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X Will Collect Biometric Data to Fight Its Impersonation Problem

Twitter, now known as X, will collect biometric data from its premium users in an effort to combat its fraud and impersonation problem. The company didn't announce this news publicly. Rather, X quietly updated its privacy policy to reflect the...

September 5, 2023

Should Your Turn Off Wi-Fi & Bluetooth on Your Devices?

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are essential connection types. All of our modern devices use them, and use them frequently: Your computer uses Wi-Fi to connect to the internet, and power everything from email to Zoom, while Bluetooth is responsible for making...

August 29, 2023

Researchers Trick AI Models Into Hacking

AI large language models seems complex, and they are. But they aren't so complex that they can't be tricked into doing things they weren't designed for. In fact, with enough know-how, you can trick AI models like ChatGPT into scamming...

August 15, 2023

Hackers Can Win Almost $20 Million By Using AI to Protect Against Cyberattacks

When you hear "hackers" and "cyberattacks" in the same sentence, it's usually bad news. Usually. Sometimes, however, it can actually be a good thing. Take this week's news for example, where the Biden administration invited hackers to help protect the...

August 15, 2023

It Takes a Lot to Protect Your Accounts

The security of your business often comes down to individual decisions and actions. Hackers frequently break into networks through one weak point, whether that's because an employee left their password on a sticky note, or reused their password multiple times....

August 7, 2023

We Might Need AI to Defeat AI

AI presents many potential positives for both business and personal lives, but it also comes with many risks as well. We've seen how AI can be used to improve the abilities of bad actors, both through the development of malware...

August 7, 2023

FBI Warns of Increased AI Cyberattacks

The FBI is warning the public that the number of cyberattacks aided by artificial intelligence is skyrocketing. As Tom's Hardware reports, these attacks include both phishing attacks as well as malware development, created by people abusing AI technology for nefarious...

July 31, 2023

Official Warns Hackers Are Already Using AI

You might use ChatGPT to see how well it can put together a recipe for dinner, or even to see how well it can write an inconsequential email. But hackers are using the tools behind generative AI for bad, and...

July 24, 2023

2024 Elections at Risk From Generative AI

AI is an impressive technology that continues to subvert our expectations with every development. Not all of these developments are positive, however: At times, AI's potential ranges from negative to outright dangerous. Look no further for evidence of that fact...

July 24, 2023

Text Messages Could Compromise Your Business

You’re likely aware of phishing attacks, schemes hackers use to coax unsuspecting users out of their personal data and information. But there’s another kind of phishing attack, dubbed “smishing,” that you also need to be aware of when protecting your...

July 18, 2023