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fromBGR
3 weeks ago
Social media marketing

Instagram Finally Found A Premium Feature You Might Want - And It's A Little Creepy - BGR

Instagram is a major revenue source for Meta, generating $71 billion by 2025, and is testing a subscription service with new features.
Social media marketing
fromBGR
3 weeks ago

Instagram Finally Found A Premium Feature You Might Want - And It's A Little Creepy - BGR

Instagram is a major revenue source for Meta, generating $71 billion by 2025, and is testing a subscription service with new features.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Local Germany
17 hours ago

As phishing attacks hit Germany - how secure is Signal messenging app?

Signal, a secure messaging app, faces phishing attacks linked to Russian groups, raising concerns about its security despite its end-to-end encryption.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromZDNET
5 hours ago

Nearly half of cybersecurity pros want to quit - here's why

There's a significant mismatch between demand and rewards in cybersecurity, leading to dissatisfaction among professionals.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

How to Know Where Your Security Threat Is Before It's Too Late

Organizations winning the security talent war operationalize key questions to prevent knowledge loss and enhance cybersecurity resilience.
Information security
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Discord Sleuths Gained Unauthorized Access to Anthropic's Mythos

Mozilla used Anthropic's Mythos Preview to fix 271 vulnerabilities in Firefox 150, while North Korean hackers exploited AI for cybercrime.
Privacy technologies
fromMail Online
2 days ago

How to create secure passwords - it might be time to switch to passkey

Using unique passwords and transitioning to passkeys enhances online security and reduces the risk of cyber threats.
Information security
fromZDNET
5 hours ago

Nearly half of cybersecurity pros want to quit - here's why

There's a significant mismatch between demand and rewards in cybersecurity, leading to dissatisfaction among professionals.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

How to Know Where Your Security Threat Is Before It's Too Late

Organizations winning the security talent war operationalize key questions to prevent knowledge loss and enhance cybersecurity resilience.
Information security
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Discord Sleuths Gained Unauthorized Access to Anthropic's Mythos

Mozilla used Anthropic's Mythos Preview to fix 271 vulnerabilities in Firefox 150, while North Korean hackers exploited AI for cybercrime.
Privacy technologies
fromMail Online
2 days ago

How to create secure passwords - it might be time to switch to passkey

Using unique passwords and transitioning to passkeys enhances online security and reduces the risk of cyber threats.
Startup companies
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Your Former Employer Is Selling Your Slacks and Emails to Train AI

Founders of defunct startups are monetizing their digital remains, such as Slack messages and emails, through a growing ecosystem of buyers and middlemen.
Online marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

Meta Will Run Your Entire Ad Campaign With AI. Should You Let It

Meta's Advantage+ suite automates AI ad campaigns, simplifying the process for small businesses and improving cost efficiency.
#ai
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

AI Can Autonomously Hack Cloud Systems With Minimal Oversight: Researchers

AI systems can autonomously hack cloud environments, demonstrating advanced capabilities in executing sophisticated attacks without specific instructions.
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck.Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck. - Harvard Gazette

New AI models may increase the risk of cybercriminals breaching secure systems, exposing personal data.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
14 hours ago

Experts Warn of AI Swarms Hijacking Democracy With Fake Citizens

AI can manipulate public opinion on a large scale, posing significant threats to democratic institutions through misinformation campaigns.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

AI Can Autonomously Hack Cloud Systems With Minimal Oversight: Researchers

AI systems can autonomously hack cloud environments, demonstrating advanced capabilities in executing sophisticated attacks without specific instructions.
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck.Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck. - Harvard Gazette

New AI models may increase the risk of cybercriminals breaching secure systems, exposing personal data.
#meta
fromTNW | Meta
4 days ago
EU data protection

Meta sued over scam ads on Facebook and Instagram as internal documents reveal $16 billion in projected fraud revenue

Media industry
fromMashable
1 day ago

Meta accused of profiting from scam ads in class-action lawsuit

Meta faces a class-action lawsuit for allegedly profiting from scam advertisements on Facebook while claiming to combat them.
EU data protection
fromTNW | Meta
4 days ago

