Google launches AI ransomware detection in Drive desktop, trained on millions of attack samples

techspot - Google believes that the constantly evolving ransomware threat requires a novel approach to prevention and detection. To that end, the company has announced a new AI-powered anti-ransomware feature for its Drive desktop utility, designed to stop file-encr…

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Tile’s lack of encryption could make tracker owners vulnerable to stalking

Emma Roth / theverge - Security researchers are shining the spotlight on a serious security vulnerability that could enable stalkers to track victims using their own Tile tags, as well as other unwanted violations of security and privacy. Research outlined by Wired shows that T…

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FCC accidentally leaked iPhone schematics, potentially giving rivals a peek at company secrets

Lawrence Bonk / engadget - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently published a 163-page PDF showing the electrical schematics for the iPhone 16e, despite Apple specifically requesting them to be confidential. This was most likely a mistake on the part of the FCC, accor…

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UK government bails out Jaguar Land Rover with £1.5B loan after hack disrupts vehicle production for weeks

Zack Whittaker / techcrunch - The Indian-owned carmaking giant will be bailed out after a cyberattack stalled car production and its downstream supply chain. Critics argue that the bailout sends the wrong message to hackers and crime groups.

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CISA orders agencies to patch Cisco flaws exploited in zero-day attacks

Sergiu Gatlan / bleepingcomputer - CISA has issued a new emergency directive ordering U.S. federal agencies to secure their Cisco firewall devices against two flaws that have been exploited in zero-day attacks. [...]

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xAI accuses OpenAI of stealing its trade secrets in new lawsuit

Karissa Bell / engadget - Elon Musk's xAI is suing OpenAI, alleging that the ChatGPT maker has stolen its trade secrets. The lawsuit comes after the company recently sued a former employee, Xuechen Li, for allegedly stealing confidential information from the company before taking …

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Microsoft Makes Windows 10 Security Updates Free in Europe, Bowing to Regulatory Pressure

Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Microsoft reverses its Windows 10 End-of-Life policy, offering a free, unconditional year of Extended Security Updates (ESU) in the EEA after pressure from consumer groups.The post Microsoft Makes Windows 10 Security Updates Free in Europe, Bowing to Regu…

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UK arrests suspect for RTX ransomware attack causing airport disruptions

Sergiu Gatlan / bleepingcomputer - The UK's National Crime Agency has arrested a suspect linked to a ransomware attack that is causing widespread disruptions across European airports. [...]

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The EU wants Apple, Google and Microsoft to clamp down on online scams

Andre Revilla / engadget - The European Union has asked Apple, Google and Microsoft to explain how they police online financial scams, stepping up enforcement of the Digital Services Act (DSA), as first reported by the Financial Times. Formal information requests were also sent to …

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Oracle to oversee TikTok algorithm in Trump-backed deal

James Farrell / siliconangle - After months of negotiations between the U.S. and China, a preliminary agreement apparently has been reached over the fate of TikTok, with Oracle Corp. set to oversee the app’s algorithm. The White House today explained that under the terms of a proposed …

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Automaker giant Stellantis says customers’ personal data stolen during breach

Zack Whittaker / techcrunch - One report says, citing the hackers who took credit for the breach, that 18 million customer records were stolen from Stellantis' customer database.

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Mycroft raises $3.5 million USD to deliver “Goldilocks” security for startups

Josh Scott / betakit - Ex-PartnerStack leaders want to give SaaS companies enterprise-grade security without the overhead.The post Mycroft raises $3.5 million USD to deliver “Goldilocks” security for startups first appeared on BetaKit.

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Sumo Logic brings agentic AI to the enterprise security stack

Ian Barker / betanews - Enterprises face a growing volume and complexity of cyber threats which means security teams struggle with alert fatigue and managing a spread of tools. Sumo Logic is launching a new agent-powered security operations tool to help automate routine tasks, s…

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ACMA launches investigation into Optus over emergency call outage

Vivienne Kelly / mumbrella - Optus is under the microscope with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announcing it will investigate the telco over the emergency call outage involved in the deaths of at least three people. Telcos have an obligation to ensure calls …

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Hundreds of flights delayed at Heathrow and other airports after apparent cyberattack

Anthony Ha / techcrunch - Travelers at major European airports including Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin faced significant delays this weekend following what Collins Aerospace described as a “cyber-related incident.”

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Americans would dominate board of new TikTok US entity: W.House

techxplore - A deal for the Chinese parent company of popular video-sharing app TikTok to sell its US operations would see the creation of a board dominated by Americans, the White House said Saturday.

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Britain jumps into bed with Palantir in £1.5B defense pact

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Ivanti EPMM holes let miscreants plant shady listeners, CISA says

Jessica Lyons / theregister - Unnamed org compromised with two malware sets An unknown attacker has abused a couple of flaws in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) and deployed two sets of malware against an unnamed organization, according to the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure …

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Ding ding: Fortra rings the perfect-10 bell over latest GoAnywhere MFT bug

Connor Jones / theregister - Outside experts say the vulnerability has probably already been exploited Budding ransomware crooks have another shot at exploiting Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT product now that a new 10/10 severity vulnerability needs patching.…

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