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Chinese government websites “Riddled with security flaws” say researchers

A recent study conducted by researchers from the Harbin Institute of Technology reveals significant security issues plaguing Chinese...

Counterfeit Cisco gear infiltrated US military bases, risking combat operations

A Florida resident has been sentenced to over six years in prison for orchestrating a counterfeit scheme involving...

Mysterious AI chatbot emerges and vanishes, sparking speculation

A mysterious and extraordinarily powerful AI chatbot briefly appeared online, intriguing observers before being taken down just as suddenly as it emerged. The system,...

Microsoft reveals critical security flaw affecting Android apps

Microsoft has identified a serious vulnerability in Android apps that could allow malicious software to hijack legitimate apps and steal valuable user information. This...

UK legislation bans weak passwords

Starting Monday, the UK will enforce new laws banning the sale of devices with weak default passwords such...

Massive Credential Stuffing attack exploits home devices

Okta, a leading authentication service, is raising alarms over a massive credential-stuffing attack that cleverly disguises fraudulent login...

Cyber Security Today, May 1, 2024 – Data may have been stolen in London Drugs cyber attack, Congressional testimony today by UnitedHealth CEO on...

This episode reports on a vulnerability in the R programming language, fines against large American wireless carriers

Cyber Security Today, May 1, 2024 – Data may have been stolen in London Drugs cyber attack, Congressional testimony today by UnitedHealth CEO on...

This episode reports on a vulnerability in the R programming language, fines against large American wireless carriers

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Cancelling your credit card may not stop streaming service charges

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Tesla intensifies layoffs, including key executives and Supercharger team

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Tests unable to distinguish AI from human reviews

AI-generated restaurant reviews can now pass the Turing test,...

Zuckerberg shares his vision with investors and Meta stock tanks

In an era where instant gratification is often the...

AI surpasses human benchmarks in most areas: Stanford report

Stanford University’s Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) has...

Microsoft and OpenAI partner to build a $100 Billion AI supercomputer “Stargate”

In a bold stride towards computational supremacy, Microsoft, in...

US Bill Aims to Unveil AI Training Data Sources Amid Copyright Concerns

In a significant move toward transparency, a bill was...

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The race to harness AI in big banks heats up

The journey to harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the...

IMF reports that 40 percent of global employment could be disrupted by AI

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stark...

Reverse ATMs becomes solution for cashless business

To accommodate the expanding number of cashless companies, reverse...

Shopify teams up with Melio to launch bill pay tool

Melio, a B2B payments firm, has teamed with Shopify...

Federal Budget 2023: Millions to fight foreign interference, threats and covert activities

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