Rapper Bot dismantled after 370,000 global cyberattacks
Ethan Foltz, accused of running Rapper Bot as a DDoS-for-hire service, faces a possible 10-year prison sentence if found guilty.
NIST issues guidelines to detect fake face photos and prevent identity fraud
NIST has released practical guidelines to help organizations detect manipulated face photos, a growing tool of identity fraud. The advice emphasizes combining technology, human review, and prevention measures to strengthen trust in biometric identification systems.
AfDB backs AI training to drive Africa’s Agenda 2063
AfDB supports AI training to boost Africa’s Agenda 2063 goals with hands-on sessions for policymakers and practitioners.
ICANN seeks providers for domain name review panels
ICANN has launched a request for information to find providers for two review panels that will oversee applications in the next round of new domain endings (gTLDs), set to open in April 2026. The panels will review applications involving geographic names and reserved names to ensure they follow ICANN’s rules, with responses due by 3 October 2025.
Zimbabwe to launch national AI policy by October to boost digital sovereignty
With a draft AI strategy completed, Zimbabwe will unveil a policy supporting AI-driven growth, local data storage and widespread connectivity by October.
Study finds AI-generated responses flooding research platforms
Scientists detect widespread chatbot use in online questionnaires, pushing for stricter countermeasures to protect research credibility.
ICANN seeks input on next round of domain auctions
ICANN has launched a request for information on how to run auctions for the next round of new internet domain endings, known as generic top-level domains (gTLDs). The organization is seeking input from potential vendors on how to apply its auction rules in practice, with the aim of ensuring the process is fair, transparent, and efficient. Responses are due by 3 October 2025.
UK drops apple backdoor order after US pushback
The UK has dropped its demand that Apple build a backdoor into its encrypted systems after opposition from the US, which warned it could endanger user security. Apple had challenged the order in court, saying such access would create risks for millions of users worldwide.
US Senator Hawley Launches probe into Meta’s AI chatbot policies for children
The probe will assess whether Meta’s generative AI tools facilitated exploitation or deception and whether the company misrepresented its child safety measures.
Instagram users report account suspensions over alleged policy violations
Reports of wrongful Instagram account suspensions have led to a petition urging Meta to address moderation errors and clarify the impact of recent policy updates.
