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fromEngadget
20 hours ago

Homeland Security reportedly wants to develop smart glasses for ICE

DHS is developing smart glasses for ICE agents to identify immigrants and citizens using biometric data by September 2027.
US politics
fromEngadget
20 hours ago

Homeland Security reportedly wants to develop smart glasses for ICE

DHS is developing smart glasses for ICE agents to identify immigrants and citizens using biometric data by September 2027.
#facial-recognition
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
15 hours ago

Case lost against Met Police over live facial ID

The High Court upheld the Metropolitan Police's use of live facial recognition technology, dismissing concerns over discrimination and human rights violations.
Privacy technologies
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Is YOUR phone safe? Facial recognition on 21 devices can be spoofed

Facial recognition on many mobile phones can be easily fooled by printed photos, posing security risks for users.
Privacy technologies
fromGadgets 360
5 days ago

Over 75 Privacy Orgs Urge Meta to Not Develop Facial Recognition Feature

Meta's development of AI-powered facial recognition for smart glasses has sparked privacy concerns, prompting 77 organizations to urge its halt.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
15 hours ago

Case lost against Met Police over live facial ID

The High Court upheld the Metropolitan Police's use of live facial recognition technology, dismissing concerns over discrimination and human rights violations.
Privacy technologies
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Is YOUR phone safe? Facial recognition on 21 devices can be spoofed

Facial recognition on many mobile phones can be easily fooled by printed photos, posing security risks for users.
Privacy technologies
fromGadgets 360
5 days ago

Over 75 Privacy Orgs Urge Meta to Not Develop Facial Recognition Feature

Meta's development of AI-powered facial recognition for smart glasses has sparked privacy concerns, prompting 77 organizations to urge its halt.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
5 hours ago

Meta Installing Software on Employee Computers to Track Everything They Do, Feed the Data to AI

Meta is implementing tracking software on employees' computers to gather data for AI training, raising ethical and privacy concerns.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

AI capabilities are needed to counter drone threats, senator says

The U.S. must adopt new AI capabilities to counter the growing threat of unmanned drones used by foreign adversaries.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

United Airlines pilots called in a bomb threat when they heard a mysterious beeping on the plane

We got an issue up here. We're getting a sequential beeping. We're gonna have to start treating this as a potential bomb.
US news
#airport-security
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

I Fly 30+ Times a Year Without TSA PreCheck-12 Carry-on Hacks That Get Me Through Security Faster Than Others

Organizing items and using a tote bag can significantly speed up airport security processes.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

How architects design airports to handle superlong security lines

Long security lines at U.S. airports result from TSA worker shortages and increased traveler numbers, prompting airports to adapt design for better management.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

A Former TSA Agent Shares The No. 1 Reason Bags Get Flagged at Security-and How to Prevent It From Happening

Human error, especially with laptops, is the primary reason for carry-on luggage being flagged at airport security.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

What Was Behind the T.S.A. Meltdown?

The airport experience deteriorated due to unpaid T.S.A. agents, leading to unprecedented wait times and chaos for travelers.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

I Fly 30+ Times a Year Without TSA PreCheck-12 Carry-on Hacks That Get Me Through Security Faster Than Others

Organizing items and using a tote bag can significantly speed up airport security processes.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

How architects design airports to handle superlong security lines

Long security lines at U.S. airports result from TSA worker shortages and increased traveler numbers, prompting airports to adapt design for better management.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

A Former TSA Agent Shares The No. 1 Reason Bags Get Flagged at Security-and How to Prevent It From Happening

Human error, especially with laptops, is the primary reason for carry-on luggage being flagged at airport security.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

What Was Behind the T.S.A. Meltdown?

