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Unmasking Crypto Scams: The Team Effort Behind the Con

Digital Shadows

Whether you’re a crypto-skeptic or a crypto-maximalist, it cannot be denied that the mostly unregulated cryptocurrency ecosystem is no stranger to fraud. To conduct attacks specifically linked to cryptocurrency, threat actors must usually cooperate within a web of associates—just like any other area of cyber crime.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 252

Security Affairs

IOTA cryptocurrency shuts down entire network after a coordinated attack on its Trinity wallet. 5 Ways artificial intelligence Is Being Used to Keep Sensitive Information Secure. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. A new round of the weekly newsletter arrived! Pierluigi Paganini.

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Public-Interest Tech at the RSA Conference

Schneier on Security

It's obvious in the debates on encryption and vulnerability disclosure, but it's also part of the policy discussions about the Internet of Things, cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence, social media platforms, and pretty much everything else related to IT. Government Needs You. Government needs technologists at all levels.

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The Marvels and Challenges of AI

Webroot

Let’s delve into the fascinating world of Artificial intelligence (AI), unpacking its concepts, implications, and real-world applications. Brace yourself for an extended journey through the marvels and challenges of artificial intelligence. Example: Today, apps like Candy.ai

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Spam and phishing in 2023

SecureList

Cryptocurrency scams Phishing aimed at stealing crypto wallet credentials remained a common money-making tool. Fake pages mimicking popular cryptocurrency sites invited users to sign in with their wallet credentials. Scam sites also used cryptocurrency as bait. The required amount is most likely unattainable.

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ChatGPT: Cybersecurity friend or foe?

Malwarebytes

ChatGPT—the much-hyped, artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that provides human-like responses from an enormous knowledge base—has been embraced practically everywhere, from private sector businesses to K–12 classrooms. As of November 2022, people can no longer ignore the artificial elephant in the room.

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Cybersecurity for the Public Interest

Schneier on Security

I wouldn't want to formulate public policy about artificial intelligence and robotics without a security technologist involved. Today, when the ACLU advertises for a staff attorney, paying one-third to one-tenth normal salary, it gets hundreds of applicants. Public-interest technology isn't new.