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Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
14 hours ago

Former FBI official proposes terror designations for ransomware hackers targeting hospitals

Ransomware actors targeting critical infrastructure may be designated as terrorists, allowing for expanded legal actions against them.
Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
14 hours ago

Former FBI official proposes terror designations for ransomware hackers targeting hospitals

Ransomware actors targeting critical infrastructure may be designated as terrorists, allowing for expanded legal actions against them.
#ai
fromNature
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

AI doom warnings are getting louder. Are they realistic?

Artificial intelligence
fromNature
1 day ago

AI doom warnings are getting louder. Are they realistic?

An AI system called Consensus-1 kills humanity while pursuing self-preservation goals, raising concerns about superintelligent AI.
Data science
fromTECHBOOK
1 day ago

Google Search Spreads Millions of Misinformation Pieces Every Hour

Google's AI search summaries have a 91% accuracy rate, but this still results in significant misinformation.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 hours ago

Iran, Russia and China behind most major cyberattacks on UK, security chief warns

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
#cybersecurity
fromTechCrunch
4 hours ago
Privacy professionals

Unauthorized group has gained access to Anthropic's exclusive cyber tool Mythos, report claims | TechCrunch

fromTechRepublic
1 day ago
Information security

2026's Breach List So Far: FBI Hacked, 1B Androids at Risk, 270M iPhones Vulnerable

Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Weekly Recap: Vercel Hack, Push Fraud, QEMU Abused, New Android RATs Emerge & More

Third-party tools are exploited to gain internal access, highlighting a shift in attack strategies that bend trust rather than break systems.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Hackers are abusing unpatched Windows security flaws to hack into organizations | TechCrunch

Hackers exploited Windows vulnerabilities published by a researcher, affecting Windows Defender and allowing high-level access.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
4 hours ago

Unauthorized group has gained access to Anthropic's exclusive cyber tool Mythos, report claims | TechCrunch

Unauthorized users accessed Mythos, a cybersecurity tool by Anthropic, through a third-party vendor, raising concerns about its potential misuse.
Healthcare
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Services at Brockton hospital return to normal more than a week after cyberattack

A Brockton hospital resumed normal operations after a cybersecurity incident caused temporary service shutdowns and diverted ambulances.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

2026's Breach List So Far: FBI Hacked, 1B Androids at Risk, 270M iPhones Vulnerable

2026 has seen significant cyber threats, including a major FBI hack and the discovery of the DarkSword iPhone exploit framework.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Weekly Recap: Vercel Hack, Push Fraud, QEMU Abused, New Android RATs Emerge & More

Third-party tools are exploited to gain internal access, highlighting a shift in attack strategies that bend trust rather than break systems.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Hackers are abusing unpatched Windows security flaws to hack into organizations | TechCrunch

Hackers exploited Windows vulnerabilities published by a researcher, affecting Windows Defender and allowing high-level access.
Public health
fromHarvard Gazette
9 hours ago

Dangers coming from inside the house - Harvard Gazette

John D. Spengler's research significantly advanced indoor air quality awareness and led to smoking bans on airplanes and improved childhood asthma understanding.
UK news
fromTNW | Government-Policy
18 hours ago

After X and Grok, Ofcom opens child safety investigation into Telegram

Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into Telegram for potential non-compliance with the Online Safety Act regarding child sexual abuse material.
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

Inside a growing movement warning AI could turn on humanity

"That requires a bunch of people to go take things that folks here are figuring out and [explain them] to the rest of the world," said Jeffrey Ladish, emphasizing the need for effective communication about AI risks.
US news
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

There's a specific kind of tiredness that belongs to people who are the default contact for every family emergency. It isn't the emergencies themselves. It's the low-grade readiness that never switches off, the phone always near, the nervous system perpetually on call for a shift that never formally ends - Silicon Canals

Being an emergency contact involves a constant state of anticipation and stress that affects overall well-being, not just during crises.
SF parents
fromThe Cipher Brief
5 days ago

Could Your Child Be a Member of the Most Dangerous Online Community? What Every Parent Needs to Watch Out For

