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fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago
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The surveillance economy isn't coming - it's already the operating system most of us agreed to without reading the terms - Silicon Canals

fromNextgov.com
1 week ago
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Tech bills of the week: Creating data privacy standards; Securing critical infrastructure from drones; and more

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fromHoodline
12 hours ago

D.C. Exchange Shared Sensitive Applicant Data With Big Tech

State health insurance websites have been found transmitting sensitive applicant data to advertising companies, raising concerns about data privacy and security.
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fromGadget Review
13 hours ago

US Healthcare Sites Are Selling Your Race and Citizenship to Ad Tech Giants

State-run health insurance marketplaces inadvertently shared sensitive personal data with tech companies through tracking codes, affecting over 7 million Americans.
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fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

The surveillance economy isn't coming - it's already the operating system most of us agreed to without reading the terms - Silicon Canals

Most internet users accept terms of service without reading, despite high concerns about data privacy, revealing a structural issue in digital consent.
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fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

Congress tries again on national preemptive data privacy law

House Republicans proposed national data privacy legislation that would preempt state laws, aiming to establish consumer rights and company obligations.
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fromThe Verge
1 week ago

A new Republican privacy bill could be 'worse than no standard at all'

Congress is attempting to pass a national data privacy law that may weaken protections in some states while strengthening them in others.
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fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Tech bills of the week: Creating data privacy standards; Securing critical infrastructure from drones; and more

Republican lawmakers introduced two data privacy bills focusing on consumer control and national standards for data management.
#privacy
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fromTechCrunch
17 hours ago

US healthcare marketplaces shared citizenship and race data with ad tech giants | TechCrunch

U.S. state health insurance marketplaces shared residents' application data with tech companies, raising significant privacy concerns.
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fromAdExchanger
1 week ago

Does The New Federal Data Privacy Bill Have A Snowball's Chance Of Passing? | AdExchanger

House Republicans introduced the SECURE Data Act to create a national privacy standard that preempts state laws, targeting large data-handling companies.
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fromTechCrunch
17 hours ago

US healthcare marketplaces shared citizenship and race data with ad tech giants | TechCrunch

U.S. state health insurance marketplaces shared residents' application data with tech companies, raising significant privacy concerns.
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fromAdExchanger
1 week ago

Does The New Federal Data Privacy Bill Have A Snowball's Chance Of Passing? | AdExchanger

House Republicans introduced the SECURE Data Act to create a national privacy standard that preempts state laws, targeting large data-handling companies.
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fromnews.bitcoin.com
8 hours ago

Stefan Muehlbauer Warns DOJ Indictments End Safe Zone' as US Army Sergeant Case Expands Risk

Misappropriating nonpublic information in prediction markets is now treated like securities fraud, establishing a new legal precedent.
#data-breach
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fromTechRepublic
6 days ago

ADT Confirms Major Data Breach Exposing Millions of Names, Partial SSNs

ADT's home security systems were not compromised, but customer data including names and partial Social Security numbers was exposed in a data breach.
fromTheregister
6 days ago
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Pitney Bowes the latest victim of ShinyHunters' breach-spree

Pitney Bowes suffered a data breach affecting 8.2 million email addresses, confirmed by Have I Been Pwned.
fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago
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ADT Breach Confirmed: Names, Phone Numbers, and Addresses Exposed

ADT experienced a data breach, with personal information of customers accessed, but no payment information was compromised.
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fromTechzine Global
22 hours ago

ShinyHunters claims Instructure breach, data from 275M users stolen

Instructure confirmed a data breach affecting personal data of users, with claims of 275 million individuals' data stolen by the ShinyHunters group.
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fromTechRepublic
6 days ago

ADT Confirms Major Data Breach Exposing Millions of Names, Partial SSNs

ADT's home security systems were not compromised, but customer data including names and partial Social Security numbers was exposed in a data breach.
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fromCyberScoop
15 hours ago

A college student is suing a dating app that allegedly used her TikTok videos to target men in her dormitory