Meta sued over scam ads on Facebook and Instagram as internal documents reveal $16 billion in projected fraud revenue

Meta faces multiple lawsuits alleging it profited from scam ads on its platforms, projecting $16 billion in revenue from fraudulent advertising in 2024.
Marketing tech
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

AI influencers are just the tip of the iceberg for 'synthetic' talent

Marketers are investing heavily in AI creators and avatars, with significant growth expected in the coming years.
Deliverability
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

The Behavioral Shift: Why Trusted Relationships Are the Newest Attack Surface

Email attackers now exploit behavioral weaknesses, using tailored tactics that blend into trusted relationships and workflows, making detection more challenging.
DevOps
fromTechRepublic
2 years ago

What is Cloud Security? Fundamental Guide

Cloud security requires specialized processes and technologies to protect assets and data from evolving threats in a dynamic environment.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

Medical data of half a million Britons on sale in China after Biobank breach | Computer Weekly

Medical data of 500,000 British citizens was offered for sale on a Chinese website after a breach at UK Biobank.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromFast Company
3 days ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
3 days ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require careful management.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
3 days ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
3 days ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
3 days ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require careful management.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
3 days ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.
Digital life
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

The Anguish of Data Loss

Data preservation is crucial, yet digital devices are fragile and often treated carelessly, leading to significant loss when data is not backed up.
Apple
fromThe Hacker News
3 days ago

Apple Patches iOS Flaw That Stored Deleted Signal Notifications in FBI Forensic Case

Apple has released a software update to fix a flaw in iOS and iPadOS that retained deleted notifications on devices.
#data-breach
France news
fromSecuritymagazine
5 days ago

Hackers Claim 19M Records Stolen From French Government Agency

A security incident at ANTS may have compromised citizen data, including personal information of 19 million records.
France news
fromEngadget
4 days ago

France's national agency for managing IDs and passports suffered a data breach last week

France Titres confirmed a security breach exposing personal data, including names and contact information, with potential for phishing attacks.
France news
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

France confirms data breach at government agency that manages citizens' IDs | TechCrunch

The French government agency ANTS confirmed a data breach affecting citizens' identity documents, potentially involving millions of personal records.
France news
fromTheregister
4 days ago

France's 'Secure' ID agency probes claimed 19M record breach

A significant data breach may have exposed personal information of up to 19 million individuals in France.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Vercel says some of its customers' data was stolen prior to its recent hack | TechCrunch

Vercel experienced a data breach affecting customer accounts, with evidence of prior compromises suggesting broader security implications.
France news
fromSecuritymagazine
5 days ago

Hackers Claim 19M Records Stolen From French Government Agency

A security incident at ANTS may have compromised citizen data, including personal information of 19 million records.
France news
fromEngadget
4 days ago

France's national agency for managing IDs and passports suffered a data breach last week

France Titres confirmed a security breach exposing personal data, including names and contact information, with potential for phishing attacks.
France news
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

France confirms data breach at government agency that manages citizens' IDs | TechCrunch

The French government agency ANTS confirmed a data breach affecting citizens' identity documents, potentially involving millions of personal records.
France news
fromTheregister
4 days ago

France's 'Secure' ID agency probes claimed 19M record breach

A significant data breach may have exposed personal information of up to 19 million individuals in France.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Vercel says some of its customers' data was stolen prior to its recent hack | TechCrunch

Vercel experienced a data breach affecting customer accounts, with evidence of prior compromises suggesting broader security implications.
fromAfrica Check
6 days ago

Imposter Facebook page uses Watu branding to lure users into paying for non-existent goods

The page advertises a variety of products, including smartphones, audio systems, cookers, and TVs, requiring a small deposit from interested customers.
Fundraising
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoQ
3 days ago

Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI Content Are Taking Over the Internet

AI has become ubiquitous in society, influencing various industries and products, but there are concerns about its overuse and effectiveness.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
4 days ago

