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Silent Data Errors: The Hidden Threat Undermining Modern Computing Systems
Major tech companies face growing concerns over silent data errors (SDEs) corrupting calculations in data centers, with 1 in 1,000 machines affected. As AI systems expand and computing grows more complex, industry leaders are racing to develop new solutions for detecting and preventing these stealthy hardware failures.
Danish Police Consider Leaving X Platform Over Trust and Algorithm Issues
The Danish National Police are reevaluating their presence on X (formerly Twitter) due to concerns about misinformation and algorithmic changes. Law enforcement is exploring independent communication solutions for emergency updates, following the exit of major Danish media organizations from the platform.
US Lawmakers Challenge UK's Demand for Apple Encryption Backdoor
US senators fiercely oppose UK government's request to access encrypted Apple user data worldwide, warning it could enable foreign cyberattacks. The lawmakers threaten diplomatic consequences if the UK doesn't withdraw its demand for encryption backdoors.
Hidden Data in Emojis: Engineer Reveals Unicode Steganography Technique
A software engineer has discovered how to embed secret data within emoji using Unicode variation selectors, raising security concerns. The technique could enable message tracking and bypass content moderation while remaining invisible to human readers.
Anduril Takes Over Army's IVAS Program, Promising Next-Gen Military Goggle Upgrades
Defense company Anduril is assuming control of the Army's $21.9B IVAS augmented reality program from Microsoft, aiming to resolve user comfort issues. The transition comes as new technologies like Kopin's NeuralDisplay system promise revolutionary advances in military goggle capabilities.
Russian Hackers Exploit Microsoft Device Code Authentication to Target M365 Accounts
Security researchers uncover sophisticated Russian threat actors using Microsoft's legitimate Device Code Authentication to compromise M365 accounts of government organizations and NGOs. The attack leverages social engineering and authentic Microsoft domains to bypass traditional security measures.
Cyber Espionage Targets Military Drone Systems Amid Global Conflicts
Recent investigations uncover an alarming increase in cyberattacks targeting drone and counter-drone technologies during major conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine war. State-sponsored actors and cybercriminals are pursuing sensitive military data while tracking buyers and targeting drone specialists.
The Dark Side of Open Source: How Startups Are Manipulating AGPL Licensing for Lock-in
Venture-backed startups are increasingly exploiting the AGPL open source license as a strategic tool for vendor lock-in while maintaining an open source facade. This concerning trend undermines core open source principles of transparency and user freedom through calculated license manipulation.
Oracle Proposes National AI Database to Store Americans' Health and DNA Records
Oracle CTO Larry Ellison unveils an ambitious plan to consolidate all U.S. national data, including citizens' healthcare and genetic information, into a unified AI system. The controversial proposal aims to enable personalized medicine and improve government services while raising significant privacy and security concerns.
