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Concerns Raised Over Safety of Large Language Models

Recent studies highlight concerns about the safety and ethical implications of large language models (LLMs), revealing vulnerabilities in current unlearning methods that could allow adversaries to access sensitive information.
Critical Security Vulnerability Disclosed in Ruby-SAML Libraries

A critical security vulnerability, CVE-2024-45409, was disclosed in the Ruby-SAML and OmniAuth-SAML libraries, allowing for complete authentication bypass and posing significant risks to various systems, including GitLab.
Cyber Threat Landscape Report Highlights Risks in Construction Sector

A recent threat landscape report reveals that the construction sector is increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats, particularly phishing attacks, due to its reliance on third-party contractors and sensitive data.
Former Professor to Launch New Programming Language TrapC

Robin Rowe, a former computer science professor, is set to introduce TrapC, a new programming language designed to enhance memory safety, at the W2140 conference in Bangkok.
Growth in Phishing-Resistant MFA Adoption Noted in 2023

The adoption of phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA) methods has increased significantly in 2023, although overall MFA usage rates remain relatively low.
Importance of User-Friendly Account Setup and Login Experiences

The article discusses the growing importance of user-friendly account setup and login experiences in digital services, highlighting the need for modern identity and access management practices that balance security with user experience.
Intellectual Property Protection for Deep Learning Models Discussed

The tech industry is increasingly recognizing the critical importance of Intellectual Property protection for deep learning models and datasets amid rising concerns over unauthorized reproduction and distribution.
Introduction of Non-Interactive Zero-Knowledge Proofs with Certified Deletion

The introduction of Non-Interactive Zero-Knowledge Proofs with Certified Deletion (NIZK-CD) represents a notable development in quantum cryptography, enhancing privacy and security through the ability to delete proofs while obtaining a deletion certificate.
Introduction of Zero-Knowledge Location Privacy Technology

The introduction of Zero-Knowledge Location Privacy (ZKLP) offers a new method for users to verify their presence in specific areas while maintaining the confidentiality of their exact location.
KExecDD Proof-of-Concept Explores Windows Driver Exploits

In early 2024, a proof-of-concept named KExecDD was published on GitHub, demonstrating a method to exploit the Windows driver KsecDD to execute arbitrary kernel code.