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fromGeeky Gadgets
18 hours ago

Why ChatGPT is Suddenly Collecting 70% More of Your Personal Data

Data collection by AI chatbots has surged, raising significant privacy concerns as 70% now gather user location data, up from 40% last year.
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fromFast Company
6 days ago

This iPhone trick lets you use ChatGPT without the privacy risks

Using AI chatbots poses risks to privacy and data security, but Siri can help mask identity when accessing ChatGPT on iPhones.
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fromGeeky Gadgets
18 hours ago

Why ChatGPT is Suddenly Collecting 70% More of Your Personal Data

Data collection by AI chatbots has surged, raising significant privacy concerns as 70% now gather user location data, up from 40% last year.
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fromFast Company
6 days ago

This iPhone trick lets you use ChatGPT without the privacy risks

Using AI chatbots poses risks to privacy and data security, but Siri can help mask identity when accessing ChatGPT on iPhones.
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fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

Booking.com Hack Exposes Customer Data, Sparks Travel Scam Fears

Hackers breached Booking.com, exposing personal data of customers, including names, addresses, and booking details, raising concerns about privacy and security.
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fromTechzine Global
4 days ago

Booking.com confirms data breach, but is tight-lipped about details

A data breach at Booking.com exposed customer bookings, with unauthorized access to personal information, though the extent and timing remain unclear.
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fromTheregister
4 days ago

Booking.com warns of possible reservation data exposure

Booking.com warns customers of potential data exposure due to unauthorized access, affecting reservation details but not financial information.
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fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Booking.com confirms hackers accessed customers' data | TechCrunch

Hackers accessed Booking.com customers' personal data, including names, emails, and booking details, prompting notifications to affected users.
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fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

Booking.com Hack Exposes Customer Data, Sparks Travel Scam Fears

Hackers breached Booking.com, exposing personal data of customers, including names, addresses, and booking details, raising concerns about privacy and security.
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fromTechzine Global
4 days ago

Booking.com confirms data breach, but is tight-lipped about details

A data breach at Booking.com exposed customer bookings, with unauthorized access to personal information, though the extent and timing remain unclear.
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fromTheregister
4 days ago

Booking.com warns of possible reservation data exposure

Booking.com warns customers of potential data exposure due to unauthorized access, affecting reservation details but not financial information.
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fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Booking.com confirms hackers accessed customers' data | TechCrunch

Hackers accessed Booking.com customers' personal data, including names, emails, and booking details, prompting notifications to affected users.
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fromTechCrunch
12 hours ago

With US spy laws set to expire, lawmakers are split over protecting Americans from warrantless surveillance | TechCrunch

Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance, is set to expire, with lawmakers divided on extending it without changes to protect privacy rights.
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fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

House readies vote to renew FISA 702 without a warrant amendment

The House is set to reauthorize Section 702 of the FISA without a warrant requirement, despite concerns over privacy and Fourth Amendment rights.
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fromTechCrunch
12 hours ago

With US spy laws set to expire, lawmakers are split over protecting Americans from warrantless surveillance | TechCrunch

Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance, is set to expire, with lawmakers divided on extending it without changes to protect privacy rights.
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fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

House readies vote to renew FISA 702 without a warrant amendment

The House is set to reauthorize Section 702 of the FISA without a warrant requirement, despite concerns over privacy and Fourth Amendment rights.
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#surveillance
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 hours ago

US Congress extends controversial surveillance power under FISA for 10 days

The US Congress has temporarily extended a controversial surveillance law allowing intelligence agencies to collect foreign data, including interactions with US citizens.
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fromNextgov.com
10 hours ago

Senate passes 10-day FISA extension after House revolt sinks long-term deal

The Senate approved a 10-day extension of a key surveillance power, allowing more time for negotiations on reforms to the spying program.
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fromWIRED
1 day ago

Congress Turns Up Pressure on DHS Over Palantir's Role in Immigration Crackdown

Members of Congress demand DHS and ICE disclose details on surveillance tools used in immigration enforcement.
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fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