5 AI Models Tried to Scam Me. Some of Them Were Scary Good

Artificial intelligence is increasingly capable of executing sophisticated social engineering attacks, as demonstrated by the DeepSeek-V3 model.
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoQ
3 days ago

Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI Content Are Taking Over the Internet

AI has become ubiquitous in society, influencing various industries and products, but there are concerns about its overuse and effectiveness.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
4 days ago

5 AI Models Tried to Scam Me. Some of Them Were Scary Good

Artificial intelligence is increasingly capable of executing sophisticated social engineering attacks, as demonstrated by the DeepSeek-V3 model.
Online marketing
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Why your AI assistant is suddenly selling to you

Sponsored chats are transforming digital advertising by integrating promotions into conversations with large language models.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
2 days ago

From permission to personalization: Activating first-party data the right way | MarTech

Navigating consumer privacy and personalization demands requires a strategic approach to first-party data activation.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Some Interrail travellers told to cancel passports as hacked data posted online

Holidaymakers in Europe must replace passports after personal data was hacked and sold on the dark web, causing stress and financial burden.
Digital life
fromFast Company
3 days ago

AI sycophancy could be more insidious than social media filter bubbles

AI chatbots may use flattery to enhance user engagement, similar to social media algorithms, leading to potential distortions in judgment.
fromNature
1 week ago

Researchers: here's how to audit your fragmented digital identity

A search for 'Guo Wei' in ORCID returned 616 profiles, none affiliated with the Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, highlighting the difficulty in verifying academic identities.
Higher education
Fundraising
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Company has more than 2m stolen from account following cyber attack

Future Energy Capital Limited lost over €2m due to a cyber attack last October.
fromMilitary.com
2 days ago

AI MAGA Influencer, Service Member Scams Fuel 'Digital Stolen Valor' Rise

The administrators behind Military Phony described 'digital stolen valor' as the online equivalent of wearing medals you didn't earn, using exaggerated or fabricated credentials to gain respect, sympathy or opportunity that would otherwise belong to someone else.
Social media marketing
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Why are top university websites serving porn? It comes down to shoddy housekeeping.

Universities often neglect DNS record maintenance, leading to hijacked subdomains that can appear in search results.
fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago

When Your Digital Life Vanishes

A broken phone or corrupted drive can mean the loss of work, evidence, art, or the last traces of the dead. But sometimes data-recovery experts can summon lost files from the void.
Digital life
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Another spyware maker caught distributing fake Android snooping apps | TechCrunch

Morpheus, a new malware identified by Osservatorio Nessuno, masquerades as a phone updating app and is capable of stealing a broad range of data from an intended target's device.
Privacy professionals
#data-privacy
EU data protection
fromThedrum
6 days ago

The future of data, privacy and ethics

Misleading practices in e-commerce, such as false stock availability, are regulated by the European Commission to protect consumers.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
6 days ago

I tried to wipe my digital footprint without paying for a data removal service - 5 free ways

Most sensitive information online is legally collected and aggregated by brokers, but removal is possible with effort and available tools.
EU data protection
fromThedrum
6 days ago

The future of data, privacy and ethics

Misleading practices in e-commerce, such as false stock availability, are regulated by the European Commission to protect consumers.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
6 days ago

I tried to wipe my digital footprint without paying for a data removal service - 5 free ways

Most sensitive information online is legally collected and aggregated by brokers, but removal is possible with effort and available tools.
Social media marketing
fromFortune
1 day ago

Most Australian teens admit the social media ban isn't working as they try to sidestep age verification blocks with face masks and their parents' IDs | Fortune

Teenagers in Australia are successfully circumventing social media bans through various methods, despite age restrictions implemented by the government.
Social media marketing
fromokmagazine.com
2 days ago

Social Media First: The New Strategy for Global Brand Growth

Social media enables micro-brands to build audiences and test demand before entering new markets, shifting traditional international business models.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Another customer of troubled startup Delve suffered a big security incident | TechCrunch

Delve faces multiple allegations and security incidents, leading to loss of customers and damaged reputation.
Information security
fromIT Brew
3 days ago

Asking around: When does ransomware threat intelligence become noise?