A woman is suing a dating app for using her video in ads without consent, targeting users in her area through geofencing.
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fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
5 days ago

Former EFF Activism Director's New Book, Transaction Denied, Explores What Happens When Financial Companies Act like Censors

Financial intermediaries frequently block accounts and transactions, impacting diverse individuals due to arbitrary policies and misinterpretations of laws related to speech.
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fromLos Angeles Times
21 hours ago

A push to shield immigrant aid workers is raising 1st Amendment concerns

California Assembly Bill 2624 aims to protect immigrant aid workers' personal information to prevent harassment, but raises concerns about free speech and journalism.
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fromTheregister
22 hours ago

Public voter records can expose personal data when linked

Public voter data can be exploited for identity theft, discrimination, and targeting military families by linking it with other datasets.
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fromWIRED
16 hours ago

DHS Demanded Google Surrender Data on Canadian's Activity, Location Over Anti-ICE Posts

DHS sought a Canadian man's data from Google after his online criticism of the Trump administration, raising legal concerns over jurisdiction and privacy.
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fromBloomberglaw
21 hours ago

TikTok, Meta Were Sent Personal Data From State Health Sites

State-run health insurance exchanges in the US are sharing user data with big tech companies, often without full awareness of the extent.
#fcc
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fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

FCC proposes blocking high-risk firms from automatic telecom market approvals

The FCC proposed new rules to block companies deemed national security threats from accessing the U.S. telecom market.
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fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

FCC proposes blocking high-risk firms from automatic telecom market approvals

The FCC proposed new rules to block companies deemed national security threats from accessing the U.S. telecom market.
fromMail Online
14 hours ago

Shark Tank star Lori Greiner issues safety warning to all Gmail users

Google doesn't want you to know this, but they've been allowing AI to scan every single one of your emails, including financial documents, tax information and personal conversations.
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fromFuturism
1 day ago
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Meta Had the Worst Possible Response When Its Workers Were Watching Naked Footage of Its Ray-Ban AI Glasses Users

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fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Meta's historic loss in court could cost a lot more than $375 million

New Mexico's Attorney General seeks significant changes to Meta's platforms to enhance child safety following a $375 million case win.
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fromFOX 5 DC
1 week ago

Meta profited billions from scam ads while misleading users: lawsuit

Meta is accused of profiting from scam ads on Facebook and Instagram while misleading users about its efforts to combat them.
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fromFuturism
1 day ago

Meta Had the Worst Possible Response When Its Workers Were Watching Naked Footage of Its Ray-Ban AI Glasses Users

Meta contractors in Kenya reported reviewing disturbing footage from Ray-Ban AI glasses, leading to allegations of privacy violations and retaliation against whistleblowers.
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fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Meta's historic loss in court could cost a lot more than $375 million

New Mexico's Attorney General seeks significant changes to Meta's platforms to enhance child safety following a $375 million case win.
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fromFOX 5 DC
1 week ago

Meta profited billions from scam ads while misleading users: lawsuit

Meta is accused of profiting from scam ads on Facebook and Instagram while misleading users about its efforts to combat them.
#metropolitan-police
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fromTheregister
4 days ago

Met's Palantir deployment turns heat on its own officers

Metropolitan Police officers are advised to be cautious with work devices after the deployment of Palantir's technology for monitoring employee data.
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fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Met Police criticised over 'intrusive' use of AI

The Metropolitan Police faces criticism for using an AI tool to assess officer data, raising concerns about privacy and trust among staff.
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fromAol
1 week ago

Police federation consider legal action against Met over use of Palantir AI tool to monitor officers

The Metropolitan Police Federation is considering legal action against the Met over its use of Palantir's AI tool for monitoring officers.
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fromTheregister
4 days ago

Met's Palantir deployment turns heat on its own officers

Metropolitan Police officers are advised to be cautious with work devices after the deployment of Palantir's technology for monitoring employee data.
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fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Met Police criticised over 'intrusive' use of AI

