N.Y. Could Ban Cities from Paying Ransomware Attackers
State senators have issued proposals they say would encourage municipalities to upgrade their cyber-postures. Continue reading N.Y. Could Ban Cities from Paying Ransomware Attackers
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Reddit bans ‘impersonation,’ but satire and parody are still OK
Relax: Nic Cage deepfakes aren’t going anywhere. It’s only “maliciously misleading” impersonations that are now verboten. Continue reading Reddit bans ‘impersonation,’ but satire and parody are still OK
Facebook Cracks Down on Deepfake Videos
Despite the difficulties of identifying deepfakes, social media sites are recognizing the need to crack down on the manipulated, misleading videos. Continue reading Facebook Cracks Down on Deepfake Videos
US military branches ban TikTok following Pentagon’s warning
The latest attempt to prove it’s not under China’s thumb: TikTok’s first transparency report. Continue reading US military branches ban TikTok following Pentagon’s warning
News Wrap: Hotel Robot Hacks, FTC Stalkerware Crackdown
From hacking hotel room robots to crackdowns on stalkerware apps, Threatpost editors break down this week’s top news stories. Continue reading News Wrap: Hotel Robot Hacks, FTC Stalkerware Crackdown
FTC Cracks Down on Stalkerware With Retina-X App Bans
The FTC has banned the sale of three apps – marketed to monitor children and employees – unless the developers can prove that the apps will be used for legitimate purposes. Continue reading FTC Cracks Down on Stalkerware With Retina-X App Bans
China’s Sway Over Tech Companies Tested with Apple, Blizzard
Apple has been called out by Chinese state-run media as protecting “rioters,” while Blizzard bans a Hearthstone player for supporting Hong Kong. Continue reading China’s Sway Over Tech Companies Tested with Apple, Blizzard
California Bans Deepfakes in Elections, Porn
A pair of laws provides recourse for victims of deepfake technology. Continue reading California Bans Deepfakes in Elections, Porn
California Passes Bill to Ban Police Use of Facial Recognition
The historic measure, which still needs to be signed into law, would prohibit biometric surveillance, including in bodycams. Continue reading California Passes Bill to Ban Police Use of Facial Recognition
Top UK Official Derides Huawei Claiming it has ‘Bad Security’
A top UK government cyber-official has called out the telecom supplier, long suspected to use its infrastructure sales as a base for industrial espionage. Continue reading Top UK Official Derides Huawei Claiming it has ‘Bad Security’