In a concerning trend for cybersecurity, many manufacturers are continuing to ship Android devices with open Android Debug Bridge (ADB) debug ports, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation. Despite existing warnings regarding the security risks associated with unsecured remote services, the prevalence of devices exposed to potential attacks remains alarmingly high.…
The latest WIRED investigation sheds light on a controversial predictive policing initiative in Bristol, England. This program has employed 23 different models over the past decade with the aim of assessing the probability that certain individuals will either commit or become victims of various crimes. Utilizing data from public records…
Cortana Vulnerability Poses Major Security Risk for Windows 10 Users Recent security findings have revealed a critical vulnerability within Microsoft’s Cortana, the AI-powered assistant integrated into Windows 10. This flaw, affecting all versions of the operating system, could potentially allow unauthorized users to bypass system locks and execute commands with…
Title: New Vulnerability Discovered in Intel Processors Poses Major Security Risk A newly identified security vulnerability affecting Intel processors has raised alarms among cybersecurity professionals. This vulnerability, known as Lazy FP State Restore (CVE-2018-3665), impacts the speculative execution technology utilized in Intel Core and Xeon processors, a mechanism previously targeted…
Data Breach at Dialog Exposes Sensitive Information of US Intelligence Personnel A significant data breach at Dialog, a private events organization co-founded by Peter Thiel, has compromised the personal information of numerous US national security officials, including a member of the National Security Council (NSC) and an active-duty intelligence officer…
Severe Vulnerability Discovered in Modern Browsers Could Expose Sensitive Data A significant security vulnerability affecting contemporary web browsers has been identified, posing a serious risk to users by enabling malicious websites to access sensitive information from logged-in accounts across different platforms. This alarming discovery was made by Jake Archibald, a…
Microsoft Uncovers Critical Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Targeting Adobe and Windows Kernel Recent disclosures from Microsoft security researchers have revealed two significant zero-day vulnerabilities that were identified after a malicious PDF file surfaced on VirusTotal. These vulnerabilities were promptly patched before they could be exploited in real-world scenarios. In late March, ESET…
Adobe Systems has issued critical security updates addressing a total of 112 vulnerabilities across its various software products, many of which pose a significant risk for exploitation. The vulnerabilities specifically target Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Experience Manager, Adobe Connect, and Adobe Acrobat and Reader. Notably, this month’s updates do not…
“I don’t think an AI model should have that kind of power over people’s lives,” Pegram states. Photograph: Alice Zoo In a recent disclosure following public records requests by WIRED, the Avon and Somerset Police revealed a substantial body of performance data for 13 risk models utilized from 2017 to…