shared, and consumed every minute of every day. The Digital Minute: By
Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has come under scrutiny for its integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into its platforms. While these AI features promise enhanced user experiences, they also raise significant privacy concerns. This article explores the controversial rollout of Meta AI on Instagram,
A 21-year-old U.S. Army soldier, Cameron Wagenius, has become the focal point of a case that underscores the evolving intersection of cybercrime and national security threats. Wagenius, stationed at Fort Cavazos in Texas, allegedly attempted to sell stolen telecommunications data to a foreign intelligence service while actively scheming to
Recent research analyzing the Common Crawl dataset used to train AI models like DeepSeek has uncovered alarming privacy and security implications, exposing fundamental flaws in how sensitive credentials enter AI training pipelines. This discovery reveals systemic risks in large-scale data collection practices for machine learning. DeepSeek’s training Data Underscores
Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) offers immense potential to benefit humanity, but it also presents opportunities for malicious actors to exploit these technologies for harmful purposes. As AI becomes more integrated into various aspects of our lives, understanding and mitigating these threats is crucial. This article delves into the current landscape
In 2018, Google vowed never to develop AI for weapons or surveillance. OpenAI pledged its technology would “benefit all humanity,” not warfare. Fast forward to 2025: both companies have erased these red lines, quietly rewriting their ethical policies to pursue military contracts. Meanwhile, the Pentagon and intelligence agencies openly admit