Visa has launched a new Cybersecurity Advisory Practice to support businesses in identifying and countering growing cyber risks. The initiative aims to provide practical insights tailored to clients of all sizes.
The practice will be powered by Visa Consulting & Analytics, which brings together a global team of consultants, product specialists and data scientists. Services include training, threat analysis and cybersecurity maturity assessments.
Jeremiah Dewey, a veteran with over 20 years of experience in the field, has been named global head of cyber products. He will lead product development and build strategic partnerships.
Visa says the goal is to offer scalable solutions to both small businesses and large enterprises, enabling them to stay resilient in an evolving digital threat market.
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NVIDIA has publicly rejected calls to embed kill switches or backdoors in its AI chips amid growing political pressure. The statement follows proposals from US lawmakers and accusations by Chinese authorities.
Chief Security Officer David Reber Jr. said any such backdoor would endanger global digital infrastructure and open doors for hackers. He reaffirmed NVIDIA’s commitment to fixing vulnerabilities, not creating them.
The controversy arises as the chipmaker navigates strict US export controls while maintaining its foothold in China with the H20 chip. A Chinese agency recently claimed these chips already contain hidden controls.
Reber distinguished transparent, user-controlled tools like remote wipe from covert backdoors, arguing they serve customers without risking the system integrity of the chips.
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Trump Media and Technology Group has begun testing a new AI-powered search engine called Truth Search AI on its Truth Social platform.
Developed in partnership with AI company Perplexity, the feature is intended to enhance access to information for users of the platform.
Devin Nunes, CEO and Chairman of Trump Media, said the tool will strengthen Truth Social’s position in the so-called ‘Patriot Economy’.
Perplexity’s Chief Business Officer, Dmitry Shevelenko, added that the collaboration brings powerful AI to users who are seeking answers to significant questions.
The search engine is already live on the platform and has responded to politically sensitive queries with measured language.
When asked whether Donald Trump was a liar, the tool noted that the label often depends on context, but acknowledged that fact-checkers have documented many misleading claims.
A similar question about Nancy Pelosi prompted the response that such a claim was partisan rather than factual.
Trump Media plans to expand the feature to its iOS and Android apps shortly. The launch is part of a wider strategy to broaden the company’s digital offerings, which also include ventures in cryptocurrency and finance, such as a proposed Bitcoin ETF in partnership with Crypto.com and Yorkville America Digital.
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A sweeping cyberattack has compromised the federal court filing system across multiple US states, exposing sensitive case data and informant identities. The breach affects core systems used by legal professionals and the public.
Sources say the Administrative Office of the US Courts first realised the scale of the hack in early July, with authorities still assessing the damage. Nation-state-linked actors or organised crime are suspected.
Critical systems like CM/ECF and PACER were impacted, raising fears over sealed indictments, search warrants and cooperation records now exposed. A dozen dockets were reportedly tampered with in at least one district.
Calls to modernise the ageing court infrastructure have intensified, with officials warning of rising cyber threats and the urgent need for system replacements.
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The European Union’s ‘Chat Control’ proposal is gaining traction, with 19 member states now supporting a plan to scan all private messages on encrypted apps. From October, apps like WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram must scan all messages, photos, and videos on users’ devices before encryption.
France, Denmark, Belgium, Hungary, Sweden, Italy, and Spain back the measure, while Germany has yet to decide. The proposal could pass by mid-October under the EU’s qualified majority voting system if Germany joins.
The initiative aims to prevent child sexual abuse material (CSAM) but has sparked concerns over mass surveillance and the erosion of digital privacy.
In addition to scanning, the proposal would introduce mandatory age verification, which could remove anonymity on messaging platforms. Critics argue the plan amounts to real-time surveillance of private conversations and threatens fundamental freedoms.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov recently warned of societal collapse in France due to censorship and regulatory pressure. He disclosed attempts by French officials to censor political content on his platform, which he refused to comply with.
