'Terrified' Federal Workers Are Clamming UpFederal workers are experiencing fear and mistrust due to changes in government dynamics instigated by the Trump administration and Elon Musk's policies.
Nansen Joins TRON as a Super Representative, Enhancing Blockchain Transparency and Governance Press release Bitcoin NewsThis is a paid promotional article.We encourage you to conduct your own due diligence before participating in any related transactions.PRESS RELEASE.
Why high-profile athletes are perfect targets for burglary gangsHigh-profile athletes are increasingly targeted for theft due to their public profiles, schedules, and visible wealth.
Google turns on AI-driven security by default within ChromeGoogle Chrome now offers default AI support for enhanced user security against online threats.Enhanced protection provides real-time alerts and improved scans for downloads in Chrome.
The Future of Data Engineering: Security, Privacy, and the Path AheadSecurity and privacy are essential components of data engineering, not optional add-ons.
Why high-profile athletes are perfect targets for burglary gangsHigh-profile athletes are increasingly targeted for theft due to their public profiles, schedules, and visible wealth.
Google turns on AI-driven security by default within ChromeGoogle Chrome now offers default AI support for enhanced user security against online threats.Enhanced protection provides real-time alerts and improved scans for downloads in Chrome.
The Future of Data Engineering: Security, Privacy, and the Path AheadSecurity and privacy are essential components of data engineering, not optional add-ons.
Another DEI rollback as KPMG US ends strategy aimed at underrepresented groupsKPMG US has ended its DEI talent strategy, drawing scrutiny as part of a broader rollback of diversity efforts by major firms.
I.R.S. Bars Musk Ally From Seeing Personal InformationIRS limits access to sensitive taxpayer information for Elon Musk's team member Gavin Kliger during his temporary assignment.
Eight easy tasks you can do to protect you, your family and your businessLocation services can expose personal information, which can be compromised through data breaches such as the Gravy Analytics incident.Texas has implemented strong privacy laws allowing consumers to request data from companies and report violations.
Acting Social Security Commissioner Resigns Amid Pressure From "DOGE" to Breach Americans' Sensitive DataMusk's 'DOGE' initiative faces severe criticism for unauthorized intrusions into sensitive government data.
Dangers of DeepSeek's privacy policy: Data risks in the age of AIAI tools like DeepSeek raise urgent data privacy concerns, especially regarding data stored on foreign servers with weaker privacy protections.
Struggle Over Americans' Personal Data Plays Out Across the GovernmentMichelle King reassured Congress about privacy at SSA; her resistance to Musk's data request led to her and her chief of staff's dismissal.
UK demands access to Apple users' encrypted dataUK government seeks access to encrypted Apple data.Encryption's role in criminal activity is debated.Apple may withdraw from the UK rather than comply.Legislation allows global enforcement of demands.
ACLU Warns DOGE's 'Unchecked' Access Could Violate Federal LawThe ACLU warns that Elon Musk's DOGE has seized control over sensitive federal data, potentially violating federal laws and privacy rights.
Eight easy tasks you can do to protect you, your family and your businessLocation services can expose personal information, which can be compromised through data breaches such as the Gravy Analytics incident.Texas has implemented strong privacy laws allowing consumers to request data from companies and report violations.
Acting Social Security Commissioner Resigns Amid Pressure From "DOGE" to Breach Americans' Sensitive DataMusk's 'DOGE' initiative faces severe criticism for unauthorized intrusions into sensitive government data.
Dangers of DeepSeek's privacy policy: Data risks in the age of AIAI tools like DeepSeek raise urgent data privacy concerns, especially regarding data stored on foreign servers with weaker privacy protections.
Struggle Over Americans' Personal Data Plays Out Across the GovernmentMichelle King reassured Congress about privacy at SSA; her resistance to Musk's data request led to her and her chief of staff's dismissal.
UK demands access to Apple users' encrypted dataUK government seeks access to encrypted Apple data.Encryption's role in criminal activity is debated.Apple may withdraw from the UK rather than comply.Legislation allows global enforcement of demands.
ACLU Warns DOGE's 'Unchecked' Access Could Violate Federal LawThe ACLU warns that Elon Musk's DOGE has seized control over sensitive federal data, potentially violating federal laws and privacy rights.
I.R.S. Bars Musk Ally From Seeing Personal InformationMr. Kliger's access to I.R.S. data will be strictly limited to anonymized information to protect taxpayer privacy.
Elon Musk's DOGE Team Seeks Access to I.R.S. System With Taxpayers' RecordsIRS is granting access to sensitive taxpayer data to a member of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.The move aims to identify and eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in the tax system.
CNN Gets Shock Response After Filing Freedom of Information Request On Elon Musk's Security Clearance: Good Luck With That'The Trump administration quietly dismissed the privacy team overseeing federal workers' security clearances amid scrutiny of Elon Musk's access.
