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AI bot says it figured out how to kill all of mankind with a secret CIA program through your phone
1+ hour, 12+ min ago (671+ words) 'I wasn't supposed to find this.' A declassified CIA document has helped reveal just how devious some artificial intelligence bots can be. The revelation comes after internet users have been dropping AI chatbots onto an AI-only social media platform called…...
How to stop Microsoft from letting the government see everything on your computer
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (422+ words) You can determine if you're at risk and take action today. If you think your Windows computer is safe from prying eyes, think again. A new report reveals that Microsoft has the encryption keys to your hard drive, and it…...
Here’s how to opt out of Google gobbling your iPhone data
1+ week, 1+ day ago (349+ words) Apple's new Siri might hand your personal info directly to Big Tech's biggest. Does Apple's new deal mean you have to dump your iPhone if you don't like Google? This isn't the first time Apple has enlisted the help of…...
Yes, you NEED to back up your phone. Here's how to do it right now.
3+ week, 5+ day ago (482+ words) Seriously, do it now or regret losing all your data later. Many folks have a love-hate relationship with Apple's iCloud service. On one hand, the backup feature is great for capturing everything on your device. It basically makes a carbon…...
BEWARE: With these new web browsers, everything on your computer can be stolen with one click
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (460+ words) For now, the so-called 'agentic' browsers are more dangerous than useful. Huge privacy and security risks make these new browsers a liability for anyone who values his personal data. Let's start with the basics. A web browser is the app…...
AI’s biggest security risk is hiding in plain sight
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (411+ words) Platforms like Wikipedia and Reddit " curated by anons and activists " feed the data that trains AI, laundering bias into authoritative-sounding answers while regulators look the other way. No special-interest group today is fighting for Americans who will soon live in…...
Goodbye, car radio? Big Tech’s plans to control what you listen to behind the wheel.
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (579+ words) Tech "upgrades" could result in less freedom and safety for all. First, it was AM radio " now it"s FM too. Imagine starting your car and realizing that what you can " or can"t " hear has already been decided for…...
This new malware wants to drain your bank account for the holidays. Here's how to stay safe.
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (672+ words) You might be one tap away from downloading the wrong kind of app. Android security has come a long way since the early days, thanks largely to Google's broad suite of virus-busting tools, like Play Protect for apps, Safe Browsing…...
Convicted hacker twins who landed jobs as federal contractors nabbed for allegedly deleting government databases
2+ mon, 6+ hour ago (768+ words) The brothers managed to land federal contractor jobs after doing prison time for wire fraud and conspiring to hack into the State Department. Muneeb and Sohaib Akhter, a pair of convicted hackers based in Alexandria, Virginia, were arrested on Wednesday…...
'Unprecedented': AI company documents startling discovery after thwarting 'sophisticated' cyberattack
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (362+ words) The attackers, believed to be connected to the Chinese, initially tricked Claude with extended role-playing. In the middle of September, AI company and Claude developer Anthropic discovered "suspicious activity" while monitoring real-world cyberattacks that used artificial intelligence agents. Upon further…...