Friday Squid Blogging: New Foods from Squid Fins
January 20 2024We only eat about half of a squid, ignoring the fins. A group of researchers is working to change that. As usual, you can also use this squid post to...
Read moreZelle Is Using My Name and Voice without My Consent
January 20 2024Okay, so this is weird. Zelle has been using my name, and my voice, in audio podcast ads—without my permission. At least, I think it is without my permission....
Read moreSpeaking to the CIA’s Creative Writing Group
January 19 2024This is a fascinating story.
Last spring, a friend of a friend visited my office and invited me to Langley to speak to Invisible Ink, the CIA’s creative writing...
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Canadian Citizen Gets Phone Back from Police
January 18 2024After 175 million failed password guesses, a judge rules that the Canadian police must return a suspect’s phone. [Judge] Carter said the investigation can continue without the phones, and he...
Read moreCode Written with AI Assistants Is Less Secure
January 17 2024Interesting research: “Do Users Write More Insecure Code with AI Assistants?“:
Abstract: We conduct the first large-scale user study examining how users interact with an AI Code assistant to...
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The Story of the Mirai Botnet
January 16 2024Over at Wired, Andy Greenberg has an excellent story about the creators of the 2016 Mirai botnet.
Read moreVoice Cloning with Very Short Samples
January 15 2024New research demonstrates voice cloning, in multiple languages, using samples ranging from one to twelve seconds. Research paper.
Read moreUpcoming Speaking Engagements
January 15 2024This is a current list of where and when I am scheduled to speak: I’m speaking at the International PolCampaigns Expo (IPE24) in Cape Town, South Africa, January 25-26, 2024. The...
Read moreInteresting article, with photographs. As usual, you can also use this squid post to talk about the security stories in the news that I haven’t covered. Read my blog posting guidelines...
Read moreOn IoT Devices and Software Liability
January 12 2024New law journal article:
Smart Device Manufacturer Liability and Redress for Third-Party Cyberattack Victims
Abstract: Smart devices are used to facilitate cyberattacks against both their users and third parties. While...
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