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Researchers are promoting a safer future with AI by strengthening algorithms against attack
Trust is vital to the widespread acceptance of AI across industries, especially when safety is a concern. For example, people may be hesitant to ride in a self-driving car knowing that the AI running it can be hacked. One ...
May 31, 2024
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Private data of 10,300 people may have been exposed in U of C Medical Center email incident
A phishing incident involving the emails of workers at University of Chicago Medical Center may have exposed the personal information of about 10,300 people, according to the hospital.
May 30, 2024
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Australia engaging with Ticketmaster over hacking 'incident'
The Australian government was on Thursday investigating claims by a hacking group to have stolen the details of 560 million customers from global events giant Ticketmaster, with the FBI offering its assistance.
May 30, 2024
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AI browser plug-ins to help consumers improve digital privacy literacy, combat manipulative design
Researchers at the University of Notre Dame are developing artificial intelligence tools that help consumers understand how they are being exploited as they navigate online platforms. The goal is to boost the digital literacy ...
May 29, 2024
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Security
Hiding in plain sight: AI may help to replace confidential information in images with similar visuals
Image privacy could be protected with the use of generative artificial intelligence. Researchers from Japan, China and Finland created a system which replaces parts of images that might threaten confidentiality with visually ...
May 29, 2024
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Computer Sciences
Enhancing cybersecurity with 'moving trees'
"Please enter the code within the next two minutes." The concept of one-time passwords (OTPs) has become a mainstay in our procedures for secure user verification in sensitive applications, such as government and financial ...
May 29, 2024
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Security
New research reveals impact of AI and cybersecurity on women, peace and security in south-east Asia
Systemic issues can put women's security at risk when artificial intelligence (AI) is adopted, and gender biases across widely used AI-systems pose a significant obstacle to the positive use of AI in the context of peace ...
May 29, 2024
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Security
Study sheds light on shady world of text message phishing scams
Researchers have collected and analyzed an unprecedented amount of data on SMS phishing attacks, shedding light on both the scope and nature of SMS phishing operations. The work also outlines techniques that can be used to ...
May 28, 2024
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Security
Scientists find major gaps in cybersecurity at auto workshops
In a new study from the University of Skövde, researchers found that many auto workshops do not know enough about how to keep our cars safe from cyberattacks. "A large proportion of the vehicle fleet could practically be ...
May 28, 2024
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Security
Q&A: What Philadelphians need to know about the city's 7,000-camera surveillance system
The Philadelphia Inquirer recently investigated Philadelphia's use of what it described as a "little-scrutinized, 7,000-camera system that is exposing residents across the city to heightened surveillance with few rules or ...
May 27, 2024
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Security
Researchers analyze the characteristics of AI-generated deepfakes
Most of the deepfakes (videos with fake hyper-realistic recreations) generated by artificial intelligence (AI) that spread through social media feature political representatives and artists and are often linked to current ...
May 24, 2024
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Security
Researchers detect hidden threats with advanced X-ray imaging
Researchers have combined various X-ray imaging technologies to create multi-contrast images that can be used to detect threatening materials such as explosives in thousands of complicated scenarios. The new approach, which ...
May 23, 2024
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Security
AI relies on mass surveillance, warns Signal boss
The AI tools that crunch numbers, generate text and videos and find patterns in data rely on mass surveillance and exercise concerning control over our lives, the boss of encrypted messaging app Signal told AFP on Thursday.
May 23, 2024
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Security
Here's how machine learning can violate your privacy
Machine learning has pushed the boundaries in several fields, including personalized medicine, self-driving cars and customized advertisements. Research has shown, however, that these systems memorize aspects of the data ...
May 23, 2024
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Security
Most recent cyber attacks on water systems won't be the last, says cybersecurity expert
More government agencies are taking steps to shore up their cybersecurity measures. Earlier this week, the Environmental Protection Agency announced it would step up inspections of water facilities that may be vulnerable ...
May 23, 2024
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Consumer & Gadgets
Cybersecurity labeling for smart devices aims to help people choose items less likely to be hacked
Consumer labels designed to help Americans pick smart devices that are less vulnerable to hacking could begin appearing on products before the holiday shopping season, federal officials said Wednesday.
May 22, 2024
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