A Baltimore student’s traumatic encounter with police after AI surveillance misidentified a chip bag as a firearm exposes critical gaps in automated security systems. This incident highlights how procedural failures and algorithmic errors create real-world harm in educational environments.
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New cybersecurity insurance data exposes alarming ransomware risks tied to traditional VPN systems. Organizations using Cisco and Citrix VPNs face nearly seven times higher attack likelihood, forcing urgent industry reconsideration of remote access security models.
Microsoft’s attempt to patch a critical Windows Server Update Service vulnerability has backfired, leaving systems more vulnerable than before. The incomplete fix creates false security while attackers continue exploiting the RCE flaw. Enterprise security teams face critical decisions about their up
Iran’s state-sponsored cyber training academy suffered a significant data breach exposing student and associate information. The leak reveals surprising connections to Western academic institutions and raises questions about Iran’s cyber operations strategy.
In 1995, Netscape launched the world’s first bug bounty program, fundamentally changing how companies approach security vulnerabilities. This revolutionary move transformed external hackers from adversaries into partners, laying groundwork for today’s multi-million-dollar bug hunting industry.
The open-source firewall platform OPNsense has embraced a controversial rapid-release strategy that delivers security patches within weeks rather than months. While some users balk at the frequent updates, security-conscious administrators argue this approach represents the future of network protect
The Department of Homeland Security is developing a fleet of AI-powered surveillance trucks capable of autonomous border monitoring. The Modular Mobile Surveillance System would deploy computer vision technology to detect movement miles away. This initiative comes amid significant budget increases for immigration enforcement.
The Department of Homeland Security is moving forward with plans to deploy a fleet of high-tech surveillance vehicles along US borders, according to federal contracting documents reviewed by WIRED. The proposed system would transform standard 4×4 trucks into rolling observation towers equipped with artificial intelligence, advanced radar systems, and high-powered cameras.
Security researchers have identified a new threat vector targeting AI-powered browsers through malicious sidebar extensions. These extensions can spoof legitimate AI tools to redirect users to harmful websites and install backdoors. IT departments are advised to implement strict zero-trust protocols and extension audits.
Security researchers have identified a significant vulnerability in AI-powered browsers where malicious extensions can spoof legitimate AI sidebar tools, according to recent cybersecurity reports. This attack method enables threat actors to redirect users to malicious websites, execute data exfiltration commands, and install backdoors on compromised systems.
South Africa’s railway system shows declining fatalities but rising injuries according to the latest safety report. Security incidents now represent 70% of all reported occurrences amid infrastructure challenges.
South Africa’s railway network has recorded its lowest fatality rate in five years despite facing significant operational and security challenges, according to the Railway Safety Regulator’s latest annual report. The regulator documented 81 fatalities during the reporting period, representing the lowest figure in half a decade, while safety-related occurrences decreased by 7.2% to 9,200 incidents.
Mastercard is making a significant infrastructure push in Europe with plans to develop three new data centers in France. The payment giant’s €250 million investment aims to strengthen operational resilience and localize payment processing capabilities across the continent.
Payment processing giant Mastercard is reportedly planning a substantial expansion of its European data center footprint with three new facilities in France, according to company announcements. Sources indicate the company will invest approximately €250 million ($289.81 million) in this strategic infrastructure development, which represents a significant enhancement to Mastercard’s existing European operations.
