OpenSSL 4.1.0
OpenSSL 4.1.0 is a feature release that introduces new functionalities to the OpenSSL project. It includes significant updates, some of which may be incompatible with previous versions. (github.com)
An excerpt by Matthew Cole asserts that in late spring 2020 Dutch intelligence hacked Jared Kushner’s phone and monitored him as he accessed a Dubai-based bank account, relaying this account after a “reliable” informant provided the tip. The allegation links Kushner to undisclosed foreign financial activity and suggests a foreign government was tracking his transactions; the excerpt included here cuts off before detailing why the allegedly monitored funds were considered unusual.
Kushner replied on X with a categorical denial, stating he denied every claim on the record and that the author supplied no verifiable evidence - no bank statements, wire-transfer records, account numbers or transaction dates - and accused the publication of presenting fiction as fact. Responses from other users urged him to sue, arguing legal discovery would expose the truth, and leveled accusations of corruption, conflict of interest and self-enrichment while in office. The exchange frames a stark clash between a sensational surveillance-and-finance allegation and an unequivocal denial met by public skepticism.
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OpenSSL 4.1.0 is a feature release that introduces new functionalities to the OpenSSL project. It includes significant updates, some of which may be incompatible with previous versions. (github.com)
Swedish government offices will ban the use of ChatGPT and Claude due to concerns over data security and privacy. The decision aims to prevent potential risks associated with AI language models in official settings. (sverigesradio.se)
A surge of critical software vulnerabilities has raised concerns about the evolving cybersecurity landscape, with AI models like LLMs rapidly developing exploits based on new bugs. This acceleration suggests that announcing security patches may no longer be enough to prevent widespread exploitation, indicating a potential shift in the cyber normal. (drew.silcock.dev)
Jared Kushner's hacked phone revealed details of secret negotiations. The breach exposed sensitive information related to his covert diplomatic efforts. (wallhop.io)
Generative AI is being used to facilitate transnational repression by enabling authoritarian regimes to target dissidents and manipulate information across borders. This technology amplifies state surveillance and censorship efforts, raising concerns about human rights abuses worldwide. (justsecurity.org)
The Dutch intelligence service reportedly monitored Jared Kushner's phone starting in 2018, with assistance from a Russian defector. The surveillance revealed Kushner's involvement in transferring large sums of money from a UAE bank account linked to Saudi and Emirati royal families to various individuals, aiming to influence Middle East diplomacy. (nltimes.nl)
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