The Metropolitan Police faces criticism for using an AI tool to assess officer data, raising concerns about privacy and trust among staff.
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fromAol
1 week ago

Police federation consider legal action against Met over use of Palantir AI tool to monitor officers

The Metropolitan Police Federation is considering legal action against the Met over its use of Palantir's AI tool for monitoring officers.
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fromMail Online
2 days ago

America's greatest fears about AI revealed as FBI issues stark warning

Americans fear losing life savings to increasingly deceptive AI scams, with 37% ranking AI fraud as a top concern.
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

10 Strict Rules DoorDash Drivers Must Follow - Tasting Table

DoorDash's rules exist to ensure that customers feel safe receiving deliveries and to maintain the company's reputation. They also help reduce the company's legal liability, aiming to prevent Dashers from knowingly or unknowingly breaking local, state, or federal laws.
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#openai
fromWIRED
3 days ago
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OpenAI Enables Marketing Cookies by Default for Free ChatGPT Users

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fromWIRED
3 days ago

OpenAI Enables Marketing Cookies by Default for Free ChatGPT Users

OpenAI will use cookies to promote its services to free users on other websites while maintaining conversation privacy.
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fromArs Technica
5 days ago

School-shooting lawsuits accuse OpenAI of hiding violent ChatGPT users

OpenAI failed to report a ChatGPT user linked to a mass shooting, prioritizing privacy over safety, leading to multiple lawsuits.
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fromFuturism
5 days ago

OpenAI Just Published an Absolutely Bizarre Blog Post

OpenAI emphasizes its commitment to community safety while facing lawsuits related to real-world violence linked to its chatbot.
#surveillance
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fromTheregister
3 days ago

UK pensions dept shopping for spy-van tech worth up to 2M

The Department for Work and Pensions plans a £2 million upgrade for real-time surveillance of fraud suspects using advanced recording technology.
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fromTruthout
1 week ago

In Atlanta, AI Surveillance Expands As Cop City Reshapes Black Communities

The construction of 'Cop City' in Atlanta raises concerns about privacy, surveillance, and environmental impacts on the local community.
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fromTheregister
3 days ago

UK pensions dept shopping for spy-van tech worth up to 2M

The Department for Work and Pensions plans a £2 million upgrade for real-time surveillance of fraud suspects using advanced recording technology.
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fromTruthout
1 week ago

In Atlanta, AI Surveillance Expands As Cop City Reshapes Black Communities

The construction of 'Cop City' in Atlanta raises concerns about privacy, surveillance, and environmental impacts on the local community.
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fromWIRED
4 days ago

Exposed Data Illustrates the Nightmare Scenario for a Stalkerware Victim

Stalkerware enables secret surveillance of individuals, leading to severe privacy violations and potential data breaches of sensitive information.
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fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Dental practice software maker fixes bug that exposed patients' medical records | TechCrunch

A security flaw in Practice by Numbers' patient portal exposed private health records of patients, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information.
#alpr
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Palo Alto license plate data searched by hundreds of out-of-state agencies - San Jose Spotlight

Public records reveal extensive searches of Palo Alto's ALPR data by law enforcement agencies, contradicting local officials' claims.
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fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Palo Alto license plate data searched by hundreds of out-of-state agencies - San Jose Spotlight

Public records reveal extensive searches of Palo Alto's ALPR data by law enforcement agencies, contradicting local officials' claims.
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fromKotaku
4 days ago

War Thunder Dev Denies Stealing User Data And Using Classified Documents

The War Thunder community is upset with Gaijin Entertainment over anti-cheat measures and allegations of using classified documents in game development.
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fromAxios
5 days ago

Exclusive: Senators interrogate AI firms on China safeguards

The Chinese Communist Party conducts extensive espionage on U.S. companies, prompting Congress to seek collaboration with tech firms to enhance security measures.
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

House passes 45-day FISA extension after senators secure declassification deal

The proposal, a temporary reprieve for Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, was passed 261-111 after Sen. Ron Wyden worked out a deal with Senate Intelligence Committee leaders.
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fromEngadget
4 days ago

Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approves AI chatbot age verification - Engadget

The proposed legislation would mandate age verification systems for chatbots as well as prohibiting AI companions for minors and blocking the services from showing younger users sexually explicit content or encouraging self-harm.
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fromFast Company
5 days ago

We obtained nearly 1,000 complaints about SpaceX's Starlink. Here's what they reveal

Over 900 complaints about SpaceX's Starlink service highlight customer frustrations with internet speeds and customer service.
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fromTheregister
5 days ago

Non-profit's GoDaddy nightmare and the IT chaos that ensued

GoDaddy is investigating claims of unauthorized domain transfer without proper authentication, leading to significant downtime for a client.
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fromKqed
5 days ago

'A Betrayal': California to Share Data on Immigrant Drivers Nationally | KQED

The DMV's $55 million plan to share driver license data raises concerns for unauthorized immigrants' safety.
#ai
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fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

House panels probe Airbnb, Anysphere over use of Chinese AI models

Republican-led House committees are investigating Airbnb and Anysphere over their use of Chinese-developed AI models due to national security concerns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Football Leaks hacker Rui Pinto acquitted of 241 counts in second Portuguese trial

The court ruled the charges were invalid, as it pertained to a case for which Pinto had already been tried and convicted in September 2023.
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fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

US Supreme Court appears split over controversial use of 'geofence' search warrants | TechCrunch

The Supreme Court is considering the legality of geofence warrants, which raise significant digital privacy concerns for individuals in the U.S.
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fromThe Verge
6 days ago

You can get dragged into a police investigation by proximity alone - for now

The Supreme Court will rule on the legality of geofence warrants, impacting privacy rights related to location data for cellphone users.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US supreme court hears whether smartphone location data warrants infringe users' privacy

The US Supreme Court is evaluating the constitutionality of geofence warrants for smartphone location data and their impact on privacy rights.
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fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

US Supreme Court appears split over controversial use of 'geofence' search warrants | TechCrunch

The Supreme Court is considering the legality of geofence warrants, which raise significant digital privacy concerns for individuals in the U.S.
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fromThe Verge
6 days ago

You can get dragged into a police investigation by proximity alone - for now

The Supreme Court will rule on the legality of geofence warrants, impacting privacy rights related to location data for cellphone users.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US supreme court hears whether smartphone location data warrants infringe users' privacy

The US Supreme Court is evaluating the constitutionality of geofence warrants for smartphone location data and their impact on privacy rights.
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fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Paragon is not collaborating with Italian authorities probing spyware attacks, report says | TechCrunch

WhatsApp and Apple notified targets of government spyware in Italy, leading to an ongoing investigation into Paragon Solutions' involvement.
#google
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fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Google and Pentagon reportedly agree deal for 'any lawful' use of AI

Google has signed a deal allowing the US Department of Defense to use its AI models for lawful government purposes amid employee concerns over ethical implications.
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fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Google employees ask Sundar Pichai to say no to classified military AI use

Over 600 Google employees demand the company block Pentagon use of its AI models for classified purposes.
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fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Google and Pentagon reportedly agree deal for 'any lawful' use of AI

Google has signed a deal allowing the US Department of Defense to use its AI models for lawful government purposes amid employee concerns over ethical implications.
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fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Google employees ask Sundar Pichai to say no to classified military AI use

Over 600 Google employees demand the company block Pentagon use of its AI models for classified purposes.
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fromFuturism
6 days ago

Police Are Using AI Camera Networks to Stalk Women

Police officers misuse automated license plate readers to stalk romantic interests, with numerous cases reported across the US since 2024.
#cybersecurity
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fromTheregister
1 week ago

Burglar alarm biz gets burgled, ShinyHunters pursues ransom

ADT confirmed a cyber intrusion by ShinyHunters, claiming over 10 million records were stolen, while ADT reported a limited data breach.
fromTheregister
1 week ago
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Medical, utility tech companies hit by intruders

