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fromNextgov.com
5 hours ago

Suspected Chinese breach of FBI system exposed surveillance targets' phone numbers

A breach linked to China exposed phone numbers of FBI surveillance targets, raising concerns about counterintelligence risks.
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago
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How the Kash Patel hack turned a college-linked username into a security warning

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fromNextgov.com
5 hours ago

Suspected Chinese breach of FBI system exposed surveillance targets' phone numbers

A breach linked to China exposed phone numbers of FBI surveillance targets, raising concerns about counterintelligence risks.
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fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

How the Kash Patel hack turned a college-linked username into a security warning

FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email was hacked, exposing over 300 emails and photos, raising concerns about digital security and identity management.
#ai-regulation
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fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

GOP policy leads highlight child safety as key step in national AI legislation

A unified federal AI regulatory framework is essential to ensure child safety and avoid inconsistent state regulations.
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fromSilicon Canals
13 hours ago

A money-transfer app stored customer passports on an unencrypted, publicly accessible server for nearly five years - Silicon Canals

Fintech companies face regulatory pressure to collect identity documents but lack enforceable obligations to protect them, leading to data breaches.
#data-breach
fromSilicon Canals
10 hours ago
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A fintech app asked users for their passports - then left 360,000 files unprotected for five years - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago
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Fintech apps demand your passport for verification - then leave it on an unprotected server - Silicon Canals

fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
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Telehealth giant Hims & Hers says its customer support system was hacked | TechCrunch

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fromSilicon Canals
10 hours ago

A fintech app asked users for their passports - then left 360,000 files unprotected for five years - Silicon Canals

A money transfer app exposed over 360,000 sensitive files on a public server for nearly five years, including unencrypted personal documents.
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fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Fintech apps demand your passport for verification - then leave it on an unprotected server - Silicon Canals

Duc's exposed server revealed unprotected sensitive personal data, highlighting significant gaps in fintech data protection practices.
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fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Telehealth giant Hims & Hers says its customer support system was hacked | TechCrunch

Hims & Hers confirmed a data breach affecting customer support data, including names and contact information, but not medical records.
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fromTechzine Global
1 week ago

Dutch football club Ajax hid data breach after report from ethical hacker

Ajax kept a major data breach secret in 2017 after ethical hacker Abdoul Rasnab reported vulnerabilities in their ticketing system.
fromWIRED
12 hours ago

CBP Facility Codes Sure Seem to Have Leaked Via Online Flashcards

The public Quizlet set contained information about alleged codes for specific facility entrances. 'Checkpoint doors code?' asked one card, with a specific four-digit combination listed in response.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
11 hours ago

Ten years since Panama Papers: What did they reveal, did anything change?

The Panama Papers leak revealed extensive offshore financial networks used by the global elite, involving over 11.5 million documents from Mossack Fonseca.
#privacy
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fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Perplexity's "Incognito Mode" is a "sham," lawsuit says

Perplexity's AI allegedly shares sensitive user chats with Google and Meta without consent, raising significant privacy concerns.
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fromBanray
2 days ago

BanRay.eu - Your face is not inventory

Meta's camera-equipped glasses compromise privacy by recording individuals without consent, turning them into data for AI training.
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fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Perplexity's "Incognito Mode" is a "sham," lawsuit says

Perplexity's AI allegedly shares sensitive user chats with Google and Meta without consent, raising significant privacy concerns.
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fromBanray
2 days ago

BanRay.eu - Your face is not inventory

Meta's camera-equipped glasses compromise privacy by recording individuals without consent, turning them into data for AI training.
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fromZDNET
22 hours ago

I turned to PrivacyBee to clean up my data - here's how it made me disappear

PrivacyBee is preferred for its comprehensive data removal services and user-friendly management tools.
#github
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fromInfoQ
1 day ago

GitHub Will Use Copilot Interaction Data from Free, Pro, and Pro+ Users to Train AI Models

GitHub will use interaction data from Copilot users to improve AI models starting April 24, with users opted in by default.
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fromInfoQ
1 day ago

GitHub Will Use Copilot Interaction Data from Free, Pro, and Pro+ Users to Train AI Models

GitHub will use interaction data from Copilot users to improve AI models starting April 24, with users opted in by default.
#meta
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fromFortune
6 days ago

Meta promised it wouldn't spy on you with its AI smart glasses. A lawsuit says humans are watching you, actually | Fortune

Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses may compromise user privacy by routing footage to human workers for AI training, revealing sensitive content without user awareness.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago
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Jury deliberating in landmark trial over children's safety risks on Meta

Meta is accused of misleading users about the safety of its platforms for children, prioritizing profits over safety.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago
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Meta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety

Meta has been ordered to pay $375 million for misleading users about child safety on its platforms.
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fromFortune
6 days ago

Meta promised it wouldn't spy on you with its AI smart glasses. A lawsuit says humans are watching you, actually | Fortune

Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses may compromise user privacy by routing footage to human workers for AI training, revealing sensitive content without user awareness.
#whatsapp
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fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Italian surveillance firm SIO built fake WhatsApp app with government spyware, Meta says - Silicon Canals

WhatsApp notified 200 users in Italy about a fake app containing spyware linked to surveillance firm SIO.
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fromTNW | Apple
2 days ago

WhatsApp notifies 200 users who installed fake app built by Italian spyware maker SIO

WhatsApp alerted 200 users in Italy about a counterfeit app that was actually government spyware developed by SIO.
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fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware | TechCrunch

WhatsApp notified 200 users about a malicious fake app containing spyware created by Italian firm SIO.
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fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Italian surveillance firm SIO built fake WhatsApp app with government spyware, Meta says - Silicon Canals

WhatsApp notified 200 users in Italy about a fake app containing spyware linked to surveillance firm SIO.
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fromTNW | Apple
2 days ago

WhatsApp notifies 200 users who installed fake app built by Italian spyware maker SIO

WhatsApp alerted 200 users in Italy about a counterfeit app that was actually government spyware developed by SIO.
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fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware | TechCrunch

WhatsApp notified 200 users about a malicious fake app containing spyware created by Italian firm SIO.
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fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Pinterest said he violated laid-off colleagues' privacy. Now he's going public

A former Pinterest engineer claims he was unjustly fired for sharing a tool that revealed employee layoffs.
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fromWIRED
1 day ago

California Suspends Enforcement of Law Requiring VCs to Report Diversity Data

California suspended a new regulation requiring venture capital firms to report demographic data about startup founders amid public criticism.
#cybersecurity
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fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

Iran-Linked Hackers Breach FBI Director Kash Patel's Email, Leak Messages Online

An Iran-linked hacking group breached FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email, releasing non-sensitive information as a retaliatory cyber attack.
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fromTheregister
4 days ago

US router ban is 'industrial policy' not better infosec

The U.S. ban on foreign-made SOHO routers is ineffective for security and serves as industrial policy rather than genuine cybersecurity.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Ex-FBI Honcho Says Kash Patel Hack Just the Tip of the Iceberg' Embarrassing' Trump Admin Leaks To Come

The hack of FBI Director Kash Patel is expected to lead to more embarrassing leaks involving other officials, particularly from Iranian-linked hackers.
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fromWIRED
1 week ago

Iranian Hackers Breached Kash Patel's Email-but Not the FBI's

Handala claimed to hack the FBI but actually breached a personal Gmail account, revealing no classified information.
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fromEngadget
1 week ago

Kash Patel's personal email account was accessed by hackers linked to Iran

Handala hacked FBI Director Kash Patel's email, releasing personal content and claiming responsibility for previous cyber attacks.
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fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

Iran-Linked Hackers Breach FBI Director Kash Patel's Email, Leak Messages Online

An Iran-linked hacking group breached FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email, releasing non-sensitive information as a retaliatory cyber attack.
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fromTheregister
4 days ago

US router ban is 'industrial policy' not better infosec

The U.S. ban on foreign-made SOHO routers is ineffective for security and serves as industrial policy rather than genuine cybersecurity.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Ex-FBI Honcho Says Kash Patel Hack Just the Tip of the Iceberg' Embarrassing' Trump Admin Leaks To Come

The hack of FBI Director Kash Patel is expected to lead to more embarrassing leaks involving other officials, particularly from Iranian-linked hackers.
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fromWIRED
1 week ago

Iranian Hackers Breached Kash Patel's Email-but Not the FBI's

Handala claimed to hack the FBI but actually breached a personal Gmail account, revealing no classified information.
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fromEngadget
1 week ago

Kash Patel's personal email account was accessed by hackers linked to Iran

Handala hacked FBI Director Kash Patel's email, releasing personal content and claiming responsibility for previous cyber attacks.
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fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

FBI Warns of Data Security Risks From China-Made Mobile Apps

Foreign-developed mobile applications pose significant data security risks, particularly those from China, according to an FBI alert.
#australia
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fromExchangewire
2 days ago

Digest: Meta, TikTok, and Google Under Investigation for Failure to Comply with Australia's Social Media Ban; California Defies Trump on AI Demands - ExchangeWire.com

Australia's eSafety Commission warns major social media platforms are failing to enforce the under-16 social media ban.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Meta, Tiktok and Google under investigation for allegedly disobeying Australia's social media ban

Australian government accuses big tech of violating under-16 social media ban, with many children still having accounts despite new laws.
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fromExchangewire
2 days ago