DOJ to appeal intelligence court ruling over use of spying power

The Justice Department is appealing a ruling regarding the use of surveillance tools under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
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fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Judge renews procedures for 702 surveillance program that could soon lapse

The Trump administration's surveillance program under Section 702 was renewed, but concerns were raised about data filtering tools used by intelligence agencies.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 hours ago

US Congress extends controversial surveillance power under FISA for 10 days

The US Congress has temporarily extended a controversial surveillance law allowing intelligence agencies to collect foreign data, including interactions with US citizens.
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fromNextgov.com
10 hours ago

Senate passes 10-day FISA extension after House revolt sinks long-term deal

The Senate approved a 10-day extension of a key surveillance power, allowing more time for negotiations on reforms to the spying program.
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fromWIRED
1 day ago

Congress Turns Up Pressure on DHS Over Palantir's Role in Immigration Crackdown

Members of Congress demand DHS and ICE disclose details on surveillance tools used in immigration enforcement.
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fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

DOJ to appeal intelligence court ruling over use of spying power

The Justice Department is appealing a ruling regarding the use of surveillance tools under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
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fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Judge renews procedures for 702 surveillance program that could soon lapse

The Trump administration's surveillance program under Section 702 was renewed, but concerns were raised about data filtering tools used by intelligence agencies.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
7 hours ago

Trump wants trans health records, but California is trying to stop him - LGBTQ Nation

California Assembly passed a bill to protect patient privacy against out-of-state subpoenas for medical records related to gender-affirming and reproductive care.
#hacking
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fromTechCrunch
6 hours ago

Man who hacked US Supreme Court filing system sentenced to probation | TechCrunch

Nicholas Moore was sentenced to a year of probation for hacking the U.S. Supreme Court and other government systems.
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fromKotaku
4 days ago

GTA 6 Hackers Say They Will Release The Breached Data After Ransom Demands Not Met - Kotaku

ShinyHunters plans to publish stolen data from Rockstar after ransom demands were not met.
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fromTechCrunch
6 hours ago

Man who hacked US Supreme Court filing system sentenced to probation | TechCrunch

Nicholas Moore was sentenced to a year of probation for hacking the U.S. Supreme Court and other government systems.
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fromKotaku
4 days ago

GTA 6 Hackers Say They Will Release The Breached Data After Ransom Demands Not Met - Kotaku

ShinyHunters plans to publish stolen data from Rockstar after ransom demands were not met.
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#cybersecurity
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fromArs Technica
6 hours ago

Man with @ihackedthegovernment Instagram account tells judge, "I made a mistake"

Moore accessed the Supreme Court's filing system and other accounts using stolen credentials, publicly posting sensitive personal information of individuals online.
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fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Hidden Passenger? How Taboola Routes Logged-In Banking Sessions to Temu

A bank's Taboola pixel redirected users to a Temu tracking endpoint without consent or security controls detecting the violation.
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fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Nightclub Giant RCI Hospitality Reports Data Breach

RCI Hospitality Holdings reported a cybersecurity incident exposing sensitive personal information of independent contractors due to an IDOR vulnerability.
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fromFortune
1 week ago

First they went after medtech, then Kash Patel. Iranian hackers' next target is likely 'low-hanging fruit' in water, energy, and tourism, experts say | Fortune

Iran-linked hackers are targeting high-profile figures and critical infrastructure in the U.S. and Israel to sow disruption.
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fromArs Technica
6 hours ago

Man with @ihackedthegovernment Instagram account tells judge, "I made a mistake"

Moore accessed the Supreme Court's filing system and other accounts using stolen credentials, publicly posting sensitive personal information of individuals online.
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fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Hidden Passenger? How Taboola Routes Logged-In Banking Sessions to Temu

A bank's Taboola pixel redirected users to a Temu tracking endpoint without consent or security controls detecting the violation.
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fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Nightclub Giant RCI Hospitality Reports Data Breach

RCI Hospitality Holdings reported a cybersecurity incident exposing sensitive personal information of independent contractors due to an IDOR vulnerability.
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fromFortune
1 week ago