The airport experience deteriorated due to unpaid T.S.A. agents, leading to unprecedented wait times and chaos for travelers.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Items found near Israeli embassy are non-hazardous, police say

Counter-terrorism officers are continuing to investigate a video posted to social media on Friday claiming the embassy was going to be attacked with drones carrying 'dangerous substances'.
London
fromTravel + Leisure
5 days ago

This Is Why You Should Always Take a Picture of Your Checked Bag, According to Travel Experts and Frequent Fliers

"We always recommend that clients photograph their luggage before a trip, including the exterior of the bag, the luggage tag, and the contents inside," Rob Merlin, a travel advisor at SmartFlyer, stated. This practice not only aids in identification but also provides peace of mind and serves as evidence for insurance purposes in case of loss or damage.
Photography
Wearables
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Sam Altman's 'human verification' company thinks its eye-scanning orbs could solve ticket scalping

Concert Kit uses World ID to help artists combat ticket scalping by verifying real human buyers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Police investigate security incident near Israeli embassy in London

Counter Terrorism Policing London is aware of a video shared online overnight in which a group claimed to have targeted the embassy with drones carrying dangerous substances.
UK news
Privacy professionals
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Brooklyn ShopRite's Biometric Notice Raises Shopper Concern

ShopRite may collect biometric data, raising privacy concerns among shoppers about surveillance and data handling practices.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

A Former FBI Agent Shares the 1 Safety Gadget You Should Never Travel Solo Without-and It's on Sale

"Predators love hotels, especially when it comes to women traveling alone. During check-in, guard your private space like you're at an ATM, keeping your room number concealed at all times."
Privacy technologies
#tsa-precheck
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
4 days ago

Global Entry vs. TSA PreCheck: Which Should You Get?

TSA PreCheck and Global Entry expedite airport security for frequent fliers, each offering unique benefits and requirements suited to different travel styles.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
4 days ago

Global Entry vs. TSA PreCheck: Which Should You Get?

TSA PreCheck and Global Entry expedite airport security for frequent fliers, each offering unique benefits and requirements suited to different travel styles.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

Secret Service is embracing new solutions to combat malicious drones, director says

The U.S. Secret Service is adopting kinetic mitigation technologies to counter drone threats for upcoming large-scale events.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Biometric checks to be rolled out in prisons after mistaken releases

The findings of an independent review criticized recent mistaken releases as 'simply one symptom of a broken system.' The review was commissioned after Hadush Kebatu was mistakenly freed from an Essex prison in October 2025.
UK news
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
18 hours ago

Crook claims to leak 'video surveillance footage' of firms

Be Prime confirmed a cybersecurity incident involving alleged access to its surveillance footage and client data by a criminal hacker.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
4 days ago

Flight Attendants Reveal the Dirtiest Spots Inside Plane Cabins-and the 10 Items You Shouldn't Fly Without

Airplanes are often dirty, with many surfaces contaminated due to high passenger turnover and inadequate cleaning between flights.
#fisa
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

House extends surveillance powers for 10 days

The House voted to extend a controversial surveillance program, FISA 702, until April 30 amid ongoing debates about privacy and national security.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
17 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 reforms.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

House extends surveillance powers for 10 days

The House voted to extend a controversial surveillance program, FISA 702, until April 30 amid ongoing debates about privacy and national security.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
17 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 reforms.
#surveillance
fromFuturism
2 days ago
Privacy technologies

Madison Square Garden Reportedly Used Facial Recognition to Stalk Trans Woman For Two Years

fromWIRED
5 days ago
Privacy professionals

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

Privacy technologies
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Madison Square Garden Reportedly Used Facial Recognition to Stalk Trans Woman For Two Years

AI-integrated cameras in venues like Madison Square Garden are used for extensive surveillance, including targeting individuals like critics and fans.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
5 days 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

US marine detained after TSA finds live explosive round in checked bag

The marine told investigators he found the round in the field about a year ago and kept it, thinking it wasn't live. Due to extensive rust and corrosion, the round's original identifying paint markings were no longer visible, making it difficult to determine whether it was an inert training munition or a live explosive device.
Los Angeles
#tsa
Wearables
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

This Is Why You Should Never Put Your Headphones in the TSA Bin, According to a Doctor

Stashing headphones and other personal items in bags before TSA security reduces exposure to germs and bacteria.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Senator decries new shoes-on security policy at US airports as reckless'

The new TSA policy allowing shoes on during scans raises security concerns, according to Senator Tammy Duckworth.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
US news

What to know about Trump's order to pay TSA officers and its impact on airport security lines

US politics
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 weeks ago

TSA Lines Are Returning to Normal at Airports Across the US

TSA officer pay resumption has significantly reduced airport security wait times across major U.S. airports after weeks of delays due to the government shutdown.
Wearables
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

