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Startup companies
fromFuturism
16 hours ago

Your Former Employer Is Selling Your Slacks and Emails to Train AI

Founders of defunct startups are monetizing their digital remains, such as Slack messages and emails, through a growing ecosystem of buyers and middlemen.
fromTechCrunch
1 day 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.
Privacy professionals
Germany politics
fromThe Local Germany
23 hours ago

Germany launches spying probe into Signal attacks targeting MPs

German prosecutors investigate phishing attacks on lawmakers, linked to Russia, highlighting the need for vigilance against espionage threats.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The Latest Push to Extend Key US Spy Powers Is Still a Mess

The bill lacks meaningful constitutional safeguards and allows broad discretion to the attorney general regarding access to the 702 program.
#conspiracy-theories
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

Conspiracy theory over UFOs and missing scientists spreads from web to White House

The disappearances of US scientists linked to space and defense have sparked conspiracy theories involving state enemies and UFOs.
OMG science
fromEsquire
1 day ago

The White House Has Latched on to a New Conspiracy Theory-Except This One Might Be Real

A series of mysterious deaths and disappearances of scientists linked to U.S. nuclear and aerospace research raises national security concerns.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

Conspiracy theory over UFOs and missing scientists spreads from web to White House

The disappearances of US scientists linked to space and defense have sparked conspiracy theories involving state enemies and UFOs.
OMG science
fromEsquire
1 day ago

The White House Has Latched on to a New Conspiracy Theory-Except This One Might Be Real

A series of mysterious deaths and disappearances of scientists linked to U.S. nuclear and aerospace research raises national security concerns.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
20 hours ago

China-Linked APT GopherWhisper Abuses Legitimate Services in Government Attacks

GopherWhisper is a newly identified APT using legitimate services for command-and-control communication and data exfiltration, primarily targeting a Mongolian government entity.
Apple
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Apple stops weirdly storing data that let cops spy on Signal chats

Signal's patch deletes preserved notifications and prevents future preservation for deleted apps, but user concerns about privacy remain.
#palantir
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Thousands call on UK ministers to cut ties with US tech giant Palantir

Public concern over Palantir's contracts with UK entities has led to petitions urging the government to terminate these agreements.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Technofacism? Why Palantir's pro-West manifesto' has critics alarmed

Palantir's manifesto advocates for national service, defense participation, and hard power, raising concerns about its implications for democracy and societal values.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
20 hours 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.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 day 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.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Palantir's Employees Are in Crisis

Palantir faces backlash for its role in controversial government actions, leading to employee concerns about its ethical implications.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Thousands call on UK ministers to cut ties with US tech giant Palantir

Public concern over Palantir's contracts with UK entities has led to petitions urging the government to terminate these agreements.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Technofacism? Why Palantir's pro-West manifesto' has critics alarmed

Palantir's manifesto advocates for national service, defense participation, and hard power, raising concerns about its implications for democracy and societal values.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
20 hours 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.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 day 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.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Palantir's Employees Are in Crisis

Palantir faces backlash for its role in controversial government actions, leading to employee concerns about its ethical implications.
Intellectual property law
fromTechRepublic
2 days ago

White House Says China-Linked Actors Tried to 'Steal American AI'

Foreign entities, particularly from China, are allegedly extracting American AI models through unauthorized methods, raising national security concerns.
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Officials charge a U.S. soldier for using intel on this $400K Polymarket bet

Gannon Ken Van Dyke was part of the operation to capture Maduro in January and used his access to classified information to make money on the prediction market site Polymarket, the federal prosecutor's office in New York said.
US Elections
fromTNW | Eu
1 day ago
EU data protection

EU child safety push stalls as ePrivacy derogation expires, age verification app hacked, and CSA Regulation stuck in trilogue

Europe's child protection efforts conflict with privacy laws, complicating the detection of online child exploitation.
fromReadWrite
1 day ago

US soldier charged over secret operation betting scheme

Prosecutors argue that Van Dyke's actions meet the definition of insider trading in substance, if not in traditional market form, because they relied on nonpublic military intelligence to generate profit.
Poker
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Infiltration from Within: Israelis recruited to spy for enemy countries

Israel's intelligence is exposed as flawed, revealing vulnerabilities from internal betrayals and arrogance leading to security failures.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromFast Company
2 days ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require careful management.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
2 days ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
2 days ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
2 days ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require careful management.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
2 days ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
2 days ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.
#fbi
Media industry
fromJezebel
2 days ago

Writing About the FBI Director's Girlfriend Now Warrants an FBI Investigation

Kash Patel misuses FBI resources to target journalists, raising concerns about government retaliation against the press.
Media industry
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Kash Patel Fallout

FBI Director Kash Patel faces allegations of erratic behavior and excessive drinking, raising concerns among colleagues about his ability to lead.
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

