Hackers publish thousands of drivers' data after breaching Florida motor vehicle database | TechCrunch
The ShinyHunters gang leaked the files online after saying the Florida state agency did not pay their ransom demand.
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Woman loses nearly $1M in LinkedIn romance scam
A LinkedIn romance scam cost Gaby close to $1 million after a scammer returned her first payment to build trust, then escalated requests over two years.
SEC proposes to end shareholder vote oversight, a blow to reformers
By Ross Kerber Sept 16 (Reuters) - The U.S.
Google says some Pixel phone owners were hacked in zero-day attacks | TechCrunch
The Pixel phone maker said there are indications that a bug in the phone's modem "may be under limited, targeted exploitation."
“Who’s a good boy?!”
Apparently that’s what Flock cameras are silently telling themselves about every two minutes. 404 Media and Wired collaborated on reporting about hackers who broke inside the surveillance cameras and picked through their custom Android apps, data collection habits, and machine vision methods. Flock doesn’t seem happy, and the hackers are trying to “keep a low profile.” [Link: Hackers Stole Flock’s Camera Software, Revealing How the Company Tracks Cars and People | https://www.404media.co/hackers-stole-flocks-camera-software-revealing-how-the-company-tracks-cars-and-people-2/ | 404 Media]
Trump leaves Saudis in the lurch with hands-off response to Houthi advances
President Trump is taking a notably hands-off approach as Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen rapidly gain ground in their bid to secure a Red Sea choke point that could further roil global energy markets and box in Saudi Arabia. Trump has reportedly rebuffed a request from Saudi Arabia to launch strikes on the Houthis, though…
Sanders: ‘Embarrassing’ how ‘ignorant’ Trump is on AI
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) went after President Trump on the issue of AI, saying he has a lack of knowledge around its risks. “Look, it is embarrassing, really, I think, going beyond politics, how ignorant this president is about the dangers of AI,” Sanders told MS NOW’s Akayla Gardner in a clip posted Tuesday on…
Watch: Trump’s pick for surgeon general faces Senate confirmation hearing
Dr. Nicole Saphier, whom President Trump tapped to serve as U.S. surgeon general, testified Wednesday morning before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Saphier, a media personality, is the third person Trump picked for the role, after his two previous nominees failed to receive Senate support. Her nomination, however, did not come without controversy…
63 percent believe AI could destroy humanity: Survey
A majority of Americans are concerned that artificial intelligence poses grave risks to the future of humanity, according to a new poll released on Wednesday. The POLITICO survey found that 63 percent of U.S. adults believe this technology could someday destroy mankind. Twenty-six percent of respondents said there was only a “moderate risk” of this…
Veja como justificar ausência e evitar pendências eleitorais no Amapá | G1
Eleitor que não comparecer às urnas precisa justificar a ausência ou pagar multa. Veja quem deve justificar, os prazos e como fazer o procedimento.
MT: ferramenta que guarda promessas eleitorais soma 1,3 mil registros | G1
Serviço permite preservar publicações, propostas e declarações feitas por candidatos na internet, mesmo que o conteúdo seja apagado ou alterado posteriormente.
Do TCC ao CNPJ | G1
Com apoio do Start FAG, acadêmicos transformam problemas encontrados no campo em produtos e soluções para o agronegócio.
VÍDEO flagra homem agarrado ao para-choque traseiro de caminhão em SC | G1
Morador responsável pelo vídeo disse que acompanhou situação por cerca de dois quilômetros. Caso aconteceu em Criciúma e não houve autuação.
UK Oil and Gas Group Says Earlier Tax Shift Could Raise £14.9 Billion
OEUK says introducing the UK’s new Oil and Gas Revenue Levy in 2027 could generate £14.9 billion in additional tax revenues while encouraging North Sea inves...
ACCA, EY urge action on sustainability reporting
A joint report found that most businesses worldwide and in China's GBA hub are still in the early stages of setting up required compliance systems.
DeleteMe acquires social media security tool Block Party
Tracey Chou founded Block Party in 2018 as a tool to help people stay safe from targeted harassment on Twitter, inspired by her own experiences.
FBI is buying location data to track US citizens, director confirms
FBI director Kash Patel told lawmakers that the agency is actively purchasing commercially available location data, which can track Americans without needing a warrant.
Ring's Jamie Siminoff is still trying to calm privacy fears, but his answers may not help | TechCrunch
The facial recognition question is where things get more tangled.