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The AI cat and mouse game has begun

CIO Business Intelligence

This real-world deepfake event is precisely what CIOs and CISOs have been worried about for years. Social engineering for access Hackers, like the ones referenced above, are often motivated by financial gain, but their intentions may also be to create a political disturbance or simply ruin a company’s reputation, among other reasons.

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Facebook strikes News Corp deal to license news from Australian media outlets

The Verge

Facebook last month shut off the ability for Australian users and media organizations to share news links in the country , and now it seems the company’s extraordinary measure has resulted in a compromise for the most interested parties as media giant News Corp has struck a licensing deal with the social network.

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Don’t gamble with your identity verification practices

CIO Business Intelligence

But casino gaming companies MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment were caught short in this area in recent weeks by hackers using identity-based and social engineering attacks that spoofed identity to gain access to secure systems. It sounds simple, but it could be a hedge against similar social engineering and phishing hacks.

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Faster, more personal, proactive: How generative AI is transforming digital government for citizens

CIO Business Intelligence

Take the everyday interactions citizens have with government agencies when, say, applying for a license or a permit, finding out information about specific services, or even completing an annual tax return. Generative AI could be particularly useful in the event of natural disasters or health crises. And this is just the start.

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Meet 6 women of color-led startups that pitched their businesses in Seattle

GeekWire

Johnson was in Seattle this week to host a networking and pitch event called Creating Conscious Collisions , which aims to create environments where entrepreneurs, investors, allies, and policymakers can connect. The event was hosted at the Madison Centre in downtown Seattle and featured pitches from six startups led by women of color.

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T-Mobile CEO calls latest data breach ‘humbling,’ claims it’s committed to security

The Verge

Keeping our customers’ data safe is a responsibility we take incredibly seriously and preventing this type of event from happening has always been a top priority of ours,” he writes. Sievert says he’s taking a moment to update us now that the breach is contained and the investigation is “substantially complete.”

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Geeks Give Back at the GeekWire Awards: Meet three groups wielding tech for good causes

GeekWire

This year, a new slate of exceptional recipients will be feted at the May event. There are a limited number of table sponsorships available to attend the event — and early bird pricing ends March 31 — so get your seats today. The 2023 Geeks Give Back honorees pose in the photo booth at last year’s awards in Seattle.

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