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fromSilicon Canals
56 minutes 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
2 hours 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.
#chatbots
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fromZDNET
20 hours 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
4 days 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
20 hours 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
4 days 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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fromInfoQ
1 day 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.
#iran
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fromTechCrunch
2 days 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
1 week ago

U.S. accuses Iran's government of operating hacktivist group that hacked Stryker | TechCrunch

Iran's government is accused of operating the hacktivist group Handala, responsible for a cyberattack on Stryker.
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fromTechCrunch
2 days 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
1 week ago

U.S. accuses Iran's government of operating hacktivist group that hacked Stryker | TechCrunch

Iran's government is accused of operating the hacktivist group Handala, responsible for a cyberattack on Stryker.
#cybersecurity
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
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Ex-FBI Honcho Says Kash Patel Hack Just the Tip of the Iceberg' Embarrassing' Trump Admin Leaks To Come

fromWIRED
2 days ago
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Iranian Hackers Breached Kash Patel's Email-but Not the FBI's

fromEngadget
2 days ago
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Kash Patel's personal email account was accessed by hackers linked to Iran

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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day 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
2 days 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
2 days 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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fromTruthout
2 days 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.
#meta
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fromFortune
2 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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago
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JUST IN: Jury Finds Meta Liable In Child Exploitation Case

Meta found liable for failing to protect minors on social media, potentially facing $375 million in penalties.
fromTechzine Global
1 week ago
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AI Agent Error Leads to Data Breach at Meta

Meta faced a security incident where an AI agent exposed sensitive data, classified as high priority, but no misuse of data was reported.
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fromFortune
2 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.
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fromNextgov.com
2 days 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.
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fromTheregister
2 days 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.
#vpn
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fromNextgov.com
2 days 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
3 days 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
2 days 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
3 days 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
2 days 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.
#data-privacy
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fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days 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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fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days 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.
#data-breach
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fromTechzine Global
2 days 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.
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fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

HackerOne Employee Data Exposed in Massive Navia Breach

Nearly 300 HackerOne employees had personal information exposed in a data breach by Navia Benefit Solutions affecting 2.7 million individuals.
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fromConsequence
2 days 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
3 days 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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fromNextgov.com
4 days 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.
#fcc
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fromKotaku
5 days ago

Trump Banning All New Foreign-Made Routers As He Continues To Just Make Everything Worse - Kotaku

The FCC has banned the import of new foreign-made consumer routers due to national security concerns.
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fromArs Technica
5 days ago

FCC imposes sweeping ban on foreign-made routers, affecting all new models

The FCC will ban new foreign-made routers unless exempted by national security evaluations from the Department of Defense or Homeland Security.
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fromKotaku
5 days ago

Trump Banning All New Foreign-Made Routers As He Continues To Just Make Everything Worse - Kotaku

The FCC has banned the import of new foreign-made consumer routers due to national security concerns.
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fromArs Technica
5 days ago

FCC imposes sweeping ban on foreign-made routers, affecting all new models

The FCC will ban new foreign-made routers unless exempted by national security evaluations from the Department of Defense or Homeland Security.
fromTechCrunch
4 days 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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#cybercrime
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fromTheregister
6 days ago

Private sector wants Feds' help to tackle China's Typhoons

Real-time collaboration between public and private sectors on cyber threats was proposed but never implemented, leading to ongoing challenges in combating cybercrime.
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fromTheregister
6 days ago

Private sector wants Feds' help to tackle China's Typhoons

Real-time collaboration between public and private sectors on cyber threats was proposed but never implemented, leading to ongoing challenges in combating cybercrime.
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fromTechCrunch
5 days 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.
#national-security
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fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

US bans new foreign-made consumer internet routers

The US has banned new foreign-made consumer internet routers due to national security concerns, requiring FCC approval for imports and sales.
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fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

US bans new foreign-made consumer internet routers

The US has banned new foreign-made consumer internet routers due to national security concerns, requiring FCC approval for imports and sales.
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fromFortune
5 days ago

JPMorgan has started monitoring the keystrokes, video calls, and meetings of its junior investment bankers-and they say it's for employee well-being | Fortune

JPMorgan's pilot plan aims to compare junior bankers' reported hours with their actual activity to promote transparency and wellbeing.
#crunchyroll
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fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Crunchyroll confirms data breach after hacker claims unauthorized access | TechCrunch

Crunchyroll confirmed a data breach involving customer service ticket information due to a third-party vendor incident, affecting millions of users.
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fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Crunchyroll confirms data breach after hacker claims unauthorized access | TechCrunch

Crunchyroll confirmed a data breach involving customer service ticket information due to a third-party vendor incident, affecting millions of users.
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fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Flighty's new update gives you real-time alerts about airport disturbances | TechCrunch

Flighty launched 'Airport Intelligence' for real-time alerts on airport disruptions, enhancing user awareness during increasing airport chaos.
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fromSlashGear
6 days ago

