Cyber Security Today, Oct. 16, 2023 – Why a hacker created a fake conference website after the event, and more
This episode reports on Equifax UK fined US$13 million, Microsoft paying for finding AI vulnerabilitie
Researchers genetically engineer silkworms to produce spider silk stronger than Kevlar
Researchers in China have successfully genetically modified silkworms to produce spider silk that is six times tougher than Kevlar, the material used in bulletproof vests. The researchers used CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology to insert the genes for spider silk proteins into the DNA of silkworms. They also had to modify the spider silk proteins so […]
YouTube test crackdown on ad blockers
YouTube is testing a new policy that would prohibit the use of ad blockers on the platform. The move has been met with mixed reactions from users, with some expressing frustration and others understanding the need for ads to support creators. According to a report by The Verge, YouTube users are starting to see a […]
Meta takes action against Hamas disinformation
Meta has announced that in response to the European Union’s reprimand of social media companies for their handling of disinformation, particularly concerning Hamas, it will moderate related posts. Within just three days of the attack, Meta revealed that it had taken down or labeled as disturbing over 795,000 pieces of content in Hebrew or Arabic. […]
EPA rescinds cybersecurity rule for water systems
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rescinded a rule that would have required states to conduct cybersecurity evaluations of their public water systems. The decision comes after a lawsuit from Republican states and water industry groups, who argued that the EPA did not have the authority to issue the rule without Congressional approval. The EPA’s […]
Gen Z embraces new acronym “IJBOL” to laugh online
There’s a new way to describe something funny on social media: “IJBOL,” or “I just burst out laughing.” The acronym has gained popularity in recent months, especially among Gen Z users. It is used to express laughter, often in response to a funny meme, video, or tweet. “IJBOL accurately captures the feeling of going from […]
GSMA report highlights smartphone boom
The GSM Association (GSMA) has released its Mobile Internet Connectivity Report for 2023, which provides insights into the state of mobile internet and smartphone adoption and usage around the world. According to the report, smartphone ownership is on the rise, with 55% of the world’s population now owning a smartphone. Mobile internet usage is also […]
EU’s Cyber Resilience Act threatens open source developers
The European Union’s (EU) Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), a piece of legislation that aims to improve cybersecurity across the bloc has been met with fierce opposition from the open source community, which fears that it will stifle innovation and make it more difficult to develop and maintain open source software. One of the main concerns […]
