TechXplore-Security
Replying to the wrong text could cost you, data security expert says
Don’t believe everything you read—especially if it’s a text message like these:This post was originally published on this site
Month: July 2025
TechXplore-Security
Fraud, ageism and fear: Understanding the unique risks faced by senior citizens online
Ageism is not only a deeply ingrained societal bias; it is a powerful tool used by cybercriminals to target and financially exploit vulnerable senior citizens, say researchers from the University of SurreyThis post was originally […]
TechXplore-Internet
Musk’s AI company scrubs inappropriate posts after Grok chatbot makes antisemitic comments
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company said Wednesday that it’s taking down “inappropriate posts” made by its Grok chatbot, which appeared to include antisemitic comments that praised Adolf Hitler.This post was originally published on this site
TechXplore-Robotics
Deep-learning system teaches soft, bio-inspired robots to move using only a single camera
Conventional robots, like those used in industry and hazardous environments, are easy to model and control, but are too rigid to operate in confined spaces and uneven terrain. Soft, bio-inspired robots are far better at […]
TechXplore-Security
Your data privacy is slipping away. Here’s why, and what you can do about it
Cybersecurity and data privacy are constantly in the news. Governments are passing new cybersecurity laws. Companies are investing in cybersecurity controls such as firewalls, encryption and awareness training at record levels.This post was originally published […]
TechXplore-Security
Parental controls on children’s tech devices are out of touch with child’s play
Parenting in the digital age can be stressful and demands a lot from parents.This post was originally published on this site
TechXplore-Security
Visa’s 24/7 war room takes on global cybercriminals
In the heart of Data Center Alley—a patch of suburban Washington where much of the world’s internet traffic flows—Visa operates its global fraud command center.This post was originally published on this site
TechXplore-Robotics
AI robots fill in for weed killers and farm hands
Oblivious to the punishing midday heat, a wheeled robot powered by the sun and infused with artificial intelligence carefully combs a cotton field in California, plucking out weeds.This post was originally published on this site
TechXplore-Security
Police in Brazil arrest a suspect over $100M banking hack
Police in Brazil arrested a suspect in connection with a cyberattack that diverted more than 540 million Brazilian reais (about $100 million) from the country’s banking systems, authorities said Friday.This post was originally published on […]
TechXplore-Robotics
Robotic probe quickly measures semiconductor properties to accelerate solar panel development
Scientists are striving to discover new semiconductor materials that could boost the efficiency of solar cells and other electronics. But the pace of innovation is bottlenecked by the speed at which researchers can manually measure […]