July 16, 2024 at 12:45AM Russian security vendor Kaspersky is exiting the U.S. market due to a national security risk, following a ban announced by the Commerce Department. The company will cease U.S. operations on July 20, laying off fewer than 50 employees. The move is a response to U.S. legal requirements and concerns about … Read more
July 15, 2024 at 05:44PM Kaspersky will close its US operations and lay off fewer than 50 employees due to President Biden’s ban on the Russian business. The ban prohibits sales and updates in the US starting July 20 and will affect national security. The company, operating in the US for nearly 20 years, acknowledged … Read more
July 12, 2024 at 04:24PM House committee chairs are urging the White House to investigate the deal between G42 and Microsoft, expressing concerns about the risk of advanced AI technology reaching China. They highlight potential national security implications and call for safeguards to protect US-origin goods and technology. Both Microsoft and G42 have defended their … Read more
July 11, 2024 at 02:03AM The much-touted Microsoft-Group 42 deal in the Middle East/Africa faces uncertainty due to geopolitical concerns and US apprehensions about Group 42’s ties with China. Group 42 asserts it has severed military/intelligence links with China. The US challenges China/Russia’s influence in the region, but navigating security concerns complicates expansion for tech … Read more
July 5, 2024 at 12:42PM OpenAI experienced an undisclosed breach in early 2023, where attacker stole employee forum discussions. The event raised internal concerns over security measures. Leopold Aschenbrenner, a former OpenAI employee, expressed concerns over AGI security and was fired. This incident illuminates internal disagreements on OpenAI’s security approach and its impact on national … Read more
July 2, 2024 at 10:07AM The text discusses the need for a future-resilient approach to security, stressing the importance of challenging existing assumptions to strengthen security plans. It highlights the four categories for stress-testing assumptions: Referent, Affect, Interdependence, and Governance. The approach involves questioning fundamental assumptions to build resilience in the face of uncertain future … Read more
June 28, 2024 at 10:45AM GetReal Labs, a startup combating manipulated content and deepfakes, has emerged from stealth mode after being incubated by Ballistic Ventures and UC Berkeley Professor Hany Farid. With a focus on authenticating content and detecting deception, the company aims to protect organizations and users worldwide, particularly in financial, media, and government … Read more
June 25, 2024 at 01:54AM WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been released in the U.K. after serving over five years in a maximum-security prison. He pleaded guilty to conspiring to obtain and disclose classified U.S. national defense documents and is set to be sentenced for 62 months already served. Assange has left the country for … Read more
June 24, 2024 at 07:54PM Julian Assange is set to plead guilty to an Espionage Act charge of conspiring to unlawfully obtain and disseminate classified national defense information, resolving a long legal saga. The guilty plea, yet to be approved by a judge, ends the U.S. government’s pursuit of the WikiLeaks founder. He is expected … Read more
June 24, 2024 at 05:39AM Japan’s space agency, JAXA, has faced cyberattacks since late last year. The attacks did not compromise sensitive information about rockets, satellites, or national security. The agency has taken preventive measures and is collaborating with the government’s cybersecurity team to enhance its defenses. The attacks have not affected the Defense Ministry … Read more