EFF sues Elon Musk and DOGE to block their access to federal employee dataThe EFF and federal unions are suing Elon Musk to block access to sensitive data from OPM.
Firing of FOIA officers leaves experts worried about public records access under Trump - PoynterTimely access to public records is hindered by recent staff firings, raising concerns under the Trump administration.
Musk's Coup at the Treasury Has Been Ruled Illegal. Will That Stop Him?Elon Musk's DOGE initiative seeks to modernize federal efficiency and technology despite lacking formal authority over government decisions.
Federal workers sue Elon Musk and DOGE to cut off data access | TechCrunchFederal workers are suing Elon Musk for unauthorized access to sensitive personnel records.
Elon Musk's DOGE Team Seeks Access to I.R.S. System With Taxpayers' RecordsIRS is granting access to sensitive taxpayer data to a member of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.The move aims to identify and eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in the tax system.
CNN Gets Shock Response After Filing Freedom of Information Request On Elon Musk's Security Clearance: Good Luck With That'The Trump administration quietly dismissed the privacy team overseeing federal workers' security clearances amid scrutiny of Elon Musk's access.
EFF sues Elon Musk and DOGE to block their access to federal employee dataThe EFF and federal unions are suing Elon Musk to block access to sensitive data from OPM.
Firing of FOIA officers leaves experts worried about public records access under Trump - PoynterTimely access to public records is hindered by recent staff firings, raising concerns under the Trump administration.
Musk's Coup at the Treasury Has Been Ruled Illegal. Will That Stop Him?Elon Musk's DOGE initiative seeks to modernize federal efficiency and technology despite lacking formal authority over government decisions.
Federal workers sue Elon Musk and DOGE to cut off data access | TechCrunchFederal workers are suing Elon Musk for unauthorized access to sensitive personnel records.
Federal workers launch a new site to share inside information about DOGEThe 'We the Builders' website provides a platform for federal workers to share stories about the impacts of the Department of Government Efficiency.
LastPass targets revenue opportunities with partner program refreshLastPass has enhanced its partner program for 2025 to simplify selling and support its password management solutions.
Marvel Rivals Bans A Popular Third-Party Plugin, But Don't Worry If You've Used ItNetEase bans third-party plugin Blitz in Marvel Rivals to preserve game integrity, but will not penalize past users.
Federal Tech Workers Push Back Against Musk's EffortsTech employees protest against Trump's and Musk's changes by voicing dissent over access to sensitive government databases.
The 50-Year-Old Law That Could Stop DOGE in Its Tracks-MaybeThe Privacy Act of 1974 faces challenges in limiting access to sensitive government data by DOGE staffers.
How to block your phone from tracking your locationSmartphones can track your location, posing risks; only enable location tracking when necessary to protect your privacy.
Federal Tech Workers Push Back Against Musk's EffortsTech employees protest against Trump's and Musk's changes by voicing dissent over access to sensitive government databases.
The 50-Year-Old Law That Could Stop DOGE in Its Tracks-MaybeThe Privacy Act of 1974 faces challenges in limiting access to sensitive government data by DOGE staffers.
How to block your phone from tracking your locationSmartphones can track your location, posing risks; only enable location tracking when necessary to protect your privacy.
A New Era of FraudElon Musk's DOGE initiative is disrupting federal agencies, notably the CFPB, raising concerns over consumer protection and agency efficiency.
Privilege Under Pressure: The Shifting Data Breach Investigation LandscapeFederal courts are reducing protections for forensic reports in data breaches.Communications with forensic firms may not be protected by privilege.Careful communication strategies are essential in breach investigations.
To everything turn, turn, turnWhy anonymous?Because I'm discreet.Because I believe in giving people a chance.Discretion isn't about fear; it's about knowing when and how to engage.
As Suppression of Dissent Increases, Know Your Rights If the FBI Comes KnockingThe FBI's visit to activist Mara Sapon-Shevin highlights growing pressures against pro-Palestinian advocacy in the U.S.
UK orders Apple to let it access everyone's encrypted dataUK government's secret order demands Apple create a backdoor for surveillance, jeopardizing global privacy and security.
UK's secret Apple iCloud backdoor order is a global "emergency," say critics | TechCrunchThe U.K. government secretly ordered Apple to create a backdoor for accessing encrypted iCloud data, potentially impacting privacy rights.
PRESS RELEASE: United Kingdom goes after Apple's encrypted dataThe UK is attempting to access encrypted data held by Apple, which Privacy International condemns as an overreach and threat to privacy.
Apple: British techies to advise on "devastating" UK global crypto power grab | Computer WeeklyThe UK government seeks a backdoor into Apple's iCloud for surveillance, risking innovation and security.
