Proton, a privacy firm, has sued Apple, accusing it of aiding dictatorships through its App Store policies. The lawsuit claims Apple removes apps to appease authoritarian regimes, citing the ban of VPNs in China and the removal of HKmap.Live during Hong Kong protests. Proton alleges Apple's control enables censorship and its 30% fee harms privacy-focused services.
Internal auditors in India are raising concerns about the rapid adoption of AI without adequate controls and ethical safeguards. Companies face risks like biased outputs, privacy violations, and legal liabilities due to insufficient board-level engagement and oversight. Auditors emphasize the need for robust governance frameworks, adherence to global standards, and thorough security measures to ensure responsible AI development and deployment.
Agentic AI is poised to transform industries, enhancing efficiency and personalization. However, organizations face security risks like compromised user accounts, shadow AI agents, and vulnerable human-in-the-loop processes. Prioritizing security measures, including visibility, strong authentication, and least privilege access, is crucial for safe and scalable agentic AI deployment to mitigate these emerging threats.
While AI enthusiasts envision digital immortality and human-machine mergers, Peter Thiel calls that vision “pathetically little.” In a recent podcast, he suggested AI might spark economic growth but fall short of ending innovation stagnation. For Thiel, the real danger isn’t AI taking over—it’s that without it, society may unravel from sheer technological inertia and lack of bold ambition.
AI's integration into cybersecurity is crucial for enterprises to combat escalating AI-powered cyberattacks. Hyper-automation, driven by AI, enhances threat detection and response, addressing skill shortages and alert fatigue in Security Operations Centers. Embracing AI-powered cybersecurity technologies and fostering a culture of continuous learning are essential for building resilience against evolving cyber threats and attack surfaces.
Google is cautioning Gemini AI users against sharing confidential data, as human reviewers might access conversations for up to three years. This warning extends to other AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Grok, highlighting a universal privacy concern. Starting July 7, 2025, Gemini will access Android users' phones, messages, and apps, regardless of privacy settings, raising further data security issues.
Palo Alto Networks' report reveals a surge in GenAI adoption, with an 890% traffic increase in 2024, but also highlights significant security risks. High-risk GenAI applications are prevalent, especially in India and the Asia-Pacific region, alongside rising data loss incidents and 'Shadow AI' usage.
The platform will allow participating banks to instantly share fraud intelligence, helping them identify suspicious activities across digital payment systems.
Password leaks pose a significant threat, potentially exposing your accounts without warning. Fortunately, tools like Have I Been Pwned, Google Password Checkup, Google One Dark Web Report, and Apple iCloud Keychain Password Monitoring can help detect compromised credentials. If a leak is detected, immediately change your password, enable two-factor authentication, and review account activity to secure your accounts.
A massive breach has exposed over 16 billion login credentials, creating unprecedented risks of phishing, identity theft, and account takeovers. The stolen data, gathered by infostealer malware, includes URLs, logins, and passwords for various online services. Experts advise immediate password changes, multi-factor authentication, and the use of password managers to mitigate potential damage.
Apple has defended its policy as designed to guarantee high levels of security. The company also urged Lee to dismiss the plaintiff's claims as untimely. Plaintiffs generally face a four-year window to bring claims under U.S. antitrust law. In her ruling, Lee said it was premature to dismiss the claims as time-barred, but suggested the issue could be revisited later in the litigation.
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