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Information security
fromTechCrunch
2 hours ago

Surveillance vendors caught abusing access to telcos to track people's phone locations, researchers say | TechCrunch

Two spying campaigns exploit telecom infrastructure weaknesses to track individuals' locations, revealing ongoing vulnerabilities in global phone networks.
European startups
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 hour ago

SITA launches campus network to keep airport operations connected | Computer Weekly

SITA launched a managed network solution to simplify connectivity for airlines, enhancing performance and reducing costs in complex airport environments.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
5 hours 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.
#remote-work
fromAP News
10 hours ago
Remote teams

One Tech Tip: Logging on at a cafe? Privacy and security guidelines for remote workers

fromSFGATE
10 hours ago
Remote teams

One Tech Tip: Logging on at a cafe? Privacy and security guidelines for remote workers

Remote teams
fromAP News
10 hours ago

One Tech Tip: Logging on at a cafe? Privacy and security guidelines for remote workers

Remote work offers flexibility but comes with privacy and security risks when working in public spaces.
Remote teams
fromSFGATE
10 hours ago

One Tech Tip: Logging on at a cafe? Privacy and security guidelines for remote workers

Remote work in public spaces offers flexibility but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.
#data-privacy
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Rental platform unnecessarily collected the data of millions of Australians, privacy commissioner finds

Excessive data collection by rental platforms increases tenant vulnerability, prompting calls for reduced personal information requirements.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Rental platform unnecessarily collected the data of millions of Australians, privacy commissioner finds

Excessive data collection by rental platforms increases tenant vulnerability, prompting calls for reduced personal information requirements.
fromFast Company
1 day ago

We made flying nearly collision-proof decades ago. Why are intersections still so dangerous?

The real problem is infrastructure, not vehicle safety. Roadways are open systems with infinite variables—weather, pedestrians, distracted drivers, and aging infrastructure. Communication between vehicles is minimal, and infrastructure is largely silent—and in that gap lies the potential for deadly collisions.
Alternative transportation
#data-centers
EU data protection
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

New EU rules stall due to lack of data center data

Europe's data center sustainability regulations reveal significant gaps in data quality and reporting, hindering accurate assessments of energy consumption and environmental impact.
EU data protection
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

New EU rules stall due to lack of data center data

Europe's data center sustainability regulations reveal significant gaps in data quality and reporting, hindering accurate assessments of energy consumption and environmental impact.
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Mobile operators warn of signal rationing as energy costs spiral

"Among the measures being modelled behind closed doors are the throttling of data speeds, restricting access during periods of high demand, and charging customers a premium at peak times, a move that would mark a significant departure from the all-you-can-eat tariffs that have dominated the British mobile market for more than a decade."
UK politics
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Xfinity Mobile now includes device protection and anytime phone upgrades

The $30 Mobile Select plan covers the main basics, including 50GB of 'premium' full-speed data; Global Travel Pass to cover yourself when traveling in 215 different countries; and Xfinity's Wi-Fi PowerBoost.
Mobile UX
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

'We can do better,' FAA head says of work to update U.S. analog air traffic system

The FAA is modernizing the U.S. air traffic control system to improve efficiency and safety using digital technology.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Monterey Park, California has banned any data centers within its city limits

Monterey Park has permanently banned data center construction, citing public nuisance concerns and community pushback against a proposed facility.
frominsideevs.com
2 days ago

Waymo Teams Up With Waze To Help Cities Fix Potholes Faster

Waymo's robotaxis will automatically report potholes on Waze, providing up-to-date information that local governments can use to improve their road networks and maintenance efforts.
Roam Research
London politics
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Met police trials new tech to counter shoplifting scourge

London's Metropolitan Police is trialing new technology to combat shoplifting without using live facial recognition.
UK news
fromTNW | Government-Policy
2 days ago

After X and Grok, Ofcom opens child safety investigation into Telegram

Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into Telegram for potential non-compliance with the Online Safety Act regarding child sexual abuse material.
#ai
Information security
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Brace yourself for a flood of patches in all of your tech gadgets

Mythos, Anthropic's AI model, identifies software vulnerabilities, prompting urgent updates to prevent exploitation by hackers.
London startup
fromTheregister
3 days ago

AI is reshaping Britain's datacenter map away from London

UK AI datacenter capacity may shift from London due to power shortages and planning constraints, making other locations more appealing.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 hours ago

AI Can Autonomously Hack Cloud Systems With Minimal Oversight: Researchers

AI systems can autonomously hack cloud environments, demonstrating advanced capabilities in executing sophisticated attacks without specific instructions.
Information security
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Brace yourself for a flood of patches in all of your tech gadgets