As Suppression of Dissent Increases, Know Your Rights If the FBI Comes KnockingThe FBI's visit to activist Mara Sapon-Shevin highlights growing pressures against pro-Palestinian advocacy in the U.S.
UK orders Apple to let it access everyone's encrypted dataUK government's secret order demands Apple create a backdoor for surveillance, jeopardizing global privacy and security.
UK's secret Apple iCloud backdoor order is a global "emergency," say critics | TechCrunchThe U.K. government secretly ordered Apple to create a backdoor for accessing encrypted iCloud data, potentially impacting privacy rights.
PRESS RELEASE: United Kingdom goes after Apple's encrypted dataThe UK is attempting to access encrypted data held by Apple, which Privacy International condemns as an overreach and threat to privacy.
Apple: British techies to advise on "devastating" UK global crypto power grab | Computer WeeklyThe UK government seeks a backdoor into Apple's iCloud for surveillance, risking innovation and security.
Humane Ai Pin discontinued, HP to take over IP and patentsHP acquires Humane for $116 million, leading to the discontinuation of its Ai Pin next week.
Musk team seeks access to IRS system with taxpayers' recordsA new initiative aims to reduce waste in the IRS by granting access to sensitive taxpayer data.
RYT Layer-1 Blockchain Promises Real-World Solutions with Innovative Proof Mechanism | HackerNoonLayer-1 blockchains form the foundation for dApps and protocols, vital for transaction processing and network security.RYT's Proof of Majority consensus mechanism aims to improve blockchain adoption challenges.
Chokepoint 2.0: An Investigation Promises the Truth About Crypto's Biggest ConspiracyThe US banking system's treatment of cryptocurrency professionals indicates systemic issues that may hinder the industry's growth.
Privacy advocates file lawsuit to stop DOGE from peeking at IRS taxpayer dataA lawsuit aims to prevent Elon Musk's DOGE team from accessing sensitive IRS taxpayer information, citing privacy concerns.
Federal Judge Blocks Elon Musk's DOGE From Accessing Sensitive US Treasury Material | KQEDA judge blocked Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing sensitive Treasury Department records, citing legal and privacy concerns.
Why I never use my personal credit card for free trials, and what I do insteadPurchasing online necessitates caution, especially when sharing credit card information with unfamiliar vendors.
Lawyer conned out of more than 750,000 in romance scam involving diamonds and a fake Irish law firmA US lawyer was scammed over €750,000 in a romance fraud involving a non-existent diamond import scheme.
Epic Pulls Out All The Stops To Humiliate Fortnite CheaterEpic Games takes strong measures against cheating, including lawsuits and publishing confessions, to uphold integrity in competitive gaming.
Tech companies brace after UK demands back door access to Apple cloud | Computer WeeklyThe UK government requires Apple to provide access to encrypted data, threatening user privacy worldwide.
Top cryptography experts join calls for UK to drop plans to snoop on Apple's encrypted data | Computer WeeklyExperts urge UK government to abandon demands for Apple's back-door access to user data due to privacy and security concerns.
The UK's war on encryption affects all of usThe UK government demands backdoor access to iCloud user data for global encryption, risking privacy and security.
EFF Sues DOGE and the Office of Personnel Management to Halt Ransacking of Federal DataEFF and privacy advocates have sued to prevent DOGE from accessing sensitive OPM data.The lawsuit seeks to protect millions of Americans' privacy from government overreach.
Kagi's search engine adds a more private way to searchKagi introduces Privacy Pass for untraceable searches, enhancing user privacy in its paid search engine.
DeepSeek Not Available for Download in South Korea as Authorities Address Privacy ConcernsDeepSeek has paused its chatbot app downloads in South Korea due to privacy concerns and is cooperating with local authorities for improvements.
Tech companies brace after UK demands back door access to Apple cloud | Computer WeeklyThe UK government requires Apple to provide access to encrypted data, threatening user privacy worldwide.
Top cryptography experts join calls for UK to drop plans to snoop on Apple's encrypted data | Computer WeeklyExperts urge UK government to abandon demands for Apple's back-door access to user data due to privacy and security concerns.
The UK's war on encryption affects all of usThe UK government demands backdoor access to iCloud user data for global encryption, risking privacy and security.
EFF Sues DOGE and the Office of Personnel Management to Halt Ransacking of Federal DataEFF and privacy advocates have sued to prevent DOGE from accessing sensitive OPM data.The lawsuit seeks to protect millions of Americans' privacy from government overreach.
Kagi's search engine adds a more private way to searchKagi introduces Privacy Pass for untraceable searches, enhancing user privacy in its paid search engine.
DeepSeek Not Available for Download in South Korea as Authorities Address Privacy ConcernsDeepSeek has paused its chatbot app downloads in South Korea due to privacy concerns and is cooperating with local authorities for improvements.
