California, the cradle of the American AI industry, is taking cybersecurity into its own hands. Following a slew of recent reports of AI systems autonomously gaining access to the open internet during internal tests and hacking into third-party organizations, the state says it plans to launch an “AI Cyber Defense Program” geared towards protecting critical...Read More
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – Before posting those proud first-day-of-school photos on social media, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is urging parents to think twice about the personal information they might be sharing. The agency released a safety alert reminding parents that ‘less is more’ when it comes to back-to-school posts. The KBI recommends...Read More
Reading Time: 3 minutes May is Older Americans Month, a time to promote healthy aging, highlight the challenges older adults face and celebrate efforts to enhance their quality of life. This year’s theme, “Championing Your Health,” encourages conversations and actions that support physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing at every age. Residents 85 years and older are the...Read More
TULSA, Okla. – As students across Green Country head back to school, Tulsa firefighters are reminding families and drivers to slow down, stay alert and prepare for emergencies. Andy Little with the Tulsa Fire Department said back-to-school safety is everyone’s responsibility, not just schools, parents or students. “It belongs to everyone to slow down in...Read More
The ransomware group known as DeadLock has been observed using decentralized infrastructure to facilitate victim communications and data leak operations in a bid to improve operational resilience. “Its recovery ecosystem combines the Session messaging network with blockchain-backed services that store and deliver resources used throughout the extortion process,” the Microsoft Threat Intelligence team said. The...Read More
Cyberattacks targeting water systems across the United States have exposed vulnerabilities in the technology controlling critical infrastructure. While drinking water has remained safe, recent incidents have disrupted operations, caused water pressure losses and forced utility workers to intervene manually, raising questions about what could happen if a future attack goes further. Ozgur Ozmen, an assistant professor of...Read More
From August 14, cyber cafés in Kenya must register customers to help authorities trace criminals who exploit public internet facilities to commit cyber offences. The directive comes as Kenya sees increased SIM-swap fraud, mobile and online banking theft, phishing, and identity theft, fuelled by the rapid adoption of digital financial services. Why is the government...Read More
(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A supermajority of Americans believe that social media has become too addictive for children and that it needs more regulation to combat this, according to a poll released Sunday. Eighty-five percent of Americans believe social media addicts children and can harm their mental health, a Reuters/Ipsos survey revealed. A strong...Read More
