March 1, 2017 Data from internet-connected teddy bears held ransom, security expert says Data from internet-connected smart teddy bears has been leaked and ransomed, exposing children’s voice messages and more than half a million customer accounts, according a security expert.
February 28, 2017 How AI and tech could strengthen America's border wall The best approach for border security and immigration control is a layered strategy, experts tell Fox News. This harnesses artificial intelligence, aerial drones, biometrics and other sophisticated technologies in addition to existing or future fencing or walls along U.S. borders.
February 22, 2017 How AI fights the war against fake news A three-headed alien is wandering around Central Park right now. If you believe that, you might be susceptible to a fake news story. Artificial Intelligence technology, however, could be a vital weapon in the war on fake news, according to cybersecurity companies.
February 22, 2017 Beware Google Chrome scam that could inject malware into your computer A Google Chrome scam that could infect your computer with malware continues to pose a threat to users, according to cybersecurity experts.
February 21, 2017 PC microphones helped steal hundreds of gigabytes of data from Ukraine firms A large-scale cyberattack, dubbed "Operation BugDrop," was perpetrated against targets in the Ukraine. At least 70 organizations were attacked, with huge amounts of sensitive information data stolen using PC microphones.
February 20, 2017 Trump cyber policy could be 'remarkably boring,' expert says Bush-era DHS official suggests White House cyber security order could be remarkably pedestrian.
February 20, 2017 My Friend Cayla: Doll banned in Germany not 'espionage device,' company says The German distributor of talking doll My Friend Cayla insists it is safe to use but takes hacking claims "very seriously".
February 16, 2017 Yahoo is warning users over state-sponsored cookie-forging attacks Yahoo has sent out a new warning to some users regarding allegedly state-sponsored cookie-forging attacks. It is believed that hackers were able to steal the company's cookie source code to conduct the attacks.
February 14, 2017 Stolen Apple IDs can hold your iPhone hostage There is a huge, thriving underground economy involved in the theft, sale, manufacture and abuse of Apple IDs, Palo Alto Networks researcher Claud Xiao told the BSides SF hacker conference in San Francisco.
February 10, 2017 Arby's investigates credit card security breach at hundreds of restaurants Another security breach at a fast food chain.