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FBI Declares Surveillance System Breach a 'Major Incident'

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Breach of FBI Surveillance System Considered a "Major Incident," Security Experts Weigh In

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

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FBI Confirms Kash Patel Email Hack as US Offers $10M Reward for Hackers

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.

20 hours ago

Breach of FBI Surveillance System Considered a "Major Incident," Security Experts Weigh In

FBI confirms major breach of surveillance system, exposing sensitive data and potentially revealing criminal probes and surveillance targets.

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

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.

FBI Confirms Kash Patel Email Hack as US Offers $10M Reward for Hackers

Threat actors accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email, but no government information was compromised.

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#microsoft

2 hours ago

Microsoft says Copilot isn't just 'for entertainment purposes' after its terms of service language goes viral

Microsoft will update Copilot's Terms of Use to remove outdated 'entertainment purposes only' language reflecting its current functionality.

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

Microsoft's own ToS calls Copilot 'entertainment only' amid adoption slump

Microsoft's Copilot is marketed as an essential AI tool, but its Terms of Use label it as 'for entertainment purposes only'.

2 hours ago

Microsoft says Copilot isn't just 'for entertainment purposes' after its terms of service language goes viral

Microsoft will update Copilot's Terms of Use to remove outdated 'entertainment purposes only' language reflecting its current functionality.

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

Microsoft's own ToS calls Copilot 'entertainment only' amid adoption slump

Microsoft's Copilot is marketed as an essential AI tool, but its Terms of Use label it as 'for entertainment purposes only'.

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9 hours ago

Creepy surveillance': why some cities are shutting down Flock cameras amid privacy concerns

Residents of Dunwoody, Georgia, are protesting the city's contract with Flock Safety over privacy concerns and data ownership issues.

7 hours ago

Convicted spyware maker Bryan Fleming avoids jail at sentencing | TechCrunch

Bryan Fleming, the first convicted spyware maker in over a decade, received no jail time after pleading guilty to federal charges related to his surveillance company.

fromPCMAG

Use Perplexity? Lawsuit Accuses It of Sharing Personal Data With Google and Meta Without Permission

Perplexity faces a lawsuit for allegedly sharing user data with Google and Meta without consent, violating privacy rights.

fromFuturism

China Cracking Down on the Types of AI That Are Tearing America Apart

China is implementing strict regulations on AI personalities to protect children and prevent addiction.

fromIndependent

Gearoid O'Sullivan: Would you be happy to have details of your tax affairs paraded in public?

New rules threaten taxpayer privacy by limiting the right to private hearings in the appeals process.

Embattled startup Delve has 'parted ways' with Y Combinator | TechCrunch

Delve has lost its relationship with Y Combinator amid controversy over compliance and misleading claims.

#meta

2 days ago

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Meta paused its work with AI training startup Mercor after a data breach

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Weakening Speech Protections Will Punish All of Us-Not Just Meta

fromFortune

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.

2 days ago

Meta paused its work with AI training startup Mercor after a data breach

Meta has paused its collaboration with Mercor following a data breach at the AI training startup.

Weakening Speech Protections Will Punish All of Us-Not Just Meta

Meta and YouTube face legal challenges, but lowering First Amendment protections could harm user speech rights.

fromFortune

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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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.

Tech Nonprofits to Feds: Don't Weaponize Procurement to Undermine AI Trust and Safety

The U.S. government is revising procurement rules to influence AI technology use and funding, impacting safety and utility of AI tools.

#data-breach

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.

T-Mobile Sets the Record Straight on Latest Data Breach Filing

T-Mobile confirmed a data breach was caused by an insider incident affecting only one account with limited information exposed.

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.

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.

fromComputerWeekly.com

Lloyds admits coding fault exposed customer transactions | Computer Weekly

A programming error exposed details of over 114,000 mobile banking customers at Lloyds Banking Group.

fromTechzine Global

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.

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.

T-Mobile Sets the Record Straight on Latest Data Breach Filing

T-Mobile confirmed a data breach was caused by an insider incident affecting only one account with limited information exposed.

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.

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.

fromComputerWeekly.com

Lloyds admits coding fault exposed customer transactions | Computer Weekly

A programming error exposed details of over 114,000 mobile banking customers at Lloyds Banking Group.

fromTechzine Global

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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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

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

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.

fromBanray

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.

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.

fromBanray

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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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

fromInfoQ

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.

GitHub: We going to train on your data after all

GitHub will use customer interaction data to train AI models, affecting Copilot Free, Pro, and Pro+ users starting April 24.

fromInfoQ

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.

