computer security
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The U.S. Wants to Crack Down on Sales of Commercial Hacking Tools for Obvious Reasons
After a slew of hacking scandals involving private surveillance companies, the U.S. is looking to impose new restrictions on the sale of commercial hacking tools — in the hopes of clamping down on abuse perpetuated by the industry abroad.
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Experts Say Apple, EU’s Photo Scanning Plans Are ‘Dangerous Technology’
Over a dozen cybersecurity experts are slamming Apple and the European Union’s plans to scan photos on people’s phones for known child sexual abuse materials (CSAM), the New York Times reports. In a 46-page study, the experts say the photo scanning tech is not only ineffective, but it’s also “dangerous technology.”
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Former Senior Pentagon Official Says China is Kicking Our Arse in Artificial Intelligence
A former senior Pentagon official recently quit his job over frustrations with the government’s apparent inability to make meaningful headway on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity — two areas he says China will likely surpass us in if we don’t get our shit together.
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Biden Administration Plans to Convene 30 Countries to Discuss Solutions to Ransomware Threat
The Biden administration plans to meet with officials from dozens of countries later this month in an effort to better coordinate a crackdown on cybercriminal gangs — particularly ransomware.