No business is immune to cybersecurity threats—not even casinos. A “cybersecurity issue” has caused MGM Resorts International to shut down computers across some of its casinos and hotels here in the US. This issue reportedly started Sunday, affecting properties in Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York and Ohio. In a statement, MGM Resorts said the company discovered a …
Apple’s latest security update is one you won’t want to skip. Whether you have a personal Apple device or one for work, a new security flaw is currently threatening both your private and business data. The company released its newest iPhone update Thursday, Sept. 7 as iOS 16.6.1. This update doesn’t come with new features or user-facing changes; rather, it …
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 change, noting: “Based on your consent, we may collect and use your biometric information for safety, security, and identification purposes.” …
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 wireless devices like headphones, keyboards, watches, and mice work. But you might hear some discuss the idea that it’s best …
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 other people. Researchers with IBM reported they’ve had no trouble manipulating LLMs like ChatGPT into producing both malicious code and …
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 US from cyberattacks for financial prizes, so long as those hackers used AI in the process. As reported by CNBC, …