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OTTAWA: The potential threat posed by the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) means safeguards need to be built in to systems from the start rather than tacked on later, a top US official said on Monday. "We've normalized a world where Technology products come off the line full of vulnerabilities and then consumers are expected to patch those vulnerabilities. We can't live in that world with AI," said Jen Easterly, director of the U.S. Cyber security and Infrastructure Security Agency. "It is too powerful, it is moving too fast," she said in a telephone interview after holding talks in Ottawa with Sami Khoury, head of Canada's Centre for Cyber Security. Easterly spoke the same day that agencies from 18 countries, including the United States, endorsed new British-developed guidelines on AI cyber security that focus on secure design , development, deployment and maintenance. "We have to look at security throughout the life...

Apple has issued an urgent alert for all iPhone users – and this is one that no-one should ignore. All iPhone owners have been urged to go into their settings as soon as possible and check for a surprise update: iOS 16.1.1. WATCH ABOVE: Warning over new iPhone scam Watch the latest News on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >> Apple say the new iPhone update has several security changes that will help protect your phone from hackers, stopping them from terminating apps and running code to spy on you. “This update includes bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users ,” advises Apple. “A remote user may be able to cause unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution.” Apple users have been urged to check for this update in their Settings. Credit: 7NEWS.com.au Source: https://thefoxposts.com/emergency-alert-issued-to-all-iphone-users-after-two-security-flaws-found-check-your-mobile-now-TheFOXposts-78.html?utm_source=blogger_source&utm_medi...

A major policy change is underway on Facebook as it plans to remove its code generator from its app, which means users will potentially lose a layer of security protection. Users received the notification after logging on to the Facebook app on their devices. “Code generator is going away soon,” the notification read. Watch the latest News on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >> “Make sure that you have another two-factor authentication method so that you don’t lose access to your account.” Facebook announced it will remove its code generator feature from its app. Credit: 7NEWS.com.au The code generator feature is popular with many users who want a convenient way to log into Facebook on a second device while being currently logged in on another. The code generator enables users to simply use a code that will allow them to authenticate their other log in attempt on a second device. Once this feature is disabled, Facebook users will have to turn to another form of two-factor ...

Google has announced it would roll out passkeys in a major security move, as it aims to move towards a “passwordless” future. Passkeys provide a way for users to sign in to apps and websites by allowing people to use their fingerprints, a face scan or a screen lock PIN. Google says passkeys are an “easier and more secure alternative” to passwords, and began to roll out the new feature across Google accounts on all major platforms on Thursday ahead of World Password Day on May 4. Watch the latest News on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >> “For some time we and others in the industry have been working on a simpler and safer alternative to passwords,” the company said in a recent announcement. “While password s will be with us for some time to come, they are often frustrating to remember and put you at risk if they end up in the wrong hands.” Google announced it would roll out passkeys in a major security move, as it aims to move towards a ‘passwordless’ future. File image. ...

Google is warning billions of users to update their Chrome browsers immediately after more than a dozen security flaws were reported, with many caught by external bug bounty hunters. The new Google Chrome 113 update released on Tuesday enables security fixes for the bugs, and includes “stability and performance improvement,” Google said in a blog post. Of the 15 flaws, 10 were reported by external researchers from Google’s Bug Hunters program, which rewards worldwide security engineers and researchers for flagging problems with Google products. Watch the latest News on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >> The tech giant released $US30,500 ($A45,000) in cash bounties ranging from $US1000 to $US7500 to the external researchers who reported Google Chrome flaws and contributed to the fixes from August 2022 to February 2023. Most security flaws were listed as medium to low risk, though some detected by Google’s internal security team were listed as high risk. Details are curre...

OTTAWA, CANADA: Canada on Monday announced a ban on Chinese-owned social media app TikTok from government -issued devices , saying it presents an "unacceptable" level of risk to privacy and security , adding to the growing rift between the two countries. The move underscores the growing lobby against TikTok, owned by Chinese firm ByteDance Ltd, over concerns of its proximity to Beijing and hold over user data across the world. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters that his government was looking carefully at how to ensure Canadians' online safety. "This may be a first step, it may be the only step we need to take," he said referring to the action against TikTok. As government bans TikTok on work phones, "many Canadians, businesses and private individuals will reflect on the security of their own data and perhaps make choices in consequence," he said. The ban would go into effect from Tuesday and federal employees would also be blocked f...

Google is urging all Android phone owners to download its newest security update to ensure all devices are protected after a security scare . There are a number of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices and Google’s latest “patch” is designed to fix a whopping 40 security issues. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Top Google searches for the year that was revealed. Watch the latest News on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >> Android phone owners will be alert ed to the software update through their device, but they should check each device and should check their app permissions, according to cyber experts. “The Android security patch level refers to a monthly manifest of security patches rolled out by Google in an effort to close up security holes and malicious code exploits in the Android OS,” cyber security blog MalwareBytes Labs said. “The more recent your patch level, the less vulnerable your device is to security exploits.” This update is available for Androi...