Editorial
Cybernews podcast #41: what’s OpenAI’s problem?
The week was filled with juicy stories involving OpenAI, Microsoft, and Humane AI, which have turned the heads of many for all the wrong reasons. So tune in on Spotify or watch the recorded episode on our YouTube channel.
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Is Southeast Asia becoming the Silicon Valley of fraud?
The tech industry is booming in Southeast Asia, and so is cyber fraud. With the continent becoming a digital crime superpower, have we reached the point where it might create global challenges?
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How does Signal work, and why are people claiming it's not secure?
The encrypted messaging app has been subject to public criticism. But why? And how does it work?
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Cybernews podcast #40: big tech’s reckless AI race
Tech companies have bombarded us with different artificial intelligence (AI) related news this week, making us wonder what’s behind all the shiny marketing.
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AI intimacy: a partner in crime
Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay, its obvious, and we as humans have an exceptionally unique relationship with it. We rely on it for daily tasks and even confide in it when we need a friend. But what if it could aid you in the most heinous of crimes, or even turn you against a loved one. This is the risk you take when getting intimate with AI.
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Three issues with ChatGPT and similar AI chatbots
A lack of data, rising costs and electricity consumption are three problems to be solved.
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Fatigue and shortages: cyber teams intentionally underreporting breaches
Forty percent of cyber teams have not reported a cyber incident out of fear of losing their jobs, a new report has shown. This signifies a serious underreporting of cyber breaches globally, cybersecurity company VikingCloud says.
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How to de-anonymize scammers
Almost everyone we know has fallen prey to scammers at one time or another. In fact, I’m pretty sure many of us have that one interesting friend who seemingly can’t learn their lesson and ends up falling for scammer tricks time and time again. If you’re that person, then this article is definitely for you.
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Could Section 230 be used to regain control of our Facebook feeds?
Section 230, the famous 1996 statute, has been shielding internet companies, including social media platforms, from liability for ages. One law professor now thinks he can turn the document against big tech – but how?
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The zero-day market explained
It takes a lot of time and effort to bypass cybersecurity protocols, as it’s an intricate process to infiltrate an organization’s systems, particularly high-value targets. But there is one way of getting around the hard stuff. It’s still not easy, but many of the world’s hackers have a trick up their sleeve. A secret. One you won’t find on the clearnet, not even the darknet. This secret is the zero-day market, where you can purchase coveted exploits for a price.
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The rise and fall of AirTag stalking explained
From lost and found to lost privacy, we explore how Apple's AirTags became the weapon of choice for stalkers and abusers.
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Cybernews podcast #39: the most important news of the week #19
The Cybernews podcast is here to guide you through the most important tech and cybersecurity news of the week.
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AI struggles to match the flexibility of human thought
As we gain a better understanding of the role that generative AI might play in the workplace, there's a growing consensus that it will work alongside humans rather than replace them. A recent study from Harvard Business School underlines why this is likely to be the case.
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I went filming with an iPhone 15 Pro Max until one of us ran out of energy
Smartphone batteries are great these days, lasting for two or more days of moderate use. But what if you want to rely on it for a video journal of your adventures? I devised an experiment to find out who would give up first: my legs or my iPhone’s battery.
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AI jobs: how to find one, and how much can you earn – interview
There are reports that AI might make many jobs redundant. But AI is also creating a lot of new career opportunities.
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The next chapter in air travel: facial recognition and privacy concerns
Facial recognition come with risks and privacy concerns, but industry experts say that the concerns will be addressed.
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Lessons from Chernobyl: the worst-case scenario of hacktivists targeting nuclear power plants
Let’s talk about hacktivism, nuclear installations, and radiation. What happens when the power regulating system and the emergency safety systems get shut down at a nuclear power plant? The reactor core heats with nothing to cool it, and it can explode. This scenario actually occurred in my lifetime.
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FOMO over Netflix water cooler chats driving new subscriber surge
Netflix's stringent password enforcement began in May 2023 when it implemented a strict policy to curb the infamous practice of account sharing.
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Cybernews podcast #38: The Guardian’s star journalist joins to discuss AI dangers and his hunt for culprits
This week, we sat down with Michael Safi of the Black Box podcast, to discuss the creation of this series and the culprits behind a popular deepfake app.
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Influencer drama inspires men-only AI apology app: "they don't really listen"
Putting trust in emotionless machines to help solve emotional problems can be an unsolvable equation.
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