security
This AI Chatbot is Trained to Jailbreak Other Chatbots
Researchers used an open-source tool to generate malicious prompts that evade content filters in ChatGPT, Bard, and Bing Chat.
AT&T Customers Doxed Themselves En Masse In Reply-All Nightmare
One customer emailed an innocuous-looking AT&T address and kicked off a reply-all snafu where users replied, revealing names and email addresses.
Researchers Find ‘Backdoor’ in Encrypted Police and Military Radios
The TETRA standard is used in radios worldwide. Security researchers have found multiple vulnerabilities in the underlying cryptography and its implementation, including issues that allow for the decryption of traffic.
'Windows for Gamers' Rolls Dice With Your Security
AtlasOS promises to improve frame rates, but it disables a host of important Windows security features in the process.
Australia Bans TikTok On Government Devices Amid ‘Security Concerns’
Fears of data harvesting and foreign interference are prompting a growing number of Western nations to crack down on the Chinese social media app.
Armored Cars With Pepper Spray and Bulletproof Vests Are the Next Logical Step
Say hello to the Rezvani Vengeance, a car with everything you need to stay safe at the mall.
Libraries Are Beefing Up Security After a Series of Violent Threats
Some librarians are trying to protect patrons without increasing the presence of police and security guards.
When School Superintendents Market Surveillance Cameras
Michael Fox, a superintendent for a small New Jersey school district, sent dozens of sales pitches and coordinated closely with Verkada sales reps to hawk smart security cameras.
‘The Least Safe Day’: Rollout of Gun-Detecting AI Scanners in Schools Has Been a ‘Cluster,’ Emails Show
Evolv Technology promises an “AI-based weapons screening system” offering a “line-free” experience. The reality is much different.
Renowned Hacker Mudge Turns Twitter Whistleblower, Alleges Massive Security Issues
Mudge says he found that Twitter virtually didn't monitor for insider threats, that employees turned off security updates, and that the company's data centers ran out of date software.
Apple Killed My Precious iPod. Can an iPad Mini Be My New Everyday Messaging Device?
Apple killed the iPod, so I had to find an alternative. I tested an iPad Mini to see if it was up to the job.
BMW Wants to Charge for Heated Seats. These Grey Market Hackers Will Fix That.
A vibrant community of BMW “coders” has modified the luxury vehicles for years. Now they’re ready to unlock BMW’s controversial heated seat subscription.