A Chinese tech firm, Yunzhou, unveiled its AI-powered, unmanned submersible, “Blue Whale,” this week. A typhoon-proof submarine designed for safe and effective operation in extreme weather conditions, such as typhoons, can stay underwater for up to a month and is able to go ~60 meters. This is a significant advancement in Chinese marine technology. It’s modular, so that … [Read more...] about China’s debuts AI powered, unmanned submarine
This Data Breach Looks Big—But There’s a Twist
Bleeping computer reports that the big data breach that everyone is talking about is actually aggregated data from prior leaks. It's not new data from a new leak. This data has been in the hands of criminals and cybersecurity researchers for a while. This includes 30 databases containing ~3.5 billion passwords each. Data set contains credentials for the following … [Read more...] about This Data Breach Looks Big—But There’s a Twist
Signal uses DRM to block Microsoft Recall
Signal is resorting to DRM to block Microsoft Recall from grabbing screenshots of your conversations. This is critical for preserving the security of the Signal app. Microsoft Recall, a new "AI" feature, logs all apps, websites, and documents opened on a device, enabling users to “recall” or search for specific activities or information. Signal's encryption protects your … [Read more...] about Signal uses DRM to block Microsoft Recall
CISA plans to drop Censys and VirusTotal
In a recent development, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is moving away from utilizing Censys and VirusTotal as part of its broader operational reductions. This decision comes as CISA aims to streamline its threat hunting operations and triage potential threats more efficiently. VirusTotal, a widely used free tool for analyzing suspicious files … [Read more...] about CISA plans to drop Censys and VirusTotal
4chan suffers major hack
In a significant security breach, 4chan has been compromised, with hackers gaining shell access to its hosting servers. The attackers exploited a vulnerability in the site's outdated Ghostscript software, specifically an old 2012 version of PostScript, allowing them to elevate privileges using SUID and ultimately secure unauthorized access. The data leak is extensive, … [Read more...] about 4chan suffers major hack