Topic
Cybersecurity
All Central Valley AI coverage tagged Cybersecurity. 8 articles.
White House AI order sets 30-day model review, expands CISA help
Jun 5, 2026
President Trump signed an AI order creating voluntary 30-day federal access to certain 'frontier' models and directing cyber tools to rural hospitals, community banks, and local utilities.
Cybercriminals Struggling to Adopt AI in Their Work, Research Suggests
May 3, 2026
New research based on roughly 100 million posts from cybercrime forums suggests most cybercriminals are not yet gaining major advantages from AI, while poorly secured AI systems in legitimate use may pose the more immediate danger.
Webinar: How to Automate Exposure Validation to Match the Speed of AI Attacks
Apr 29, 2026
A Hacker News webinar announcement highlights how AI-driven attacks are accelerating cyber intrusion workflows and promotes a Picus Security session on autonomous exposure validation, threat simulation, and faster coordination across security teams.
Beware of AI-generated celebrity endorsements
Apr 27, 2026
A consumer warning for Californians highlights how scammers are using AI-made celebrity endorsements, fake social posts, and counterfeit shopping sites to sell dubious products, collect payment details, and trigger unexpected charges.
Iran’s ‘Slopaganda’ Team Uses AI and Lego-Style Videos to Flood Social Media
Apr 24, 2026
A small pro-Iran media operation has turned generative AI, meme culture, and Lego-inspired animation into a fast-moving propaganda machine, showing how cheap synthetic media can shape wartime narratives across global social platforms.
California City Mayor Fights Back Against AI Deepfake Videos
Apr 19, 2026
California City's mayor warns residents about circulating AI-generated deepfake videos and coordinates with local authorities to counter misinformation, highlighting growing concerns over manipulated media in Kern County and across the Central Valley.
AI-manipulated image used to scam Fresno family looking for lost dog
Apr 15, 2026
A Fresno family searching for a missing dog was targeted by scammers who used an AI-altered photo to demand money, prompting fresh warnings about pet-recovery fraud in California’s Central Valley.
Fresno doctor warns of AI scam impersonating him, targeting senior patients
Apr 15, 2026
A Fresno physician alerts the community that scammers are using AI tools to imitate his identity in phone calls to older patients, urging vigilance and verification before sharing information.