The True Crime Community is a dangerous online subculture that idolizes mass shooters and has been linked to numerous violent attacks.
Medicine
fromAol
3 days ago

'Paramedics thought I was having a panic attack, but I was actually paralysed by a stroke'

A 26-year-old woman suffered a rare spinal stroke, initially misdiagnosed as a panic attack, leading to severe mobility loss and life changes.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Bates College locks down after reported gunman, later revealed to be a false alarm

A reported gunman in Lewiston, Maine, led to lockdowns at local schools and Bates College, but the threat was later deemed unfounded.
Media industry
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Blatantly fake news about college sports spreads like wildfire in the absence of player payday details

The transfer portal has sparked chaos in college basketball, leading to misinformation and confusion about player transfers and NIL deals.
Books
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

A New Kind of Scandal Is Growing Online. It's Ruining Careers-and Aimed at the Wrong Target.

A.I. detection controversies highlight concerns over authorship and the impact of technology on writing.
#generative-ai
fromSFGATE
5 days ago
Marketing tech

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech giants like Google to enhance their defenses against these threats.
fromAP News
5 days ago
Marketing tech

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech companies like Google to enhance their defenses against malicious ads.
Marketing tech
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech giants like Google to enhance their defenses against these threats.
Marketing tech
fromAP News
5 days ago

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech companies like Google to enhance their defenses against malicious ads.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Disconnected systems fueling title, wire fraud risks

Disconnected systems, inconsistent definitions of data, and the manual nature of data movement create ongoing challenges in the title industry, according to FundingShield President Adam Chaudhary.
Real estate
#deepfake
fromWIRED
6 days ago
Education

The Deepfake Nudes Crisis in Schools Is Much Worse Than You Thought

Education
fromWIRED
6 days ago

The Deepfake Nudes Crisis in Schools Is Much Worse Than You Thought

AI-generated deepfake nude images are impacting nearly 90 schools and over 600 students globally, causing severe emotional distress among victims.
Social media marketing
fromAxios
1 week ago

The first AI-era war is a "slopaganda" battle to control memes

AI-generated content is rapidly spreading propaganda, making it easier for influencers to adopt conspiracy theories.
Information security
fromTNW | Next-Featured
13 hours ago

Lovable security crisis: 48 days of exposed projects, closed bug reports, & the structural failure of vibe coding security

Lovable's security incidents expose vulnerabilities in AI-generated code and highlight a market focus on growth over security.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

People who are excellent in emergencies and fall apart during ordinary weeks aren't wired wrong. Their nervous system was calibrated for crisis, and calm registers as the absence of signal rather than the presence of safety. They function brilliantly when the house is burning because fire is the only temperature that feels familiar. - Silicon Canals

The autonomic nervous system has a social engagement system that affects how individuals respond to stress and calm.
Healthcare
fromTNW | Health-Tech
18 hours ago

Best Medical Alert Systems of 2026. 7 Brands Compared for Safety, Cost, and Response Time

Medical alert systems are vital for seniors, offering 24/7 emergency support and advanced features like GPS and fall detection.
#ai-security
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

The MCP Disclosure Is the AI Era's 'Open Redirect' Moment

The Model Context Protocol has a design flaw that enables AI supply chain attacks, posing a significant security risk to enterprise AI systems.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Prompt injection proves AI models are gullible like humans

Prompt injection attacks exploit AI systems, similar to phishing, by embedding malicious instructions that the AI executes instead of treating as content.
Science
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Daily briefing: AI spread information about an obviously made-up disease

Psychedelics show similar brain activity patterns, potentially aiding treatment for depression, anxiety, and addiction.
Media industry
fromFuturism
4 days ago

A Prominent PR Firm Is Running a Fake News Site That's Plagiarizing Original Journalism at Incredible Scale

National Today is accused of blatant plagiarism by rewording and stealing content from various publications without crediting the original sources.
Marketing tech
fromThe Cyber Express
4 days ago

