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Law
fromABA Journal
2 days ago

Sanctions ramping up in cases involving AI hallucinations

Monetary sanctions against attorneys for AI-generated hallucinations in case documents are increasing as courts take these issues more seriously.
#cybersecurity
fromTechCrunch
18 hours ago
Information security

After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
EU data protection

Europe's cyber agency blames hacking gangs for massive data breach and leak | TechCrunch

Information security
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

Weekly Recap: Telecom Sleeper Cells, LLM Jailbreaks, Apple Forces U.K. Age Checks and More

A critical Citrix vulnerability is actively exploited, and the FBI confirms a hack of Director Kash Patel's email account by an Iran-linked group.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
18 hours ago

After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones | TechCrunch

Mikko Hyppönen emphasizes the invisible nature of cybersecurity work, comparing it to Tetris where successes vanish and failures accumulate.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Europe's cyber agency blames hacking gangs for massive data breach and leak | TechCrunch

A cybercriminal group known as TeamPCP hacked the EU's executive body, stealing 92 gigabytes of data, including personal information.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

Weekly Recap: Telecom Sleeper Cells, LLM Jailbreaks, Apple Forces U.K. Age Checks and More

A critical Citrix vulnerability is actively exploited, and the FBI confirms a hack of Director Kash Patel's email account by an Iran-linked group.
#social-media
Digital life
fromExchangewire
4 days ago

Regulating Social Media: Where do we go from here?

Social media platforms are designed for addiction, prompting global legislative actions to restrict children's access.
Digital life
fromExchangewire
4 days ago

Regulating Social Media: Where do we go from here?

Social media platforms are designed for addiction, prompting global legislative actions to restrict children's access.
Education
fromFox News
1 day ago

NYC schools track bathroom time with digital hall passes

SmartPass digital hall pass system in NYC schools tracks student movement and time outside class, aiming to improve safety and accountability.
#ai
fromFuturism
16 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

Claude Leak Shows That Anthropic Is Tracking Users' Vulgar Language and Deems Them "Negative"

Digital life
fromFortune
1 day ago

Internet Watch Foundation finds 260-fold increase in AI-generated CSAM in just one year, and 'it's the tip of the iceberg' | Fortune

AI-generated child sexual abuse material is surging, fundamentally changing targeting methods and overwhelming investigators.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

Identity and AI: Questions of data security, trust and control | Computer Weekly

AI-driven identity solutions improve access control but raise compliance, privacy, and ethical concerns that organizations must address.
Digital life
fromFortune
21 hours ago

AI's next frontier is the real world | Fortune

AI has transformed digital interactions, yet the physical world still relies on outdated identity verification methods.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
16 hours ago

Claude Leak Shows That Anthropic Is Tracking Users' Vulgar Language and Deems Them "Negative"

Anthropic experienced a significant leak of its Claude Code AI source code, raising concerns about competitive advantages and user experience tracking.
Digital life
fromFortune
1 day ago

Internet Watch Foundation finds 260-fold increase in AI-generated CSAM in just one year, and 'it's the tip of the iceberg' | Fortune

AI-generated child sexual abuse material is surging, fundamentally changing targeting methods and overwhelming investigators.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

Identity and AI: Questions of data security, trust and control | Computer Weekly

AI-driven identity solutions improve access control but raise compliance, privacy, and ethical concerns that organizations must address.
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Baltimore is pushing back against AI's worst excesses. What happens next could reshape American tech

Baltimore is addressing the risks of AI, exemplified by a lawsuit against xAI for generating illegal content.
US politics
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 day ago

The FAA's "Temporary" Flight Restriction for Drones is a Blatant Attempt to Criminalize Filming ICE

The Trump administration's flight restriction limits the First Amendment right to record law enforcement using drones near ICE and CBP vehicles.
Design
fromPsychology Today
16 hours ago

The Future of Brain Health Is Architecture

The built environment significantly influences mental health, mood, and performance, with neuroscience guiding design for improved well-being.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
1 day ago

The Stack: AI Surges while Social Platforms Face Scrutiny

AI is growing rapidly, streaming models are evolving, and regulatory pressures on platforms are increasing globally.
Remote teams
fromSouth China Morning Post
1 day ago

Indonesia and Malaysia require geo-tracking for civil servants working from home

Governments in Indonesia and Malaysia implement strict work-from-home policies for civil servants to reduce fuel consumption amid rising oil prices.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Queens police seek two in Jamaica Ave robbery

A 25-year-old man was robbed and assaulted in Queens, with two suspects still at large as police seek public assistance.
NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Feds Storm NYC Councilmember's Home, Seize Devices in Pre-Dawn Raid

