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Genius Act: This new US cryptocurrency law could pave the way for the next global financial crisis
On June 17, the US Senate passed the GENIUS Act, which was seen as a big win for the cryptocurrency sector. The bill aims to regulate a type of cryptocurrency known as "stablecoins," but a closer look at the law reveals that ...
Business
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How M&S responds to its cyber-attack could have a serious impact on its future and its customers
The cyber-attack on Marks & Spencer will lead to an estimated £300 million hit to the company's profits this year. It now aims to have online shopping at the store back to normal by August, more than three months after IT ...
Security
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Replying to the wrong text could cost you, data security expert says
Don't believe everything you read—especially if it's a text message like these:
Security
8 hours ago
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Fraud, ageism and fear: Understanding the unique risks faced by senior citizens online
Ageism is not only a deeply ingrained societal bias; it is a powerful tool used by cybercriminals to target and financially exploit vulnerable senior citizens, say researchers from the University of Surrey
Consumer & Gadgets
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Your data privacy is slipping away. Here's why, and what you can do about it
Cybersecurity and data privacy are constantly in the news. Governments are passing new cybersecurity laws. Companies are investing in cybersecurity controls such as firewalls, encryption and awareness training at record levels.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jul 8, 2025
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Parental controls on children's tech devices are out of touch with child's play
Parenting in the digital age can be stressful and demands a lot from parents.
Security
Jul 7, 2025
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Visa's 24/7 war room takes on global cybercriminals
In the heart of Data Center Alley—a patch of suburban Washington where much of the world's internet traffic flows—Visa operates its global fraud command center.
Security
Jul 7, 2025
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Police in Brazil arrest a suspect over $100M banking hack
Police in Brazil arrested a suspect in connection with a cyberattack that diverted more than 540 million Brazilian reais (about $100 million) from the country's banking systems, authorities said Friday.
Security
Jul 5, 2025
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Australian airline Qantas says hit by 'significant' cyberattack
Australian airline Qantas said Wednesday it was investigating a "significant" cyberattack, after hackers infiltrated a system containing sensitive data on six million customers.
Security
Jul 2, 2025
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RisingAttacK: New technique can make AI 'see' whatever you want
Researchers have demonstrated a new way of attacking artificial intelligence computer vision systems, allowing them to control what the AI "sees." The research shows that the new technique, called RisingAttacK, is effective ...
Security
Jul 1, 2025
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The hidden cost of convenience: How your data pulls in hundreds of billions of dollars
You wake up in the morning and, first thing, you open your weather app. You close that pesky ad that opens first and check the forecast. You like your weather app, which shows hourly weather forecasts for your location. And ...
Business
Jul 1, 2025
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Hardware security tech can hide and reveal encryption keys on demand using 3D flash memory
Seoul National University College of Engineering announced that a research team has developed a new hardware security technology based on commercially available 3D NAND flash memory (V-NAND flash memory).
Hardware
Jun 30, 2025
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How AI is revolutionizing ATL's international terminal
For a U.S. citizen arriving in Atlanta these days, there's a world in which you might not even need to pull out your passport.
Security
Jun 30, 2025
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Hide and seek: Uncovering new ways to detect vault apps on smartphones
Researchers have discovered a modern solution to detect vault applications (apps) on smartphones, which could be a game-changer for law enforcement. The paper is published in the journal Future Internet.
Security
Jun 27, 2025
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Hackers seize control of Tonga's health IT system
Pacific island nation Tonga has refused to pay a US$1 million ransom after hackers seized control of the country's health IT system.
Security
Jun 27, 2025
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Li-Fi technology offers enhanced security and speeds 100 times faster than Wi-Fi
Li-Fi (Light Fidelity) is a wireless communication technology that utilizes the visible light spectrum (400–800 THz), similar to LED light, offering speeds up to 100 times faster than existing Wi-Fi (up to 224 Gbps). While ...
Telecom
Jun 25, 2025
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Blocking exports and raising tariffs is a bad defense against industrial cyber espionage, study shows
The United States is trying to decouple its economy from rivals like China. Efforts toward this include policymakers raising tariffs on Chinese goods, blocking exports of advanced technology and offering subsidies to boost ...
Business
Jun 25, 2025
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Pervasive surveillance of people is being used to access, monetize, coerce and control, study suggests
New research has underlined the surprising extent to which pervasive surveillance of people and their habits is powered by computer vision research—and shone a spotlight on how vulnerable individuals and communities are ...
Security
Jun 25, 2025
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How the Internet of Things devices affect your privacy, even when they're not yours
Some unusual witnesses helped convict Alex Murdaugh of the murders of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 24, 2025
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AI art protection tools still leave creators at risk, researchers say
Artists urgently need stronger defenses to protect their work from being used to train AI models without their consent.
Security
Jun 24, 2025
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