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UK Government Urges Apple and Google to Block Nude Images on Children's Devices

The UK government has intensified its efforts to protect children online by urging major technology companies Apple and Google to take stronger action against the spread of inappropriate content on devices used by minors. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reportedly called on both companies to implement systems that would prevent

Microsoft Discovered Hackers Pushing Malware Through Its Own GitHub Repositories

What Happened Microsoft discovered that hackers had compromised its own infrastructure and pushed malware through at least 70 of its GitHub repositories. The malware was specifically designed to target users of AI coding agents, including Anthropic's Claude and Google's Gemini. The Attack Vector The malicious code

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Meta AI Chatbot Vulnerability Exposed Over 20,000 Instagram Accounts to Hijacking

Meta has disclosed that hackers likely took over 20,225 Instagram accounts by exploiting a vulnerability in the company's AI-powered customer support chatbot. The breach was revealed in a data breach notice filed with the state of Maine. How the Exploit Worked The vulnerability resided in a secondary

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Massachusetts Passes Privacy Bill Banning Sale of Precise Location Data

Massachusetts has passed a new privacy rights bill that introduces a blanket ban on the sale of precise location data. The legislation targets companies and startups operating within the state, restricting their ability to sell location information that can be tied to individuals. The bill represents a significant expansion of

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WhatsApp Alleges NSO Group Continues Targeting Its Users

WhatsApp and its parent company Meta are raising concerns that NSO Group, the notorious Israeli spyware manufacturer, continues to actively target users of the messaging platform. NSO Group, best known for its Pegasus spyware, has faced international scrutiny and legal challenges over the years. The company's tools have

AI Solves Erdős Problem, Sparking Debate Over Mathematical Research Norms

A recent development in artificial intelligence has brought renewed attention to the changing landscape of mathematical research. An AI system successfully solved a longstanding problem from the era of mathematician Paul Erdős, and the solution has been verified as correct by the mathematical community. However, the achievement has raised concerns

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Is this the next Artemis crew? A look at the astronauts on NASA's shortlist NASA is set to reveal the astronauts selected for the Artemis 3 docking mission in Earth orbit during an announcement on June 9, offering a first look at the crew that will participate in