Critics say new Google rules put profits over privacyGoogle's new tracking rules allow fingerprinting, which privacy advocates criticize for undermining user privacy and control.
Revealed: Google facilitated Russia and China's censorship requestsGoogle collaborates with various regimes, including authoritarian governments, to censor content globally.
Critics say new Google rules put profits over privacyGoogle's new tracking rules allow fingerprinting, which privacy advocates criticize for undermining user privacy and control.
Revealed: Google facilitated Russia and China's censorship requestsGoogle collaborates with various regimes, including authoritarian governments, to censor content globally.
UK Secret Order Demands That Apple Give Access to Users' Encrypted DataElon Musk's DOGE disrupts US federal institutions, raising concerns over digital security and humanitarian efforts.
Privacy Loves CompanyBuilding community-oriented digital security practices is essential for protecting privacy online.
Lawmaker looks to strengthen security of U.S. communications following UK's Apple backdoor orderSen. Ron Wyden proposes legislation to enhance protections for U.S. citizens' digital communications in response to foreign demands on tech companies.
U.S. government cyber teams overwhelmed, distracted amid Trump's workforce disruptionsRecruiting cybersecurity talent is increasingly difficult due to burnout and workplace fears exacerbated by political changes.
Default iPhone setting could give hackers access to your personal information - do this insteadThe 'Auto-Join' WiFi feature on iPhones can expose users to hackers.Cybercriminals can set up fake networks to steal personal data.It is crucial to disable 'Auto-Join' for better security.
UK accused of political 'foreign cyberattack' on US after serving secret snooping order on Apple | Computer WeeklyU.S. Congress warns the UK over cybersecurity demands, suggesting possible reevaluation of intelligence sharing agreements.
UK Secret Order Demands That Apple Give Access to Users' Encrypted DataElon Musk's DOGE disrupts US federal institutions, raising concerns over digital security and humanitarian efforts.
Privacy Loves CompanyBuilding community-oriented digital security practices is essential for protecting privacy online.
Lawmaker looks to strengthen security of U.S. communications following UK's Apple backdoor orderSen. Ron Wyden proposes legislation to enhance protections for U.S. citizens' digital communications in response to foreign demands on tech companies.
U.S. government cyber teams overwhelmed, distracted amid Trump's workforce disruptionsRecruiting cybersecurity talent is increasingly difficult due to burnout and workplace fears exacerbated by political changes.
Default iPhone setting could give hackers access to your personal information - do this insteadThe 'Auto-Join' WiFi feature on iPhones can expose users to hackers.Cybercriminals can set up fake networks to steal personal data.It is crucial to disable 'Auto-Join' for better security.
UK accused of political 'foreign cyberattack' on US after serving secret snooping order on Apple | Computer WeeklyU.S. Congress warns the UK over cybersecurity demands, suggesting possible reevaluation of intelligence sharing agreements.
Rundown: FTC's potential priorities for ad tech, data and AIThe FTC under Andrew Ferguson will likely prioritize targeted enforcement against Big Tech over broad regulatory changes.
Amazon Sued in First 'My Health, My Data' Privacy Dispute (1)Amazon is accused of violating privacy laws by unauthorized collection of user location data for profit.
Rundown: FTC's potential priorities for ad tech, data and AIThe FTC under Andrew Ferguson will likely prioritize targeted enforcement against Big Tech over broad regulatory changes.
Amazon Sued in First 'My Health, My Data' Privacy Dispute (1)Amazon is accused of violating privacy laws by unauthorized collection of user location data for profit.
Alaa Abd El Fattah's Mother, Laila Soueif, Calls on UK Government to Help as She Continues Hunger StrikeAlaa Abd El-Fattah's mother intensifies protest through a 135-day hunger strike for his release from Egyptian prison, highlighting her declining health.
First Trump DOJ Assembled "Tiger Team" To Rewrite Key Law Protecting Online SpeechTrump's 2020 Executive Order aimed at retaliating against fact-checks led to DOJ's plans to weaken protections for internet speech under Section 230.
Yes, You Have the Right to Film ICEFilming ICE operations is a right that promotes transparency and accountability in law enforcement.
The TAKE IT DOWN Act: A Flawed Attempt to Protect Victims That Will Lead to CensorshipThe TAKE IT DOWN Act aims to protect victims of NCII but risks infringing on free expression and due process due to vague definitions.The bill's 48-hour removal mandate could lead to wrongful censorship of lawful content due to its broad interpretation of intimate imagery.
It's Still Not Clear Whether Elon's DOGE Boys Are Reviewing, Taking, or Altering Government Networks - emptywheelJudge orders limits on access to Treasury's payment records for Elon Musk's associates, safeguarding confidential information from unauthorized users.