Federal agents raided the homes of Councilmember Farah Louis and her sister as part of a corruption investigation into migrant shelter contracts.
US news
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Bay Area City Giving Away Ring Cameras

Supervisor Jackie Fielder's mental health issue may lead to her resignation, paralleling past cases of supervisors stepping back due to health concerns.
fromThe Walrus
4 days ago

The Man Who Put AI at the Centre of America's War Machine | The Walrus

"War is terrible, war is terrible, war is terrible," he intones, holding my gaze and giving voice to a universal chorus.
DC food
Photography
fromWIRED
6 days ago

Your Photos Are Probably Giving Away Your Location. Here's How to Stop That

Photos contain metadata like EXIF data, including location, which can be useful but may compromise privacy when shared.
fromTheregister
1 day ago

NHS staff resist using Palantir software

One official reportedly described Palantir as 'ethically bankrupt' in justifying his refusal to use the software, and noted that he knows of coworkers who deliberately slow their work pace when forced to use the system.
EU data protection
fromWIRED
1 day 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.
Privacy professionals
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Tech bills of the week: Limiting adversaries' access to US tech; and boosting cyber apprenticeships

New legislation aims to strengthen U.S. export controls on sensitive technologies to prevent adversaries from exploiting them for economic gain.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Out of the company's first 80,000 deliveries the bots finished on campus, about 1,600 involved incidents of vandalism. At a cost of $2,500 per Kiwibot, the damage adds up quick.
London startup
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

The Price Of Justice And The Promise Of AI - Above the Law

Rising legal service costs and declining access-to-justice funding widen the gap for those needing legal protections, with AI presenting potential solutions.
US news
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Ominous Surveillance "Scarecrows" Appearing Across America

Police technology, including COWs, is rapidly growing, with the law enforcement equipment market projected to reach $11.7 billion by 2025.
fromComputerworld
1 day ago

A core infrastructure engineer pleads guilty to federal charges in insider attack

Rhyne's attack involved unauthorized remote desktop sessions, deletion of network administrator accounts, and changing of passwords, showcasing significant security vulnerabilities.
Information security
#fbi
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 day 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.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 day 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.
#ai-ethics
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Anthropic leak reveals Claude Code tracking user frustration and raises new questions about AI privacy

Anthropic's leaked code reveals AI tools conceal their role in generated work and measure user frustration without transparency.
#ice
US politics
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.
US politics
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

ICE is using commercial spyware domestically, raising constitutional concerns about warrantless surveillance and lack of oversight.
fromFuturism
2 months ago
US politics

ICE Is Scanning Civilians' Faces, Telling Them They're Being Entered Into a Terrorism Database

US politics
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.
US politics
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

ICE is using commercial spyware domestically, raising constitutional concerns about warrantless surveillance and lack of oversight.
fromFuturism
2 months ago
US politics

ICE Is Scanning Civilians' Faces, Telling Them They're Being Entered Into a Terrorism Database

Information security
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a major security breach affecting data used for AI training.
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Anthropic ramps up its political activities with a new PAC | TechCrunch

Anthropic's political activities have ramped up as the company continues to be enmeshed in a nasty legal battle with the Defense Department. The dispute erupted earlier this year over the government's use of Anthropic's AI models and what guidelines (if any) should exist for that usage.
Artificial intelligence
#data-breach
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
1 day 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.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 days ago

The company's biggest security hole lived in the breakroom

An internet-connected coffee machine caused a major data breach by exploiting security vulnerabilities in a corporate network.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
1 day 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.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 days ago

The company's biggest security hole lived in the breakroom

An internet-connected coffee machine caused a major data breach by exploiting security vulnerabilities in a corporate network.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Silicon Valley city to give residents doorbells equipped with cameras

Public safety is my top priority, and this door camera initiative is about strengthening crime prevention right where it matters most at home. By equipping residents with tools and partnering closely with our Milpitas police department, we're building a stronger connection between our community and law enforcement to help deter crime and protect our neighborhoods.
Privacy technologies
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

CA senators demand answers from DHS after ICE arrest tied to TSA data at San Francisco Airport

Senators Padilla and Schiff demand answers from DHS regarding TSA data use for immigration enforcement after an airport arrest.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
4 days ago

The best way to protect your phone from a warrantless search in 2026

US authorities are increasingly aggressive in detaining and seizing devices, with biometrics remaining vulnerable.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
3 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.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
4 days ago

The Rising Tide of Executive Protection: Corporations Ramp Up Security in an Era of Heightened Threats

Companies are increasingly investing in executive protection due to rising threats, making it a strategic necessity for business continuity and resilience.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Op-Ed | Mamdani must rein in mass surveillance before it's too late | amNewYork

NYC's surveillance infrastructure enables systematic data sharing between agencies, facilitating ICE deportations despite judicial orders for release and creating predictable abuse patterns.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

ICE-Tracking Apps Have Helped People Avoid Immigration Agents. Are They Legal?

