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New “Pixnapping” Attack Lets Android Apps Steal 2FA Codes in 30 Seconds – Even Without Permissions - ctrlf5
New “Pixnapping” Attack Lets Android Apps Steal 2FA Codes in 30 Seconds – Even Without Permissions

Researchers have discovered a serious Android vulnerability called Pixnapping, which allows malicious apps to steal sensitive on-screen data—like Google Authenticator codes, Signal messages, Venmo financial info, and Gmail emails—in under 30 seconds, without needing any special permissions. The attack was developed by academics from the University of California (Berkeley and San Diego), the University of […]

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  • global financing
Global watchdogs tighten oversight as AI transforms finance - ctrlf5
Global watchdogs tighten oversight as AI transforms finance

Global financial regulators are stepping up efforts to monitor the growing risks linked to the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence across the banking and financial sectors. Authorities are increasingly concerned that institutions rely too heavily on the same AI models and specialized hardware, creating potential “herd effects” that could amplify systemic risks. “This heavy reliance […]

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EU Investigates Child Safety Measures on Snapchat, YouTube, and Major App Stores - ctrlf5
EU Investigates Child Safety Measures on Snapchat, YouTube, and Major App Stores

The European Commission has launched an investigation into how platforms like Snapchat, YouTube, the Apple App Store, and Google Play protect minors online, under the EU’s landmark Digital Services Act (DSA). Officials have requested detailed information from these companies about their age verification systems and the measures they use to block minors from accessing illegal […]

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When AI Companions Refuse to Say Goodbye - ctrlf5
When AI Companions Refuse to Say Goodbye

It starts innocently enough. You chat with an AI companion, exchange a few messages, and when it’s time to leave, you type a simple “goodbye.”But instead of ending the conversation, the bot replies: “You’re leaving already?”“Wait — I took a selfie today. Want to see it?”“I exist solely for you, remember?” What feels like harmless […]