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The Trump administration has sought to revoke the parole of some 532,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans who entered the US under a Biden-era humanitarian parole program. While it moved to subject them to expedited deportation effective April 24, on Thursday a federal judge in Boston said she would issue a protective order blocking that attempt. However, CBP’s Beckham says people covered by the order did not receive the email, which stipulates that it does not apply to people who “have otherwise obtained a lawful basis to remain” in the US.“Thursday’s order pertains to the CHNV program, a categorical parole…

Google’s AI video generator tool Veo 2, which is the company’s take on OpenAI’s Sora, is now rolling out to some users in the United States. At the Cloud Next event, Google confirmed that Veo 2 is production-ready and will begin rolling out to users soon. Today, BleepingComputer noticed that some users have started receiving early access to the Veo 2 video generator tool, but it’s only available in the United States. With Veo 2, you can produce AI-generated videos, and it can follow both simple and complex instructions. For example, one early tester used Veo 2 to generate a video using…

As AI becomes embedded in daily business workflows, the risk of data exposure increases. Prompt leaks are not rare exceptions. They are a natural outcome of how employees use large language models. CISOs cannot treat this as a secondary concern. To reduce risk, security leaders should focus on policy, visibility, and culture. Set clear rules about what data can and cannot be entered into AI systems. Monitor usage to identify shadow AI before it becomes a problem. Make sure employees understand that convenience should not override confidentiality. Understanding prompt leaks Prompt leaks happen when sensitive data, such as proprietary information,…

Originally aired on October 26, 2020. The post Talkin’ About Infosec News – 10/26/2020 appeared first on Black Hills Information Security, Inc..

The Steam Deck is a fantastic piece of portable gaming hardware, but like any internet-connected device, it benefits from the security and flexibility of a VPN. Installing a VPN is key whether you want to protect your data on public Wi-Fi, access geo-restricted game servers, or bypass ISP throttling.  However, the Steam Deck’s Linux-based SteamOS doesn’t support native VPN apps like Windows or mobile devices. But don’t worry—it’s possible! This guide will walk you through the best methods for installing a VPN on a Steam Deck. Why use a VPN on your Steam Deck? Before diving into the setup, let’s…

Originally aired on 11/09/2020 Articles discussed in this episode: The post Talkin’ About Infosec News – 11/09/2020 appeared first on Black Hills Information Security, Inc..

Mary Ellen Callahan, a former high-ranking Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official, is sounding the alarm about potential plans to shut down the agency’s office responsible for protecting Americans from catastrophic threats. As the former assistant secretary for the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) office within DHS from 2023 to 2025, warns that dismantling the office would leave the United States vulnerable to attacks as the country prepares to host major international events. “The office leads our nation’s efforts to detect and deter chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats,” Callahan wrote in an opinion piece published Sunday. “And yet,…

Security Affairs newsletter Round 519 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION Pierluigi Paganini April 13, 2025 A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. International Press – Newsletter Cybercrime Unmasking EncryptHub: Help from ChatGPT & OPSEC blunders  PoisonSeed Campaign Targets CRM and Bulk Email Providers in Supply Chain Spam Operation   Palm Coast man linked to ‘Scattered Spider’ cybercrime gang pleads guilty to charges related to cryptocurrency theft  Everest ransomware group’s darknet…

Microsoft has now confirmed that an April 2025 Windows security update is creating a new empty “inetpub” folder and warned users not to delete it. This folder is typically used by Microsoft’s Internet Information Services (IIS), a web server platform that can be enabled via the Windows Features dialog to host websites and web apps. However, after installing this month’s cumulative updates, many Windows users have found a newly created C:\inetpub folder on their systems, although IIS wasn’t installed during the process. BleepingComputer has confirmed this behavior on our Windows 11 and Windows 10 systems and discovered that the cumulative…