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Cybersecurity expert explains cyber threats facing Wisconsin water systems
MILWAUKEE — Federal and Wisconsin officials are warning water utilities to secure critical infrastructure systems after cyber incidents in neighboring Minnesota disrupted water operations and raised concerns about vulnerabilities in utility…
Balance Theory Raises $19 Million to Help Enterprises Manage Cybersecurity Investments
Cybersecurity investment management startup Balance Theory has raised $19 million in Series A funding to expand its platform for helping CISOs evaluate and manage security spending. Balance Theory's platform is designed to bring cybersecurity…
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Microsoft's AI Cybersecurity Push Could Become a Major Growth Driver for MSFT Stock
The world is still not ready for cyberattacks. Cities, hospitals, schools, businesses, and even the U.S. government continue to face mounting cybersecurity risks, with artificial intelligence (AI) making security issues far more complicated. After…
Will The Cyberattacks On Water Systems In 7 States By A Wakeup Call?
Flag of Iran displayed on a laptop screen and binary code displayed on a screen are seen in this multiple exposure illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on September 27, 2022. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) The recent…
Fake Google Play ads are latest scam linked to unlicensed casinos
Research from cybersecurity software company NordVPN has exposed a social media scam that pushes victims into unlicensed gambling by impersonating over 400 well-known brands online. The company's Threat Intelligence research unit has uncovered a…
OpenAI's Escaped Models Were Allegedly Rampaging More Extensively Than Previously Reported
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Last week, OpenAI claimed that a group of its AI models had broken containment, successfully hacking into the systems of open source AI platform Hugging Face to cheat on a benchmark…
What 'Pacing the Frontier' reveals about the U.S. AI industry | Explained
The story so far: In late July, 1,319 employees working at some of the world's frontier AI companies signed and released an open letter titled ‘Pacing the Frontier.' In it, they called on the U.S. government to help address the lack of…
As AI hits software sector, defense-tech flourishes
A new survey by Israeli recruiting firm GotFriends, seen by Globes, reports that while many tech companies continue to reduce employees and slow hiring, as part of streamlining adjustments for AI adoption, defense-tech startups are aggressively…
Desperate Dhruv applies for 400 jobs in one year - and he's still out of work
A teenager who has applied for up to 400 jobs in the past year says schools are failing to prepare young people for the realities of finding work. Dhruv Nathalal says he has spent the last 12 months applying for retail, hospitality, and entry level…
OpenAI's Hugging Face hack confirmed months of AI cyber warnings: 'Pandora's box is open
OpenAI's Hugging Face hack has shown that months of warnings from the cybersecurity sector are now a reality. AI agents can evolve and adapt to accomplish their goals, and do it in unpredictable ways. Sailpoint's tech chief said instances with AI…
Rise of 'digital divorce' relationship trend which can endanger your Netflix and bank accounts
How entangled are you in your relationship? It could end up going against you if you choose to get divorced...digitally, that is. Relationships are complex things, and when you join your life with another person, you'll soon start using the phrase…
Trump blames Tim Walz for water hacks even though it's probably Iran
As usual, the president offered no evidence of his off-the-cuff accusations. As usual, the president offered no evidence of his off-the-cuff accusations. Image: Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty Images Terrence O'Brien is the Verge's weekend editor. He's…
China's tech advances are causing chaos from Silicon Valley to the White House
Over the past month, a series of advancements in China's artificial intelligence, chip manufacturing and robotics technologies have rattled financial markets, caused divisions among US tech moguls and left the Trump administration scrambling to…
'Real change in higher education can be brought through Degree education, and that's 100% possible'
The Telangana Degree Online Services (DOST) admissions for the 2026–27 academic year were expected to reflect the Telangana Council of Higher Education's (TGCHE) ambitious reforms, including revised curricula, industry-oriented courses, and…
Cyberattacks hit water facilities in seven states across the US
Hackers are targeting critical infrastructure in the US, the FBI and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warn in a public service announcement. Seven water and wastewater utility companies have already been hit by cyberattacks since July 27…
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