First they went after medtech, then Kash Patel. Iranian hackers' next target is likely 'low-hanging fruit' in water, energy, and tourism, experts say | Fortune

Iran-linked hackers are targeting high-profile figures and critical infrastructure in the U.S. and Israel to sow disruption.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

As a small business owner, I never expected to pay $100,000 protecting my business from ransomware | Fortune

Ransomware attacks can severely impact small businesses, leading to significant recovery costs despite having cyber insurance.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Child victims of online sexual abuse in UK inadequately protected, review finds

Child victims of online sexual abuse face increased risks due to police forces' inability to manage rising cases and inadequate protective measures.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Are you paying more than your neighbour? It could be 'surveillance pricing' | CBC News

The federal NDP motion to ban surveillance pricing was voted down, allowing businesses to use personal data for dynamic pricing.
#security
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fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Exclusive: Fashion retailer Express left customers' personal data and order details exposed to the internet

Express fixed a security flaw that exposed customer order details and personal information on its website.
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fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

The Hidden ROI of Visibility: Better Decisions, Better Behavior, Better Security

Visibility through security measures can deter undesirable behavior and enhance safety in challenging situations.
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fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Exclusive: Fashion retailer Express left customers' personal data and order details exposed to the internet

Express fixed a security flaw that exposed customer order details and personal information on its website.
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fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

The Hidden ROI of Visibility: Better Decisions, Better Behavior, Better Security

Visibility through security measures can deter undesirable behavior and enhance safety in challenging situations.
more#security
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fromExtremeTech
1 day ago

Google, Microsoft, and Meta Ignore Your Ad Tracking Opt-Outs, Audit Reveals

Google, Microsoft, and Meta track users' browsing habits despite opt-out requests, violating privacy regulations.
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Agencies report over 3,000 AI use cases in 2025

The Office of Management and Budget unveiled the completed 2025 Federal Agency Artificial Intelligence Use Case Inventory, documenting 3,611 individual use cases across 56 submitting agencies. This represents a 105% increase from 2024's reported use cases, which came in at 1,757.
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fromEngadget
1 day ago

Anthropic will ask Claude users to verify their identities 'for a few use cases'

Anthropic is implementing identity verification for certain capabilities on Claude, requiring users to provide a government-issued ID and a selfie.
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fromAol
1 day ago

FTC takes action against ad giants for avoiding certain sites

Three major advertising agencies conspired to avoid buying ads on websites promoting disfavored political viewpoints, violating competition laws.
#data-privacy
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fromZDNET
3 days ago

A data removal service helped me reclaim my privacy - see if you need one, too

Personal data is collected and sold by brokers, making removal services essential for protecting sensitive information.
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fromZDNET
3 days ago

A data removal service helped me reclaim my privacy - see if you need one, too

Personal data is collected and sold by brokers, making removal services essential for protecting sensitive information.
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#privacy
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago
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Cookies, Whether You Want Them Or Not; Feeding The 'Industry Plants' | AdExchanger

Microsoft's cookie policies raise concerns about user privacy despite opting out of third-party data sharing.
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fromKqed
3 days ago

What Is the Point of California's Privacy Laws if Big Tech Ignores Them? | KQED

Google's non-compliance with the Global Privacy Control opt-out signal is evident in network traffic.
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fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

Cookies, Whether You Want Them Or Not; Feeding The 'Industry Plants' | AdExchanger

Microsoft's cookie policies raise concerns about user privacy despite opting out of third-party data sharing.
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fromKqed
3 days ago

What Is the Point of California's Privacy Laws if Big Tech Ignores Them? | KQED

Google's non-compliance with the Global Privacy Control opt-out signal is evident in network traffic.
more#privacy
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Another lawsuit targets San Jose's license plate cameras - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose residents filed a federal lawsuit against the city's automated license plate reader program, claiming it violates Fourth Amendment rights.
#google
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fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Privacy advocates want Google to stop handing consumer data over to ICE