Mythos, Anthropic's AI model, identifies software vulnerabilities, prompting urgent updates to prevent exploitation by hackers.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

The GPS for equity: Building the industry's first true navigation infrastructure

The mortgage industry must shift focus from speed to helping borrowers navigate complex financial decisions.
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Orange County makes the call, ends freeway call box service

"While the need for safe, reliable roadside assistance hasn't changed, the way people access help has," Transportation Authority spokesperson Eric Carpenter stated. "We're focusing on modern tools like 511 and freeway service patrols to deliver faster service while reducing the need for drivers to leave their vehicles in potentially dangerous conditions."
California
#ipv6
Digital life
fromThe Village Voice
1 week ago

What's Slowing Your Internet? Compare Providers, Spot the Problem, and Take Back Control - The Village Voice

Home Wi-Fi issues often stem from internal factors rather than service provider flaws, necessitating proper diagnosis before considering a plan change.
London
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

Beyond the Street: Climate, Commerce, and the Evolution of Hong Kong's Elevated Networks

Hong Kong's elevated urbanism enhances connectivity but raises concerns about accessibility and the neglect of ground-level public life.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

UK government says 100 countries have spyware that can hack people's phones | TechCrunch

More than half of the world's governments now have access to commercial spyware, increasing risks for citizens and critical infrastructure.
#facial-recognition
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
1 day ago

High Court approves Met Police's facial recog after dispute

London's Metropolitan Police can continue using live facial recognition technology after a legal challenge was dismissed by the High Court.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day 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
fromTheregister
1 day ago

High Court approves Met Police's facial recog after dispute

London's Metropolitan Police can continue using live facial recognition technology after a legal challenge was dismissed by the High Court.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day 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.
Mobile UX
fromApp Developer Magazine
2 days ago

APAC 5G expansion to fuel 347B mobile market by 2030

The Asia Pacific mobile communications market is projected to exceed 347.3 billion USD by 2030, driven by 5G adoption and mobile data growth.
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Phone-to-satellite services jump 25% in 8 months

The US leads the world in D2D connections, accounting for 45.9 percent of all global activity in March this year, driven largely by Starlink's extensive satellite constellation.
European startups
fromTelecompetitor
5 days ago

Mission Telecom offers mobile hotspot

"We are now in the middle innings of the 5G era, and thankfully devices are getting more advanced and more affordable. Mission Telecom is proud to bring the best technology with the best pricing to our partners to help unlock new opportunities for nonprofits, schools, and libraries to take advantage of Mission Telecom's ultra-fast 5G network access."
Roam Research
Information security
fromZDNET
19 hours ago

The shadowy SIM farms behind those incessant scam texts - and how to stay safe

SIM farms are used by cybercriminals for financial fraud, spam, phishing, and online product scalping.
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

53 DDoS Domains Taken Down by Law Enforcement

Law enforcement in 21 countries coordinated to disrupt DDoS-for-hire services, resulting in arrests and the takedown of numerous domains.
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

China Deploys Robot Dogs, Drones, and Humanoids to Run a 'Full-Space' Metro System

The full-space robot intelligent dispatching platform mainly operates in three areas: intelligent service within stations, vehicle inspection, and tunnel inspection.
Artificial intelligence
DevOps
fromTechzine Global
2 weeks ago

Networks that brought us here won't carry us into AI future

Network infrastructure must evolve to support the demands of agentic AI, making a refresh a strategic necessity for organizations.
fromTelecompetitor
2 weeks ago

AT&T addresses the problem of copper theft for the broadband industry

"In many major metropolitan areas and small towns, copper theft has escalated to levels that can only be described as systemic," Alcutt writes.
Business
#cisco
European startups
fromTechzine Global
3 days ago

Cisco Sovereign Critical Infrastructure now available in Europe

Cisco launches Sovereign Critical Infrastructure across EMEA, enabling organizations to innovate while maintaining control over their data and infrastructure.
Information security
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Cisco Wi-Fi boxes writing 5MB of undeletable data daily

Cisco Wi-Fi access points may fill onboard memory with nonessential data, risking software update failures due to insufficient disk space.
European startups
fromTechzine Global
3 days ago

Cisco Sovereign Critical Infrastructure now available in Europe

Cisco launches Sovereign Critical Infrastructure across EMEA, enabling organizations to innovate while maintaining control over their data and infrastructure.
Information security
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Cisco Wi-Fi boxes writing 5MB of undeletable data daily

