With retail cyberattacks on the rise, customers find orders blocked and shelves empty
A string of recent cyberattacks and data breaches involving the systems of major retailers have started affecting shoppers.
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New security flaw allows eavesdropping via laptop and smart speaker microphones
The ghostly woman's voice pipes through the speakers, covered in radio static but her message intact from beyond—"The birch canoe slid on the smooth planks."
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Researchers fight cyber threats at aging US hydropower system
Washington generates more hydroelectricity than any other state, so it is fitting that research to protect the critical infrastructure responsible for generating this power is happening right here in the Tri-Cities, at the ...
Jun 10, 2025
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Using AI to improve flagging of internal threats within the US Army
Research published in the International Journal of Applied Decision Sciences describes how artificial intelligence could be used to root out internal threats in the U.S. Army. The research centers on the Army's Insider Threat ...
Jun 9, 2025
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If you're in this California town for two hours, the city is tracking you. Should you be worried?
Any time you spend two hours in Walnut Creek, California, local business leaders may be tracking you. The city's Chamber of Commerce has paired with a tech company to clock visitors as they move in and out of the city.
Jun 5, 2025
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How illicit markets fueled by data breaches sell your personal information to criminals
Every year, massive data breaches harm the public. The targets are email service providers, retailers and government agencies that store information about people. Each breach includes sensitive personal information such as ...
Jun 5, 2025
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Consumer & Gadgets
Research reveals how fake social media accounts could be the cause of serious security breaches
New research led by the University of Portsmouth has found that fake social media profiles, particularly LinkedIn accounts, are a leading cause of security breaches among professionals.
Jun 5, 2025
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Computer Sciences
Prepping for Q-Day: Physics-based encryption aims to secure data in the quantum computing era
In our hyper-connected world, we rely on encrypted communications every day—to shop online, digitally sign documents, make bank transactions, check our steps on fitness trackers.
Jun 4, 2025
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Senior public servants think GenAI will boost productivity—but are worried about the risks
Many bold claims have been made about generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and its capacity to improve productivity and generate workplace efficiencies.
Jun 4, 2025
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'Not available in your region': What is a VPN and how can I use one safely?
"This video is not available in your location." It's a message familiar to many people trying to watch global content online. But beneath this frustration lies a deeper question—how do we navigate digital borders safely ...
Jun 4, 2025
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