Feds say AI favors defenders over attackers in cyberspace — so far 

Officials from the FBI and DHS say generative AI has so far yielded more benefits for cybersecurity practitioners than malicious hackers.

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Microsoft rolls out expanded logging six months after Chinese breach

The technology giant has come under heavy criticism for not making robust logging features available by default. 

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Apple rolls out quantum-resistant cryptography for iMessage

The tech giant hopes to make its messaging platform secure against highly capable quantum computers of the future. 

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The tangled web of corporations behind the New Hampshire AI robocall 

The man alleged to have impersonated Joe Biden appears to control a network of marketing firms and fundraising operations. 

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State-backed hackers are experimenting with OpenAI models 

Microsoft and OpenAI say hackers from China, Iran, North Korea and Russia are exploring the use of large language models in their operations. 

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New Hampshire authorities trace Biden AI robocall to Texas-based telecom

An investigation identified Life Corporation and Lingo Telecom as allegedly behind the operation that impersonated President Joe Biden. 

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State Department will not issue visas to individuals linked to spyware abuse

The State Department will on a case-by-case basis deny visas for individuals seeking to travel to the United States and who have been implicated in the misuse of commercial spyware, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Monday.  The move by the State Department is the latest in a string by the Biden administration that seeks […]

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New Hampshire robocall kicks off era of AI-enabled election disinformation 

Fake audio of President Biden urged Democratic primary voters to stay away from the polls — a preview of election meddling to come in 2024. 

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CFPB’s proposed data rules would improve security, privacy and competition

By giving the public greater control over their banking data, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s proposal would deal a blow to data brokers.

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SEC blames sim-swapping, lack of MFA for X account hijacking

Multifactor authentication was disabled at the SEC’s request last year after staff had difficulties accessing the social media account.

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