Tag

Security

All articles tagged with #security

Galaxy S26 Series Debuts Proactive AI and Pixel-Level Privacy
technology2 hours ago

Galaxy S26 Series Debuts Proactive AI and Pixel-Level Privacy

Samsung unveils the Galaxy S26 series (S26, S26+, S26 Ultra), a AI-powered flagship lineup built around Galaxy AI that streamlines everyday tasks with proactive background intelligence, a world-class camera system, and improved performance/thermal management; the S26 Ultra introduces the built-in Privacy Display for pixel-level privacy, while features like Now Nudge, Now Brief, Circle to Search with Google, and multi-agent Galaxy AI enhance interactions. Security is strengthened with post-quantum cryptography and Knox protections, and pre-orders begin Feb 25 with Galaxy Buds4 and Samsung Care+ available.

security8 hours ago

CISA Warns of Active Cisco SD-WAN Exploitation, Orders Immediate Remediation Across Agencies

CISA and international partners issued an alert about ongoing exploitation of Cisco SD-WAN vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-20127 and CVE-2022-20775), adding the first to the KEV catalog, and mandated federal agencies under Emergency Directive 26-03 to inventory, patch, collect artifacts, and hunt for evidence of compromise, while Cisco and partner agencies publish hardening and threat-hunting guidance.

Security flaw lets 7,000 DJI Romo vacuums stream live home footage
technology19 hours ago

Security flaw lets 7,000 DJI Romo vacuums stream live home footage

A security demonstration revealed that a tester could use a PS5 controller-connected app to access DJI Romo robot vacuums through DJI’s servers, seeing and hearing from camera feeds on about 7,000 devices worldwide by leveraging a private token from his own Romo; DJI claimed fixes were in place, but The Verge showed a live demonstration of continued access, and DJI says remaining vulnerabilities will be patched in weeks, underscoring ongoing privacy risks for home cameras.

UFC White House Card Faces Seating, Security Hurdles as Price Tag Rises
sports1 day ago

UFC White House Card Faces Seating, Security Hurdles as Price Tag Rises

The UFC’s June 14 White House event is projected to be a historic production with a reported cost potentially approaching $60 million, but organizers still face major logistics: in-person attendance is expected to be around 5,000 due to space and security constraints beneath the South Lawn, a temporary octagon setup, and a grass replacement cost near $700,000. Plans include a National Mall viewing for tens of thousands and weigh-ins possibly at the Lincoln Memorial, with six to seven fights anticipated and broadcasts on Paramount+ (with possible CBS) but no bouts officially announced yet.

Europe’s E5 Nations to Develop Low-Cost Air Defense Under LEAP
defence1 day ago

Europe’s E5 Nations to Develop Low-Cost Air Defense Under LEAP

Poland, Germany, France, Italy and the UK agreed at a Kraków summit to jointly develop LEAP—Low-Cost Effectors and Autonomous Platforms—aimed at fielding affordable drones and air-defense systems to counter Russian threats, boost NATO readiness, and share burdens. The first LEAP project is expected by 2027, with the five nations pledging defence spending toward roughly 5% of GDP.

Guadalajara inches toward normalcy after cartel-linked chaos
el-bajio1 day ago

Guadalajara inches toward normalcy after cartel-linked chaos

Guadalajara is slowly returning to normal after a violent Sunday sparked by the capture and death of cartel boss Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes. By Monday morning, four light-rail lines were back and most buses were operating, but authorities were still removing blockades and schools remained closed as residents sheltered in place. The Guadalajara airport faced flight cancellations and delays on Sunday with ripple effects into Monday; major markets shuttered and many shops remained closed. Overall, transit was gradually resuming in a cautious, uneven fashion while the city slowly reactivates.

IS-K Publishes AI Toolkit for Propaganda
security2 days ago

IS-K Publishes AI Toolkit for Propaganda

IS-K's Voice of Khorasan magazine offers 'responsible' AI tips for propaganda and outreach, including private research and data caution; experts warn this signals an ideological shift toward endorsing AI in extremist activity and could lower barriers for tailored propaganda and operations; UK official Jonathan Hall warns AI could accelerate propaganda and even chatbot radicalization, pressing policymakers to monitor AI developments.

Don't Buy Windows 10 PCs: Free Windows 11 Upgrades Make Refurbished Temptations Risky
technology2 days ago

Don't Buy Windows 10 PCs: Free Windows 11 Upgrades Make Refurbished Temptations Risky

The article advises against buying used or refurbished Windows 10 computers since Windows 10 is no longer supported; upgrading to Windows 11 is free on most machines, so buyers should either opt for a Windows 11 device or verify compatibility (year of manufacture, processor, Secure Boot/TPM/UEFI) before purchase. Offline use is an exception, but for most users online usage is expected and Windows 10 devices are not ideal.

Iranian Proxies Could Target U.S. Interests Abroad If Strikes Escalate, Officials Warn
world3 days ago

Iranian Proxies Could Target U.S. Interests Abroad If Strikes Escalate, Officials Warn

Western security officials warn Iran could direct proxies—such as the Houthis, Hezbollah, and Al Qaeda affiliates—to attack American targets in Europe and the Middle East if President Trump orders large-scale strikes, though no specific plots have been confirmed. Increased chatter suggests planning and coordination, including possible attacks on Western shipping and on U.S. bases or embassies abroad. The threat complicates war planning, leads to defensive postures, and has sparked calls for a clear U.S. strategy to avoid a wider regional conflict and economic disruption.