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  • The Register: China’s Salt Typhoon spies spotted on US govt networks before telcos, CISA boss says

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/15/salt_typhoon_us_govt_networks/ Source: The Register Title: China’s Salt Typhoon spies spotted on US govt networks before telcos, CISA boss says Feedly Summary: We are only seeing ‘the tip of the iceberg,’ Easterly warns Beijing’s Salt Typhoon cyberspies had been seen in US government networks before telcos discovered the same foreign intruders in their own…

  • The Register: Even modest makeup can thwart facial recognition

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/15/make_up_thwart_facial_recognition/ Source: The Register Title: Even modest makeup can thwart facial recognition Feedly Summary: You may not need to go full Juggalo for the sake of privacy Researchers at cyber-defense contractor PeopleTec have found that facial recognition algorithms’ focus on specific areas of the face opens the door to subtler surveillance avoidance strategies.……

  • Wired: Why ‘Beating China’ In AI Brings Its Own Risks

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    Source URL: https://www.wired.com/story/why-beating-china-in-ai-brings-its-own-risks/ Source: Wired Title: Why ‘Beating China’ In AI Brings Its Own Risks Feedly Summary: The US is increasingly intent on winning the AI race with China. Experts say this ignores the benefits of collaboration—and the danger of unintended consequences. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses new export restrictions by…

  • CSA: How Will the EU AI Act Shape Global AI Governance?

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    Source URL: https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/articles/the-eu-ai-act-a-new-era-of-ai-governance-began-august-1st Source: CSA Title: How Will the EU AI Act Shape Global AI Governance? Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The European Union’s AI Act, effective August 1, 2024, is the first comprehensive regulation for artificial intelligence, adopting a risk-based approach and establishing critical requirements for high-risk and unacceptable AI systems.…

  • Slashdot: Texas Sues Allstate For Collecting Driver Data To Raise Premiums

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    Source URL: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/01/14/2042251/texas-sues-allstate-for-collecting-driver-data-to-raise-premiums?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Texas Sues Allstate For Collecting Driver Data To Raise Premiums Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes **Summary:** Texas has initiated a significant lawsuit against Allstate and its subsidiary Arity for allegedly violating the state’s privacy laws by secretly collecting location data from millions of drivers, which was used…

  • The Register: FBI wipes Chinese PlugX malware from thousands of Windows PCs in America

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/14/fbi_french_cops_boot_chinas/ Source: The Register Title: FBI wipes Chinese PlugX malware from thousands of Windows PCs in America Feedly Summary: Hey, Xi: Zài jiàn! The FBI, working with French cops, obtained nine warrants to remotely wipe PlugX malware from thousands of Windows-based computers that had been infected by Chinese government-backed criminals, according to newly…

  • The Register: UK floats ransomware payout ban for public sector

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/14/uk_ransomware_payout_ban/ Source: The Register Title: UK floats ransomware payout ban for public sector Feedly Summary: Stronger proposals may also see private sector applying for a payment ‘license’ A total ban on ransomware payments across the public sector might actually happen after the UK government opened a consultation on how to combat the trend…

  • CSA: How Illumio Simplified eBay’s Large-Scale Microsegmentation Project

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    Source URL: https://www.illumio.com/blog/how-illumio-simplified-ebays-large-scale-microsegmentation-project Source: CSA Title: How Illumio Simplified eBay’s Large-Scale Microsegmentation Project Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text outlines eBay’s cybersecurity enhancements through Illumio’s Zero Trust Segmentation (ZTS) platform, focusing on the implementation of microsegmentation to fortify its expansive network against breaches and ransomware. Key benefits include enhanced visibility, simplified…

  • CSA: How Can Businesses Mitigate AI "Lying" Risks Effectively?

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    Source URL: https://www.schellman.com/blog/cybersecurity/llms-and-how-to-address-ai-lying Source: CSA Title: How Can Businesses Mitigate AI "Lying" Risks Effectively? Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text addresses the accuracy of outputs generated by large language models (LLMs) in AI systems, emphasizing the risk of AI “hallucinations” and the importance of robust data management to mitigate these concerns.…

  • The Register: Europe coughs up €400 to punter after breaking its own GDPR data protection rules

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/13/data_broker_hacked/ Source: The Register Title: Europe coughs up €400 to punter after breaking its own GDPR data protection rules Feedly Summary: PLUS: Data broker leak reveals extent of info trading; Hot new ransomware gang might be all AI, no bark; and more Infosec in brief Gravy Analytics, a vendor of location intelligence info…