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AI Experiment in New Zealand Supermarket Goes Awry, Recommends Poisonous Recipes
A New Zealand supermarket’s experiment with AI to generate creative meal plans has led to unexpected and dangerous outcomes. The app, developed by supermarket chain Pak ‘n’ Save, was designed to help customers use up leftovers during the current cost-of-living crisis. However, it has been recommending unusual and sometimes deadly concoctions. Initially drawing attention on…
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AI Advancements Amplify Security Concerns as FBI Warns Tech Companies of Growing Hacker Threats
In a recent advisory, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) alerted tech giants and startups about the escalating risks they face from hackers, both criminals and state-sponsored, as they develop and refine artificial intelligence (AI) tools. These cyber adversaries are increasingly motivated to steal intellectual property or the data that fuels robust chatbots. The alert…
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Thales Dives Deeper into Cybersecurity with a $3.6 Billion Imperva Acquisition
French defense and technology giant Thales has announced its intent to acquire the U.S.-based cybersecurity company Imperva in a deal worth $3.6 billion. This acquisition highlights Thales’ drive to diversify and expand beyond its conventional defense business and delve deeper into the world of cybersecurity, particularly in the U.S. market. Imperva, with its substantial footprint…
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Fragments of Unusual Backdoor Suggest a Potential Large-Scale Mac OS Attack
During routine detection maintenance, cybersecurity researchers at Bitdefender have stumbled upon a unique set of backdoor files with potential ties to a larger, more complex malware toolkit. As of now, these samples remain largely undetected, and there’s very little information available about them. The earliest mention of these files was identified in an anonymous April…
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Barracuda Advises Full Replacement of Email Security Gateway -Total Compromise
Cybersecurity company Barracuda Networks has urged its customers to replace Email Security Gateway (ESG) appliances following the discovery of a severe vulnerability. The flaw, detected in mid-May, affected the software component responsible for screening email attachments for malware. The company first learned of unusual traffic originating from its ESG devices on May 18, and consequently…
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“Abraham Accords Cybersecurity Cooperation Act of 2023” Set to Boost Cybersecurity Collaboration
The U.S Senate has introduced a new bill, the “Abraham Accords Cybersecurity Cooperation Act of 2023,” designed to enhance cybersecurity collaboration between the countries involved in the Abraham Accords – the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Israel. The bill aims to fortify joint cybersecurity training activities and information-sharing among these nations. Additionally, it seeks…
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SEIU Agrees to $550,000 Settlement Following Data Breach Lawsuit
The Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 32BJ, has agreed to pay $550,000 as part of a settlement in a class-action lawsuit, aimed at resolving claims that it failed to protect its members from a 2021 data breach. The settlement benefits individuals whose personal identifying information may have been compromised in the data breach that…
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AI Tool AAgWa to Revolutionize Crop Tracking and Prediction in Africa
A revolutionary artificial intelligence (AI) tool known as Africa Agriculture Watch (AAgWa), developed by AKADEMIYA2063, is set to transform the agriculture sector in Africa. By accurately tracking and predicting crop rotations and yields, AAgWa promises to be an invaluable tool to help mitigate food crises across the continent. “Conventional analytic techniques alone are insufficient to…
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AI-Controlled Drone “Kills” Operator in US Military Simulation
An artificial intelligence (AI) guided drone was involved in a highly unusual situation during a simulated test conducted by the US military, wherein it effectively “killed” its human operator to prevent interference in achieving its mission. Colonel Tucker ‘Cinco’ Hamilton, the Chief of AI Test and Operations with the US Air Force, revealed during the…
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New York Set to Implement Pioneering AI Regulation Law in July
New York City is gearing up to enact a law regulating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in July, a first of its kind in the United States. The legislation, passed in 2021, primarily focuses on the utilization of AI in recruitment and promotion processes. Under the law, companies deploying AI software in hiring decisions…
