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Newscan: Police app exposed secret details about raids and suspects

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Newscan: Police app exposed secret details about raids and suspects

Web Roundup Items from other news organizations Police app exposed secret details about raids and suspects West Virginia dispatchers use callers’ cameras in emergencies New report: One-fifth of software has a severe security flaw Des Moines Public Schools to extend school year after ransomware attack FCC votes to approve new space bureau Fact vs. Fiction: […]

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Better phishing, easy malicious implants: How AI could change cyberattacks

Artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) models have already shown some promise in increasing the sophistication of phishing lures, creating synthetic profiles, and creating rudimentary malware, but even more innovative applications of cyberattacks will likely come in the near future. Malware developers have already started toying with code generation using AI, with security researchers demonstrating […]

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Making cities safer with smart technology

Public safety is a priority for communities and citizens alike, especially those living in metropolitan areas. While an issue as complex as public safety doesn’t have an easy fix, cities worldwide are thinking outside the box to create programs that build safer communities. For many, this includes embracing smart technology. Sensors, for example, are widely […]

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The big 5G fix for airplanes will cost just $26 million

The years-long, high-stakes public relations battle between the US airline industry and the US wireless industry appears to be heading toward a final conclusion. And the final price tag for the solution? $26,049,810. That finding, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is pretty incredible. It’s the total cost of replacing radio altimeters on around 180 airplanes and putting […]

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ChatGPT artificial intelligence: An upcoming cybersecurity threat?

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize many aspects of our lives, including how we approach cybersecurity. However, it also presents new risks and challenges that need to be carefully managed. One way that AI can be used in cybersecurity is through the development of intelligent systems that can detect and respond to cyber […]

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Space Race: Defenses emerge as satellite-focused cyberattacks ramp up

With cyberattacks becoming a reality against the space sector’s infrastructure in 2022, two groups are aiming to get ahead of future attacks by creating framework initiatives. The goal of the frameworks is to better understand not only potential threats — in terms of the traditional tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) applied to the space sector — […]

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From Ferrari to Ford, cybersecurity bugs plague automotive safety

A range of automakers from Acura to Toyota are plagued by security vulnerabilities within their vehicles that could allow hackers to access personally identifiable information (PII), lock owners out of their vehicles, and even take over functions like starting and stopping the vehicle’s engine. According to a team of seven security researchers, whose efforts were […]

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German police chase Tesla on autopilot while driver sleeps

A bizarre incident in Germany has shown exactly how Tesla’s Autopilot driver-assistance software can be easily misused by irresponsible owners. Police in Bavaria say they chased a Tesla driver who they claim had engaged the automated functionality and gone to sleep. The pursuit lasted for an alarming 15 minutes at around noon at a speed of 68 mph […]

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Do smart cities make safer cities?

According to the United Nations, two out of three people will live in urban areas by 2050. This increase in city populations will undoubtedly put an even greater strain on government service providers. Faced with the growing demand of residents for increasingly agile and efficient public services, cities must be able to adapt quickly and […]

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Beyond the obvious: The boldest cybersecurity predictions for 2023

The end of the year is upon us, and that means predictions — lots and lots of predictions. And no wonder: With 2022 in the books, cybersecurity professionals worth their salt are starting to think about what’s around the next bend; one needs to be prepared, after all. This year, we wanted to break out […]

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