Android 17 Beta 2 starts clamping down on apps that misuse accessibility services
… However, the same capabilities can also be misused. …
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Google is back in the defense business with a secret new Pentagon deal
… They warned, “Human lives are already being lost… from misuses of the technology we are playing a key role in building.” This situation is similar to what happened in 2018 with Project Maven . …
Android's Advanced Protection Mode may soon disable a key Chrome feature to boost security
… While vulnerabilities eventually get fixed, that usually happens only after security researchers discover them — bad actors can misuse them before disclosure to target high-risk individuals and compromise their security and privacy. …
Trump administration gets OpenAI to slow-track new model release over security concerns
… It’s reported that the model is currently being reviewed by the administration over security concerns. …
This useful Pixel memory safety feature could come to Samsung phones
… This elevated security isn’t free — Samsung warns that enabling MTE will slightly reduce your phone’s performance. Most people don’t realize how easily apps can misuse your phone’s memory. Simple memory mistakes can lead to corrupted data, unauthorized access, or even security holes. …
Claude Sonnet 5 launches with smarter reasoning, stronger safety for Free and Pro users
… These safeguards are designed to detect and block harmful cybersecurity-related misuse while remaining less restrictive than those introduced with Fable 5, which imposed tighter limits on security-focused requests. …
Samsung's smart glasses aren't trying to replace your phone, and that might be its biggest advantage
… Wearables and health Samsung's smart glasses aren't trying to replace your phone, and that might be its biggest advantage Samsung's smart glasses strategy revolves around smartphones, security, and durability. …
Google's wild Gemini tool that creates a talking, moving AI clone of you is now rolling out widely
… Of course, Google knows a feature like this has the potential to be misused massively. Keeping that in mind, the company is baking in several security and privacy safeguards. …
Google just blocked a zero-day exploit made with AI
… The misuse of AI isn’t limited to hacking systems either. …
Why I’m excited (and a little uneasy) about Android Halo’s always-on AI
… It’s a massive win for consumer choice, but at the same time, it is a nightmare scenario for data security. …
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