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Programmed Smart Glasses Enable Real-Time Doxing of Individuals
Two Harvard University students, AnhPhu Nguyen and Caine Ardayfio, have developed a system called I-XRAY that connects Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses to a facial recognition tool, allowing them to identify strangers in public and access their personal information in real time.
China Unveils Digital Yuan Wallet
The People’s Bank of China has showcased the latest advancement in digital payments: a new visual hard wallet for the digital yuan.
The Hidden Costs: Cyberattacks on Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)
Cyberattacks on cyber-physical systems (CPS) can lead to staggering financial losses, potentially reaching USD 1 million.
Digital Defense: Simulating Large-Scale Cyberattacks
Cybersecurity experts from EU Member States and the Commission took part in the yearly ‘Blueprint Operational Level Exercise’ (BlueOLEx) to test EU preparedness in the event of cyber-related crises.
AV1 Robot Bridges the Gap for Students with Health Challenges
The AV1 robot, developed by Norwegian company, No Isolation, serves as a lifeline for students unable to attend school due to medical or anxiety-related issues.
Global Smartphone Shipments Rise in Q3 2024
As per the latest reports, worldwide smartphone shipments grew 5% in Q3 compared to the same period in 2023. The increase marks the fourth consecutive quarter of growth.
Massive Security Flaw Exposes Millions of Cars to Remote Hacking and Tracking
A critical web vulnerability in a car manufacturer's system has exposed millions of vehicles to potential hacking and tracking. Security researchers found that by exploiting a simple bug in Kia’s web portal, hackers could remotely control key features like unlocking doors, starting engines, and tracking vehicles’ locations using just a license plate number.
Can Cloud Security Harmonization Secure Data?
To reduce compliance burdens for cloud service providers (CSPs) while maintaining robust security standards, a leading industry group—The Software Alliance, also known as BSA, which represents tech giants including Microsoft and IBM—has called on G7 nations to harmonize cloud security certification across the world's richest nations.
Inside Your Mind: States Move to Protect Neural Data
In 2021, Chile was the first country in the world to amend its constitution to protect “mental integrity,” and this year, Colorado and California have extended their states’ privacy laws to protect neural data.