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TSA Catches Crew Member With Loaded Gun At Reagan National Airport

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November 19, 2024
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The individual was cited by local police, but could also face a federal penalty of as much as $15,000.

Daisy the AI granny tackles fraud with endless nattering

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November 16, 2024
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A new weapon against fraud has been unveiled: an AI granny named Daisy who has been appointed ‘Head of Scammer Relations’. Deployed by Virgin Media O2, Daisy’s primary mission is to engage scammers in long-winded conversations—wasting their time and re…

Chinese hackers breach telcos in espionage campaign

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November 15, 2024
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The FBI has confirmed that Chinese state-sponsored hackers infiltrated multiple telcos in an espionage campaign to steal data on politicians. This revelation follows reports that a Chinese hacking group known as Salt Typhoon may have targeted the phone…

Cyber threats surge from state-sponsored and criminal actors

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October 31, 2024
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According to a report from the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS), growing cyber threats jeopardise not only national security but also critical infrastructure that underpins society. “The insights provided in this threat assessment are cr…

All Around The Airport: Where Do Your Bags Go After Check-In?

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October 22, 2024
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From the conveyor belts though rigorous checks and finally onto the aircraft.

Caribbean Airlines And Red Air Join TSA PreCheck Screening Program

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October 19, 2024
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Caribbean Airlines and RED Air are now part of a group of almost 100 airlines that are included in the TSA Pre…

NIS2 Directive: Experts share their views on the cybersecurity law

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October 18, 2024
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The EU’s Network and Information Security (NIS2) Directive comes into force today, ushering in sweeping changes that will impact a broad spectrum of critical infrastructure organisations across various sectors. Unlike more specialised regulations…

Microsoft reveals 600M daily cyberattacks in alarming report

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October 16, 2024
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In its annual Digital Defense Report, Microsoft has sounded the alarm on the escalating number of cyberattacks amid geopolitical tensions. The report highlights that Microsoft’s customers have faced a staggering 600 million attacks daily from cybercrim…

Volt Typhoon: Beijing calls US and Microsoft’s claims a ‘political farce’

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October 15, 2024
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Beijing has once again dismissed claims by the US and Microsoft earlier this year regarding Chinese hackers’ involvement in a high-profile cyberattack known as Volt Typhoon. In a report on Monday, China’s National Computer Virus Emergency R…

Can You Bring Deodorant On A Plane?

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October 10, 2024
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A look at the current restrictions for carrying different types of deodorant in cabin baggage and checked baggage.