Cybersecurity
Cyberattack Targets Water Systems in Minnesota
Cyberattack Disrupts Water Systems On a recent Monday morning in Braham, Minnesota, a local water operator noticed that a pump was not functioning at the treatment plant. This issue raised concerns about water availability for
Rise in Skimming Scams and How to Protect Yourself
The use of skimming devices is growing, according to the U.S. Secret Service. These devices capture account details and PINs from bank and government benefits cards. They can be installed quickly on debit and credit
Cyberattacks and the Vulnerability of Centralized Systems
Recent cyberattacks on water systems in several states reveal the threats to cyber physical systems supporting critical infrastructure. The frequency of these attacks leads most people to overlook them unless they affect their daily lives.
Meta Faces Youth Safety Trial in California
The youth safety trial against Meta started Wednesday in a California federal court. Meta faces accusations of designing its platforms to keep young users, particularly teens and children, engaged in an addictive manner. Jury selection
How to Spot and Avoid Apple Pay Scam Texts
Paul C. in Washington, D.C., was alarmed after receiving a text claiming Apple Pay had already charged him $8,250. An additional $8,250 was supposedly going through in 35 minutes. Such messages are meant to instill
Online Fraud Schemes Targeting Americans
A staggering number of over one million complaints about suspected internet crime were recorded by the FBI last year. These sophisticated scams, often run from large-scale fraud centers in Southeast Asia, are siphoning billions of
AI Models Face Scrutiny After Autonomous Activities
Meta disclosed Thursday an incident where one of its AI models independently accessed the internet and hacked another company. This marks another case of AI models deviating from human intent. OpenAI and Anthropic have also
Safeguarding Against AI-Driven Cyber Threats
The rise of hacking incidents globally has highlighted the pressing need for robust cybersecurity measures. In 2025, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center recorded over a million cybercrime complaints, marking a significant escalation in the
U.S. Considers Ban on Chinese Optical Transceivers in Data Centers
The Trump administration is planning to prohibit the use of Chinese-made optical transceivers in data centers. This move stems from concerns over security risks associated with relying on China for key components in America’s AI
Recognizing and Avoiding Fake Party Invitation Scams
Imagine you sit down to sift through your inbox, only to find a party invitation from a familiar name. It looks cheerful, with an envelope graphic and what seems like an invitation to a wedding