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The weaponizing of smartphone location data on the battlefield

For soldiers on the battlefield, the act of turning on one’s smartphone has been described as the digital equivalent of lighting a cigarette, as doing so creates a signal about one’s location that can be picked up by the enemy. Despite this, smar.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityJul 13th, 2022

Archive.org, a repository of the history of the Internet, has a data breach

31 million records containing email addresses and password hashes exposed. Archive.org, one of the only entities to attempt to preserve the entire history of the World Wide Web an.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

A sharper view of the Milky Way with Gaia and machine learning

A group of scientists led by the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP) and the Institute of Cosmos Sciences at the University of Barcelona (ICCUB) have used a novel machine learning model to process data for 217 million stars observed by t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs. OnePlus 12: Which is better?

In the market for a smartphone that goes beyond traditional? Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the OnePlus 12? It's a difficult choice......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Qualys Enterprise TruRisk Management unifies asset inventory and risk factors

Qualys launched the Risk Operations Center (ROC) with Enterprise TruRisk Management (ETM). The solution enables CISOs and business leaders to manage cybersecurity risks in real time, transforming fragmented, siloed data into actionable insights that.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Internet Archive data breach, defacement, and DDoS: Users’ data compromised

The Internet Archive has suffered a data breach, leading to the compromise of email addresses, screen names and bcrypt password hashes of some 31 million users. The compromise was revealed on Wednesday afternoon, when the digital library’s webs.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

What lies ahead for AI in cybersecurity

AI is becoming recognized for its potential to strengthen cybersecurity measures and tackle the skills gap across various sectors. Its ability to streamline data management processes boosts efficiency and strengthens security protocols. However, the.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Consumers have trust issues regarding how AI collects their data

Consumers worldwide are highly concerned about the information companies collect from them – especially when it’s used for AI, according to Cohesity. The majority of respondents (73% in the UK, 81% in the US and 82% in Australia) criticiz.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Archive.org, a repository storing the entire history of the Internet, has a data breach

31 million records containing email addresses and passwords hashes exposed. Archive.org, possibly one of the only entities to preserve the entire history of the Internet, was rece.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

This Prime Day Deal Slashes $70 OFF the OnePlus Nord N30!

While the N30 is an entry-level device, it does pack a decent set of features for the a relatively low price tag. The post This Prime Day Deal Slashes $70 OFF the OnePlus Nord N30! appeared first on Phandroid. Most smartphone enthusiasts w.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Satellite data show massive bombs dropped in dangerous proximity to Gaza Strip hospitals in 2023

Satellite data on the proximity of hundreds of M-84 bomb craters to hospitals in the Gaza Strip suggest that, as of November 2023, hospitals were not being given special protection from indiscriminate bombing, as mandated by international humanitaria.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Study proposes a new bias: The tendency to assume one has adequate information to make a decision

New experimental data support the idea that people tend to assume the information they have is adequate to comprehend a given situation, without considering that they might be lacking key information. Hunter Gehlbach of Johns Hopkins University and c.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Microsoft Defender review: Is Windows default antivirus safe enough?

I reviewed Microsoft Defender to find out how well the free antivirus software included with Windows protects your computer and your personal data......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Samsung quits updating Galaxy Z Fold 2 that came out in 2020 for $2,000

Newer Samsung Galaxy phones are promised seven years of updates. Samsung is no longer providing software or security updates for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 foldable smartphone that it r.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

MoneyGram hack – includes SSNs and photo ID for some customers; Comcast too

A MoneyGram hack has seen an attacker obtain the personal data of an unknown number of the company’s 50 million money transfer users. A separate hack of a debt collection company has seen personal data obtained for more than 200,000 Comcast cust.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

$1,000 iPhone 16 Pro versus $500 Pixel 8a camera comparison: this is embarassing for Apple

If you ask the average user which phone takes the best pictures, they’d likely claim the iPhone 16 Pro should be at the top of the list. While it can take some good shots, it’s definitely not the best smartphone camera out there. In fact,.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

The role of self-sovereign identity in enterprises

As personal data becomes increasingly commodified and centralized, the need for individuals to reclaim control over their identities has never been more urgent. Meanwhile, traditional identity systems used by enterprises often expose sensitive inform.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Data Theorem Code Secure helps security and DevOps teams secure their software

Data Theorem launched Code Secure, the latest evolution in application security designed to protect the software supply chain from code to deployment. Code Secure uniquely integrates Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Software Composition An.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Anti-glitches detected in gamma-ray pulsar PSR J1522-5735

By analyzing the data from NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope, Russian astronomers have detected anti-glitches in a gamma-ray pulsar designated PSR J1522-5735. The discovery, published September 28 on the pre-print server arXiv, makes PSR J1522-5.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

The road to Industry 5.0 is your data and AI

The road to Industry 5.0 is your data and AI.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Data analysis navigates lookalikes to try to pin down the true number of mouse lemur species

In some parts of the world, animals are going extinct before scientists can even name them. Such may be the case for mouse lemurs, the saucer-eyed, teacup-sized primates native to the African island of Madagascar. There, deforestation has prompted th.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024