This Is Why You Should Never Put Your Headphones in the TSA Bin, According to a Doctor

Stashing headphones and other personal items in bags before TSA security reduces exposure to germs and bacteria.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Senator decries new shoes-on security policy at US airports as reckless'

The new TSA policy allowing shoes on during scans raises security concerns, according to Senator Tammy Duckworth.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
US news

What to know about Trump's order to pay TSA officers and its impact on airport security lines

US politics
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 weeks ago

TSA Lines Are Returning to Normal at Airports Across the US

TSA officer pay resumption has significantly reduced airport security wait times across major U.S. airports after weeks of delays due to the government shutdown.
#ice
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

ICE arrested more than 800 people after tips from TSA, investigation shows

ICE arrested over 800 individuals based on TSA tips during Trump's second presidency, significantly increasing immigration enforcement efforts at airports.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

You'll keep seeing ICE agents at airports until TSA is back to 100%, border czar says

ICE agents will remain at US airports until operations return to normal amid ongoing TSA staffing issues.
fromFuturism
2 months ago
US politics

ICE Is Scanning Civilians' Faces, Telling Them They're Being Entered Into a Terrorism Database

Immigration officers are photographing civilian faces and indicating those images may be entered into a government facial identification database, raising surveillance and civil liberties concerns.
Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

ICE officers could remain at airports after TSA workers are paid

ICE agents may stay at airports even after TSA workers receive paychecks, depending on TSA staffing levels.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

ICE arrested more than 800 people after tips from TSA, investigation shows

ICE arrested over 800 individuals based on TSA tips during Trump's second presidency, significantly increasing immigration enforcement efforts at airports.
fromFuturism
2 months ago
US politics

ICE Is Scanning Civilians' Faces, Telling Them They're Being Entered Into a Terrorism Database

Austin
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

New runway collision warning technology could significantly enhance aviation safety by providing pilots with immediate alerts.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AI

Tinder will implement eye-scanning technology to verify users as human, addressing concerns over AI-generated fake profiles.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Age verification is a mess but we're doing it anyway

Age verification methods on the internet are flawed, leading to challenges in effectively preventing underage access to inappropriate content.
#government-shutdown
fromFast Company
1 month ago
SF politics

The TSA staff shortage is dragging on at U.S. airports. Some experts say privatization is the solution

SF politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The TSA staff shortage is dragging on at U.S. airports. Some experts say privatization is the solution

Private security contractors at some U.S. airports maintain continuous operations during government shutdowns because their federal contracts ensure uninterrupted funding, unlike TSA-staffed airports that face disruptions.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

This is the current state of the TSA at Logan Airport

TSA agents are quitting during the government shutdown due to missed paychecks, with over 30 departures in New England and a 10% national absence rate, threatening airport security operations.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 month ago

Flying has turned into a fiasco

Airport security lines reach three hours due to TSA agent shortage from government shutdown, coinciding with Spring Break travel surge and regional flight disruptions from Middle East tensions.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Why the US Homeland Security shutdown is raising fears of airport delays

TSA workers are resigning due to unpaid wages during a government shutdown caused by partisan disagreements over Department of Homeland Security funding and immigration policy reforms.
#immigration
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

TSA-ICE data sharing at SFO arrest raises new concerns over how DHS systems are used

Federal agencies' sharing of passenger data raises concerns following the arrest of a Guatemalan mother and child at San Francisco International Airport.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
4 weeks ago

'No practical use': TSA experts say Trump's ICE deployments won't help with airport security

Shifting ICE personnel to airports aims to alleviate TSA staffing shortages but will have minimal impact on security operations.
US politics
fromTravel + Leisure
4 weeks ago

ICE Agents Are Being Deployed to U.S. Airports Amid Shutdown-What Travelers Should Expect

Federal immigration officers are being deployed to U.S. airports to address security issues amid a partial government shutdown.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Is Why You Should Never Put Your Phone in the TSA Bin, According to Frequent Flyers and Travel Experts

I had my camera stolen while going through security. It was a painful loss, mainly because of the memories captured on it. When she brought it up to the security officers, they told her there was no video coverage of that area.
Travel
Gadgets
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

