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CyberWire Daily

When location data becomes a weapon.

Nov 20, 2024
A deep dive reveals the alarming ease of tracking U.S. military personnel and the urgent security updates from Apple addressing vulnerabilities. Disturbing false threat messages targeting marginalized communities raise significant concerns. The podcast examines a serious security breach in a fintech firm and discusses advanced defenses like Mantis against malicious LLMs. A spotlight on AI highlights systemic biases in resume screening, stressing the need for transparency and policy improvements to combat discrimination. Ransomware attacks and telecom intrusions also feature prominently.
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  • The tracking of U.S. military personnel through location data poses significant risks, exposing them to potential adversarial threats due to insufficient regulatory measures.
  • Research reveals that AI-driven resume screening processes exhibit systemic biases favoring certain demographics, illustrating the urgent need for transparency and regulation in AI applications.

Deep dives

Privacy Risks from Location Data

A recent investigation has revealed substantial risks associated with the tracking of U.S. military personnel through location data collected from mobile devices. A dataset obtained by researchers monitored devices at sensitive installations, exposing movement patterns that could be exploited by adversaries. This includes insights into daily routines and vulnerable moments, such as personal visits to local establishments. The ongoing absence of robust regulations on data brokers has raised alarms among experts, who underscore the need for legislative action to safeguard military personnel from potential threats.

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