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Taiwan Bans DeepSeek AI Over National Security Concerns
Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs has banned government agencies from using DeepSeek's Chinese-made AI technology, citing data security risks. The ban affects government employees, public schools and state enterprises amid concerns over potential information leakage to Chinese authorities.
Identity Thief Jailed After Victim Discovers Impersonator Living His Life
In a bizarre case of stolen identity, an Iowa man discovered someone had been working and living under his name at the University of Iowa for years. The real William Woods' persistence led to the arrest and 12-year prison sentence of Matthew Keirans, highlighting the devastating impact of identity theft.
Massive Healthcare Data Breach Exposes Medical Records of Over 1 Million Americans
Connecticut's Community Health Center suffers major cyber attack compromising sensitive medical data of more than 1 million patients, including COVID-19 records. The incident highlights growing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in healthcare, prompting investigations and calls for improved security measures.
DeepSeek AI Model Shows Critical Security Flaws in Cisco Testing
Cisco's comprehensive testing reveals DeepSeek R1 AI model failed to block any harmful prompts, achieving a concerning 100% attack success rate. The findings raise serious security questions as the model becomes available on major cloud platforms.
Mastodon Migration Guide: Your Path to Decentralized Social Networking
Discover how to transition to Mastodon, the decentralized social media platform offering enhanced privacy, chronological timelines, and community-driven experiences. Learn essential steps from choosing your instance to building meaningful connections in this comprehensive guide.
Brazilian Banking Malware 'Coyote' Expands Target List to Over 1,000 Financial Sites
A sophisticated Windows malware strain called Coyote has dramatically expanded its attack scope, now targeting over 1,030 websites and 73 financial institutions in Brazil. The threat employs advanced techniques including keylogging, screenshot capture, and phishing overlays to steal sensitive credentials.
Reverse Engineering Reveals Hidden 3D NAND Technology in SanDisk High Endurance Cards
Through meticulous reverse engineering, researchers uncovered that SanDisk's High Endurance microSDXC cards utilize advanced BiCS3 3D TLC NAND Flash memory technology. The investigation required custom hardware to analyze internal components and bus signals, providing rare insights into modern memory card architecture despite manufacturer secrecy.
Amazon Accused of Covert Location Tracking Through Mobile App SDKs in New Lawsuit
A class action lawsuit alleges Amazon secretly collected and monetized location data from millions of California residents through its advertising SDK in third-party apps. The case, which demands damages and cessation of alleged illegal data collection, adds to growing scrutiny of tech companies' privacy practices.
Inside Sky Global: How an Encrypted Phone Network Became a Criminal Enterprise
A Vancouver tech company marketed ultra-secure phones for privacy but investigations revealed their devices were predominantly used by organized crime networks worldwide. After European authorities cracked Sky ECC's encryption in 2021, evidence showed the company's distribution channels had deep criminal ties while compliance efforts were largely superficial.