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🌱 Patch AM: How AI-powered hackers are already testing Takoma Park’s neighborhood co-op

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  • How AI-powered hackers are already testing Takoma Park's neighborhood co-op

Also on today's calendar: Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Clouds and breaks of sun, with a high of 75 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Nice with periods of sun, temps: high: 78, low: 60.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and more humid, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• AI is supercharging hacking, and your local hospitals and banks aren't ready (theverge.com) — A Takoma Park Silver Spring Co-op manager describes how hackers have already abused the store's online ordering system, and why he's worried AI will make future attacks even easier. The article explains how powerful AI tools are helping criminals target small businesses, hospitals, and local institutions nationwide, which often lack the cybersecurity budgets of big corporations.
   

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    Tuesday September 29
  • Badminton - 55+ Drop-In
    Wheaton Community Recreation Center
    9:00 am
  • Hyattsville is Home Art Classes →
    Art Works Now, Hyattsville
    10:00 am
  • Presidential Power and the Rule of Law →
    Baltimore Room, Clubhouse I, 3700 Rossmoor Blvd., Silver Spring
    10:00 am
  • Modified Rec Swim
    Martin Luther King Swim Center
    11:30 am
  • Pickleball - 18+ Drop-In
    Long Branch Community Center
    11:45 am
  • Basketball 18+ Drop-in
    Upper County Community Recreation Center
    12:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Vierra Communities posted a job opening for Dietary Aide in Silver Spring. Apply here.
  • Macy's posted a job opening for Retail Cosmetics Sales Counter Manager - MAC, Mall At Prince Georges - Full Time in Hyattsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Takoma Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Silver Spring

  • Adventist General Conference and supporting ministry leaders gather for first 'Aligned for Mission' consultation (adventist.org)
  • Maryland Supreme Court Says Slip-And-Fall Lawsuit Against DARCARS Toyota Can Move Forward (thebaynet.com)
  • 'Evil' Killer Leaves Disturbing Calling Card Behind During Multi-State Murder Spree (oxygen.com)

Chevy Chase

  • Halter - Modern Farmhouse, Center Hall Layout Plan, PCI - 20815, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (zillow.com)

Rockville

  • MCPS Forums On Possible School Closures, Consolidations: Dates To Know (patch.com)
  • 3 People Displaced After Electrical Fire Causes $150K In Damages To MoCo Home: MCFRS (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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