Digest: Meta, TikTok, and Google Under Investigation for Failure to Comply with Australia's Social Media Ban; California Defies Trump on AI Demands - ExchangeWire.com

Australia's eSafety Commission warns major social media platforms are failing to enforce the under-16 social media ban.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Meta, Tiktok and Google under investigation for allegedly disobeying Australia's social media ban

Australian government accuses big tech of violating under-16 social media ban, with many children still having accounts despite new laws.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

About bloody time': Prince Harry welcomes landmark suits against major tech companies

Prince Harry supports lawsuits against tech companies, emphasizing the need for accountability and protection for children from harmful social media practices.
#social-media
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fromDallas News
4 days ago

Finally, social media companies are being held accountable

A California jury found Meta and Google liable for a young user's mental health distress, shifting focus to platform design and algorithms.
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fromDallas News
4 days ago

Finally, social media companies are being held accountable

A California jury found Meta and Google liable for a young user's mental health distress, shifting focus to platform design and algorithms.
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Hasbro says it was hacked, and may take 'several weeks' to recover | TechCrunch

Hasbro detected an intrusion on March 28, prompting the company to take down some of its systems. Parts of Hasbro's website appeared down, with error messages indicating maintenance.
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fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

Agency CIOs must supply top-down IT contract information, OMB memo states

What we want to do is make sure that CIOs are fully empowered to be there at the beginning of conversations, that they are part of the formulation of budget and policy from liftoff.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Why every woman can see herself in the story of a German celebrity couple's split | Fatma Aydemir

A woman discovers her husband was behind years of online harassment and domestic violence, shattering their public image as a perfect couple.
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fromHer Campus
3 days ago

Who's Watching The Watchers? AI, Age Verification, And Online Privacy

Parents are increasingly concerned about children's exposure to harmful online content despite regulations like CIPA and platforms like YouTube Kids.
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fromZDNET
3 days ago

This privacy-first chatbot is taking off - here's why and how to try it

DuckDuckGo's privacy-focused chatbot, Duck.ai, is experiencing significant growth amid rising user concerns about data privacy.
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fromTheregister
3 days ago

Big Tech has not enforced Australia's social media ban

Australia's eSafety Commission is enforcing compliance with social media age restrictions after finding major platforms inadequate in protecting children under 16.
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fromGamesBeat
3 days ago

Understanding the updated COPPA rules and their impact on child safety

New COPPA rule amendments effective April 2026 will require separate parental consent for targeted advertising and data sharing in children's games.
#lloyds-banking-group
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fromTheregister
1 week ago

Lloyds app glitch exposed transactions to almost 500K users

A software update at Lloyds Banking Group exposed transaction details of up to 447,000 customers due to a defect in the API handling data.
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fromTheregister
1 week ago

Lloyds app glitch exposed transactions to almost 500K users

A software update at Lloyds Banking Group exposed transaction details of up to 447,000 customers due to a defect in the API handling data.
#okcupid
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fromArs Technica
3 days ago

OkCupid gave 3 million dating-app photos to facial recognition firm, FTC says

OkCupid and Match Group settled with the FTC without financial penalties for sharing user data with a facial recognition company.
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fromThe Verge
3 days ago

OkCupid settles claims it shared user photos with a facial recognition company

OkCupid settled FTC claims for sharing user photos without consent, promising to avoid future misrepresentations about data policies.
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fromEngadget
4 days ago

OkCupid settles FTC case on alleged misuse of its users' personal data

OkCupid settled a lawsuit with the FTC over sharing user data without consent, denying wrongdoing but committing to improved privacy practices.
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fromArs Technica
3 days ago

OkCupid gave 3 million dating-app photos to facial recognition firm, FTC says

OkCupid and Match Group settled with the FTC without financial penalties for sharing user data with a facial recognition company.
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fromThe Verge
3 days ago

OkCupid settles claims it shared user photos with a facial recognition company

OkCupid settled FTC claims for sharing user photos without consent, promising to avoid future misrepresentations about data policies.
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fromEngadget
4 days ago

OkCupid settles FTC case on alleged misuse of its users' personal data

OkCupid settled a lawsuit with the FTC over sharing user data without consent, denying wrongdoing but committing to improved privacy practices.
#iran
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fromAxios
3 days ago

Cyber warfare starts to get personal in war between U.S., Israel and Iran

Iran-linked hackers are using data leaks and intimidation tactics against individuals to influence public perception during the current conflict.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Iranian hackers claim breach of FBI director Kash Patel's personal email account | TechCrunch

Iranian hacking group Handala breached FBI director Kash Patel's personal email, leaking emails and personal information.
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fromAxios
3 days ago