Apps That Track You: 17 Of The Worst Offenders In Privacy Invasion - SlashGear

Online privacy is compromised by data collection from apps, with Meta's platforms being significant offenders.
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fromTheregister
6 days ago

Palantir trial plugs into UK financial watchdog's data trove

Palantir has secured a trial contract with the FCA to analyze sensitive financial data despite concerns over dependency on large vendors.
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fromHoodline
6 days ago

Supreme Court Takes Up Facebook Pixel Privacy Fight

The Supreme Court will decide if the Video Privacy Protection Act applies to modern tracking tools used by video service providers.
#privacy
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frompatentlyo.com
6 days ago

Where Were You? Geofence Warrants and the Fourth Amendment's Day in Court

Location tracking blurs the line between digital and physical privacy, raising constitutional questions about geofence warrants and the Fourth Amendment.
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fromHoodline
6 days ago

Oklahoma SB546: New Data Privacy Law Gives Consumers Control

Oklahoma's SB546 enhances residents' control over personal data, allowing access, deletion requests, and opt-outs for targeted advertising and data sales.
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fromTechdirt
1 week ago

The Government Uses Targeted Advertising to Track Your Location. Here's What We Need to Do.

Government agencies use online advertising data to track individuals without warrants, raising significant privacy concerns.
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fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

Cape Raises $100 Million for Protection Against Cellular Security Threats

Cape raised $100 million in Series C funding to enhance its privacy-focused mobile network services using eSIM technology.
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frompatentlyo.com
6 days ago

Where Were You? Geofence Warrants and the Fourth Amendment's Day in Court

Location tracking blurs the line between digital and physical privacy, raising constitutional questions about geofence warrants and the Fourth Amendment.
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fromHoodline
6 days ago

Oklahoma SB546: New Data Privacy Law Gives Consumers Control

Oklahoma's SB546 enhances residents' control over personal data, allowing access, deletion requests, and opt-outs for targeted advertising and data sales.
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fromTechdirt
1 week ago

The Government Uses Targeted Advertising to Track Your Location. Here's What We Need to Do.

Government agencies use online advertising data to track individuals without warrants, raising significant privacy concerns.
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fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

Cape Raises $100 Million for Protection Against Cellular Security Threats

Cape raised $100 million in Series C funding to enhance its privacy-focused mobile network services using eSIM technology.
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fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

Tycoon 2FA Fully Operational Despite Law Enforcement Takedown

Tycoon 2FA continues to operate despite international takedown efforts, facilitating phishing attacks and compromising accounts without alerts.
#lawsuit
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fromwww.thelocal.se
6 days ago

Swedish Migration Agency stops automatically taking passports in citizenship cases

Sweden's Migration Agency has changed its process to request passports later in citizenship applications, easing travel for applicants.
#fbi
fromJezebel
1 week ago
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Oh, Good, Kash Patel's FBI is Buying Location Data to Track Americans

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fromFuturism
1 week ago

The Head of the FBI Just Admitted Something Moderately Horrifying

The FBI is purchasing location data on American citizens, bypassing warrant requirements through commercial data brokers.
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fromJezebel
1 week ago

Oh, Good, Kash Patel's FBI is Buying Location Data to Track Americans

Kash Patel admitted under oath that the FBI purchases location data to track citizens without warrants, raising significant Fourth Amendment concerns.
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fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

The FBI Buys Data to Track Movement, Location History

FBI and Defense Intelligence Agency purchase commercially available data to track individuals, raising concerns about privacy and Fourth Amendment rights.
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fromFuturism
1 week ago

Analyst Warns Against Using Microsoft's Copilot AI on Friday Afternoons

Microsoft's Copilot AI has caused security concerns due to errors like hallucinating reports and exposing sensitive data.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Delve accused of misleading customers with 'fake compliance' | TechCrunch

Delve is accused of misleading customers about compliance with privacy regulations, potentially exposing them to legal liabilities.
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fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-Ed | Roblox exposes kids to harm as parents push for safeguards | amNewYork

Roblox exposes children to inappropriate content, raising concerns about its safety despite claims of parental controls and oversight.
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fromEngadget
1 week ago

Pinterest CEO says teens under 16 should be banned from social media (but not Pinterest)

Pinterest's CEO supports banning social media for teens under 16, emphasizing safety and accountability in the industry.
fromFortune
1 week ago

Three Tennessee teenagers are suing Elon Musk's xAI for creating sexually explicit images of them | Fortune

According to the lawsuit, Jane Doe 1 was alerted anonymously in December that someone was distributing sexually explicit images of her on a social media website. 'At least five of these files, one video and four images, depicted her actual face and body in settings with which she was familiar, but morphed into sexually explicit poses,' the lawsuit states.
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fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Bay Area city paralyzed by cyberattack

A ransomware attack has paralyzed Foster City's government and potentially compromised public data, prompting officials to declare a state of emergency.
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