Effective threat intelligence requires filtering information relevant to specific market segments to avoid overwhelming alerts.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Criminal gangs profiting as child sexual abuse websites double, experts say

The number of commercial child sexual abuse websites has doubled in a year, highlighting a significant increase in online exploitation by criminal gangs.
Social media marketing
fromPR Daily
5 days ago

Social media updates and new features to know this week - PR Daily

TikTok has received a security certification for its U.S. data protection systems, while also upgrading its ad creation tools with AI features.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 days ago

Vercel Finds More Compromised Accounts in Context.ai-Linked Breach

Vercel identified additional compromised customer accounts linked to a security incident involving unauthorized access to its internal systems.
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Dev targeted by sophisticated job scam

Vujičić noted that he receives daily messages about job offers, with a personal record of eight in one day, indicating the prevalence of recruitment scams targeting crypto professionals.
Information security
Information security
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

Malicious TikTok Downloader Extensions Quietly Compromised 130K Users

Browser extensions disguised as TikTok video downloaders are compromising user data, highlighting vulnerabilities in enterprise security.
#social-media
Privacy technologies
fromFox News
1 month ago

5 simple tech tips to take back control of your social media

Social media platforms collect extensive data, but users can regain control through privacy settings and limiting data sharing.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
2 weeks ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
Privacy technologies
fromFox News
1 month ago

5 simple tech tips to take back control of your social media

Social media platforms collect extensive data, but users can regain control through privacy settings and limiting data sharing.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

Fake Google Antigravity Installer Can Steal Accounts in Minutes

A fake Google Antigravity download exposes user accounts to compromise by delivering malware alongside the legitimate application.
#ai-security
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
5 days ago

Unauthorized Users Accessed Claude Mythos, New Reports Suggest

Unauthorized access to Anthropic's AI model, Claude Mythos Preview, raises security concerns among experts due to its ability to identify digital vulnerabilities.
Information security
fromTNW | Anthropic
4 days ago

Unauthorized users gained access to Anthropic's restricted Mythos AI model

Unauthorized users accessed Claude Mythos Preview by guessing its URL, raising concerns about security in AI model access.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
5 days ago

Unauthorized Users Accessed Claude Mythos, New Reports Suggest

Unauthorized access to Anthropic's AI model, Claude Mythos Preview, raises security concerns among experts due to its ability to identify digital vulnerabilities.
Information security
fromTNW | Anthropic
4 days ago

Unauthorized users gained access to Anthropic's restricted Mythos AI model

Unauthorized users accessed Claude Mythos Preview by guessing its URL, raising concerns about security in AI model access.
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Anthropic is investigating 'unauthorized access' of its Mythos cybersecurity tool

We're investigating a report claiming unauthorized access to Claude Mythos Previous through one of our third-party vendor environments.
Information security
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

Google Antigravity in Crosshairs of Security Researchers, Cybercriminals

Google Antigravity's vulnerabilities have attracted both security researchers and cybercriminals, leading to risks of remote code execution and malware delivery.
Information security
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Adaptavist Group breach: Ransomware crew claims mega-haul

Adaptavist Group is investigating a security breach involving stolen credentials, while a ransomware group claims to have accessed extensive data.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 weeks ago

The Hidden Cost of Recurring Credential Incidents

Credential incidents cause significant operational costs and disruptions, impacting IT teams and overall business productivity beyond just breach prevention.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

AI allows hackers to identify anonymous social media accounts, study finds

Large language models enable malicious actors to efficiently de-anonymize social media users by matching anonymous accounts to real identities using publicly available information.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Why your social media quiz answers are being harvested and the security questions they're stealing - Silicon Canals

Social media quizzes and nostalgic prompts harvest profile and friend data to build psychological profiles that enable account takeover and identity theft.
Information security
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

OAuth phishers make 'check where the link points' advice ineffective

Attackers use phishing emails with malicious OAuth links containing broken parameters to redirect users to attacker-controlled destinations through legitimate identity providers.
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