The Download: introducing: the Security issue
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Introducing: the Security issue It would be naïve…
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Social Security Is No Longer the Third Rail of American Politics
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Researcher who has distorted voter data appointed to Homeland Security election integrity role
A conservative election researcher whose faulty findings on voter data were cited by President Donald Trump as he tried to overturn his 2020 election loss has been appointed to an election…
After Trump's DOGE action, 300 million people's Social Security data is at risk, whistleblower says
More than 300 million Americans' Social Security data was put at risk after Department of Government Efficiency officials uploaded sensitive information to a cloud account not subject to…
DOGE Minions Put All Your Social Security Data Into Hackable Cloud
Department of Government Efficiency whistleblower Charles Borges has revealed that DOGE employees uploaded a copy of an important Social Security database containing the full names, dates…
Agentic AI has companies excited and security experts freaked out
Agentic AI is being heralded as the future of the generative AI revolution by leaders in the field. From ChatGPT’s integration of agentic features to the rise of Comet (the agent-based web…
These Stadium-Approved Clear Bags Will Get You Through Security With Ease
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Football season is here and if you’re heading to…
National intel chief Tulsi Gabbard strips security clearances from 37 current and former officials
President Trump's intelligence director is revoking the security clearances of more than three dozen former and current officials on claims they "abused the public trust" by manipulating…
First on TWT: Homeland Security to penalize immigrants for 'anti-American' behavior, social media
The Department of Homeland Security is applying President Trump's America First policy to immigration benefits, announcing new rules Tuesday to instruct officers to use migrants'…
Trump's talks with Zelenskyy, European leaders end without security guarantees for Ukraine
President Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a group of European leaders were unable to agree on a security guarantee for Ukraine Monday as part of a deal to end its war…
Trump predicts Ukraine security agreement with European allies
President Trump predicted Monday that the U.S. and European allies would likely reach an agreement on a security guarantee for Ukraine during their White House meeting with Ukrainian…
U.S. envoy says Putin agreed to security protections for Ukraine as part of Trump summit
Special U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said Sunday that Russian leader Vladimir Putin agreed at his summit with President Donald Trump to allow the U.S. and European allies to offer Ukraine a…
Trump says he kicked nearly 275,000 illegal immigrants off Social Security
President Trump said Thursday he made strides in preserving Social Security by rooting out fraud and abuse, including getting hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants off the program.…
Apple plots expansion into AI robots, home security and smart displays
Apple is plotting its artificial intelligence (AI) comeback with an ambitious slate of new devices, including robots, a lifelike version of Siri, a smart speaker with a display and…
Democrats aim to expand Social Security if they retake Congress
Key Democrats said Wednesday they want to protect Social Security in the short term by reversing Trump administration cuts to the agency and in the long term by raising taxes on the…
Vance security team requested higher water level of river in Ohio for veep's trip
The Secret Service asked the Army Corps of Engineers and Ohio officials to increase the flow of a lake-fed river to accommodate Vice President J.D. Vance's security team while Mr. Vance…
A Single Poisoned Document Could Leak ‘Secret’ Data Via ChatGPT
The latest generative AI models are not just stand-alone text-generating chatbots—instead, they can easily be hooked up to your data to give personalized answers to your questions.…
The real meaning behind that viral Department of Homeland Security painting
In recent months, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has used its social media platforms to promote its vision of an ideal country. In between posts celebrating mass deportations…
Report finds federal candidates spent $41 million on security in past decade, Trump top spender
Candidates running for federal office have collectively spent more than $41 million in campaign funds on security in the past decade as threats against public officials are on the rise,…
Nvidia denies its chips have backdoors after China raises security risks over H20
Nvidia said on Thursday its products have no “backdoors” that would allow remote access or control after China raised concerns over potential security risks in the firm’s H20 artificial…
China flags concerns over potential security risks in Nvidia’s H20 chips
China raised concerns over potential security risks in Nvidia’s H20 artificial intelligence chip, casting uncertainty over the US company’s sales prospects in China weeks after a US export…
Trump Treasury Sec. Brazenly Gives Up the Game on Social Security
“Remember, while India is our friend, we have, over the years, done relatively little business with them because their Tariffs are far too high, among the highest in the World, and they…
I Watched AI Agents Try to Hack My Vibe-Coded Website
A few weeks ago, I watched a small team of artificial intelligence agents spend roughly 10 minutes trying to hack into my brand new vibe-coded website. The AI agents, developed by startup…
How to protect yourself from the next cyber security threat
Earlier this month, Microsoft confirmed that attackers had exploited a critical vulnerability in SharePoint servers. A patch had already been issued, but it failed to fully resolve the…