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Europe to criminalize cyber flashing, unwanted intimate deepfakes
AI-generated pornography spreading won’t be taken lightly in the EU. The criminalization of non-consensual sharing of deepfakes, cyber stalking, cyber harassment, misogynous hate speech, and “cyber flashing” is underway to help address the rising issue.
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AI Safety Institute leaders named by US Commerce Dept
US government officials have tapped two female executives to fill the inaugural leadership positions at the newly formed AI Safety Institute ( AISI).
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No more AI photos on Instagram, Threads, and Facebook
Meta says that in the upcoming months, users will see labels on potentially AI-generated content.
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Pennsylvania courts in online battle with cyber attackers
A cyberattack on the website of Pennsylvania’s state courts agency disabled some online systems over the weekend. Officials say that no data appears to have been compromised but the online fight is continuing.
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China hackers penetrate Dutch military network via FortiGate
State-backed Chinese cyber espionage has targeted the Dutch military via Fortinet FortiGate devices.
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SpaceX probed by California over harassment
SpaceX and CEO Elon Musk are being investigated over allegations the company failed to address rampant discrimination and sexual harassment against female employees..
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Mercedes theft sparks discussion on X on fob cloning
Thieves are increasingly targeting keyless cars by exploiting entry system vulnerabilities.
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Toothbrushes are a cybersecurity risk, too: millions participate in DDoS attacks
Cybercriminals have expanded their botnet capabilities with around 3 million smart toothbrushes infected with malware, Swiss newspaper Aargauer Zeitung reported, referring to Stefan Züger, Director Systems Engineer from the Swiss branch of Fortinet.
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Don't forget your Vision Pro passcode: reset is a hassle
Buyers of Apple’s new Pro Vision headset, beware: if you want to keep showing the gadget off in the streets and on social media, you’d better not lose your passcode. Recovering it is a challenge, to say the least.
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Bumble to use AI to detect fake dating accounts
The online dating app will fight fake accounts and scams at the backend using AI.
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When Amazon's new AI tool answers shoppers' queries, who benefits?
Amazon.com has begun rolling out a new artificial intelligence assistant that is meant to address shoppers’ product questions, but the feature raises as many questions as it answers.
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Tesla Cybertruck driver wearing Apple Vision Pro was a prank
The viral video of a man wearing a new Apple Vision Pro virtual reality headset while driving a Tesla Cybertruck has gotten the attention of the US government – but now it seems the video may have been staged by the driver himself.
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Oversight board criticizes Meta’s policies on manipulated media
Meta’s policies on manipulated media were rebuked and called “confusing” by a company-funded oversight board on Monday after the firm allowed an altered video of US President Joe Biden to spread on Facebook.
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MIT student claims to hack Apple Vision Pro on launch day
An Apple Vision Pro user claims to have already found vulnerabilities in the popular augmented reality headset.
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Ridesharing service breach exposes 155K users
opSkipDrive, a US-based ridesharing company, has suffered a third-party data breach, exposing the driver’s license numbers of many of its users.
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Deepfaked video conference call costs company $25M
Fraudsters used deepfake technology to arrange a bogus video conference call and elaborately trick a finance worker at a multinational firm into paying out $25 million.
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Another recall for Tesla could be in the works
US regulators expand a probe into Tesla's EV power steering system after thousands of drivers report losing the ability to control their steering wheel – causing one driver to crash and leaving dozens more stranded.
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It’s a wrap: EU states finally find compromise on AI Act
With Germany, France and Italy having lifted their reservations, member states of the European Union have voted in favor of the final compromise text of the AI Act. Activists are rejoicing but are wary of various exceptions.
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Belarusian charged with crypto laundering
The US indicted Aliaksandr Klimenka over his involvement with the digital currency exchange BTC-e, which cybercriminals used to launder money.
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Ex-CIA hacker jailed for 40 years for his role in WikiLeaks
Joshua Adam Schulte was sentenced to 40 years in prison for crimes of espionage, hacking, and child pornography, among other things.
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