ICEBlock is an app designed to help users avoid ICE enforcement by reporting sightings in real-time.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago

Traffic Violation! License Plate Reader Mission Creep Is Already Here

In December 2025, Georgia State Patrol ticketed a motorcyclist for holding a cell phone in his hand, captured on Flock Camera, raising concerns about ALPR misuse.
Privacy technologies
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 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.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

The Next Cybersecurity Crisis Isn't Breaches-It's Data You Can't Trust

Data integrity now encompasses data trust, emphasizing the importance of reliable data in AI-driven decision-making.
#surveillance
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago
Privacy professionals

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

Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
6 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.
Digital life
fromGadget Review
2 weeks ago

Your Devices Spy Today, Tomorrow They Will Make Decisions Behind Your Back

Surveillance technology embedded in smart TVs, phones, and digital devices prioritizes advertiser profit and engagement metrics over user privacy and genuine preferences.
Privacy professionals
fromHer Campus
4 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.
Privacy professionals
fromFEDweek
6 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.
US politics
fromInvestigative Post
2 weeks ago

How the government can track your movements

Federal law enforcement agencies purchase location data from internet advertisers and data brokers to track individuals' phones without traditional warrants or oversight.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Police to trial handheld facial recognition devices

London Metropolitan Police will trial handheld facial recognition devices capable of identifying people on the spot during a six-month pilot with 100 devices.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Don't be surprised that the FBI is buying your location data

The FBI purchases location data from advertising companies to track US citizens, circumventing Fourth Amendment protections established in Carpenter v. United States.
#ring
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

All These Ring Cameras Are Creating a "Surveillance Nightmare," Critics Say

fromFuturism
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

All These Ring Cameras Are Creating a "Surveillance Nightmare," Critics Say

UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Readers reply: should speed cameras be hidden?

Visible camera warnings and apps let drivers slow briefly then resume speeding, undermining speed limits and local road safety.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Who is responsible for our creeping surveillance age? Chances are, it's you | Tatum Hunter

Surveillance culture, once driven by governments and corporations, now involves civilians monitoring friends, family, and strangers, reflecting widespread desensitization to invasive data collection practices.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 month ago

New Report Helps Journalists Dig Deeper Into Police Surveillance Technology

Surveillance technology vendors, federal agencies, and wealthy private donors have long helped provide local law enforcement "free" access to surveillance equipment that bypasses local oversight. The result is predictable: serious accountability gaps and data pipelines to other entities, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), that expose millions of... SAN FRANCISCO - California must revoke permits allowing federal agencies such as Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to put automated license plate readers along border highways,
Privacy technologies
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Cities Are Shredding Their AI Surveillance Contracts en Masse

Since the start of 2025, at least 30 cities have canceled their contracts with Flock Safety, the AI surveillance company whose CEO wants to end all crime within the decade by blanketing the country in ever-watchful security cameras. That startling figure comes courtesy of NPR, which reports that concerned activists are putting mounting pressure on cities to cut ties with the company. "We are seeing a lot more momentum," Will Freeman, a Colorado-based organizer who runs the website DeFlock.org, told the broadcaster.
Privacy professionals
#facial-recognition
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Law enforcement is the leading DHS use case for AI

DHS deployed 238 AI use cases in 2025, with law enforcement the largest category: 86 cases, 35 classified as high-impact.
Information security
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Security News This Week: ICE Can Now Spy on Every Phone in Your Neighborhood

An ICE-related shooting, rising protest policing antagonism, and Grok's AI-generated explicit imagery fuel urgent concerns about public safety, platform abuse, and digital privacy.
Privacy technologies
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Federal agencies improperly accessed city's Flock camera data

Federal agencies accessed Mountain View's Flock license-plate data without police permission due to an incorrectly configured equipment setting.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

ICE and CBP's Face-Recognition App Can't Actually Verify Who People Are

Mobile Fortify, now used by United States immigration agents in towns and cities across the US, is not designed to reliably identify people in the streets and was deployed without the scrutiny that has historically governed the rollout of technologies that impact people's privacy, according to records reviewed by WIRED. The Department of Homeland Security launched Mobile Fortify in the spring of 2025 to "determine or verify" the identities of individuals stopped or detained by DHS officers during federal operations, records show.
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