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Thanks to a new feature that shows verified brand logos, Gmail users will now find it easier to spot phishing emails. The update uses BIMI, a standard that allows trusted companies to display official logos next to their messages.
To qualify, brands must secure their domain with DMARC and have their logos verified by authorities such as Entrust or DigiCert. Once approved, they receive a Verified Mark Certificate, linking their logo to their domain.
The feature helps users quickly distinguish between genuine emails and fraudulent ones. Early adopters include Bank of America in the US, whose logo now appears directly in inboxes.
Google’s move is expected to drive broader adoption, with services like MailChimp and Verizon Media already supporting the system. The change could significantly reduce phishing risks for Gmail’s vast user base.
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The Venice Film Festival has confirmed that a cyberattack compromised the personal data of accredited attendees, including journalists and industry members. The breach affected names, contact details, and tax information.
The cybersecurity attackers accessed the festival’s servers on 7 July and copied and stored documents. Festival organisers responded by isolating systems and informing authorities.
Those affected received a formal notification and are encouraged to contact the event’s data protection officer for support or updates.
Despite the breach, the 82nd edition of the festival will proceed as scheduled from 27 August to 9 September in Italy.
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Millions of Dell laptops faced a serious security risk due to a flaw in a Broadcom chip used for storing sensitive data. Cisco Talos researchers uncovered the vulnerability, which could have allowed attackers to steal passwords and monitor activity.
Dell confirmed over 100 laptop models were impacted, especially those with its ‘ControlVault’ security software used in sensitive industries. A fix has been issued through security patches since March.
No evidence suggests the flaw was exploited, but experts warn users to install updates promptly to avoid exposure. The issue highlights the risks of storing biometrics and credentials directly on devices.
Users are advised to keep security patches current and use reliable antivirus software to help reduce threats from similar vulnerabilities in future.
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Researchers have discovered a critical security flaw in Microsoft’s new NLWeb protocol, designed to bring ChatGPT-style search to websites and apps. The vulnerability, a simple path traversal bug, allowed remote access to sensitive files, including system configurations and API keys.
Although Microsoft has patched it, the incident raises concerns about security oversight, particularly as NLWeb is being adopted by major partners such as Shopify, Snowflake, and TripAdvisor.
According to The Verge, security researchers Aonan Guan and Lei Wang identified the flaw shortly after NLWeb’s launch, warning that traditional vulnerabilities now have the potential to compromise the ‘brains’ of AI systems themselves.
Microsoft issued a fix on 1 July, but has yet to assign the flaw a CVE, the industry standard for tracking security vulnerabilities, despite pressure from the researchers. Assigning a CVE would raise awareness and allow better monitoring of the issue, even though NLWeb is not yet widely used.
Microsoft is also continuing to roll out native support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP) in Windows, despite recent warnings from security researchers about its potential risks.
The NLWeb vulnerability highlights the need for Microsoft to balance the rapid rollout of new AI carefully features with maintaining security as its top priority.
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News Corp chief executive Robert Thomson has warned that AI could damage creativity by undermining intellectual property rights.
At the company’s full-year results briefing in New York, he described the AI era as a historic turning point. He called for stronger protections to preserve America’s ‘comparative advantage in creativity’.
Thomson said allowing AI systems to consume and profit from copyrighted works without permission was akin to ‘vandalising virtuosity’.
He cited Donald Trump’s The Art of the Deal, published by News Corp’s book division, questioning whether it should be used to train AI that might undermine book sales. Despite the criticism, the company has rolled out its AI newsroom tools, NewsGPT and Story Cutter.
News Corp reported a two percent revenue rise to US$8.5 billion ($A13.1 billion), with net income from continuing operations climbing 71 percent to US$648 million.
Growth in the Dow Jones and REA Group segments offset news media subscriptions and advertising declines.
Digital subscribers fell across several mastheads, although The Times and The Sunday Times saw gains. Profitability in news media rose 15 percent, aided by editorial efficiencies and cost-cutting measures.
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