A Bluetooth Device Name Triggered a Full Security Sweep on a United Flight to Spain
A flight from Newark to Palma de Mallorca returned mid-air after a passenger's Bluetooth device name sparked a security alarm, leading to a full aircraft sweep.
Tag: AI and cybersecurity risks
Dashlane Accounts Locked in Wave of Brute-Force Attacks, Sparking User Panic
Password manager Dashlane suspended a number of user accounts following a series of brute-force login attempts. Here is what we know about the security incident.
Drone Warfare and Signal Jammers: The Technical Friction Stalling the U.S.-Iran Ceasefire
Beyond the diplomacy, the U.S. and Iran are engaged in a high-stakes battle of drone attrition and electronic warfare that threatens to derail ceasefire talks.
The Shadow War in the Chat Room: How Encrypted Comms are Reshaping Capitol Security
As Washington ramps up security for the inauguration, federal agencies are grappling with the challenge of monitoring encrypted communication channels used by extremist groups.
The Rise of ‘Empathy Bait’: How AI Scammers Use Digital Blackface to Move Shein Inventory
Investigation reveals a surge in AI-generated personas on TikTok and Instagram using marginalized identities to sell mass-produced fast fashion as 'handmade' goods.
Apple is Developing ‘Anti-Snatching’ Tech to Lock iPhones During Physical Theft
Apple is reportedly building an automated theft-detection system that uses accelerometers and Apple Watch proximity to lock iPhones instantly during snatch-and-run thefts.
Your SSD Could Be Leaking Your Browser History: Researchers Unveil ‘FROST’ Side-Channel Attack
Security researchers have discovered FROST, a new fingerprinting technique that uses SSD timing analysis to detect open apps and tabs across different browsers.
ICE Expands Biometric Surveillance with $25 Million Deal for Iris and Facial Recognition Scanners
ICE has awarded a $25.1 million sole-source contract to Bi2 Technologies for 1,570 biometric devices capable of iris and facial recognition.
The Ghost Authors: AI-Generated Papers Using Real Scholars’ Names Spark Academic Crisis
A growing trend of AI-generated academic papers is leveraging the names of real researchers to bypass peer review and pollute scientific literature.
The Invisible Perimeter: How Encrypted Platforms Are Reshaping Political Violence and Security
Beyond the physical barriers in D.C., security agencies are battling a digital war against encrypted platforms used to coordinate extremist plots.