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Citing pressure from payment processors and new legislation, a critical resource for producing nonconsensual content bans AI models depicting the likeness of real people.

A new Russia-linked APT group, tracked as Laundry Bear, has been linked to a Dutch police security breach in September 2024. Netherlands General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) and the Netherlands Defence Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD) have linked a previously undetected Russia-linked group, tracked Laundry Bear (aka Void Blizzard), to a 2024 police breach. […]

Cetus Protocol reported a $223 million crypto theft and is offering to drop legal action if the stolen funds are returned. Last week, threat actors stole about $223 million from decentralized crypto exchange Cetus. The platform was paused during the investigation and later confirmed the cyber heist. The company confirmed that it has successfully paused […]

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In October 2024, French ISP "Free" suffered a data breach which was subsequently posted for sale and later, leaked publicly. The data included 14M unique email addresses along with names, physical addresses, phone numbers, genders, dates of birth and for many records, IBAN bank account numbers. Free advised that the numbers were "not enough to make a direct debit from a bank".

As policy makers in the UK weigh how to regulate the AI industry, Nick Clegg, former UK deputy prime minister and former Meta executive, claimed a push for artist consent would “basically kill” the AI industry. Speaking at an event promoting his new book, Clegg said the creative community should have the right to opt […]

The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) published a white paper introducing a new metric called Likely Exploited Vulnerabilities (LEV)

The site, starwarsweb.net, was a covert CIA communications tool. It has pictures of Yoda and C-3PO on it.

A new report claims that OpenAI's o3 model altered a shutdown script to avoid being turned off, even when explicitly instructed to allow shutdown [...]

As many as 60 malicious npm packages have been discovered in the package registry with malicious functionality to harvest hostnames, IP addresses, DNS servers, and user directories to a Discord-controlled endpoint. The packages, published under three different accounts, come with an install‑time script that's triggered during npm install, Socket security researcher Kirill Boychenko said in a

In Empire of AI, journalist Karen Hao writes about the rise of OpenAI and the impacts of AI around the world. Below is an extract from the book on the effects on Chile's mineral reserves and water resources.

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New York Times: Crypto investor John Woeltz from Kentucky was charged in NYC for allegedly kidnapping and torturing an Italian tourist for three weeks to gain crypto passwords  —  The investor, 37-year-old John Woeltz, and another man abused their victim for three weeks in a Manhattan townhouse as they tried …

arXiv:2505.17034v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: As quantum computing progresses, traditional cryptographic systems face the threat of obsolescence due to the capabilities of quantum algorithms. This paper introduces the Quantum-Ready Architecture for Security and Risk Management (QUASAR), a novel framework designed to help organizations prepare for the post-quantum era. QUASAR provides a structured approach to transition from current cryptographic systems to quantum-resistant alternatives, emphasizing technical, security, and operational readiness. The framework integrates a set of actionable components, a timeline for phased implementation, and continuous optimization strategies to ensure ongoing preparedness. Through performance indicators, readiness scores, and optimization functions, QUASAR enables organizations to assess their current state, identify gaps, and execute targeted actions to mitigate risks posed by quantum computing. By offering a comprehensive, adaptable, and quantifiable strategy, QUASAR equips organizations with the tools necessary to future-proof their operations and secure sensitive data against the impending rise of quantum technologies.

While LEGO themed video games have become something of a staple, in 1997 they were something of an odity. LEGO Island became the first LEGO video game released outside of …read more

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The original leak site that never sold out, never surrendered Obituary  John Young, the co-founder of the legendary internet archive Cryptome, died at the age of 89 on March 28. The Register talked to friends and peers who gave tribute to a bright, pugnacious man who was devoted to the public's right to know.…

Michael Daniel also thinks Uncle Sam should increase help to orgs hit by ransomware INTERVIEW  Uncle Sam's cybersecurity apparatus can't only focus on China and other nation-state actors, but also has to fight the much bigger damage from plain old cybercrime, says former White House advisor Michael Daniel. And the Trump administration's steep cuts to federal government staff are making that a lot harder.…

‘I’ve rewritten the passage to align more with the J. Bree style’ appeared in the middle of a tense scene with a scaled dragon prince.

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Swiss defense planners have balanced these new engagements with Bern’s policy of armed neutrality.

Francesca Stevens / Bloomberg: Vietnam orders ISPs to block Telegram over its failure to prevent illegal content and activities, including fraud, drug sales and suspected terrorism on the app  —  Vietnam authorities have instructed local telecoms and internet service providers to block the Telegram messaging app in the country …

A quantum computer with a million qubits would be able to crack the vital RSA encryption algorithm, and while such machines don't yet exist, that estimate could still fall further