Skip the passport line? JFK's new terminal may make it happen

Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP) at JFK New Terminal One lets eligible U.S. citizens clear passport control in seconds without enrollment, fees, or extra apps.
US politics
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

'Another disaster waiting to happen': Sending ICE agents into airports incites uproar as TSA wait times stretch hours long

The U.S. government shutdown has caused severe airport delays, prompting the deployment of ICE agents to assist TSA amid funding disputes.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
2 months ago

CBP Wants AI-Powered 'Quantum Sensors' for Finding Fentanyl in Cars

U.S. Customs and Border Protection contracted General Dynamics, $2.4M, to prototype quantum sensors with an AI database to detect illicit substances in containers.
#dhs-shutdown
US news
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Airport Security Challenges in the Midst of the DHS Shutdown

DHS shutdown causes TSA staffing shortages, creating extended airport security lines nationwide as spring travel increases.
US news
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Airport Security Challenges in the Midst of the DHS Shutdown

DHS shutdown causes TSA staffing shortages, creating extended airport security lines nationwide as spring travel increases.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

These Simple Mistakes Slow Down Airport Security the Most, According to the TSA-and Not Having This 1 Item May Cost You

The biggest cause for slowdowns at checkpoints is when passengers simply forget the TSA's key rules. Those who try to bring prohibited items like liquids over 3.4 ounces and firearms through the checkpoint will ultimately slow down the process. Small oversights can add up quickly, and even the most well-traveled passenger can recall a time when they forgot they had a half-filled water bottle or a small pocket knife, leading to extra time in line.
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#facial-recognition-technology
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

You can now pass through TSA PreCheck at Logan using only your face. Should that make us nervous?

Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Police to trial handheld facial recognition devices

London Metropolitan Police will trial handheld facial recognition devices capable of identifying people on the spot during a six-month pilot with 100 devices.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

You can now pass through TSA PreCheck at Logan using only your face. Should that make us nervous?

Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Police to trial handheld facial recognition devices

London Metropolitan Police will trial handheld facial recognition devices capable of identifying people on the spot during a six-month pilot with 100 devices.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Heads Down! Hands Up!' Passengers Capture Scary Moment Feds Storm Plane to Deal With Possible Security Matter'

Southwest Flight 2094 made an emergency landing in Atlanta after a possible security matter, with federal officers and police boarding to detain a passenger amid reports of a bomb threat.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 month ago

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

The document acknowledges that a program by the agency to use "commercially available marketing location data" for surveillance drew from the process used to select the targeted ads shown to you on nearly every website and app you visit.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 months ago

ICE and CBP's Face-Recognition App Can't Actually Verify Who People Are

Mobile Fortify, now used by United States immigration agents in towns and cities across the US, is not designed to reliably identify people in the streets and was deployed without the scrutiny that has historically governed the rollout of technologies that impact people's privacy, according to records reviewed by WIRED. The Department of Homeland Security launched Mobile Fortify in the spring of 2025 to "determine or verify" the identities of individuals stopped or detained by DHS officers during federal operations, records show.
Privacy technologies
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

Is Your Airplane Wi-Fi Really Safe? Security Experts Weigh In

In-flight Wi-Fi is roughly on par with hotel or airport Wi-Fi. It's not automatically unsafe, but it's not something you should blindly trust either. You're on a shared network with hundreds of other people, and you don't know how well it's segmented or monitored.
Privacy technologies
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Real Reason ICE Agents Wear Masks

Federal agents empowered to use force must be publicly identifiable to ensure accountability; anonymity for such public servants is unjustified.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Here's the tech powering ICE's deportation crackdown | TechCrunch

Cell-site simulators ICE has a technology known as cell-site simulators to snoop on cellphones. These surveillance devices, as the name suggests, are designed to appear as a cellphone tower, tricking nearby phones to connect to them. Once that happens, the law enforcement authorities who are using the cell-site simulators can locate and identify the phones in their vicinity, and potentially intercept calls, text messages, and internet traffic.
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US politics
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

TSA's new Real ID alternative may not get you through security

Travelers without Real ID can pay $45 for TSA ConfirmID verification (valid 10 days) to clear airport security, with no guarantee identity will be verified.
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