Recent developments within U.S. immigration enforcement agencies indicate a troubling shift in tactics that could have significant implications for civil liberties and public safety. Echoing the adage that “war is politics by other means,” state-sponsored violence—specifically actions taken by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)—has escalated under the guidance of White…
A recent case underscores the persistent threat posed by cybersecurity breaches, particularly within government systems. **Konrads Voits**, a young hacker from Ypsilanti, Michigan, has been sentenced to over seven years in prison for attempting to breach the Washtenaw County Jail’s computer system. His objective was to manipulate prison records in…
Security Professionals Settle Lawsuit Following Unauthorized Arrest During Courthouse Assessment Two security experts, arrested in 2019 while conducting a sanctioned security evaluation of a courthouse in Iowa, have agreed to a $600,000 settlement in a lawsuit alleging wrongful arrest and defamation. Gary DeMercurio and Justin Wynn, penetration testers affiliated with…
Recent findings from security researchers indicate that some hacking groups have discovered a method to circumvent a critical security feature within Microsoft Office 365, aimed at safeguarding users from phishing and malware threats. Known as Safe Links, this feature is bundled with Microsoft’s Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) and operates by…
Recent discussions among cybersecurity experts highlight serious concerns regarding data privacy in AI-enabled toys, with specific focus on Bondu, a company producing these products. Security researchers Margolis and Thacker have raised alarms over access to sensitive user data, questioning how many employees within these organizations can view such information, the…
As businesses brace for vulnerabilities in their systems, Microsoft has announced the release of critical security patches during the May 2018 Patch Tuesday. This update addresses a staggering 67 security vulnerabilities, including two zero-day exploits under active attack by cybercriminals, a situation that demands immediate attention from organizations across various…
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Recent analysis has uncovered a critical vulnerability within the Signal messaging application for Windows and Linux systems. This flaw poses a significant threat, as it could potentially enable remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the target’s device merely through message transmission—eliminating the need for any user interaction to instigate…
ICE Implements AI-Enhanced Tip Processing System with Palantir’s Technology The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has begun utilizing generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools developed by Palantir to enhance its immigration enforcement operations. According to a recent inventory published by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), this AI system is…
