According to reports, legal experts for the EU have warned that plans to force tech companies to scan customers’ private chats for child abuse (CSEA) content are likely to be struck down by the courts. A contentious clause of the UK’s Online Safety Bill, Clause 110, is similar to the proposed “chat control” laws. Providers of end-to-end encryption may be issued “detection orders” mandating pre-encryption scanning of client messages for CSEA content. For this purpose, “client-side scanning” technology would be used to compare incoming media like videos, photos, and text against a blacklist. Here’s more on the proposed Internet Safety…
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LinkedIn is eliminating 716 jobs and will begin winding down its local jobs app in China as part of the company’s restructuring. In a letter that was sent out today, LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslanky explained the decision to discontinue the separate China app known as InCareer by citing “fierce competition and a challenging macroeconomic climate.” LinkedIn, owned by Microsoft and has 20,000 employees, plans to reduce some roles while also opening approximately 250 new jobs in some parts of its operations on May 15. Additionally, new business and accounting management teams are going to be established on that date. LinkedIn…
Hackers broke into the computers of NextGen Healthcare, an American provider of electronic health record software, and stole the personal information of over a million patients. NextGen Healthcare reported that hackers accessed the personal information of 1.05 million patients, including about 4,000 Maine residents. In a notification filed with the office of the attorney general of Maine. NextGen Healthcare claimed in a statement it issued to patients that their personal information, including names, birthdays, residences, and Social Security numbers, had been compromised by hackers. Importantly, the company added, their investigation turned up no signs of unauthorized access to, or alteration…
The compound word, DevOps, defines an extensive procedure and culture that comprises the process and technology of software planning/development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops). DevOps has helped shorten the time for organizational system development, improving the running of software while attaining high-quality delivery as organizations offer services to customers (good customer experience). These objectives are achieved through three factors; ♦ Shared ownership ♦ Automation in workflow and ♦ Timely feedback system. In addition, Microsoft explained that DevOps help to Collaborate and coordinate isolated functions like development, IT operations, quality engineering, and security. Given the immense benefits of DevOps, its demand surges indefinitely. This…
A summary of news and events that happened this week with ransomware, data breaches, rapid response security, etc. Chatgpt Triumphantly Returns To Italy After …… Tech businesses and regulatory authorities must communicate and cooperate to resolve ChatGPT’s prohibition in Italy quickly. Innovation and consumer privacy must be balanced as AI enters our daily lives. OpenAI’s dedication to privacy and security shows a potential future that prioritizes user trust and collaboration. The ChatGPT narrative in Italy shows how cutting-edge technology and careful management may create a brighter, safer future for AI and its users in this changing setting. Read more. Ukrainian Government…
On Thursday, Canadian software firm Constellation Software reported that threat actors had broken into some of its networks and stolen personal information and corporate data. A small number of systems used for internal financial reporting and related data storage by Constellation’s operating groups and companies were affected by “the Incident,” the company said. “This incident had no effect on the separate IT systems used by Constellation’s operating groups and businesses.” Constellation further noted that the attack had been stopped and that it had fully restored the IT infrastructure systems that had been compromised. Business associates and people whose data was…
Nearly five months after integrating passkey support into its Chrome browser, the tech giant has started implementing the password-free option for all Google Accounts across all platforms. This enables users to sign into their Google accounts without having to input a password or utilize 2-Step Verification (2SV). The FIDO Alliance-supported Passkeys are a more private alternative to using a regular password to sign in to apps and websites. This can then be done by merely using their biometrics (for example, fingerprint or facial recognition) or a personal identification number (PIN) to unlock their computer or mobile device. Potential Applications of Passwordless Authentication Beyond…
Denis Gennadievich Kulkov, a Russian national, was indicted by the U.S. government today on charges of running a stolen credit card checking business that made them gather in tens of millions of dollars. Kulkov allegedly made at least $18 million in Bitcoin by creating the underground service Try2Check in 2005. This site quickly gained popularity among hackers engaged in the unlawful credit card trade. Those part of the buying and selling of stolen credit card information in large quantities used the service, as well as dark web marketplaces like Joker’s Stash, to determine what proportion of the cards they were…
In reaction to a new rule requiring websites to verify that a visitor from the state is 18 or older, adult film production company MindGeek has barred entrance to its websites platform in Utah (including PornHub, Brazzers, RedTube, YouPorn, and Reality Kings). The governor of Utah signed S.B. 287 Online Pornography Viewing Age Requirements into law in March, and it becomes operative today. According to this legislation, pornographic websites must use uploaded official IDs or a third-party age verification service to confirm that a visitor is at least 18 years old. S.B. 287 mandates that commercial entities that make up…
As of now, the release of Apple’s initial Rapid Security Response update to the public, which includes security fixes for iOS 16.4.1 and macOS 13.3.1, hasn’t been entirely smooth. According to a support document recently published by the company, RSR patches are updates of small size that aim to address security issues on iPhone, iPad, and Mac platforms between major software updates. Users do not need to go through the normal software update process to install a Rapid Security Response update, which is a unique type of update. Instead, the update can be downloaded and installed within minutes, avoiding a…
