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Signs and Portents

One Useful Thing • 1227 implied HN points • 06 Jan 24
🕹 Technology AI Information Security Education AI Ethics
  1. AI development is happening faster than expected, with estimates of AI beating humans at all tasks shifting to 2047 from 2060 in just one year.
  2. AI is already impacting work by boosting performance, particularly for lower performers, and excelling in some tasks while struggling in others.
  3. AI is altering the truth through deepfakes, convincing AI-generated images, and advancements in completing CAPTCHAs and sending convincing emails.

Defender for Cloud Learn Doc Gets Its Own RSS Feed

Rod’s Blog • 39 implied HN points • 08 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Software Updates Microsoft Information Security
  1. The Defender for Cloud Learn Doc now has its own RSS feed, granting users the ability to get notified about updates easily.
  2. Despite this improvement, not all pages on learn.microsoft.com have RSS feeds yet, so users still have to monitor some sections manually.
  3. Other Microsoft pages also have their own RSS feeds, showing an effort to provide users with up-to-date information through various channels.

TechLetters Insights: information security in the new Russian doctrine

Lukasz Olejnik on Cyber, Privacy and Tech Policy Critique • 39 implied HN points • 03 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Information Security Foreign Policy
  1. The new Russian doctrine emphasizes the role of artificial intelligence and information security.
  2. Russia views cyber/information operations as tools that can provoke coups or wars.
  3. Russia aims to protect its society from external influence and is prepared to retaliate against threats using various means.

#18: The little Indian internet corner of database sellers

Pea Bee • 3 HN points • 28 May 23
🕹 Technology Internet Digital marketing Information Security Data Privacy
  1. Data theft incidents in India involved large-scale theft of data from major companies like Facebook, Amazon, Big Basket, and others.
  2. Social media marketing experts in India were found selling personal user data of millions of Indians through Google Drive links.
  3. There is a widespread network of individuals reselling databases in India, with concerns about the security and confidentiality of personal information.
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Edition 20: Degrading UX to improve security hurts both UX and security

Boring AppSec • 2 HN points • 30 May 23
🕹 Technology UX Design Information Security User Experience Cybersecurity Internet Security
  1. Degrading user experience to enhance security can harm both aspects.
  2. Considering unintended consequences of design choices is crucial for all engineering disciplines, including security.
  3. Tradeoffs between usability and security can lead to negative impacts on password strength, user behavior, and session management.

The Right to Repair on the Hacker Mind Podcast

Fight to Repair • 0 implied HN points • 09 Mar 21
🕹 Technology Repair Podcast Internet of Things Legislation Information Security
  1. The interview on The Hacker Mind podcast discussed the importance of the right to repair movement and its potential impact on the future of the Internet of Things.
  2. The conversation highlighted the goals and objectives of the right to repair movement, as well as the role of organizations like SecuRepairs.org in advocating for right to repair legislation.
  3. The podcast episode featured insights from a knowledgeable journalist and author, Robert Vamosi, who has expertise in privacy implications of technology and the risks associated with the Internet of Things.

Hangzhou PQCTech complete Series A financing of tens of millions of yuan

CyberSecurityMew • 0 implied HN points • 11 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Cryptocurrency Innovation Information Security
  1. Hangzhou PQCTech completed a Series A financing round worth tens of millions of yuan, led by Haiyue Asset Management and with participation from other investors like Yuhang Guotou and Gingko Capital.
  2. The company focuses on post-quantum cryptography and high-performance national cryptographic libraries, aiming to advance new cryptographic products.
  3. Hangzhou PQCTech develops quantum-resistant cryptographic services for various sectors like national defense, government, finance, and energy, ensuring cybersecurity in the quantum era.

Antira Technology Raised a A+ Round | China Cybersecurity

CyberSecurityMew • 0 implied HN points • 18 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Startups Investment Information Security Tech Solutions
  1. Antira Technology raised a A+ round of funding from Everest.VC and Glory Ventures, indicating confidence in the company and its growth potential.
  2. The company, founded in 2011 in Beijing, focuses on providing professional security services with offensive and defensive capabilities in the evolving information security landscape.
  3. Antira Technology's innovative approach to security, beyond 'attack surface management,' includes a new concept of being 'a risk manager in the digital world' based on measuring changes in defense targets.