Ron Wyden

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AI & Tech

Democrats Demand Apple, Google Ban X’s ‘Undressing’ AI App

U.S. senators are demanding Apple and Google remove the X app due to its "Grok" AI tool, which generates non-consensual…

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BigTech Companies

Microsoft Retires Decades-Old Security Threat

Microsoft is removing the deprecated and cryptographically broken RC4 encryption cipher from Windows, ending a major security vulnerability exploited in…

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BigTech Companies

Senate Democrats Probe: Was YouTube’s Trump Deal a Bribe?

Senate Democrats are investigating whether YouTube's $24.5 million settlement with Donald Trump was an illegal bribe to secure favorable regulatory…

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BigTech Companies

Senator Accuses Microsoft of “Gross Cybersecurity Negligence”

Senator Ron Wyden has called for a federal investigation into Microsoft's cybersecurity practices, citing negligence that has left critical infrastructure…

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BigTech Companies

Sen. Wyden Demands FTC Probe Into Ascension Ransomware Attack

Senator Ron Wyden has requested an FTC investigation into Microsoft's cybersecurity practices following a ransomware attack on Ascension that compromised…

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BigTech Companies

Senator Slams Microsoft Over Windows “Kerberoasting” Vulnerability

Senator Ron Wyden is urging the FTC to investigate Microsoft for cybersecurity negligence due to its default use of the…

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Business

High-Security Safes Hacked – Opened in Seconds by Cybercriminals

High-security safes with digital locks have been hacked due to undisclosed backdoor vulnerabilities, exposing sensitive valuables to cybercriminals. Manufacturer Securam…

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Cybersecurity

Minnesota Shooter Used Data Brokers to Track Victims’ Addresses

Recent violent attacks on Minnesota lawmakers highlight the alarming ease of accessing personal information online, with the suspect allegedly using…

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Business

Senators: DOGE’s Social Security Role Risks Benefit Disruptions

Democratic senators warn that rushed IT upgrades by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) could disrupt Social Security benefits, risking…

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