Tag: National Security Risks
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Slashdot: Fake Job Seekers Are Flooding US Companies
Source URL: https://slashdot.org/story/25/04/09/0134223/fake-job-seekers-are-flooding-us-companies?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Fake Job Seekers Are Flooding US Companies Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The rise of fake job seekers using AI tools presents a significant security threat to U.S. companies, particularly in industries vulnerable to cybersecurity risks. This trend highlights the necessity for vigilance in hiring processes…
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Hacker News: UK wants dirt on data brokers before criminals get there first
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/18/uk_data_broker_inquiry/ Source: Hacker News Title: UK wants dirt on data brokers before criminals get there first Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The UK government is actively seeking input from industry experts regarding the data brokerage sector and its associated national security risks, while pushing for new data-sharing legislation. This…
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The Register: UK wants dirt on data brokers before criminals get there first
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/18/uk_data_broker_inquiry/ Source: The Register Title: UK wants dirt on data brokers before criminals get there first Feedly Summary: Govt wants to learning mistakes of serially breached record holders so it can, er, liberalize data sharing regs under new law The UK government is inviting experts to provide insights about the data brokerage industry…
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Hacker News: DOGE’s ‘Genius’ Coders Launch Website So Full of Holes, Anyone Can Write to It
Source URL: https://www.techdirt.com/2025/02/14/doges-genius-coders-launch-website-so-full-of-holes-anyone-can-write-to-it/ Source: Hacker News Title: DOGE’s ‘Genius’ Coders Launch Website So Full of Holes, Anyone Can Write to It Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes **Summary:** The DOGE website, associated with Elon Musk and purportedly intended to enhance government efficiency, has exposed significant security vulnerabilities, allowing anyone to write to its…
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The Register: Probe finds US Coast Guard has left maritime cybersecurity adrift
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/11/coast_guard_cybersecurity_fail/ Source: The Register Title: Probe finds US Coast Guard has left maritime cybersecurity adrift Feedly Summary: Numerous systemic vulnerabilities could scuttle $5.4T industry Despite the escalating cyber threats targeting America’s maritime transportation system, the US Coast Guard still lacks a comprehensive strategy to secure this critical infrastructure – nor does it have…
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Slashdot: DeepSeek IOS App Sends Data Unencrypted To ByteDance-Controlled Servers
Source URL: https://slashdot.org/story/25/02/08/0531202/deepseek-ios-app-sends-data-unencrypted-to-bytedance-controlled-servers?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: DeepSeek IOS App Sends Data Unencrypted To ByteDance-Controlled Servers Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses a security vulnerability in the mobile application DeepSeek, which transmits sensitive data over unencrypted channels, raising significant security and privacy concerns. It highlights the implications of using infrastructure provided…
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The Register: Dems want answers on national security risks posed by hiring freeze, DOGE
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/06/democrat_trump_admin_letter/ Source: The Register Title: Dems want answers on national security risks posed by hiring freeze, DOGE Feedly Summary: Are cybersecurity roles included? Are Elon’s enforcers vetted? Inquiring minds want to know Elected officials are demanding answers as to whether the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are hamstringing…
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The Register: US cranks up espionage charges against ex-Googler accused of trade secrets heist
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/05/google_espionage_charges/ Source: The Register Title: US cranks up espionage charges against ex-Googler accused of trade secrets heist Feedly Summary: Mountain View clocked onto the scheme with days to spare A Chinese national faces a substantial stint in prison and heavy fines if found guilty of several additional charges related to economic espionage and…
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Slashdot: Senator Hawley Proposes Jail Time For People Who Download DeepSeek
Source URL: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/25/02/04/0037221/senator-hawley-proposes-jail-time-for-people-who-download-deepseek Source: Slashdot Title: Senator Hawley Proposes Jail Time For People Who Download DeepSeek Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Senator Josh Hawley’s recently introduced legislation aims to criminalize the import and export of AI technology with China, highlighting significant national security concerns related to AI development and trade. This legislation…