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Have I Been Pwned adds 284M accounts stolen by infostealer malware

This is all users are seeing now.

LLMs like GPT-4, Llama, and Gemini were tested on tough historical questions. GPT-4 Turbo led, but only with 46% accuracy—just above guessing. While great for basic facts, they struggle with nuance and depth. AI has potential, but for now, human expertise in history is irreplaceable. Thoughts?

FTC orders GM to stop collecting and selling driver’s data

I could not disagree with an article more. The issue isn’t that there is a shortage of people. There are thousands looking for work in cyber but are limited by unnecessary degree, certification OR experience requirements. There are not enough entry level jobs and internships available.

North America’s Cybersecurity Talent Shortage Reaches Critical Levels

Database tables of student, teacher info stolen from PowerSchool in cyberattack

While we’re banning books… Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar. Be. Like. Finland.

Just spent 6 minutes watching @Youtube TV commercials before it would get to the main menu. Not only did they do a price hike but now they have 15 commercials before you can get to content, I’m ready to cancel this service.

She was listening! Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a proposed class-action lawsuit that it violated users’ privacy by allowing its voice-activated Siri feature to record device owners' conversations and then share them with third parties, including company contractors and advertisers

Proposed updates to HIPAA Security Rule mandate to restore the loss of certain relevant electronic information systems and data within 72 hours

NEW: Data-loss prevention startup Cyberhaven said hackers took over its official Chrome extension, pushing a malicious version designed to steal passwords and session tokens. techcrunch.com/2024/12/27/c...

Volkswagen’s automotive software company, Cariad, exposed data collected from around 800,000 electric cars. The info could be linked to drivers’ names and reveal precise vehicle locations.

Crypto Hacking in 2024 – $2.2 Billion Stolen, North Korean Hackers Behind 61% of Attacks

If you haven’t seen it, take 10 min to watch the TEd talk “The Benefits of Not Being a Jerk”. It’s funny and maybe it will make your 2025 a little better. www.ted.com/talks/dan_ha...

Spyware Maker NSO Group Found Liable for Hacking WhatsApp

For the holidays I was gifted a heated beanie and jacket. Last year I got heated gloves and socks - I hate being cold. I’m not cold anymore.

Authorities Arrested LockBit Ransomware Developer & Team Core Member

Russia bans cybersecurity company Recorded Future

A researcher has revealed a technique to “jailbreak” digital license plates as a proof of concept that could be used to to evade tickets and tolls using bluetooth and smartphone app. www.wired.com/story/digita...

IOCONTROL cyberweapon used to target infrastructure in the US and Isreael

In yet another software supply chain attack, it has come to light that two versions of a popular Python artificial intelligence (AI) library named ultralytics were compromised to deliver a cryptocurrency miner. After installing the library a drastic spike in CPU usage was observed.

FTC bans data brokers from selling Americans’ sensitive location data

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