GitHub: We going to train on your data after all

GitHub will use customer interaction data to train AI models, affecting Copilot Free, Pro, and Pro+ users starting April 24.

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Google and Amazon: Acknowledged Risks, And Ignored Responsibilities

Google and Amazon have failed to act on human rights risks associated with Project Nimbus despite multiple warnings and commitments.

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WhatsApp Alerts 200 Users After Fake iOS App Installed Spyware; Italian Firm Faces Action

WhatsApp alerted 200 users about a fake iOS app infected with spyware, primarily targeting users in Italy.

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.

fromTNW | Apple

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.

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.

WhatsApp's former security chief is 'not done fighting' after his lawsuit got dismissed

A lawsuit by WhatsApp's former chief of security was dismissed for lack of evidence, but plans to refile are underway.

WhatsApp Alerts 200 Users After Fake iOS App Installed Spyware; Italian Firm Faces Action

WhatsApp alerted 200 users about a fake iOS app infected with spyware, primarily targeting users in Italy.

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.

fromTNW | Apple

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.

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.

WhatsApp's former security chief is 'not done fighting' after his lawsuit got dismissed

A lawsuit by WhatsApp's former chief of security was dismissed for lack of evidence, but plans to refile are underway.

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fromThe Verge

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.

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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10 Data Security Stories to Know About (March 2026)

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

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US router ban is 'industrial policy' not better infosec

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

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

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

10 Data Security Stories to Know About (March 2026)

March saw significant data security incidents including cyberattacks, data purchases by the FBI, and breaches affecting millions of customers.

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.

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.

fromwww.mediaite.com

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.

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.

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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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

fromExchangewire

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.

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.

fromExchangewire

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.

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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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

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

70% of teens in Australia still access social media despite bans

Australia's social media ban for under-16s has led to millions of accounts being removed, but many children still access these platforms.

fromDallas News

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.

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

70% of teens in Australia still access social media despite bans

Australia's social media ban for under-16s has led to millions of accounts being removed, but many children still access these platforms.

fromDallas News

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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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.

Privacy professionals

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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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.

fromwww.bbc.com

Peppa Pig and Transformers owner Hasbro hit by cyber-attack

Hasbro has experienced a cyber-attack affecting its website and product deliveries, with potential risks to customer data.

fromHer Campus

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.

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.

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.

fromGamesBeat

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

Lloyds Data Security Incident Impacts 450,000 Individuals

Lloyds Banking Group experienced a data security incident affecting 450,000 mobile banking users due to a faulty software update.

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.

Lloyds Data Security Incident Impacts 450,000 Individuals

Lloyds Banking Group experienced a data security incident affecting 450,000 mobile banking users due to a faulty software update.

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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

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.

fromThe Verge

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.

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.

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.

fromThe Verge

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.

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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#iran

fromAxios

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.

Iran-Linked Hackers Breach FBI Director's Personal Email, Hit Stryker With Wiper Attack

Iranian threat actors breached FBI director Kash Patel's email, leaking historical data and photos online.

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.

fromAxios

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.

Iran-Linked Hackers Breach FBI Director's Personal Email, Hit Stryker With Wiper Attack

Iranian threat actors breached FBI director Kash Patel's email, leaking historical data and photos online.

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.

more#iran

fromwww.independent.co.uk

A Where's Wally tattoo to Hitler moustache: Non-crime hate incidents to be overhauled

Labour plans to scrap non-crime hate incidents, shifting police focus to serious crimes and community safety.

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

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

fromFEDweek

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.

fromHoodline

Henry Yau Pleads Guilty in NYC ICE Corruption Case

A former immigration officer pleaded guilty to trading sensitive data for bribes, including cash and luxury items.

fromInfoQ

"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.

fromTruthout

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.

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

Lawmakers question VPN impact on Americans' FISA surveillance protections

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

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.

Lawmakers question VPN impact on Americans' FISA surveillance protections

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

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

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.

New York City hospitals drop Palantir as controversial AI firm expands in UK

New York City's public hospital system will not renew its contract with Palantir, focusing on in-house systems for data management.

fromenglish.elpais.com

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.

fromConsequence

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.

Travelers flock to Clear security app to bypass TSA lines amid US airport chaos

Clear Secure is experiencing significant growth as travelers seek to bypass TSA lines amid ongoing security chaos in US airports.

The Government's Shittiest Website

MyMove uses dark patterns to trap users in advertisements while changing their addresses through the USPS.