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The Dangers of CS "Philanthrocapitalism"

Princeton University has a research center studying "digital technologies in public life," which runs a web site with commentary and analysis "from the digital frontier, written by the Center's faculty, students, and friends." Long-time Slashdot re.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotMar 13th, 2022

Hidden dangers loom for subsea cables, the invisible infrastructure of the internet

More than 97% of the world’s internet traffic passes through subsea cables at some point, according to ENISA. Subsea cables are a vital component of the global internet infrastructure, and it is critical to protect them from cyberattacks, physical.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 21st, 2023

The hidden dangers of low-value data

In this Help Net Security video, Terry Ray, SVP Data Security and Field CTO at Imperva, warns organizations to stop ignoring low-value data – as criminals use it as a place to live, watch, and wait for the perfect moment to steal the crown jewels......»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 18th, 2023

Understanding the dangers of social engineering

Social engineering is a manipulative technique used by individuals or groups to deceive or manipulate others into divulging confidential or sensitive information, performing actions, or making decisions that are not in their best interest. It often i.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 11th, 2023

AI-generated child sex imagery has every US attorney general calling for action

"A race against time to protect the children of our country from the dangers of AI." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Wednesday, American attorneys general from all 50 states and four territories sent a letter to Congre.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 6th, 2023

Study quantifies link between greenhouse gases, polar bear survival

Polar bears have long symbolized the dangers posed by climate change, as rising temperatures melt away the Arctic sea ice they depend upon for survival......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2023

Migrant workers facing the dangers of wildfires need support, say researchers

Wildfires continue to burn across Canada, destroying hundreds of structures and displacing thousands of people. However, while many have been able to evacuate and receive help, migrant workers have been coping with the effects of the fires with relat.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 31st, 2023

Your biometrics may not be as safe as you think

NordVPN has found masses of stolen fingerprints on the dark web, highlighting the dangers of biometrics......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsAug 21st, 2023

After Maui fires, human health risks linger in the air, water and even surviving buildings

People returning to what remains of the beachside town of Lahaina, Hawaii, and other Maui communities after one of the nation's deadliest wildfire disasters face more dangers, beyond the 2,700 buildings destroyed or damaged and dozens of lives lost......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2023

Pope Francis warns about AI"s dangers

Pope Francis warned that artificial intelligence could pose a risk to society, highlighting its "disruptive possibilities and ambivalent effects" and urging those who would develop or use AI to do so responsibly......»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsAug 9th, 2023

Researchers measure the dangers of indoor heat

Inside a small cinderblock home superheated by the sun, a single mother and her two children rely on an old air conditioning unit for relief from the dangerously hot and humid weather that grips Miami-Dade County......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 7th, 2023

Which Is More Dangerous: Outer Space or the Deep Sea?

Explorers of space and the deep sea face similar dangers, but some differences make one realm safer than the other.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsAug 1st, 2023

Viewpoint: The oil industry has succumbed to a dangerous new climate denialism

If we have not been warned of the dangers of climate change this summer, we never will be. Extreme heat, forest fires and floods have been all over news reports. Yet the oil and gas industry remains largely in denial......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 1st, 2023

Is Honkai: Star Rail free-to-play?

Honkai: Star Rail is advertised as a free-to-play game, yet many warn about the dangers of spending on it. Here's the verdict on how free-to-play it really is......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 27th, 2023

The moment when an e-bike battery on charge exploded

West Midlands Fire Service says the owner of the footage allowed it to be shared to flag the dangers......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsJul 18th, 2023

Watch: Moment charging e-bike battery explodes

West Midlands Fire Service says the owner of the footage allowed it to be shared to flag the dangers......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsJul 18th, 2023

Record-breaking heat bakes US, Europe, China

Summer has just begun in the Northern Hemisphere but a brutal heat wave is already gripping parts of Europe, China and the United States, where record temperatures expected this weekend are a stark illustration of the dangers of a warming climate......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 14th, 2023

As California bakes, Newsom launches campaign to warn of the dangers of extreme heat

As California braces for its most intense and prolonged heat wave of the year, state officials are investing in new methods to warn residents of the dangers of soaring temperatures......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 13th, 2023

Snowcapped Mountains Are Turning into Dangerous Rain-Soaked Slopes

Extreme rainfall is increasing in the Northern Hemisphere’s mountain ranges as global temperatures rise, raising the dangers of floods and landslides.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsJun 29th, 2023

UK Researcher uncovers the subterranean world of illegal moneylending

The dangers of people turning to unofficial lenders due to the cost of living are revealed in new research undertaken by Lancaster University and have been released in a special session in the House of Commons......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 28th, 2023

Forget about the AI apocalypse. The real dangers are already here

Two weeks after members of Congress questioned OpenAI CEO Sam Altman about the potential for artificial intelligence tools to spread misinformation, disrupt elections and displace jobs, he and others in the industry went public with a much more frigh.....»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsJun 16th, 2023