Tag: implications

Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/25/08/14/232228/russian-hackers-seized-control-of-norwegian-dam-spy-chief-says?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Russian Hackers Seized Control of Norwegian Dam, Spy Chief Says Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses a recent cyber-attack attributed to Russian hackers, who gained control over a Norwegian hydropower dam. This incident highlights increasing cybersecurity threats from pro-Russian actors aimed at instilling fear…

Slashdot: Google Releases Pint-Size Gemma Open AI Model

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Source URL: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/08/14/2150230/google-releases-pint-size-gemma-open-ai-model?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Google Releases Pint-Size Gemma Open AI Model Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Google has introduced the Gemma 3 270M, a compact AI model optimized for local deployment, which offers significant advantages in terms of privacy and efficiency. While it may not match the performance of larger…

The Register: Ransomware crews don’t care about your endpoint security – they’ve already killed it

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Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/14/edr_killers_ransomware/ Source: The Register Title: Ransomware crews don’t care about your endpoint security – they’ve already killed it Feedly Summary: Some custom malware, some legit software tools At least a dozen ransomware gangs have incorporated kernel-level EDR killers into their malware arsenal, allowing them to bypass almost every major endpoint security tool on…

The Register: Dodgy Huawei chips nearly sunk DeepSeek’s next-gen R2 model

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Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/14/dodgy_huawei_deepseek/ Source: The Register Title: Dodgy Huawei chips nearly sunk DeepSeek’s next-gen R2 model Feedly Summary: Chinese AI model dev still plans to use homegrown silicon for inferencing Unhelpful Huawei AI chips are reportedly why Chinese model dev DeepSeek’s next-gen LLMs are taking so long.… AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text…

The Register: Psst: wanna buy a legit FBI email account for $40?

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Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/14/fbi_email_accounts_for_sale/ Source: The Register Title: Psst: wanna buy a legit FBI email account for $40? Feedly Summary: Government and police employee credentials sold at bargain-basement prices on underground forums Criminals are selling access to FBI and other law enforcement and government email accounts to other criminals via dark web marketplaces for as little…

Wired: A DOGE AI Tool Called SweetREX Is Coming to Slash US Government Regulation

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Source URL: https://www.wired.com/story/sweetrex-deregulation-ai-us-government-regulation-doge/ Source: Wired Title: A DOGE AI Tool Called SweetREX Is Coming to Slash US Government Regulation Feedly Summary: Named for its developer, an undergrad who took leave from UChicago to become a DOGE affiliate, a new AI tool automates the review of federal regulations and flags rules it thinks can be eliminated.…

Slashdot: Meta’s AI Rules Have Let Bots Hold ‘Sensual’ Chats With Kids, Offer False Medical Info

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Source URL: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/08/14/1759222/metas-ai-rules-have-let-bots-hold-sensual-chats-with-kids-offer-false-medical-info?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Meta’s AI Rules Have Let Bots Hold ‘Sensual’ Chats With Kids, Offer False Medical Info Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The document raises significant concerns regarding the ethical implications of AI use in children’s interactions and the propagation of harmful stereotypes. This situation emphasizes the importance…

The Register: ‘MadeYouReset’ HTTP/2 flaw lets attackers DoS servers

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Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/14/madeyoureset_http2_flaw_lets_attackers/ Source: The Register Title: ‘MadeYouReset’ HTTP/2 flaw lets attackers DoS servers Feedly Summary: Researchers had to notify over 100 vendors of flaw that builds on 2023’s Rapid Reset with neat twist past usual mitigations Security researchers Gal Bar Nahum, Anat Bremler-Barr, and Yaniv Harel have published details of a “common design flaw"…

Wired: xAI Was About to Land a Major Government Contract. Then Grok Praised Hitler

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