Cybersecurity
AliExpress Fined by EU for Selling Unsafe Products
The European Commission imposed a fine of 550 million euros ($629 million) on AliExpress, a Chinese online marketplace, for insufficient measures against the sale of unsafe and counterfeit products. This penalty is the largest issued
Protecting Personal Data in Sweepstakes
During the summer, you might stumble upon mall kiosks offering free cruises or retailers hosting drawings at checkout. You fill out an entry card, drop it in a box, and forget about it by the
AI Study Reveals Bias in Criticism of Political Leaders
Meta Oversight Board’s Key Findings The Meta Oversight Board released a study highlighting a bias in AI models regarding criticism of political leaders. When asked to create critical materials about figures like President Donald Trump
AssuranceAmerica Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of Millions
AssuranceAmerica, an auto insurance provider working through independent agents, disclosed a data breach affecting nearly 7 million people. Information compromised in the breach includes driver’s license numbers and other personal details associated with auto insurance
Russian Nationals Charged in $63 Million Cyber Scam Across 21 U.S. States
Three Russian nationals are accused of scamming Americans in 21 states, obtaining over $63 million. A U.S. Attorney’s Office in Ohio revealed a December 2024 indictment on Tuesday. The accused are Alexander Alexandrovich Volosovik, 43,
California’s Delete Act Aims to Protect Personal Data
Millions of Social Security numbers have surfaced on the dark web, available for purchase after substantial data breaches. This perilous situation threatens disaster, enabling identity theft and fraudulent transactions. Criminals can exploit this data to
Preparing for a Quantum-Safe Future
Quantum computing’s rise will necessitate security system upgrades for companies, governments, banks, and digital platforms. This shift to quantum-safe infrastructure, designed to resist ultra-powerful quantum computing attacks, was once a theoretical concern for research labs.
Google General Counsel on Rising AI-Powered Phishing Scams
Halimah Delaine Prado, the General Counsel at Google, has highlighted the rise of AI-driven phishing scams. These scams originate from entities in China known as ‘outsider enterprises.’ Criminals are using artificial intelligence to craft realistic
Government’s Influence on AI Model Release
Government Regulation on AI Models The U.S. government has taken significant steps to regulate the release of advanced AI models. Tech giants like OpenAI and Anthropic are now under governmental oversight. OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman,
Recognizing and Avoiding ‘Hi Mom’ Scam Texts
A recent scam text targeting parents can be quite alarming. The message usually reads something like: Hi mom, text me here on my work phone. Dropped my actual phone in the sink earlier and it’s