Cyber warfare starts to get personal in war between U.S., Israel and Iran

Iran-linked hackers are using data leaks and intimidation tactics against individuals to influence public perception during the current conflict.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Iranian hackers claim breach of FBI director Kash Patel's personal email account | TechCrunch

Iranian hacking group Handala breached FBI director Kash Patel's personal email, leaking emails and personal information.
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fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Apple will hide your email address from apps and websites, but not cops | TechCrunch

Apple provided federal agents with identities of customers using its email privacy feature, revealing limitations in its privacy assurances.
#chatbots
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fromZDNET
5 days ago

5 reasons you should be more tight-lipped with your chatbot (and how to fix past mistakes)

Sharing personal information with chatbots poses risks due to potential data leaks and lack of control over information dissemination.
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fromZDNET
1 week ago

Stop telling AI your secrets - 5 reasons why, and what to do if you already overshared

Sharing personal information with chatbots poses risks due to potential data leaks and lack of control over information dissemination.
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fromZDNET
5 days ago

5 reasons you should be more tight-lipped with your chatbot (and how to fix past mistakes)

Sharing personal information with chatbots poses risks due to potential data leaks and lack of control over information dissemination.
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fromZDNET
1 week ago

Stop telling AI your secrets - 5 reasons why, and what to do if you already overshared

Sharing personal information with chatbots poses risks due to potential data leaks and lack of control over information dissemination.
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fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

The real US surveillance threat isn't AI - it's the data infrastructure we already built - Silicon Canals

The infrastructure for mass surveillance already exists, relying on pre-existing technology and data rather than new AI advancements.
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fromFEDweek
5 days ago

Agencies Need More Complete Guidance on Privacy Considerations of AI Use, Says GAO

GAO identifies gaps in AI guidance, highlighting risks and the need for comprehensive privacy protections in agency implementations.
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fromInfoQ
6 days ago

"Pick and Mix" Custom Regions: Cloudflare Introduces Fine-Grained Data Residency Control

Cloudflare's Custom Regions allow customers to define where their data is processed for compliance and control.
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fromTruthout
1 week ago

Some States Are Targeting a Tactic Corporations Use to Raise Your Grocery Prices

Surveillance pricing and algorithmic price fixing enable corporations to charge consumers differently, raising concerns about privacy and affordability.
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fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Tech bills of the week: Child social media safety, Data center moratorium, and more

New child safety legislation, Sammy's Law, aims to enhance parental control over children's social media use through safety notifications and monitoring tools.
#vpn
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fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Lawmakers question VPN impact on Americans' FISA surveillance protections

VPN use may complicate Americans' legal protections against warrantless surveillance due to obscured user locations.
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fromWIRED
1 week ago

Using a VPN May Subject You to NSA Spying

Using commercial VPNs may expose Americans to foreign surveillance laws, risking their constitutional protections against warrantless government spying.
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fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Lawmakers question VPN impact on Americans' FISA surveillance protections

VPN use may complicate Americans' legal protections against warrantless surveillance due to obscured user locations.
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fromWIRED
1 week ago

Using a VPN May Subject You to NSA Spying

Using commercial VPNs may expose Americans to foreign surveillance laws, risking their constitutional protections against warrantless government spying.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Lloyds bank reveals IT glitch affected almost half a million customers

A recent IT issue affected nearly 447,936 customers of Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland, exposing their transaction data to others.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

This is how the illegal market for buying and selling personal data on Telegram works

Illicit data markets on Telegram in Latin America expose personal data, contributing to gender-based violence and highlighting vulnerabilities in government data management.
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fromConsequence
1 week ago

Chappell Roan Backlash Over Security Guard Incident Fueled by Bot-Driven Smear Campaign: Report

Chappell Roan faced backlash due to a security incident, with a significant portion of negative social media posts attributed to bots.
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Indian government probes CCTV espionage linked to Pakistan

Indian authorities have reportedly ordered an audit of the nation's CCTV cameras, after police uncovered what they claim was a Pakistan-backed surveillance operation involving cameras aimed at railway stations and other infrastructure.
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#fcc
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Convicted spyware chief hints that Greece's government was behind dozens of phone hacks | TechCrunch

I believe a conviction without evidence is not ⁠justice, it could be part of a cover-up and even a crime. I am willing to share evidence with national and international regulators.
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fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

LeakBase Admin Arrested in Russia Over Massive Stolen Credential Marketplace

The administrator of the LeakBase cybercrime forum has been arrested for managing a site trading stolen personal data since 2021.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Delve halts demos, Insight Partners scrubs investment post amid 'fake compliance' allegations | TechCrunch

Delve, a compliance startup, is accused of fabricating certifications and has disabled its demo feature amid controversy.
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