DNS abuse: Advice for incident responders
What DNS abuse techniques are employed by cyber adversaries and which organizations can help incident responders and security teams detect, mitigate and prevent them? The DNS Abuse Techniques Matrix published by FIRST provides answers. The Domain Nam.....»»
New technique uses optical orbital angular momentum lattice to enhance information storage capacity
In the realm of optical holography, the conventional limitations of polarization, wavelength, and incident angle are giving way to a new era of possibilities. A breakthrough technique known as optical orbital angular momentum (OAM) multiplexing has e.....»»
As 2024 election looms, OpenAI says it is taking steps to prevent AI abuse
ChatGPT maker plans transparency for gen AI content and improved access to voting info. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Benj Edwards) On Monday, ChatGPT maker OpenAI detailed its plans to prevent the misuse of its AI tec.....»»
Security considerations during layoffs: Advice from an MSSP
Navigating layoffs is complex and difficult for many reasons. Not only do human resources and direct managers bear the onus of responsibility when conducting exit conversations, but security teams should also make the necessary preparations for monit.....»»
Violence and abuse among fan culture growing concern for soccer, new research finds
Soccer players are concerned for their physical safety due to a fan culture seen as increasingly more violent and abusive, according to new UCD research......»»
Judge says Trump can wait a week to testify at sex abuse victim"s defamation trial
Judge says Trump can wait a week to testify at sex abuse victim"s defamation trial.....»»
Joseph Zadroga, advocate for 9/11 first responders, killed in parking lot
Joseph Zadroga, advocate for 9/11 first responders, killed in parking lot.....»»
U.S. agency seeks car location tracking details over domestic abuse concerns
The chairwoman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission wrote to nine large automakers, including Elon Musk's Tesla, seeking more information about their policies involving internet-connected car technology and domestic abuse......»»
Many survivors aren"t sure what to do after a sexual assault—here"s what you need to know
Millions of people have experienced sexual violence and abuse in England and Wales, but many do not know where to go, or who to turn to afterward. The shame felt by victims and survivors of sexual violence can be reinforced by the responses of family.....»»
The power of basics in 2024’s cybersecurity strategies
In this Help Net Security video, Nick Carroll, Cyber Incident Response Manager at Raytheon, discusses how while organizations will be challenged to strengthen their defenses faster than cyber threats are evolving, this ‘come from behind’ rush to.....»»
iPhone from onboard Alaska Airlines incident found; survives 16,000-foot drop
We’ve seen drop tests, but nothing like this. While searching for the missing door plug from Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, a resident stumbled upon an intact iPhone on the side of the road. He soon discovered that it actually belonged to a passenger.....»»
AuthLogParser: Open-source tool for analyzing Linux authentication logs
AuthLogParser is an open-source tool tailored for digital forensics and incident response, specifically crafted to analyze Linux authentication logs (auth.log). The tool examines the auth.log file, extracting crucial details like SSH logins, user cre.....»»
Monitoring the well-being of reservoir water through an uncrewed surface vehicle
In a recent tragic incident, approximately 100 elephants in Africa perished due to inadequate access to water. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) warned that around 2.5 billion people worldwide could face water scarcity by 2025. In the f.....»»
LastPass prompting users to set a stronger master password after major security incident
LastPass faced a major attack in 2022 after hackers gained access to sensitive user data through an exploit found on the computer of one of the engineers working for the company. More than two years after this incident, LastPass has now announced new.....»»
Apple’s Crash Detection feature again praised by first responders despite false alarms
In Lake Pleasant, Arizona, the Apple Watch’s Crash Detection feature is being credited with helping emergency authorities locate a man after he was involved in an early morning car accident. Meanwhile, Tennesee officials are singing the praises of.....»»
Tech upgrades for first responders are a necessity, not a luxury
Public safety professionals want technology upgrades and adoption of federal standards for first responder IT security, reporting and efficiency, according to Mark43. “We heard a resounding response from first responders across the country: They ar.....»»
You Asked: TVs over fireplaces, Sonos vs. Wi-Fi smart speakers, and 3D TVs
We provide expert advice on your burning questions, like whether it is ever OK to mount a TV over a fireplace, Sonos versus smart speakers, and 3D OLED TVs......»»
Best sex advice of 2023
The best sex advice we published this year, including how to last longer and why you can orgasm from masturbation but not sex. In a time where sex education isn't mandated in many parts of the country (and the world), it's no surprise that we d.....»»
How to cope with heartbreak during the holidays
How do you cope with heartbreak over the holidays? How do you deal with a breakup over Thanksgiving or Christmas? Here's some advice and tips from therapists. It was Christmas Day night and I couldn't sleep. Not through excitement for continued.....»»
Experts urge global action on child sex offenses
The global nature of child sexual exploitation and abuse demands it be treated as an international public health emergency, a landmark report suggests......»»
Child sex abuse images found in dataset training image generators, report says
Stable Diffusion 1.5 reportedly “tainted” by more than 1,000 child abuse images. Enlarge (credit: Aitor Diago | Moment) More than 1,000 known child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) were found in a large open dataset—k.....»»