Cisco Wi-Fi access points may fill onboard memory with nonessential data, risking software update failures due to insufficient disk space.
#cyber-security
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 days ago

CYBERUK '26: UK lagging on legal protections for cyber pros | Computer Weekly

The outdated Computer Misuse Act hinders UK cyber security innovation and needs urgent reform to protect cyber professionals.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
22 hours ago

Interview: Critical local infrastructure is missing link in UK cyber resilience | Computer Weekly

Local infrastructure in the UK is vulnerable to cyber attacks, risking severe disruption to essential services and public safety.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 days ago

CYBERUK '26: UK lagging on legal protections for cyber pros | Computer Weekly

The outdated Computer Misuse Act hinders UK cyber security innovation and needs urgent reform to protect cyber professionals.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 weeks ago

Weekly Recap: Telecom Sleeper Cells, LLM Jailbreaks, Apple Forces U.K. Age Checks and More

A critical Citrix vulnerability is actively exploited, and the FBI confirms a hack of Director Kash Patel's email account by an Iran-linked group.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
2 days 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.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 weeks ago

Weekly Recap: Telecom Sleeper Cells, LLM Jailbreaks, Apple Forces U.K. Age Checks and More

A critical Citrix vulnerability is actively exploited, and the FBI confirms a hack of Director Kash Patel's email account by an Iran-linked group.
Business intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Wireless AI paradox emerges as Wi-Fi evolves into strategic growth engine | Computer Weekly

Strategic investments in wireless and AI are crucial for businesses to achieve operational efficiency and productivity gains.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Datacentre developers tout benefits to local communities, but do they deliver? | Computer Weekly

Datacentre developments are causing challenges for local businesses, raising concerns about energy consumption and community impact despite potential local benefits.
#privacy
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

Your neighbor just got a home security system, but should you be worried? 'It's inherently a little creepy' says surveillance expert | Fortune

fromTechdirt
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

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

Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
1 day ago

The Privacy-Security Partnership: How We Bend Risk in a Resource Crunch

Fewer privacy practitioners feel confident in meeting laws, while resource shortages and compliance challenges increase stress in the field.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.
Privacy technologies
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Your neighbor just got a home security system, but should you be worried? 'It's inherently a little creepy' says surveillance expert | Fortune

Consumers are increasingly concerned about privacy and data control regarding home surveillance technology.
Privacy professionals
fromTechdirt
1 month ago

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

Government agencies use online advertising data to track individuals without warrants, raising significant privacy concerns.
Privacy technologies
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

438 Experts Said Age Verification Is Dangerous. Legislators Are Moving Forward With It Anyway. - Above the Law

Age verification mandates for the internet are technically flawed, threaten privacy, and may cause more harm than good, according to 438 researchers from 32 countries.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
6 days ago

AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

AI innovation and security threats are reshaping technology and corporate strategies across various platforms and applications.
Roam Research
fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

Citizen Lab: Law Enforcement Used Webloc to Track 500 Million Devices via Ad Data

Webloc is a global geolocation surveillance system used by various law enforcement agencies, providing access to data from millions of mobile devices.
Photography
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Your Photos Are Probably Giving Away Your Location. Here's How to Stop That

Photos contain metadata like EXIF data, including location, which can be useful but may compromise privacy when shared.
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Mobile network operators urged to help commercialise 5G live production | Computer Weekly

A consortium urges MNOs to provide standardized QoD APIs for reliable, low-latency live broadcast production connectivity.
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
5 days ago

Time for government, business leaders to figure out AI cybersecurity regulation - Harvard Gazette

Agentic AI poses both opportunities for cybersecurity and risks to personal data, economy, and national security, necessitating regulation by leaders.
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

GPS Denied: Time to Upgrade

On February 28, ships navigating the Strait of Hormuz started appearing on tracking screens in places they couldn't possibly be. They appeared to be sitting on airport runways, parked on Iranian land, and clustered at nuclear power plants. More than 1,100 commercial vessels had their navigation systems scrambled in a single day following US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran, bringing a waterway that handles a fifth of the world's oil exports to a halt.
Science
#government-surveillance
fromAV Club
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Border Protection gathered location data from games and apps to track people's movements

US politics
fromInvestigative Post
1 month ago

How the government can track your movements

Federal law enforcement agencies purchase location data from internet advertisers and data brokers to track individuals' phones without traditional warrants or oversight.
Privacy professionals
fromAV Club
1 month ago

Border Protection gathered location data from games and apps to track people's movements

U.S. Customs and Border Protection purchases location data from ad agencies through real-time bidding to track individuals' movements without warrants or consent.
Real estate
fromInc
1 month ago