Digital intruders breached Itron and Medtronic, leading to investigations and potential data leaks.
fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago
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NASA Employees Duped in Chinese Phishing Scheme Targeting U.S. Defense Software

A Chinese national impersonated U.S. researchers to obtain sensitive information from NASA and other entities, violating export control laws.
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fromTheregister
1 week ago

Burglar alarm biz gets burgled, ShinyHunters pursues ransom

ADT confirmed a cyber intrusion by ShinyHunters, claiming over 10 million records were stolen, while ADT reported a limited data breach.
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fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

NASA Employees Duped in Chinese Phishing Scheme Targeting U.S. Defense Software

A Chinese national impersonated U.S. researchers to obtain sensitive information from NASA and other entities, violating export control laws.
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fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

Medtronic Hack Confirmed After ShinyHunters Threatens Data Leak

Medtronic confirmed a hack by ShinyHunters, claiming millions of records were stolen, but asserts no impact on patient safety or operations.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Grandmother's Savings Strategy Was Bizarre. But the Way the Economy is Going Has Me Thinking She Was Onto Something.

Protecting retirement savings involves understanding risks and utilizing existing insurance protections rather than resorting to extreme measures like burying cash.
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

GSA taps Greg Hogan as head of government's identity proofing service, Login.gov

[Hogan] will be focused on expanding the number of people and agencies successfully using Login.gov, enhancing the user experience, and improving the cost-effectiveness while continuing to meet the highest expectations for security, privacy and reliability.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Critical infrastructure giant Itron says it was hacked | TechCrunch

Itron confirmed a cyberattack in April, with hackers accessing some systems but no signs of further intrusions detected.
#palantir
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

The viral manifesto of 'anti-woke' tech boss with NHS and defence contracts

Palantir's manifesto, led by CEO Alex Karp, has sparked controversy with its views on culture, national service, and AI weapons.
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fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Palantir employees are talking about company's "descent into fascism"

Palantir employees express deep concerns over the company's role in immigration enforcement and its alignment with the Trump administration.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Palantir is reportedly helping the IRS investigate financial crimes | TechCrunch

Palantir has assisted the IRS in investigating financial crimes, receiving $130 million since 2018 for its data analysis software.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

The viral manifesto of 'anti-woke' tech boss with NHS and defence contracts

Palantir's manifesto, led by CEO Alex Karp, has sparked controversy with its views on culture, national service, and AI weapons.
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fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Palantir employees are talking about company's "descent into fascism"

Palantir employees express deep concerns over the company's role in immigration enforcement and its alignment with the Trump administration.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Palantir is reportedly helping the IRS investigate financial crimes | TechCrunch

Palantir has assisted the IRS in investigating financial crimes, receiving $130 million since 2018 for its data analysis software.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Biobank data incident caused by 'a few bad apples', boss says

"In this case, a few bad apples have taken those data off the platform and they have listed the data for sale," Sir Rory told the BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Another spyware maker caught distributing fake Android snooping apps | TechCrunch

Morpheus, a new malware identified by Osservatorio Nessuno, masquerades as a phone updating app and is capable of stealing a broad range of data from an intended target's device.
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fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Why are top university websites serving porn? It comes down to shoddy housekeeping.

Universities often neglect DNS record maintenance, leading to hijacked subdomains that can appear in search results.
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fromTheregister
1 week ago

ShinyHunters claim they have cruise giant Carnival's booty

Carnival Corporation faces a significant data breach involving 7.5 million email addresses linked to its Mariner Society loyalty program.
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fromFast Company
1 week ago

Meta tracking employee keystrokes to train AI is probably legal. Experts say that doesn't make it ethical

Meta Platforms is implementing software to track employee computer usage to train AI models, raising privacy concerns amid potential layoffs.
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fromFast Company
1 week ago

How the government is ramping up mass surveillance with AI-driven tech

Surveillance capitalism collects extensive personal data through various devices and technologies, often without user consent or effective opt-out options.
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