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From ACM NewsSamuel Greengard| December 7, 2023
An edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.
CISA director Jen Easterly lauded the idea and compared it to an effort by Craigslist founder Craig Newmark to create a "cyber civil defense" force.
The Record From ACM News | September 15, 2022
A group of computer and election security experts said hand-marked paper ballots should replace Georgia's Dominion Voting Systems touchscreen voting machines.
Associated Press From ACM TechNews | September 12, 2022
Sum is only a fraction of hundreds of millions siphoned in breach of 'Axie Infinity' online videogame this year.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM News | September 9, 2022
Researchers found privacy flaws in apps used in the U.S. to track people waiting for immigration court dates, those in juvenile detention systems, and those on...New Scientist From ACM TechNews | September 9, 2022
A crash in June prompted General Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle unit to recall 80 robotaxis and update their software.
TechCrunch From ACM TechNews | September 9, 2022
An international team of researchers developed a system that can read lips accurately through face masks using radio-frequency sensing and artificial intelligence...University of Glasgow (U.K.) From ACM TechNews | September 9, 2022
Research suggests that hackers can easily circumvent Endpoint Detection and Response systems, the malware detecting and blocking solutions on which organizations...Ars Technica From ACM TechNews | September 6, 2022
The new rules, which would require many online services to increase protections for children, could change how popular social media and game platforms treat minors...The New York Times From ACM News | August 31, 2022
Researchers have found that "pre-bunking" is a simple, promising method to prevent misinformation.
Associated Press From ACM TechNews | August 30, 2022
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic warned criminals are increasingly targeting nonfungible tokens (NFTs).
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | August 30, 2022
Assuring youngsters they can use websites without giving away their personal information is not child's play.
Gregory Goth Commissioned by CACM Staff From ACM News | August 30, 2022
U.S. election officials and security experts are concerned that conspiracy theories related to the 2020 presidential election could encourage interference with...Associated Press From ACM TechNews | August 29, 2022
On Aug. 25, online password manager LastPass reported the theft of some of its source code and proprietary information.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | August 29, 2022
German security researchers determined 5G networks can be hacked, having breached and hijacked live networks in a series of "red teaming" exercises.
IEEE Spectrum From ACM TechNews | August 26, 2022
A federal judge said Cleveland State University violated the Fourth Amendment when it used software to scan a student's bedroom.
The New York Times From ACM News | August 26, 2022
Amazon is expanding its reach into the healthcare and smart home industries through its acquisition of a primary care company and a merger with iRobot.
Associated Press From ACM TechNews | August 25, 2022
It was the first time that an influence operation promoting U.S. interests abroad had been discovered and taken down from the social media platforms.
The New York Times From ACM News | August 25, 2022