Microsoft faces criticism for managing of vulnerability disclosure
Microsoft is criticized for its handling of bug reporting with critics saying, “they just don’t seem to get it.” Disney is hacked by a group who claims to be punishing them for using AI to steal from artists. Kaspersky is closing down in the US. And if you think your phone is safe, the FBI […]
FBI rapidly hacks into Trump shooter’s phone, raises privacy concerns
Just two days after the attempted assassination at a Trump rally, the FBI announced it had gained access to the shooter’s phone. The speed and efficiency of this access highlight the growing capabilities of phone-hacking tools used by law enforcement. The FBI initially struggled to break into Thomas Matthew Crooks’ phone, sending it to their […]
Disney investigating a potential major leak of internal communications
Disney is investigating a significant data breach by the hacking group Nullbulge, which claims to have accessed and downloaded thousands of internal communications, including messages about upcoming projects. The group, which positions itself as a protector of artists’ rights against AI misuse, said it targeted Disney over its handling of artist contracts and AI policies. […]
Kaspersky to shut down its US business due to sanctions
Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab announced it will cease its U.S. operations starting July 20, following sanctions from the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). These sanctions targeted twelve Kaspersky executives, freezing their U.S. assets and blocking access due to their operations in Russia’s technology sector. The Department of Commerce also added […]
Security weaknesses at Git Hub could have devastating impacts: Hashtag Trending for Tuesday, July 16, 2024
A new report exposes security weaknesses in a popular tool used by millions of developers, Samsung faces its first general strike in 55 years, Today is AI Appreciation Day All this and more on the “AI Appreciation Day” edition of Hashtag Trending. I’m your host Jim Love, let’s get into it. So as we noted, […]
