AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCybersecurity & Payments: UMass Amherst researchers warn of a “Zombie Card” flaw that can let criminals use expired Visa contactless cards for unauthorized purchases, exploiting how expiration dates are handled in tap-to-pay. AI & Security: A weeklong cyber bulletin highlights AI being used both to automate attacks (including credential theft and malware generation) and to strengthen defenses via expanded vulnerability scanning. Local Tech Governance: Massachusetts lawmakers are weighing limits on police use of plate-reader cameras as departments face scrutiny over systems like Flock. Health & Research: Abcuro, a Newton biotech, secured $66M after early results for its inclusion body myositis antibody fell short, while a separate Massachusetts-linked study finds EVs beat gas cars on emissions even on coal-heavy grids. Education Pipeline: UMass Amherst’s first state-designated early college program starts at Mount Everett Regional High School, letting students take UMass courses from their high school. Public Health: New data on cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome shows most young adults are already in early risk stages, with Boston Medical Center tied to the study’s lead author.
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