A popular prayer app used in Iran is believed to have been hacked after it began urging users to lay down their weapons on Saturday following airstrikes by the U.S. and Israel. The messages, as reported by WIRED Middle East, were sent in quick succession over a 30-minute period to users of “BadeSaba Calendar.” The...Read More
NEW DELHI: A shipping lobby group and a state-run oil company on Friday sought security escort for vessels moving in and out of the Strait of Hormuz, the channel for oil and gas supply from West Asia, while also suggesting access through other ports, such as Yanbu in Saudi Arabia, to ensure uninterrupted flow of...Read More
The Granville County Sheriff’s Office and Granville County Public Schools are warning parents about a dangerous TikTok challenge after a high schooler in the district took part in it. The “Benadryl challenge,” encourages young people to take large, toxic doses of over-the-counter medications, like Benadryl, to the point the person trips out or hallucinates. “We...Read More
AI red teaming so far has been about probing language models and applications on whether they could be tricked into generating harmful content, leaking sensitive data, or bypassing safety guidelines. But the threat landscape has fundamentally shifted with the rise of agents. This week, we announced Prisma AIRS 3.0 and unveiled that Prisma AIRS Agent...Read More
Iran-linked hackers broke into the personal email inbox of FBI director Kash Patel and published a portion of his correspondence online earlier this week. The hack, for which the Handala Hack Team claimed responsibility, also gave a glimpse into Patel’s Baroda connection. FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal emails were published online by hackers (AP) On...Read More
People are filling their homes with internet-connected cameras, speakers, locks, and routers. When one of those devices is compromised, the next steps are often unclear. Researchers reviewing government cybersecurity advice in 11 countries found that most guidance focuses on prevention, leaving households with limited support after a breach. The analysis covers Australia, Austria, Canada, Finland,...Read More
“I felt completely helpless as a parent,” says Mrunal (name changed), recalling the day in 2020 when her son attempted to take his life after months of online abuse. The incident took place during the COVID-19 lockdown, a period that gave her and her family a closer view of Adarsh’s (name changed) daily struggles. “When...Read More
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho (AP) — A man convicted of battering two people at a turbulent legislative town hall was found not guilty on a count that related a woman who was seen being dragged out in a video that went viral. The Kootenai County jury returned the split verdict against Paul Trouette on Thursday, finding...Read More
Meta was found liable in the state of New Mexico on Tuesday for misleading consumers about the safety of its platforms and for endangering children. The New Mexico case has been closely watched as a harbinger of what the company could face nationwide as the country grapples with the impact that social media platforms like...Read More
A wrestling coach gave his phone number to a student and sent sexually explicit messages, police said. Getty Images/iStock photo A 64-year-old wrestling coach is accused of sexting a 14-year-old student and asking her for naked photos in Washington, police said. Daniel Ralph Lee of Seattle was arrested on multiple charges April 15 in Maple...Read More
