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New Pass-ta-key attack reveals all the things we didn’t know about passkeys
A researcher demonstrated an attack on Google Password Manager’s Windows implementation that extracts stored passkeys, revealing how passkey storage differs significantly across operating systems.
Chrome adopts what may be the best protection yet against account takeovers
Google’s Chrome browser has introduced device-bound session credentials (DBSCs), a new security feature that stores encryption keys in device hardware to prevent account takeovers by blocking session cookie theft.
DEF CON crowd suspected in fake-hotspot attack on Delta flight
Passengers on a Delta flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta allegedly created a fake Wi-Fi hotspot to harvest credentials, prompting an FBI investigation with no arrests made.
AI was supposed to destroy jobs. Where’s the carnage?
Predictions of mass job losses from artificial intelligence have not materialized a year after prominent tech executives forecast widespread displacement, though the nature of work is shifting as employers increasingly demand AI skills.
Terabytes of credentials leaked in massive supply-chain attack
A supply-chain attack on LiteLLM exposed terabytes of credentials from over 2,500 organizations including Microsoft, Amazon, and Cisco during a 40-minute compromise window.
Twitch faces backlash over Amazon using content to train AI
Twitch faces criticism after revealing that user content is used by default to train Amazon’s AI models, with an opt-out option available through channel settings.
OpenAI and Anthropic in price war as Chinese AI rivals gain ground
OpenAI and Anthropic have slashed prices for mid-tier AI models by up to 80 percent as they compete with cheaper Chinese alternatives amid rising corporate AI costs.
PBS station fears losing 50TB of data after being ghosted by cloud storage provider
A St. Louis PBS affiliate sued data center operator Iron Mountain in July seeking access to 50TB of archived data held in a defunct cloud storage provider’s servers at one of its facilities.
Vulnerability giving attackers full control of Macs is under active exploitation
A high-severity macOS vulnerability allowing remote code execution without authentication is being actively exploited by attackers installing cryptocurrency miners on compromised systems.
Elon Musk’s X latest to block Saudi dissident accounts inside kingdom
X has blocked over 60 accounts of Saudi dissidents through geoblocking, preventing users inside the kingdom from viewing their content following orders from Saudi authorities.
Texas says data centers must pass an audit before connecting to the grid
Texas directed regulators to audit data center proposals before grid connections, requiring disclosure of incentives, power needs, water consumption, and community impact assessments.
AI labels to be compulsory on authentic-looking content under EU rules
The EU is implementing mandatory labeling requirements for artificially generated content starting 2 August, requiring AI-created images, audio, and text designed to appear authentic be clearly marked and digitally watermarked.
Apple launches legal challenge against UK government demand to access data
Apple has filed a legal challenge against a UK government demand for access to encrypted customer data, marking the second such dispute following a previous request that was withdrawn last year.
Samsung’s discounted smart monitor is $349.99, its lowest price yet
Samsung’s 32-inch M80F smart monitor, combining TV and computer display features, is currently priced at $349.99, marking its lowest cost to date.
Your Fitbit data can now connect directly to Apple Health
Google is enabling Fitbit users to sync their health data directly to Apple Health through a new Google Health update, eliminating the need for third-party workarounds.
Can Reddit fend off a new wave of AI SEO spam?
Reddit faces escalating AI-driven spam as marketers attempt to manipulate chatbot responses by posing as authentic users. Moderators across subreddits are increasingly sophisticated in detecting covert promotional content disguised as genuine community engagement.
Hackers can use 9 of the most popular AI tools to assemble massive botnets
Researchers have identified a new attack called HalluSquatting that exploits AI coding assistants’ inability to correctly identify resource locations, potentially enabling mass botnet creation and large-scale cyberattacks.
Allstate accuses Broadcom of auditing it because it quit VMware, CA
Allstate Insurance has accused Broadcom of initiating audits after deciding not to renew VMware and CA Technologies contracts, claiming the company retaliated against its migration plans.
HP fined 1.4 billion rupees for “cartelization” of ink cartridges, toner, PCs
India’s Competition Commission fined HP India and reseller partners 1.4 billion rupees for coordinating prices on government contracts and printer supplies, citing collusion to outcompete rivals.
TreeSize won’t renew perpetual-license support unless users subscribe
TreeSize software company no longer offers support or updates for perpetual licenses after maintenance periods unless users subscribe, shifting toward recurring revenue models.
Raids across UK in crackdown on nuisance car finance texts
UK officials conducted raids on five companies across multiple cities as part of a crackdown on unsolicited text messages about car finance compensation claims, seizing electronics and documents during the operation.
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