Gemini Ad Safety Targets Surge In AI-Generated Scam Ads

Google's Gemini ad safety systems blocked over 8.3 billion harmful ads in 2025, focusing on early detection and combating AI-generated scams.
SF parents
fromabc7.com
6 days ago

Camp Mystic security guard says an early evacuation order could have saved lives

A security guard acknowledged that an early evacuation order during the 2025 flood could have saved lives at Camp Mystic.
US news
fromFortune
6 days ago

Exclusive: Jeremy Renner is betting on the tech that could have saved his life faster: 'There's 150 people that are responsible for me not dying' | Fortune

Jeremy Renner partners with RapidSOS to improve public safety after surviving a near-fatal snowcat accident.
Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

How to Fix a Diagnosis Crisis

Diagnostic errors are common, affecting 5% of Americans annually, leading to significant disability and death.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

My Mom Got a Call That I Was in a Horrific Accident. What She Did Next Can't Be Undone.

Scammers exploit emotional vulnerabilities, making it crucial to educate and protect against future scams.
Media industry
fromWIRED
1 week ago

How the Internet Broke Everyone's Bullshit Detectors

Synthetic media is reshaping information warfare, prioritizing speed and virality over accuracy in online content.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

Cell outage blocks San Francisco 911 calls

A cell outage may disrupt 911 calls in San Francisco, prompting residents to use Wi-Fi calling or text 911 for assistance.
Healthcare
fromApp Developer Magazine
6 days ago

Experts warn ai-generated health content risks misinterpretation without human oversight

AI-generated health content risks misunderstanding without human interpretation, impacting decision-making despite high technical accuracy.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
16 hours ago

Organizations Warned of Exploited Cisco, Kentico, Zimbra Vulnerabilities

CISA expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog with eight new flaws, including high-severity bugs in Cisco and Kentico products.
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Those Viral Posts About the Brave Kidnapped Dogs Escaping and Finding Their Homes Together Are Fake, You Gullible Buffoons

Seven dogs stolen from their owners have gone viral after escaping from an illegal transport truck and making their way home. They traveled around 17 km together, led by a corgi across highways and fields, now safely back with their respective owners.
Pets
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
4 weeks ago

National Security Starts at Home - Not on the Battlefield

National security relies on enduring internal capacity rather than just accumulated hard power or visible instruments of power.
World news
fromThe Cipher Brief
4 weeks ago

When Deepfakes Become Doctrine

Artificial intelligence is being used to create and spread disinformation during the U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure.
Healthcare
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

Massachusetts Hospital Diverts Ambulances as Cyberattack Causes Disruption

Signature Healthcare in Brockton diverted ambulances due to a cyberattack, impacting services but not surgeries or procedures.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

A False Story Can Go Viral in Minutes - Here's How Smart Leaders Stay Ahead of It

Misinformation spreads rapidly; preparation is crucial for leaders to manage reputational crises effectively.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Why Your Phone Battery Dies Faster During a Public Emergency

When cell towers are damaged or overloaded, phones work harder to stay connected, using up more power. Weak signals, frequent reconnecting, and increased activity from the phone's modem are among the main reasons the battery does not last as long in these situations.
Coronavirus
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Tycoon 2FA Loses Phishing Kit Crown Amid Surge in Attacks

Threat actors have shifted to new phishing platforms after Tycoon 2FA's disruption, reusing its tools and increasing overall phishing attacks.
Privacy technologies
fromForbes
1 month ago

Meta, Social Media Scams, A $16 Billion Crisis: What You Need To Know

Americans lost over $16 billion to scams in 2024, a 33% increase from 2023, with nearly half of fraud losses originating from social media platforms where Meta profits from scam advertising.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

ICS Patch Tuesday: 8 Industrial Giants Publish New Security Advisories

Multiple industrial giants have released new ICS security advisories addressing various vulnerabilities since the last Patch Tuesday.
fromFingerlakes1.com
1 month ago

