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Minneapolis Parks Department Hit by Phone System-Disrupting Cyberattack
A cyberattack on the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has caused an ongoing phone system outage, though core systems remain uncompromised. The incident highlights growing cybersecurity challenges facing public institutions as technical teams work to restore services and investigate potential data breaches.
Pokémon Go Surveillance Scandal: From Conspiracy Theory to Confirmed Reality
A 2016 conspiracy theory about Pokémon Go being used as a surveillance tool has been validated by Niantic's own admission. The company now openly acknowledges using the game to collect massive amounts of user data for AI-powered 3D mapping of private spaces.
New Aerial Technology Can Intercept Underwater Communications
Scientists have developed a revolutionary method to detect and decode underwater acoustic signals from the air using laser vibrometry systems. This breakthrough challenges previous assumptions about submarine communications security and has significant implications for naval operations and underwater infrastructure.
US Authorities Dismantle PopeyeTools Cybercrime Marketplace, Charge Three Administrators
The U.S. Department of Justice has shut down PopeyeTools, a major cybercrime platform trafficking stolen financial data from over 227,000 individuals. Three administrators from Pakistan and Afghanistan face criminal charges for running the $1.7 million illegal operation since 2016.
Healthcare Under Siege: The Alarming Rise of Ransomware Attacks on Medical Systems
Ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations doubled in 2023, with LockBit responsible for 25% of incidents. Beyond financial losses, these cyberattacks directly impact patient care, highlighting the critical need for robust backup systems and comprehensive security measures in protecting sensitive medical data.
Federal Agencies Lack Unified Framework for Data Privacy and Civil Rights Protection, GAO Warns
A new GAO report exposes critical gaps in how federal agencies protect civil rights as they adopt emerging technologies like AI and facial recognition. The investigation reveals inconsistent policies, staffing shortages, and outdated privacy laws across 24 agencies, raising concerns about discrimination and privacy violations.
Global Alliance Forms to Address AI Safety and National Security Risks
The U.S. leads formation of International Network of AI Safety Institutes, uniting nine nations to tackle AI safety challenges and national security concerns. The initiative launches with $11M in funding for synthetic content risk research while notably excluding China from participation.
FBI Charges Five Members of Scattered Spider Gang in MGM Resorts Cyberattack
Federal prosecutors have charged five hackers allegedly responsible for sophisticated phishing attacks against MGM Resorts and cryptocurrency theft. The suspects, including a British national and four US citizens, face up to 27 years in prison for wire fraud conspiracy and identity theft.
OpenAI's Data Deletion Blunder Complicates New York Times Copyright Lawsuit
OpenAI engineers accidentally erased crucial search data that could have served as evidence in an ongoing copyright lawsuit with major news publishers. The incident has forced legal teams to restart their investigation into how publishers' content was used in training AI models, highlighting challenges in examining AI training datasets.
