State AGs Send Letter to Meta Asking It to Take ‘Immediate Action’ on User Account Takeovers

A group of 40 state attorneys general have sent a letter to Meta expressing concern over Facebook and Instagram account takeovers.
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Apple is Making Big App Store Changes in Europe Over New Rules. Could it Mean More iPhone Hacking?

Apple is opening small cracks in the iPhone’s digital fortress as part of a regulatory clampdown in Europe— at the risk of creating new avenues for hackers to steal personal and financial information stored on the devices.
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US Sanctions Spyware Company and Executives Who Targeted American Journalists, Government Officials

The Treasury Department sanctioned individuals associated with Intellexa Consortium, maker of the powerful Predator Spyware.
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Pentagon Leaker Jack Teixeira Pleads Guilty Under a Deal That Calls for at Least 11 Years in Prison

The 22-year-old Air National Guard member admitted illegally collecting some of the nation’s most sensitive secrets and sharing them with other users on Discord.
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Georgia’s Largest County Is Still Repairing Damage From January Cyberattack

Georgia’s largest county is still repairing damage inflicted on its government offices by a cyberattack in January 2024.
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Pentagon Leak Suspect Jack Teixeira Expected to Plead Guilty in Federal Case

The Air National Guardsman accused of leaking highly classified military documents on social media is expected to plead guilty in his federal case.
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Some Doorbell Cameras Sold on Amazon and Other Online Sites Have Major Security Flaws, Report Says

Major vulnerabilities were found in cameras manufactured by the Chinese company Eken Group Ltd., which produces video doorbells under the brand names EKEN and Tuck, among others.
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The US is Bracing for Complex, Fast-Moving Threats to Elections This Year, FBI Director Warns

FBI Director Christopher Wray says advances in generative AI make it easier for election interference and meddling easier than before.
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Biden Administration Will Investigate National Security Risks Posed by Chinese-Made ‘Smart Cars’

Government probe could lead to new regulations aimed at preventing China from using sophisticated technology in connected vehicles to track drivers and their personal information.
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White House Wades Into Debate on ‘Open’ Versus ‘Closed’ Artificial Intelligence Systems

The White House is seeking public comment on the risks and benefits of having an AI system’s key components publicly available for anyone to use and modify.
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