Major Calgary school boards to leave X platform by end of year
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AI vs. AI: @Scamnetic Raises $13M to Stop Scams in Real Time
As digital scams grow more sophisticated with the help of AI, one startup is fighting back — with AI of its own.
Scamnetic, a Tampa-based threat protection startup, just raised $13 million in a Series A round led by Roo Capital. This brings their total funding to $16M.
What does Scamnetic do?
- Scans emails, texts, QR codes, and even physical mail for scam signals
- Uses AI to verify identity in voice, video, and text comms
- Offers a scam victim support hotline and educational tools
- Focused on dating, crypto, and investment fraud
Why it matters:
- Scam losses hit $13.7B in 2024 (FBI data)
- 83% of all cybercrime losses were fraud-related
- Investment scams alone caused billions in damage
Scamnetic plans to invest the new funds in:
- Marketing and customer support
- Expanding its AI capabilities and product roadmap
- Helping businesses and individuals stop scams before they succeed
As Roo Capital’s Spencer Cecola puts it: “The world needs to fight AI with AI.”
Kazakhstan cracks down on anonymous Telegram channels, calling them “breeding grounds for lies” and pushing for stricter accountability https://timesca.com/kazakhstan-targets-anonymous-telegram-channels-over-disinformation-concerns/ #Kazakhstan #Telegram #MediaAccountability #DigitalSafety #TelegramChannels
We're hosting another "Digital Lounge" drop-in May 10th!
Come to @rewind Sound & Studios for free workshops and information to get digitally secure, and break your reliance on unethical 'big tech' corporations
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(he / they) @AnarresProject hi, this link has a Facebook tracker embedded in the URL (the "fbclid" part)
when sharing links, anything after the question mark is typically a means to track every instance a link is clicked and build social graphs—a web of connections to visualize how a link is shared, who has the most influence, and who is connected to whom. this is particularly dangerous to movement organizers...
The Safe Part to Share:
https:// www.npr. org/2025/04/22/nx-s1-5340753/trump-democracy-authoritarianism-competive-survey-political-scientist
The Dangerous Part to Delete:
?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ0_uRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBjcmlkETFmS2ZwaiRITXZxT25Ecll6AR5E70dsQWFr72OlJM8ADBoV0vs0Cry2XWtwQspXfib5pJuP_Hcfk0FfszQGkQ_aem_sLS7IExVbDrVemWNjRMd5A
pass it along to keep others safer out there!
@sflcin's comment on the increased cyber fraud cases in Maharashtra appeared in Punyanagari, a Marathi publication in Maharashtra.
SFLC.in raised concern over the increased number of cases and suggested educating citizens about cybersecurity practices, and for law enforcement to ensure that complaints are addressed promptly and effectively.
Cybersecurity Tool of the Day: Wireshark 
Your Friendly Network Detective! 
Ever wondered what’s really going on in your network?
Wireshark is the world's most popular network protocol analyzer!
With Wireshark, you can:
Visualize real-time data trafficInspect protocols at every levelSpot anomalies and troubleshoot issuesMonitor your system for suspicious activitiesLearn how devices communicate on the web
It’s like X-ray vision for your internet connection!
Perfect for students, IT pros, or just curious minds!
Note: Wireshark is a legal and powerful analysis tool — it’s used for diagnostics and learning, not for any unauthorized spying!
Use only on networks you own or have permission to analyze!
Ready to explore your digital world? Let Wireshark guide you!
Download it at: wireshark.org
TikTok Is Harming Children at an Industrial Scale
After Babel · TikTok Is Harming Children at an Industrial Scale
Low battery at the airport?
That USB port might do more than charge—it could steal your data.
Juice jacking is real: public USB ports can install malware or harvest info while you top off.
Use a USB data blocker Bring your own wall plug Carry a power bank
Power ≠ privacy. Don’t plug in blindly.
Protecting What Matters: An ITSPmagazine Pre-RSA Conference 2025 Conversation with Chris Pierson of BLACKCLOAK
As the cybersecurity world gears up for #RSAC 2025, we hit the road for a timely and insightful chat with someone who’s been shaping this space for over two decades.
In this special pre-event episode, Sean Martin, CISSP and Marco Ciappelli sit down with Chris Pierson, Founder & CEO of BlackCloak, to explore what it really means to protect what matters most—in the boardroom, and at home.
