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US cyber intelligence vet slams alleged order to stop operations against Russia
Confusingly, the Pentagon has already denied what was previously confirmed – that the US Cyber Command is now at least temporarily pausing offensive cyber operations against Russia. An American intelligence veteran tells Cybernews this would be a grave mistake.
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Tariffs lost you a job? US adversaries will try to use your dissatisfaction
Layoffs and hiring freezes triggered by tariffs can heighten the risk of insider threats, an FBI veteran tells Cybernews. Plus, nation-state threat actors will definitely try to recruit disgruntled employees.
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US Cyber Ops pause may boost Russian cybercrime, experts warn
Suspension of cyber operations against Russia may contribute to increasing cybercrime and losses both for US companies and individuals.
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Watch Starship debris raining down over the Bahamas
SpaceX’s latest Starship test ended in a dramatic mid-air explosion Thursday, sending fiery debris streaking across the skies near Florida and the Bahamas.
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Reddit introduces new content moderation and analytics tools to boost user engagement
Reddit on Thursday launched tools aimed at helping people adhere to community rules and better understand content performance, its latest step to boost engagement on the platform.
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US House panel subpoenas Alphabet over content moderation
The US House Judiciary Committee subpoenaed Alphabet on Thursday seeking its communications with former President Joe Biden's administration about content moderation policies.
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NHS investigates Medefer data leak: we don’t know how long patient data was exposed, CEO says
The UK’s National Health Services (NHS) said on Thursday it has launched an investigation into a 2024 data leak exposing patient data at NHS healthcare partner Medefer. This is as a whistleblower claims the private health information could have been left unprotected for up to six years.
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Major Western AI chatbots, including ChatGPT-4-o, echo Russian propaganda about war in Ukraine
ChatGPT-4-o, Gemini, Claude, and other major Western chatbots are spreading Russian propaganda about the war in Ukraine and other topics of interest to Russia.
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The US wants to vet immigrants based on their Facebook posts
The US is using social media to vet immigrants, with “problematic” posts potentially leading to denial or deportation. Is free speech at risk?
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FAA says multiple tech upgrades needed to make air traffic control systems safe
The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday that upgrading the aging US air traffic control system will require multiple technologies, as it tests Starlink satellite systems across several sites.
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Google launches AI-powered scam detection tools for Android
Google is expanding the spam detection feature for Google Messages and officially rolling out scam detection for calls.
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Your smartwatch knows you’re sick before you do – could wearables prevent the next pandemic?
Your wearable might just be the new pandemic early warning system.
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Netflix's sneaky autoplay trick is messing with your brain
Autoplay is usually marketed as a convenient feature for streamers, who can stay engaged with their favorite content. But new research now shows that there’s a potential downside for users.
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Pentagon flip-flops on pausing Russia cyber operations
Much ado about nothing? The Pentagon said late Tuesday that cybersecurity operations against Russia haven’t been actually stopped – even though senior officials had earlier confirmed media reports that the Department of Defense was indeed halting cyber ops against Moscow.
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Google pledges €10 million to support online safety for kids and teens
Google’s non-profit division announced on Tuesday it is pledging €10 million to help support safe online environments for kids and foster digital well-being for teens, while introducing new safety controls.
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Experts on US pausing cyber ops against Russia: America must and will remain vigilant
It’d be smart to wait and find out what the scope of the Pentagon’s order to stop any cyber operations against Russia actually is, cyber pros are telling Cybernews. To some, the decision seems short-sighted but others are sure private cybersecurity firms will pick up the tab.
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Popular Twitch stars under siege
Twitch’s biggest female stars are under attack. Valkrae, Cinna and Emiru were chased down in public, while Amouranth was robbed at gunpoint in the same night. Why isn’t the platform doing more to protect its top streamers?
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Trump-bashers hijack “79% of Americans” after trans athletes vote
The phrase “79% of Americans” has been trending on X as some users lambasted Democrats for blocking a Republican bill banning transgender athletes in women’s sports, while others attacked Donald Trump’s policies.
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US FCC chair says EU Digital Services Act is threat to free speech
The chairman of the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Monday called out the European Union's content moderation law as incompatible with America's free speech tradition and warned of a risk that it will excessively restrict freedom of expression.
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Cancer hospital breach is claimed by Qilin gang in new ransomware low
The Qilin ransomware group said it is responsible for the February 10th hack of a prestigious cancer treatment center in Japan, exposing the sensitive health information of 300,000 patients and leaving its hospital system “unusable.”
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