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Deepfakes are wrecking influencers’ credibility, one fake ad at a time
Influencers face a growing threat from deepfake advertisements using their likenesses without permission, damaging their credibility and brand value as AI makes impersonation easier and more convincing.
Trump is giving data centers a pass to pollute
Trump’s administration is rolling back environmental regulations to accelerate AI data center construction, raising health risks according to former EPA officials who released a critical report this week.
LG responds to TV spying allegations
LG denies allegations that its TVs continuously record and transmit user conversations, claiming wake-word detection is processed locally and data collection features are optional.
Claude, Codex, and Hermes installed unowned code inside corporate networks
Researchers found over 100 websites with misconfigured files containing install commands pointing to non-existent code packages, leading AI agents including Claude and Codex to automatically execute unverified instructions within corporate networks.
Authorities arrest 2 alleged members of prolific hacking group TeamPCP
Australian authorities arrested two alleged members of TeamPCP, a hacking group responsible for compromising more than 1,000 organizations through supply-chain attacks involving malware-infected open source software.
Think twice before installing this device promising free movies
Security researchers warn that streaming devices offering free movies often serve as residential proxy networks, creating security vulnerabilities that allow malware installation and cybercriminal access to home connections.
Once popular for attacking AI, ASCII smuggling is embraced by spammers
Spammers are increasingly using ASCII smuggling, a technique that embeds invisible Unicode characters to evade email filters designed to detect spam and malicious content.
“Trust, not features, is the real deficit”: VMware tries to appease SMBs
Broadcom acknowledges over-emphasizing VMware Cloud Foundation, admits pushing expensive bundles on small businesses, and plans to release an updated vSphere Standard edition soon.
Social media users could opt out of the algorithm if Australian government has its way – but that’s a big if
Australia’s government plans legislation requiring social media users to choose between algorithmic feeds or viewing only content from selected friends, similar to early platform designs before algorithmic recommendations.
Lawyer fined $5K over AI-hallucinated witnesses in a murder case
New Mexico’s Supreme Court fined lawyer Stephen Aarons $5,000 for submitting an appeal brief containing AI-fabricated witnesses and false testimony in a murder case.
Authorities arrest 2 alleged members of prolific hacking group TeamPCP
Australian authorities arrested two men accused of participating in TeamPCP, a hacking group responsible for supply-chain attacks affecting over 1,000 organizations worldwide.
Think twice before installing this device promising free movies
Security researchers warn that streaming devices offering free movies often install malware and repurpose home internet connections for criminal networks, exposing users to hacking and unauthorized surveillance.
Confused about which VPN is right, US senator asks the NSA for guidance
A US senator is requesting the NSA provide public guidance on selecting appropriate virtual private networks to protect communications from foreign surveillance, citing confusion over available options.
Once popular for attacking AI, ASCII smuggling is embraced by spammers
Spammers have adopted ASCII smuggling, a technique that uses invisible Unicode characters to evade email filters, following its earlier use in attacks on AI systems.
“Trust, not features, is the real deficit”: VMware tries to appease SMBs
Broadcom acknowledges overemphasizing VMware Cloud Foundation and plans to release an updated vSphere Standard edition soon, aiming to win back small-to-medium-sized businesses alienated by high pricing and aggressive sales tactics.
Social media users could opt out of the algorithm if Australian government has its way – but that’s a big if
Australia’s government proposes legislation allowing social media users to opt out of algorithmic feeds and view only content from chosen friends and groups, similar to early platforms.
Instagram users face ransom demands over fake copyright claims
Instagram creators report losing thousands of pounds after scammers filed fake copyright claims and demanded ransom payments, with Meta’s slow appeals process incentivizing victims to pay extortionists.
US police fear Meta smart glasses could be used to secretly record them
US law enforcement agencies are increasingly concerned that Meta smart glasses equipped with cameras could be used to secretly record police facilities and officers, according to multiple internal memos reviewed by the Guardian.
ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral
ClickFix attacks, which trick users into running malicious terminal commands, have become mainstream threats affecting both PC and Mac users, with compromised websites and fake CAPTCHA overlays serving as primary infection vectors.
Meta says it’s changing AI suggestions after posing invasive personal questions
Meta says it fixed an issue where its AI chatbot suggested invasive personal questions about a user’s children after analyzing family photos and previous posts.
UK government rejects ‘kill switch’ idea for dangerous AI
The UK government has rejected a proposal to create a legal mechanism to shut down dangerous AI systems, stating that blocking access to models domestically would not prevent their development elsewhere.
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