Google is being investigated for allegedly failing to notify users before disclosing their data to law enforcement.
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fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

Google $135M Settlement: Millions of Android Users May Qualify for Payout

A class action lawsuit against Google over unauthorized data use on Android may result in $135 million in payouts for millions of users.
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fromZDNET
1 week ago

Android users can get up to $100 each from this class action suit - see if you're eligible

A lawsuit claims Google transmitted user data without permission, affecting Android users since 2017, with a settlement fund of $135 million.
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fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Privacy advocates want Google to stop handing consumer data over to ICE

Google is being investigated for allegedly failing to notify users before disclosing their data to law enforcement.
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fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

Google $135M Settlement: Millions of Android Users May Qualify for Payout

A class action lawsuit against Google over unauthorized data use on Android may result in $135 million in payouts for millions of users.
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fromZDNET
1 week ago

Android users can get up to $100 each from this class action suit - see if you're eligible

A lawsuit claims Google transmitted user data without permission, affecting Android users since 2017, with a settlement fund of $135 million.
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from404 Media
3 days ago

Google, Microsoft, Meta All Tracking You Even When You Opt Out, According to an Independent Audit

Microsoft, Meta, and Google may be violating California privacy laws by failing to honor user opt-out requests for ad cookies.
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use

Palantir defends its NHS data contracts amid scrutiny, emphasizing its role in integrating fragmented healthcare systems and ensuring data security.
#openai
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fromFuturism
3 days ago

Woman Sues OpenAI, Saying ChatGPT Unleashed a Vicious Stalker Against Her and Did Nothing When She Begged for Help

A woman sued OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT exacerbated her stalker's delusions and that the company failed to intervene despite her pleas for help.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Stalking victim sues OpenAI, claims ChatGPT fueled her abuser's delusions and ignored her warnings | TechCrunch

A lawsuit claims OpenAI's technology enabled harassment, as a user allegedly stalked his ex-girlfriend after believing he found a cure for sleep apnea.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Florida AG to probe OpenAI, alleging possible connection to FSU shooting | TechCrunch

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is investigating OpenAI for potential harm to minors and national security threats related to its technology.
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fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Florida launches investigation into OpenAI

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is investigating OpenAI for public safety and national security risks related to its technology.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Florida AG announces investigation into OpenAI over shooting that allegedly involved ChatGPT | TechCrunch

Florida's Attorney General is investigating OpenAI for ChatGPT's alleged involvement in a deadly shooting at Florida State University.
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fromFuturism
3 days ago

Woman Sues OpenAI, Saying ChatGPT Unleashed a Vicious Stalker Against Her and Did Nothing When She Begged for Help

A woman sued OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT exacerbated her stalker's delusions and that the company failed to intervene despite her pleas for help.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Stalking victim sues OpenAI, claims ChatGPT fueled her abuser's delusions and ignored her warnings | TechCrunch

A lawsuit claims OpenAI's technology enabled harassment, as a user allegedly stalked his ex-girlfriend after believing he found a cure for sleep apnea.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Florida AG to probe OpenAI, alleging possible connection to FSU shooting | TechCrunch

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is investigating OpenAI for potential harm to minors and national security threats related to its technology.
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fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Florida launches investigation into OpenAI

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is investigating OpenAI for public safety and national security risks related to its technology.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Florida AG announces investigation into OpenAI over shooting that allegedly involved ChatGPT | TechCrunch

Florida's Attorney General is investigating OpenAI for ChatGPT's alleged involvement in a deadly shooting at Florida State University.
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fromRoute Fifty
4 days ago

Getting privacy policy right in a competitive digital economy

State and local leaders aim to balance privacy protection with economic competitiveness, as inconsistent privacy laws can hinder business operations and consumer trust.
#meta
fromFuturism
4 days ago
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Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

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fromFuturism
4 days ago

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses face backlash for privacy violations and plans for facial recognition technology, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Ex-Meta worker investigated for downloading 30,000 private Facebook photos

