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Russia tries to jam Musk's Starlink systems to counter Ukrainian drones

Russia tries to jam Musk's Starlink systems to counter Ukrainian drones Reuters

Krebs on Security · Jul 08, 2026 · International

Felons, Fraudsters Flog Offensive Cybersecurity Startup

A cybersecurity startup dangling millions of dollars to acquire zero-day security vulnerabilities in popular software is run by a pair of far-right conspiracy theorists and convicted felons whose most recent ventures included fake intelligence companies and a now-defunct AI-based lobbying platform they operated under assumed names.

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BBC — Tech · Jul 08, 2026 · International

Outcry as Meta lets users make AI images from public Instagram profile pics

Meta has enabled a feature allowing users to generate AI images using public Instagram profile photos, drawing sharp criticism from privacy advocates who say the opt-out design puts the burden on individuals rather than the company.

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Mass. lawmakers stare down differences over data privacy bill

Mass. lawmakers stare down differences over data privacy bill MassLive

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Apple loses challenges against EU rules to curb Big Tech

Apple loses challenges against EU rules to curb Big Tech Reuters

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EDPB · Jul 08, 2026 · EU

EDPB sheds light on anonymisation and web scraping for generative AI and adopts final version of guidelines on blockchain

The European Data Protection Board has adopted new guidelines on anonymisation, web scraping for generative AI, and blockchain data processing. The anonymisation guidance incorporates recent Court of Justice of the EU case law to clarify when data can genuinely be considered anonymous under European privacy law.

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Pakistan says 42 security personnel killed in Balochistan attacks this week

Pakistan says 42 security personnel killed in Balochistan attacks this week Reuters

Council of Europe contributes to Global Dialogue on AI Governance side event

The Council of Europe participated in a side event connected to the Global Dialogue on AI Governance, contributing to international discussions on how AI should be regulated and overseen across borders. The event reflects ongoing multilateral efforts to coordinate AI governance frameworks at a global level.

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BleepingComputer · Jul 08, 2026 · International

Telco giant KDDI says data breach affects over 12 million people

Japanese telecom company KDDI disclosed a data breach affecting more than 12 million people, after attackers compromised an email platform shared by five ISPs operating in Japan. The exposed data includes email addresses and passwords.

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HIPAA Journal · Jul 08, 2026 · US Federal

HIPAA Security Rule Update Postponed: More Time Given to Implement Major HIPAA Security Rule Changes

Federal regulators have extended the timeline for HIPAA-regulated entities to comply with proposed updates to the HIPAA Security Rule, giving covered organizations additional time to prepare for the changes. The postponement applies broadly to entities subject to HIPAA, including healthcare providers, insurers, and their business associates.

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Schneier on Security · Jul 08, 2026 · International

Cybersecurity and the Gap Between Skill and Ability

Last week, national security agencies from the Five Eyes—that’s the rich, English-language-speaking countries club—jointly released a statement warning of the increasing cyber risks of AI models: in particular, their ability to autonomously hack into systems and networks. The statement was more measured than some of the breathless headlines about it, and the advice they gave is pretty much the standard advice everyone gives—albeit with newfound urgency. Internet risks are nothing new, and cyberattacks—both large and small—have been a significant issue since…

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HIPAA Journal · Jul 08, 2026 · US Federal

Memorial Healthcare Services Settles Pixel Litigation

Memorial Healthcare Services, a Southern California nonprofit health system, has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit tied to its use of tracking pixels on its websites. The case follows a broader wave of litigation against healthcare providers that deployed third-party tracking tools, which can transmit patient data to companies like Meta and Google without clear patient consent.

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Pritzker signs AI regulation bill

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed an AI regulation bill into law, making Illinois one of the states moving to place formal requirements around artificial intelligence use.

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WIRED — AI · Jul 08, 2026 · International

Pickup Artist Mystery Has an AI Girlfriend

A new book alleges that Mystery, the well-known pickup artist, formed a sexual and romantic relationship with an AI chatbot called Miss Shira Always, including claims of physical intimacy and drug use during their interactions.

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The Guardian — Tech · Jul 08, 2026 · International

My patients use ChatGPT for therapy. Now I use it too | Sarah Dargouth

A practicing therapist writes about patients using ChatGPT as a substitute for mental health support, and acknowledges she has begun using it herself. She sees the appeal but flags real risks in replacing human therapeutic relationships with AI.

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HIPAA Journal · Jul 08, 2026 · US Federal

Data Security Incidents Announced by Park Dental Research Corp; Wabi Sabi Behavioral Health Center

Park Dental Research Corporation in Oklahoma and Wabi Sabi Behavioral Health Center have each disclosed data security incidents involving employee data. Both organizations operate in healthcare-adjacent sectors, placing the breaches within the scope of HIPAA reporting obligations.

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BleepingComputer · Jul 08, 2026 · International

CISA orders feds to prioritize patching Langflow auth bypass flaw

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) gave federal agencies until Friday to patch an actively exploited vulnerability in the Langflow visual framework for building AI agents. [...]

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The Guardian — Tech · Jul 08, 2026 · International

Women and university graduates in Australia most at risk of losing jobs to AI, report finds

A new Australian government report identifies telemarketers, advertising professionals, and accountants as among the occupations most exposed to AI displacement. The analysis found that workers in these higher-risk roles are disproportionately women and university graduates, while people with vocational or trade qualifications face less exposure.

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Why AI Governance Will Define the UAE’s Global Leadership Ambitions

MIT Sloan Management Review Middle East examines how the UAE's aspirations to become a global AI leader are increasingly tied to the credibility and rigor of its AI governance frameworks. The piece positions governance not as a regulatory burden but as a prerequisite for the country's broader geopolitical and economic ambitions.

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WIRED — AI · Jul 08, 2026 · International

This Former DeepMind Exec Thinks the AI Arms Race Could End in Disaster

Verity Harding, a former DeepMind executive, told WIRED that the U.S. government's nationalist approach to AI development signals a dangerous trajectory. She believes the competitive, win-at-all-costs framing of the global AI race increases the risk of a worst-case outcome.

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Cognizant (CTSH) Expands Google Cloud Tie Up With New AI Governance Push

Cognizant has expanded its partnership with Google Cloud, adding an AI governance component to the arrangement. The move positions the consulting and IT services firm to help enterprise clients manage AI deployments under a shared framework with Google.

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Information Commissioner's Office · Jul 08, 2026 · UK

Two home improvement companies fined £370,000 for nuisance calls targeting vulnerable people

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office has fined two home improvement companies a combined £370,000 for making nuisance calls that targeted vulnerable people. The enforcement action reflects the regulator's continued focus on predatory direct marketing practices.

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CyberScoop · Jul 08, 2026 · US Federal

Found fast, fixed slow: The gap the AI clearinghouse must close

The government's new AI clearinghouse risks becoming a committee that discovers more problems than it solves — unless it's designed around patching, not just scanning. The post Found fast, fixed slow: The gap the AI clearinghouse must close appeared first on CyberScoop.

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Live facial recognition leads to 28 arrests

Police used live facial recognition technology to identify and arrest 28 people, marking a concrete example of real-time biometric surveillance being used as an active law enforcement tool rather than a back-office verification system.

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