There is no question that AI is changing cybersecurity in a massive way. In many respects, its impact is comparable to the rise of the internet. AI tools are helping organizations improve efficiency, automate repetitive tasks, and process data at a speed humans simply cannot match. Unfortunately, the same technology helping defenders is also being...Read More
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York — Since independent vehicle crash testing began in the mid-1990s, automakers have been incentivized to make safety changes that have saved thousands of lives each year. Now, a new group is hoping to take a similar approach to artificial intelligence. RELATED: Google adds mental health tools to Gemini chatbot after...Read More
I’m 25, and I Have a Cosmetic Problem That No One Wants—and That’s Maddening to Fix. On Wednesday, the Maryland Court of Appeals—the state’s highest court—upheld the punishment of a minor who was prosecuted for child pornography after she distributed a video of herself performing a sex act. The ruling is dangerous on several levels:...Read More
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – A social media influencer known for posting “predator catcher” videos has been arrested in Clay County on an extortion charge, as investigators warn that vigilante-style confrontations online may undermine efforts to prosecute crimes against children. Jay Carnicom, who has tens of thousands of followers across social media platforms and describes himself...Read More
According to the State of Ransomware in 2026 report released by Kaspersky, Latin America emerged as the region most heavily affected by ransomware attacks in 2025. The report revealed that more than 8.13% of organizations operating across the region experienced ransomware-related incidents during the year, placing Latin America at the top of the global list...Read More
Microsoft on Tuesday took actions against a “malware-signing-as-a-service” provider that has helped criminal hackers evade security defenses designed to check whether software is legitimate. The group, dubbed Fox Tempest, was found to be abusing Microsoft code signing tools that validate whether software has been tampered with. Microsoft said it seized Fox Tempest’s website, took down...Read More
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Flipper The Flipper One is more than just an incremental upgrade over the Zero The team behind it has already set up a developer portal and is engaging with end users as it aims to offer a...Read More
Oregon teens who are interested in technology have a first-time opportunity this summer to explore cybersecurity careers at a free weeklong camp hosted at Southern Oregon University. The camp is taught by David Pouliot, an associate professor in the SOU Computer Science program, with current Computer Science students at SOU serving as assistants and mentors....Read More
The European Union is preparing a fresh push to rein in the impact of social media on children, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen signalling that new legislation – including restricting access for younger users – could be proposed within months. Issued on: 13/05/2026 – 08:02Modified: 13/05/2026 – 08:03 3 min Reading time...Read More
Social media platforms are still failing to properly protect children online, according to Ofcom, the UK’s communications and online-safety regulator, which says the biggest danger now lies within the platforms’ own design systems, especially recommendation feeds that continue pushing content toward young users. In a new warning and supporting research published by the regulator, Ofcom...Read More
