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This AI security tech alerts store staff if it thinks you're trying to steal something

Paris-based AI startup Veesion has built a gesture-recognition system that detects suspicious movements in retail stores to help prevent shoplifting.. The system focuses only on how people move, not on their appearance, to avoid privacy concerns or bias.. It uses footage from existing security cameras and alerts store staff when it detects potentially risky behavior.. Veesion is already in 5,000 stores across Europe, Canada, and the United States. One store cut inventory loss by 50 percent after using it.. More than 85 percent of alerts have been marked as useful. The goal is to stop theft without hurting the customer shopping experience..

RIP Microsoft Passwords: Here's How to Set Up a Passkey Before the August Deadline

Microsoft will stop supporting passwords in the Authenticator app by August 2025 and is switching users to passkeys.. Starting June 2025, users can’t add new passwords to the app. In July, autofill password support ends. By August, saved passwords will no longer work.. Passkeys use biometric data or PINs for sign-in and are considered more secure than traditional passwords.. Passkeys don’t get stored on servers but remain on your personal device, reducing the risk of phishing or data breaches.. To set up a passkey, open Microsoft Authenticator, select your account, and follow the prompt to set up the passkey after signing in with your current credentials..

Google fixes bug that could reveal users' private phone numbers | TechCrunch

A researcher found a bug that could reveal Google account recovery phone numbers.. The bug exploited Google’s account recovery system and bypassed rate limits.. The process could expose numbers in under 20 minutes using a script.. Google fixed the issue after being notified in April.. The researcher, brutecat, was awarded $5,000 by Google’s bug bounty program..

Cloudflare Reveals AI Labyrinth to Counter Automated AI Attacks

Cloudflare introduced AI Labyrinth to fight unauthorized AI bots that scrape website data.. It works by generating AI-created web pages to mislead and trap bots, wasting their resources.. The system is easy to activate from the Cloudflare dashboard and works automatically.. It uses Cloudflare’s Workers AI and R2 storage to create and store factual but irrelevant content.. Hidden links on websites guide bots into the labyrinth, helping identify and block them effectively..

Google Launches New AI-Powered Scam Detection Features

Google is using its AI model, Gemini Nano, to detect and block scams on Chrome, Google Search, and Android.. The AI already helps protect users from tech support scams and will soon expand to cover more threats on Android. A new feature in Chrome for Android detects spam disguised as website notifications and lets users unsubscribe or view blocked content.. Scam detection is coming to Google Messages and Phone by Google, alerting users if a call or text seems suspicious.. Users can override AI warnings if they believe the alerts are errors, maintaining control over blocked content and communication..

How McAfee’s Scam Detector can help you spot fraudulent texts

Americans lost $16 billion last year to online scams, a big increase from before.. McAfee launched Scam Detector, a tool that scans emails, texts, and social media for scams in real time.. Scammers use AI and personal data to make very convincing scams.. Scam Detector warns users and educates them to avoid falling for scams..

Windows Is Under Attack, Microsoft Confirms — Act Now, CISA Warns

Microsoft has confirmed multiple zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows that are actively being exploited before patches were released.. The most critical flaw, CVE-2025-30397, affects all Windows versions and allows remote code execution through the Windows scripting engine.. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can happen via Internet Explorer Mode in Microsoft Edge, commonly used in enterprise systems.. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent warning advising immediate patching.. Security experts stress this issue is high-risk despite Microsoft rating it "important," and urge all users to update without delay..

Google is adding new device-level features for its Advanced Protection program | TechCrunch

Google is adding new device-level security features to its Advanced Protection Program with the Android 16 release.. Device logs will be stored with end-to-end encryption in the cloud for threat analysis.. A new USB protection feature allows only charging when the device is locked—no data transfer.. Devices will auto-restart if locked for 72 hours continuously.. Advanced Protection will block auto-connection to insecure Wi-Fi and detect potential scam calls in real time..

Veriam Launches Fully Integrated Platform for Identity, Access, Subscriptions, and Contracting

Veriam launched a fully integrated platform for identity, access, subscriptions, and billing.. It reduces integration code by 99 percent, helping businesses boost conversions.. Users get a single login for all services, improving security and experience.. Startups can access the platform for free, with only transaction fees applied..

Microsoft makes new accounts passwordless by default in global push for passkeys

New Microsoft accounts are passwordless by default, using biometrics like face or fingerprint instead of passwords.. Passkeys are more secure and user-friendly, with 98% success rates and faster logins compared to passwords.. Microsoft is promoting global passkey adoption with support from the FIDO Alliance and other tech firms..