ICEBlock isn’t ‘completely anonymous’

Dominic Preston / theverge - The developer of ICEBlock, an iOS app for anonymously reporting sightings of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials, promises that it "ensures user privacy by storing no personal data." But that claim has come under scrutiny. ICEBlock crea…

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Bluetooth tracker Pebblebee adds free SOS alarm to already-purchased devices

Scharon Harding / arstechnica - AirTags don't have an alert system; Tile trackers charge for the feature.

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Nvidia chips become the first GPUs to fall to Rowhammer bit-flip attacks

Dan Goodin / arstechnica - GPUhammer is the first to flip bits in onboard GPU memory. It likely won't be the last.

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Apple will enhance iPhone car keys with new features as Digital Key 4.0 arrives

Christian Zibreg / idownloadblog - Apple is already testing new features coming to iPhone car keys in the Wallet app thanks to the newly released Digital Key 4.0 specification.

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DPC opens new TikTok inquiry over China data transfers

Suhasini Srinivasaragavan / siliconrepublic - TikTok had maintained that it did not store EEA user data on servers in China, however, it later said that was untrue.Read more: DPC opens new TikTok inquiry over China data transfers

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TSA to finally end its dumb shoe removal policy for airport security

Andrew J. Hawkins / theverge - A key pillar of post-9/11 airport security theater may finally be going away. Multiple outlets are reporting that the Transportation Security Administration will start allowing passengers at a few select airports to keep their shoes on while going through…

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OpenAI tightens the screws on security to keep away prying eyes

Connie Loizos / techcrunch - OpenAI has reportedly overhauled its security operations to protect against corporate espionage. According to the Financial Times, the company accelerated an existing security clampdown after Chinese startup DeepSeek released a competing model in January,…

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Ship Attacked Near Yemeni Port Raises Maritime Security Concerns

Two reports from UK maritime agencies confirm that a vessel operating near a Yemeni port in the Red Sea was attacked. Amid rising regional tensions, authorities are scrambling to pinpoint the perpetrators and gauge the broader implications for shipping security in these already volatile waters.

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AT&T rolls out "Wireless Lock" feature to block SIM swap attacks

Lawrence Abrams / bleepingcomputer - AT&T has launched a new security feature called "Wireless Lock" that protects customers from SIM swapping attacks by preventing changes to their account information and the porting of phone numbers while the feature is enabled. [...]

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International Criminal Court swats away 'sophisticated and targeted' cyberattack

Connor Jones / theregister - Body stays coy on details but alludes to similarities with 2023 espionage campaign The International Criminal Court (ICC) says a "sophisticated" cyberattack targeted the institution, the second such incident in two years.…

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Microsoft Authenticator is ending support for passwords

Emma Roth / theverge - Microsoft will soon no longer let you use its Authenticator app to store or autofill passwords. Starting in July, you won’t be able to autofill saved passwords using Authenticator, and you’ll have to use Microsoft Edge or another password management solut…

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Microsoft Pivots, Offers Free Windows 10 Updates after End-Of-Life Deadline with a Strategic Catch

Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Microsoft is now offering free Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 users who sync their PC with the Windows Backup app, a strategic move to avert a security crisis and deepen integration with its cloud services ahead of the 2025 deadline.The post Mic…

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Ring's AI video descriptions tell you who's doing what

Will Shanklin / engadget - Here's a use of artificial intelligence that could be handy. Ring is adding AI-generated text descriptions of alerts. If it works well, a glance will be all it takes to tell whether something requires your attention.Ring founder Jamie Siminoff gave some e…

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Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates into 2026, with strings attached

Andrew Cunningham / arstechnica - End-of-support date isn’t changing, but extra year will be functionally free.

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House staffers can’t have WhatsApp on their devices

Emma Roth / theverge - The House of Representatives has banned staff members from using WhatsApp on government devices, according to a report from Axios. In an email viewed by the outlet, the House’s chief administrative officer (CAO) tells staffers that the Office of Cybersecu…

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US insurance giant Aflac says customers’ personal data stolen during cyberattack

Zack Whittaker / techcrunch - The U.S. insurance giant provides supplemental insurance to around 50 million customers.

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Israel-Iran latest: US says its strikes on Iranian nuclear sites caused ‘severe damage’ - Financial Times

google - Israel-Iran latest: US says its strikes on Iranian nuclear sites caused ‘severe damage’ Financial Times

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Israeli Strikes Escalate with Over 1100 Iranian Targets Hit

Israeli forces have intensified their operations against Iranian sites, with reports indicating over 1100 targets struck amid mounting regional tensions. Warplanes are reportedly poised to target key Iranian figures, adding a dramatic twist to an already volatile conflict—because nothing says “diplomacy” like a barrage of missiles.

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AWS focuses on simplifying cloud security at reInforce 2025 conference

Duncan Riley / siliconangle - Amazon Web Services Inc. today announced a range of enhancements at its annual re:Inforce 2025 conference that are aimed at simplifying cloud security at enterprise scale. AWS Chief Information Security Officer Amy Herzog explained at the event that the c…

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Britain’s MI6 Appoints Historic First Female Head Amid Modernization

In a landmark move, Britain’s MI6 has named its first female head, breaking decades of tradition. The appointment signals a fresh era for the agency, promising shifts in culture and approach while challenging its entrenched legacy. The decision underscores a commitment to diversity and a hint of modern reinvention in a world of espionage.

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