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Medium
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The "Alert Circle" SOC — A Biomimetic Model for Resilient Cybersecurity in Uncertain Environments
- Adopting biomimetic concepts, the Alert Circle SOC model enhances collective cybersecurity intelligence.
- Emulating elephant behavior, it integrates various cybersecurity functions for proactive threat detection.
- This model focuses on distributed sensing, collective cognition, and coordinated protection efforts.
- It transforms cybersecurity operations from reactive to adaptive by prioritizing threat sophistication.
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Barbie Gets a Brain: OpenAI Partnership Puts Conversational AI in Mattel Toys
- Mattel has partnered with OpenAI to integrate artificial intelligence into their iconic toys like Barbie and Hot Wheels, enabling toys to be smarter and more responsive to children's preferences.
- The collaboration aims to create toys that can remember children's preferences, adapt to their quirks, and offer personalized experiences, but it raises concerns about privacy and data protection.
- Mattel promises to prioritize safety, privacy, and security in their AI-powered toys, but critics are apprehensive about the potential privacy implications of AI companions for children.
- The integration of AI in toys opens up possibilities for educational benefits but also raises questions about the impact on children's creativity and ability to engage in unstructured play.
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Trying Out PowerShell for Process Logging — Finally Something That Feels Like Real Scripting 😅
- The author, Mohammad, shared their experience of switching from Batch files to PowerShell for process logging on Windows.
- Mohammad wanted to build a script that lists running processes with timestamps and saves the information into a log file.
- He shared the PowerShell script he wrote for process logging and highlighted key learning points like PowerShell's elegance and the usefulness of Out-File -Append.
- Mohammad experimented with Task Scheduler to run the script every 10 minutes, noticed spikes in certain processes, and plans to add more functionalities like filters and remote monitoring in the future.
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The Verge
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How vulnerable is critical infrastructure to cyberattack in the US?
- Critical infrastructure in the US, including water, health, and energy systems, is increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks.
- Tensions, such as recent events like US bombing nuclear facilities in Iran, raise concerns about the safety of these critical systems, especially in potential conflict scenarios.
- As battlefields now extend into the digital realm, real-world critical infrastructure becomes a target for cyberattacks.
- Experts stress the necessity to reassess and improve security measures for critical infrastructure like hospitals, water supplies, and other vital services to defend against potential cyber threats.
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Leeds United And Reflectiz Partner To Share Insights On Proactive Web Security After Cyber Attack
- Leeds United FC partners with Reflectiz for a webinar on proactive web security after a Magecart attack.
- The webinar will feature insights from Leeds United's IT and Security Head on their experience with the attack.
- Reflectiz's VP Sales will provide strategic insights on preventing and mitigating client-side vulnerabilities.
- The webinar is aimed at IT professionals, cybersecurity experts, and e-commerce managers to enhance online security.
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VentureBeat
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How runtime attacks turn profitable AI into budget black holes
- AI's promise comes with hidden security costs at the inference layer, inflating budgets.
- New attacks on AI's operational side jeopardize ROI and total cost of ownership.
- Adversaries exploit inference vulnerabilities, driving up cybersecurity budgets and eroding brand trust.
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Crypto Hacks Hit $2.1B in H1 2025, TRM Labs Cites Surge in State-Sponsored Crime
- TRM Labs reported 75 incidents involving stolen crypto assets worth over $2.1 billion in the first half of 2025, a 10% increase from H1 2022.
- The Bybit exchange hack accounted for nearly 70% of the total H1 2025 crypto losses, amounting to $1.5 billion.
- Infrastructure attacks, including seed phrase thefts and private key compromises, made up over 80% of stolen crypto funds in the first half of 2025.
- State-sponsored cyberattacks, particularly from North Korea-affiliated groups, dominated the 2025 crypto breaches, with $1.6 billion in thefts linked to these activities.
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TechCrunch
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Prolific cybercrime gang now targeting airlines and the transportation sector
- Cybersecurity firms have warned that the hacking group Scattered Spider is now targeting airlines and the transportation sector.
- Scattered Spider, mainly composed of English-speaking hackers, is known for stealing and extorting sensitive data from company networks using tactics like social engineering and phishing.