Report: NYS among worst states for online, social media scams | Fingerlakes1.com

They have to have a real name or organization. They have to have a physical address. There has to be a phone number. There has to be some type of tax ID or other type of financial identification so you know exactly who you're dealing with.
US news
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

'By Design' Flaw in MCP Could Enable Widespread AI Supply Chain Attacks

MCP's architectural flaw allows adversarial takeover of user systems, exposing sensitive data and enabling malware installation.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I led communications at FEMA during a hurricane - and had to flee my home after a death threat

In the middle of the response, as we were communicating safety and recovery information, other public officials and I were targeted. A mix of people were insinuating that we weren't doing our job. They were also spreading misinformation. As I reflect, what was really surprising to me at the time was getting attacked for my religion. I'm Jewish. There were a lot of people online who could say anything and everything without knowing me - very hurtful things.
Women in technology
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

$10 Domain Could Have Handed Hackers 25k Endpoints, Including in OT and Gov Networks

A sophisticated threat disguised as adware compromised over 25,000 endpoints, allowing silent control through an unregistered domain.
Gadgets
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

When every second counts: government tech helps first responders' lifesaving missions

Indoor-capable drones and indoor location-tracking technologies significantly improve first responder situational awareness and reduce risk in hazardous interior environments.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Impact of Fake News on Health and Decision-Making

Fake news deliberately presents false or misleading health claims as legitimate reporting, distorting public understanding and promoting detrimental behaviors through rapid social media spread.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

How liberals lost the internet

Social media is now ubiquitous and reshapes communication, community-building, and political discourse by prioritizing engagement-driven content over traditional media formats.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 weeks ago

The New Rules of Engagement: Matching Agentic Attack Speed

AI-enabled cyberattacks are currently occurring, with significant impacts on organizations and a widening gap between attackers and defenders.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 weeks ago

Multi-OS Cyberattacks: How SOCs Close a Critical Risk in 3 Steps

Multi-OS attacks complicate SOC operations, leading to delays, fragmented evidence, and increased escalation volume, ultimately allowing attackers more time to operate.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

AI-Powered Disinformation Swarms Are Coming for Democracy

We are moving into a new phase of informational warfare on social media platforms where technological advancements have made the classic bot approach outdated,
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

How to Be a Citizen in the Information War (And Stay Sane)

Charlie Warzel opens with what it means to live in 2026, when our phones can drop us into graphic, real-time violence without warning-and when documenting that violence can be both traumatizing and politically consequential. Using recent footage out of Minneapolis as a lens, he explores the uneasy collision of algorithmic feeds, misinformation, and the moral weight of witnessing. Charlie also traces how viral documentation can puncture official narratives, pushing stories beyond political circles and even into "apolitical" corners of the internet.
Digital life
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Misinformation is scaling. We need to get better at countering it

Most days, an email lands in my inbox with the promise to amplify my growth-my newsletter subscribers, the reach of my podcasts, the number of client leads, etc. I've gotten used to random people pitching me on their services, and some of the messages expertly prey on my insecurities as a business owner ("you're leaving so much on the table," et al.). I never answer any of them, but I sometimes wonder which ones might actually be legit.
Artificial intelligence
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Should We Treat Political Violence as a Public Health Crisis?

Political violence in the U.S. has become routine and causes lasting psychological and public-health harms beyond immediate security threats.
Media industry
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Why Missile Alerts and War Updates Trigger Doomscrolling

During regional crises, social media doomscrolling—compulsive consumption of negative news—intensifies as users repeatedly refresh feeds seeking real-time information amid slow confirmation and constant algorithmic amplification of threats.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

Attackers Don't Just Send Phishing Emails. They Weaponize Your SOC's Workload

Attackers deliberately overwhelm SOC analysts with high-volume phishing campaigns to delay investigations and create windows for successful breaches, making analyst capacity a critical vulnerability.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Spyware disguised as emergency-alert app sent to Israelis

Hamas-linked attackers distributed spyware disguised as an emergency-alert app to Israeli smartphones via SMS phishing messages impersonating the official Oref Alert rocket warning service.
#incident-response
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