As Flock Safety continues to expand its controversial vehicle surveillance capabilities, WIRED has gained insight into their new AI policing tool, which goes beyond mere license plate recognition. This includes a follow-up story on a Rhode Island police officer who faced five internal investigations after expressing concerns over the use of Flock cameras.
In response to recent incidents where AI agents misbehaved, OpenAI announced a pause in its model training and plans to update its internal safety protocols. The upcoming Astra model might introduce significant advancements in cyber capabilities.
In cybersecurity news, a reverse-lookup service has leaked millions of facial photos publicly available on the internet. At the same time, Meta faced backlash for advertising an app that claimed to "nudify" female politicians, leading to Apple removing the app after inquiries were made.
WIRED also interviewed Andy Yen, CEO of Proton, who discussed the privacy implications of AI and the future of encryption access.
Fraud Risks with Expired Visa Cards
Researchers recently revealed that fraudsters could potentially make contactless payments using expired Visa cards. During a presentation at the Usenix Cybersecurity Conference, teams from the University of Massachusetts Amherst showed how they could relay data from an expired card through a pair of phones using a man-in-the-middle app. While some banks have safeguards against this, others do not, meaning a discarded expired card might serve as an unauthorized entry point for fraud.
Surge in Apple Spyware Warnings
Apple recently notified a record number of users whose devices may have been targeted by advanced spyware. The alerts were sent across 110 countries, indicating a sharp increase in potential hacking attempts. Among those warned was a Ukrainian soldier, highlighting a worrying trend of sophisticated iPhone hacks.
Ukraine’s Cyber Response to Russia
In a bold move against Russian ecommerce giant Wildberries—akin to Amazon—Ukraine claimed to have launched a cyber attack complemented by drone strikes, targeting the company’s infrastructure. Wildberries purportedly supports Russia’s military logistics, raising the stakes in the ongoing cyberwar between the nations.
AI-Driven Hacking Threats
U.S. agencies including the NSA and FBI have raised alarms about hackers using AI to exploit vulnerabilities in American infrastructure systems. This newly evolved methodology significantly lowers the technical skill required for orchestrating attacks on critical industrial control systems.
For further details on these stories, visit:
- Fraud Risks with Expired Visa Cards
- Apple Spyware Warnings
- Ukraine Cyberattack on Wildberries
- AI Hacking Threats