- At least two airlines have reported intrusions, with Hawaiian Airlines and WestJet being targeted recently by cyberattacks linked to Scattered Spider.
- This recent focus on airlines comes after previous cyber attacks by Scattered Spider on the U.K. retail sector, the insurance industry, hotel chains, casinos, and technology companies.
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[rant] Rust: The Safety Language That Still Isn’t Safe Enough
- Rust, touted as a safer alternative to C, is struggling to meet the needs of safety-critical systems in practice.
- Despite its compile-time guarantees and ownership checking, Rust in the embedded world is perceived as a beta test rather than a reliable solution.
- Engineers are hesitant to fully adopt Rust for critical systems due to concerns about toolchain certification, reliance on unstable features, and prevalent use of 'unsafe' code.
- While Rust shows potential for improvement, it currently functions more as an experimental language rather than a proven solution for mission-critical applications.
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Taking over millions of developers exploiting an Open VSX Registry flaw
- A critical flaw in Open VSX Registry discovered by Koi Security could allow attackers to hijack the Visual Studio Code extension hub, posing supply chain risks for millions of developers.
- The vulnerability in the open-source Open VSX Registry, used by over 8,000,000 developers, could enable full control of the extensions marketplace and potentially compromise developer machines.
- The flaw stemmed from a GitHub Actions workflow running npm install on untrusted extension code, exposing a secret token (OVSX_PAT) that, if stolen, could lead to a complete marketplace takeover.
- The disclosure timeline outlines multiple proposed fixes before the issue was resolved, highlighting the significant supply chain risk posed by the vulnerability and the importance of vetting and securing software dependencies.
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STRATEGIC REEL: APIs are the new perimeter — and business logic attacks are slipping through
- APIs have become crucial for enterprises, but attackers are targeting them.
- A10 Networks' Field CISO highlights the growing threats to APIs and the failure of outdated defenses.
- There is a need for a consolidated approach, including discovery, enforcement, bot defense, and logic-layer protection.
- The article emphasizes the importance of addressing gaps in business logic exploited by attackers through APIs.
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Medium
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The Cost of Toxic Beauty Content is Greater Than We Think
- Dove released a video depicting Mary's destructive journey with media and body image, showing the impact of social media on her self-image and mental health.
- The video highlights how exposure to unrealistic beauty standards on social media led Mary to develop an eating disorder, along with other mental health issues.
- Dove aims to challenge traditional beauty standards by promoting inclusivity in its ad campaigns and advocating for safer online environments for children.
- Studies suggest that reducing social media use can significantly improve body image and overall appearance perception in teens and young adults.
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Medium
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Exposure of Internet Dangers to Young Children
- Young children are increasingly exposed to the internet with 93 percent of children ages two to four spending time on mobile devices.
- Parents are advised to start teaching children about internet safety from a young age to raise awareness.
- Guiding children on internet safety early on can help them recognize and navigate digital dangers by middle school.
- Educating children about internet dangers early benefits both parents and children, aiding in protecting against scams and promoting online safety.
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Parents: What You Should Know About the Surgeon General’s Advisory on Social Media
- The US Surgeon General issued an advisory on the impact of social media on young people's mental health, highlighting the risks associated with platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat.
- The advisory recognizes the benefits of social media but warns about symptoms of depression and anxiety, potential addictive properties, and exposure to harmful content, such as self-harm or eating disorder videos.
- Parents are urged to create a family media plan, educate kids about digital technology impacts, and model responsible online behavior to help protect their children from cyberbullying and predatory behavior.
- The Surgeon General's advisory empowers parents to take action to address the mental health risks posed by excessive social media use among youth and make the internet safer for children.
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Emerging Cyber Threats to AI-Based Diagnostics and Clinical Decision Support Tools
- AI is transforming healthcare with a projected market value of $613.81 billion by 2034.
- However, this transformation comes with increased cybersecurity risks that healthcare professionals must address.
- Emerging cyber threats to AI diagnostics include model manipulation, data poisoning, and fake inputs.
- Healthcare must conduct AI risk assessments, enhance cybersecurity controls, and train staff on risks.
- Securing AI systems is crucial to maintain trust, patient safety, and healthcare innovation.
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