Impostor Uses AI to Impersonate Rubio and Contact Foreign and US Officials

The warning came after the department discovered that an impostor attempted to reach out to at least three foreign ministers, a U.S. senator and a governor.
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US Calls Reported Threats by Pro-Iran Hackers to Release Trump-Tied Material a ‘Smear Campaign’

The United States has warned of continued Iranian cyberattacks following American strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
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Windows’ Infamous ‘Blue Screen of Death’ Will Soon Turn Black

After more than 40 years of being set against a very recognizable blue, the updated error message will soon be displayed across a black background.
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Aflac Finds Suspicious Activity on US Network That May Impact Social Security Numbers, Other Data

Aflac said that it’s in the early stages of a review of the incident, and so far is unable to determine the total number of affected individuals.
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With Retail Cyberattacks on the Rise, Customers Find Orders Blocked and Shelves Empty

Beyond potentially halting sales of physical goods, breaches can expose customers’ personal data to future phishing or fraud attempts.
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How Scammers Are Using AI to Steal College Financial Aid

Fake college enrollments have been surging as crime rings deploy “ghost students” — chatbots that join online classrooms and stay just long enough to collect a financial aid check.
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Chinese Hackers and User Lapses Turn Smartphones Into a ‘Mobile Security Crisis’

Foreign hackers have increasingly identified smartphones, other mobile devices and the apps they use as a weak link in U.S. cyberdefenses.
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China Issues Warrants for Alleged Taiwanese Hackers and Bans a Business for Pro-Independence Links

China issued warrants for 20 Taiwanese people it said carried out hacking missions in the Chinese mainland on behalf of the island’s ruling party.
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