A former Meta employee is under investigation for downloading 30,000 private Facebook images using a program to bypass security checks.
more#meta
#linkedin
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fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

BrowserGate: Claims of LinkedIn 'Spying' Clash With Security Research Findings

LinkedIn allegedly scans users' computers to collect data on browser extensions, raising concerns about corporate espionage.
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fromComputerworld
1 week ago

Questions raised about how LinkedIn uses the petabytes of data it collects

LinkedIn users should limit identifiable data exposure and treat the platform as potentially hostile until BrowserGate allegations are verified.
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fromEngadget
4 days ago

Meta warned by dozens of organizations that facial recognition on its smart glasses would empower predators

Civil rights organizations urge Meta to abandon facial recognition in smart glasses due to risks of empowering stalkers and predators.
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

Your tech support company runs scams. Stop-or disguise with more fraud?

Tech Live Connect processed fraudulent charges using real customer data, including names and addresses, to make the charges appear legitimate and maintain a low chargeback ratio.
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fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Uber and DoorDash have an identity theft problem, and it's costing people on tax day

Uber and DoorDash reported earnings for individuals who claim they never worked for the platforms, leading to a lawsuit over identity verification issues.
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fromBloomberglaw
1 week ago

Splintered Video Privacy Rulings Won't Be Fixed by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court's review of the VPPA may clarify the definition of 'consumer' but won't resolve circuit splits on personally identifiable information.
fromBloomberglaw
1 week ago

CNN Stuck With Suit Challenging Use of Online Tracking Tools

Lead plaintiff Anthony D'Antonio established he suffered a concrete injury sufficient to establish standing to sue in federal court, according to Judge Victor Marrero.
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fromBloomberglaw
1 week ago

Instagram Promotes Explicit Content to Teens, Iowa AG Suit Says

Meta Platforms Inc. is being sued for falsely advertising Instagram as safe for teenagers despite harmful content being accessible.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Roblox predator who groomed girl and sent highly sexualised' messages jailed

Carlo Tritta, 19, has been locked up for 28 months after pleading guilty to various offences including making indecent images of a child and sexual communications with a child.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

OpenAI releases a new safety blueprint to address the rise in child sexual exploitation | TechCrunch

OpenAI has introduced a Child Safety Blueprint to combat AI-enabled child exploitation and enhance child protection efforts in the U.S.
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fromInfoQ
1 week ago

Inside Spotify's 2025 Wrapped Archive: AI Narratives at Scale and the Privacy TradeOff

Spotify's 2025 Wrapped Archive generates personalized reports for users, emphasizing narrative recaps while raising privacy concerns.
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fromWIRED
1 week ago

Men Are Buying Hacking Tools to Use Against Their Wives and Friends

Telegram groups facilitate the sale of hacking and surveillance services, promoting abusive content targeting women and girls.
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fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Former national security officials urge Congress to renew Section 702 before expiration

Former national security officials urge Congress to renew Section 702 of the FISA before it expires, emphasizing its importance for national security.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Hack-for-hire group caught targeting Android devices and iCloud backups | TechCrunch

A hack-for-hire group is targeting journalists and officials in the Middle East and North Africa using phishing and spyware tactics.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Trove of sensitive LAPD records leaked in suspected hack

A trove of sensitive LAPD records, including officer personnel files and documents from Internal Affairs investigations, are among the materials believed to have been seized by hackers in a breach last month involving the L.A. city attorney's office.
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#fbi
fromTechRepublic
2 weeks ago
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FBI Declares Surveillance System Breach a 'Major Incident'

A China-linked breach of an FBI surveillance system has been classified as a major incident, posing significant risks to US national security.
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fromTechRepublic
2 weeks ago

FBI Declares Surveillance System Breach a 'Major Incident'

A China-linked breach of an FBI surveillance system has been classified as a major incident, posing significant risks to US national security.
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fromAdExchanger
1 week ago

What Regulators Talk About When They Talk About Ad Tech | AdExchanger

Privacy regulators emphasize protecting children, honoring opt-outs, and ensuring companies are transparent about data collection practices.
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