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US Customs and Border Protection Plans to Capture Photos of All Individuals Exiting the US by Vehicle

The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is set to enhance its monitoring processes by implementing a system that photographs every individual leaving the country by vehicle at border checkpoints. This initiative aims to match travelers’ facial images with their passports, visas, or travel documents, a significant escalation in…

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Protecting Your Privacy: How to Prevent Mobile Data Exposure in Your Apps

In today’s interconnected environment, mobile devices have evolved from mere conveniences to critical tools for business operation and communication. As organizations increasingly adopt mobility strategies and embrace bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies, they inadvertently expose themselves to the growing risk of mobile data leaks, particularly through the very apps that form the…

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AWS Enhances AI-Driven Threat Detection in Collaboration with Key Partners

AI-Driven Cloud Security Services, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Partners Leverage Bedrock and SageMaker for Threat Detection and Response, Crucial for Innovation Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • May 9, 2025 Rohan Karmarkar, Managing Director, Amazon Web Services (Image: Amazon Web Services) Amazon Web Services (AWS) is…

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Exposing Ransomware: The LockBit Breach and Its Impact on the Digital Extortion Economy | HaystackID

The cybersecurity landscape has recently undergone a notable shift due to the compromise of LockBit’s operational infrastructure, shedding light on one of the most advanced ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operations currently in existence. This breach has unveiled around 60,000 Bitcoin addresses linked to LockBit’s extensive ransomware activities, delivering invaluable insights for cybersecurity…

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We’ve Entered the Era of “Severed Fingers and Abductions” in the Crypto Revolution

Recent Surge in Crypto-Related Kidnappings in France Raises Security Concerns French law enforcement has faced a dramatic increase in cryptocurrency-related kidnappings, with incidents involving severe violence and ransom demands. Unlike typical financial scams, these cases have included alarming elements such as abductions, mutilation threats, and the rescue of victims from…

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Mistral AI Models Do Not Pass Crucial Safety Assessments, According to Report

Pixtral Models Exhibit 60 Times Higher Likelihood of Generating Harmful Content Than Competitors Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • May 9, 2025 Image: Robert Way/Shutterstock Recent research from Enkrypt AI reveals that Mistral’s publicly available artificial intelligence models generate child sexual abuse material and instructions for manufacturing chemical weapons at rates significantly…

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Top 10 African Countries with the Highest Number of Compromised Accounts in January 2025

Cybersecurity Breaches Surge Across Africa in Early 2025 In January 2025, numerous African nations faced an alarming rise in cybersecurity breaches, compromising millions of online accounts across the continent. This surge reflects an ongoing struggle with digital security vulnerabilities that many countries are grappling with as they increase their digital…

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