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Why Italy Sells So Much Spyware

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Although much attention is given to sophisticated, zero-click spyware developed by companies like Israel’s NSO Group, the Italian spyware marketplace has been able to operate relatively under the radar by specializing in cheaper tools. According to an Italian Ministry of Justice document, as of December 2022 law enforcement in the country could rent spyware for €150 a day, regardless of which vendor they used, and without the large acquisition costs which would normally be prohibitive.

As a result, thousands of spyware operations have been carried out by Italian authorities in recent years, according to a …

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Smashing Security podcast #392: Pasta spies and private eyes, and are you applying for a ghost job?

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A Facebook friend request leads to arrest, Twitter scams ride again via promoted ads, and adult websites expose their members. Oh, and Graham finds out what Rule 34 is.

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Tempest 6th-gen fighter jet concept features next-gen power and aeros

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At this year’s Farnborough International Airshow, Britain, Italy and Japan are showing off the latest concept model of the sixth-generation fighter being developed by the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), highlighting its advanced aerodynamics.Contin… Continue reading Tempest 6th-gen fighter jet concept features next-gen power and aeros→

Italian airport terminal to produce wine with rooftop vineyard

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Rafael Viñoly Architects has revealed plans for a remarkable new airport terminal. Located in Florence, Italy, its design riffs on the local tradition of wine production and will feature a green roof with a working vineyard.Continue ReadingCategory: Ar… Continue reading Italian airport terminal to produce wine with rooftop vineyard→

UK, Japan, and Italy team up to build 6th-Gen fighter plane

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The Sixth-Generation fighter plane commonly known as the Tempest has taken a major step toward being reality after Britain, Japan, and Italy signed an international treaty in Tokyo to create a formal partnership to develop a new supersonic aircraft.Con… Continue reading UK, Japan, and Italy team up to build 6th-Gen fighter plane→

Security Analysis of a Thirteenth-Century Venetian Election Protocol

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This paper discusses the protocol used for electing the Doge of Venice between 1268 and the end of the Republic in 1797. We will show that it has some useful properties that in addition to being interesting in themselves, also suggest that its fundamental design principle is worth investigating for application to leader election protocols in computer science. For example, it gives some opportunities to minorities while ensuring that more popular candidates are more likely to win, and offers some resistance to corruption of voters…

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Science Forest museum puts nature at the heart of learning

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ADAT Studio has revealed plans to create a new energy efficient and greenery filled science museum in Rome. Named the Science Forest, the building will feature its galleries and exhibition areas arranged around an interior public park.Continue ReadingC… Continue reading Science Forest museum puts nature at the heart of learning→

Italy Temporarily Blocks ChatGPT, Citing Privacy Issues

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By Habiba Rashid
Italy has given OpenAI, the parent company of ChatGPT, a deadline of 20 days to sort out privacy issues, including data collection, under Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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