Why Connectivity Is the New 'Location' in Commercial Real Estate

Digital infrastructure and connectivity now rival or surpass traditional location as the primary factor determining real estate value for business properties, with 96% of U.S. business leaders willing to pay premium prices for reliable connectivity.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Why AI-powered city cameras are sounding new privacy alarms

The expansion of automatic license plate readers as a source of deep concern is evident as government authorities seek ways to target immigrant and transgender communities.
Privacy technologies
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 weeks ago

Proptivity, Telehouse team for reliable indoor 4G, 5G in London workplaces | Computer Weekly

Reliable mobile connectivity in modern office buildings is being improved through a partnership between Telehouse Europe and Proptivity for indoor 4G and 5G.
London
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Building a smarter London: How embedded systems are driving urban innovation - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Embedded systems integrated into London's infrastructure enable real-time monitoring and intelligent decision-making, transforming transport, energy, and logistics to reduce costs and emissions.
Tech industry
fromWIRED
1 month ago

6G Is Coming. Here's What to Expect From the Next Generation of Cellular Tech

6G development is underway with expected global deployment by 2030, though early hype mirrors unfulfilled 5G promises of transformative applications.
UK news
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Altnets 'force to be reckoned with' in UK broadband | Computer Weekly

UK independent broadband providers (altnets) are matching established brands' full-fibre growth rates, gaining market share through superior customer service and competitive pricing despite sector consolidation pressures.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Met chief gives phone firms deadline over thefts

Metropolitan Police commissioner demands phone manufacturers implement anti-theft measures by June 1 or face mandatory legislation requiring devices become unusable when stolen.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 weeks ago

Traffic Violation! License Plate Reader Mission Creep Is Already Here

In December 2025, Georgia State Patrol ticketed a motorcyclist for holding a cell phone in his hand, captured on Flock Camera, raising concerns about ALPR misuse.
Privacy technologies
Public health
fromNature
2 months ago

The smart sensors improving the world's biggest cities

Sensors and low-cost interventions are being used to monitor and mitigate heat, pollution, and infrastructure challenges in rapidly growing megacities.
Apple
fromMacRumors
2 months ago

iOS 26.3 Adds Privacy Setting to Limit Carrier Location Tracking

iOS 26.3 introduces a 'Limit Precise Location' option that restricts mobile networks to neighborhood-level device location to enhance user privacy.
Digital life
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Urban digital twins - missing pieces and emerging divides | Computer Weekly

Digital twins enable broad decision-making across domains but struggle to model human behaviour and complex dynamics; AI can help yet introduces its own challenges.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

Making sense of 6G: what will the 'agentic telco' look like?

6G networks will integrate AI across all layers to enable autonomous, physical AI applications like self-driving cars and robotic systems, with multiple industry players collaborating on open standards by 2030.
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Cities Are Shredding Their AI Surveillance Contracts en Masse

Since the start of 2025, at least 30 cities have canceled their contracts with Flock Safety, the AI surveillance company whose CEO wants to end all crime within the decade by blanketing the country in ever-watchful security cameras. That startling figure comes courtesy of NPR, which reports that concerned activists are putting mounting pressure on cities to cut ties with the company. "We are seeing a lot more momentum," Will Freeman, a Colorado-based organizer who runs the website DeFlock.org, told the broadcaster.
Privacy professionals
Artificial intelligence
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Compute Isn't Weightless: AI Infrastructure and the Architecture of the City

AI development is reshaping urban infrastructure and spatial planning in the Greater Bay Area through government-led initiatives that translate computational needs into physical zones, data centers, and specialized districts.
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

AI and machine learning are the future of Wi-Fi management: WBA report

AI and ML are critical for enabling autonomous, self-optimizing Wi-Fi networks capable of managing dense deployments and real-time performance demands. AI/ML reduces operational costs, improves reliability and security and delivers a more consistent quality of experience. Proprietary approaches, inconsistent data quality, and closed interfaces slow innovation and increase integration costs. Interoperable frameworks - not algorithms - will be key to success. Interoperability must include data models, telemetry, APIs, and model lifecycle management.
Artificial intelligence
#smartphone-privacy
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Self-driving cars, drones hijacked by custom road signs

Environmental indirect prompt injection attacks can hijack embodied AI (self-driving cars, drones) via manipulated signage, causing dangerous misbehavior across languages and appearances.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Apple's new iPhone and iPad security feature limits cell networks from collecting precise location data | TechCrunch

A new iPhone and cellular iPad feature limits location precision shared with carriers to protect users' privacy without affecting apps or emergency services.
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