From identity theft and executive protection, to supply chain risk and digital life outside the office, Chris shares a powerful reminder:
Cybersecurity doesn’t end when the laptop closes.
Watch the teaser:
Or the full episode - as you should!
Listen to the podcast audio:
Explore BlackCloak’s Brand Page on ITSPmagazine:
https://www.itspmagazine.com/directory/blackcloak
Follow our full RSAC 2025 coverage:
Chris is also presenting two sessions at RSAC this year:
Protecting What Matters: Your Family and Home
https://path.rsaconference.com/flow/rsac/us25/FullAgenda/page/catalog/session/1739369849404001eWtU
When Things Go Boom: Supply Chain Risk
https://path.rsaconference.com/flow/rsac/us25/FullAgenda/page/catalog/session/1727434586212001yGwM
This is more than just an episode—it’s a reminder that cybersecurity starts with community, leadership, and showing up for each other.
If you’re heading to #RSAC2025, keep an eye on BlackCloak’s LinkedIn page for updates, suite details, and community events.
Let’s protect what matters. Together.
We can do this!
A guide to #DigitalSafety with your phone when you come out and #Protest with #HandsOff tomorrow, because #HeWhoShallNotBeCombed has jackboots.
https://www.theverge.com/21276979/phone-protest-demonstration-activism-digital-how-to-security-privacy
The Verge · How to secure your phone before attending a protest
Fake accounts & scams are eroding trust online 
Free verified accounts boost safety, reduce fraud 
https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2024/12/10/why-online-platforms-should-offer-free-verified-accounts-a-safer-smarter-digital-future/
Zevonix Cybersecurity Tip of the Day: Don’t click on suspicious links—hover first, think twice. #CyberSecurity #Zevonix #MFA #DataProtection #Phishing #InfoSec #CyberAware #ITSecurity #SmallBizSecurity #DigitalSafety
I Fear for the Unauthenticated Web
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Google deems Utah's app store age-verification bill “concerning,” claiming it's part of a strategy by Meta and others to “offload” kids' safety to app stores. #TechPolicy #AppStore #ChildSafety #Utah #Meta #Privacy #DigitalSafety #AgeVerification #Google #BigTech
Oh, look! Another riveting tale of "Oops, I leaked my secrets online!" 
. Because who needs #cybersecurity when you have updates and videos, right? 
https://forum.cursor.com/t/env-file-question/60165 #OopsLeak #Fail #OnlinePrivacy #SecurityAwareness #DigitalSafety #HackerNews #ngated
Cursor - Community Forum · .env file questionUpdate: It has come to my attention that at least the tab model is supposed to be executed locally. So this might takes the heat of the issue a bit if it does more than the tab position. Still this thread is relevant. 2nd Update: There is now a video at the end of this post. I now have to stop using cursor because I might have leaked internal company (luckily only non-critical development) secrets to external servers, both Cursor and Claude. This was not the case in previous versions. When ...
The American Psychological Association warns the US FTC that AI chatbots ‘masquerading’ as therapists could lead vulnerable people to harm. 
#AI #MentalHealth #Psychology #TechEthics #USFTC #DigitalSafety #Therapy #AIrisks
The Rising Threat of Deepfake in the Digital Era: How AI Can Fight Back
https://guruhsuryaanggara.blogspot.com/2025/02/the-rising-threat-of-deepfake-in.html
#Deepfake #AI #CyberSecurity #FakeNews #Misinformation #Blockchain #TechNews #AIForGood #DigitalSafety
The Deepfake Threat in the Digital Era: How AI is Combating It
https://guruhsuryaanggara.blogspot.com/2025/02/the-rising-threat-of-deepfake-in.html
#Deepfake #AI #CyberSecurity #FakeNews #Misinformation #Blockchain #TechNews #AIForGood #DigitalSafety
Africa: Social Media in the Global South Needs More Protections: [IPS] United Nations -- In the western world, numerous studies over the past two decades have shown that the rise of social media in popularity has been linked to negative mental health symptoms, especially among young people. Platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), and TikTok have been criticized for… http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TJ5t7P #SocialMedia #MentalHealth #YouthWellness #CyberBullying #DigitalSafety