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

FBI confirms major breach of surveillance system, exposing sensitive data and potentially revealing criminal probes and surveillance targets.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
3 weeks ago

FBI Declares Surveillance System Breach a 'Major Incident'

A China-linked breach of an FBI surveillance system has been classified as a major incident, posing significant risks to US national security.
Media industry
fromJezebel
2 days ago

Writing About the FBI Director's Girlfriend Now Warrants an FBI Investigation

Kash Patel misuses FBI resources to target journalists, raising concerns about government retaliation against the press.
Media industry
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Kash Patel Fallout

FBI Director Kash Patel faces allegations of erratic behavior and excessive drinking, raising concerns among colleagues about his ability to lead.
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

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

FBI confirms major breach of surveillance system, exposing sensitive data and potentially revealing criminal probes and surveillance targets.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
3 weeks ago

FBI Declares Surveillance System Breach a 'Major Incident'

A China-linked breach of an FBI surveillance system has been classified as a major incident, posing significant risks to US national security.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
2 days ago

Government adoption of AI agents could outpace the private sector

Agentic AI adoption in government is a leadership mandate, with 82% already using it and 71% planning to increase usage by 2026-2027.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Palantir: Why its political manifesto is causing a stir

Silicon Valley has lost its sense of direction, according to Alex Karp's book, emphasizing the need for a new approach to technology and security.
#data-privacy
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
1 day 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.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 day 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 professionals
fromThe Verge
1 day 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.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 day 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.
#fisa
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week 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
4 days 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
1 week 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
4 days 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.
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Palo Alto learns its license plate cameras could be searched by other police agencies across the country

In late 2023, unbeknownst to many users including PAPD, Flock added a new 'Nationwide Lookup' search feature. Using this feature, an out-of-state local law enforcement or federal agency could perform a broad search of data from Flock's entire nationwide network of over 6,000 cameras, including the 20 cameras then-deployed in Palo Alto.
California
Law
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Proctor's phone data back in the spotlight as Karen Read teases lawsuit against State Police, Canton

Proctor's cellphone communications reveal extreme bias and misconduct, leading to his termination from the State Police and ongoing legal repercussions for Read.
#data-breach
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

How did thousands of sensitive LAPD files get leaked? City officials seek explanation

L.A. leaders demand answers after a data breach exposed confidential police records, but key details remain unaddressed.
France news
fromSecuritymagazine
4 days ago

Hackers Claim 19M Records Stolen From French Government Agency

A security incident at ANTS may have compromised citizen data, including personal information of 19 million records.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Vercel says some of its customers' data was stolen prior to its recent hack | TechCrunch

Vercel experienced a data breach affecting customer accounts, with evidence of prior compromises suggesting broader security implications.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Lovable denies data leak, cites 'intentional behavior'

Lovable's platform has a significant security flaw allowing free accounts to access sensitive user information, raising concerns about data protection.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

How did thousands of sensitive LAPD files get leaked? City officials seek explanation

L.A. leaders demand answers after a data breach exposed confidential police records, but key details remain unaddressed.
France news
fromSecuritymagazine
4 days ago

Hackers Claim 19M Records Stolen From French Government Agency

A security incident at ANTS may have compromised citizen data, including personal information of 19 million records.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Vercel says some of its customers' data was stolen prior to its recent hack | TechCrunch

Vercel experienced a data breach affecting customer accounts, with evidence of prior compromises suggesting broader security implications.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Lovable denies data leak, cites 'intentional behavior'

Lovable's platform has a significant security flaw allowing free accounts to access sensitive user information, raising concerns about data protection.
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
4 days ago

NYPD detectives in viral arrest video didn't have body cameras, used WhatsApp to call for backup

NYPD officers used WhatsApp instead of radios during a violent arrest, raising concerns about police communication protocols.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours ago

Politico's Dasha Burns Reports It's Only a Matter of Time' Before Kash Patel is Canned

Kash Patel is likely to be the next Cabinet-level official dismissed due to negative press and distractions for Trump.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Met investigates hundreds of officers after using Palantir AI tool

The Metropolitan police are investigating hundreds of officers using AI to uncover misconduct, resulting in arrests for serious offenses including corruption and sexual assault.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromWIRED
21 hours ago

Discord Sleuths Gained Unauthorized Access to Anthropic's Mythos

Mozilla used Anthropic's Mythos Preview to fix 271 vulnerabilities in Firefox 150, while North Korean hackers exploited AI for cybercrime.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

Chinese hackers using compromised networks to spy on Western companies, says Five Eyes | Computer Weekly

China-linked hackers are using vulnerable internet-connected devices to obscure espionage and hacking operations against Western organizations.
Information security
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

UK could face hacktivist attacks at scale', says head of security agency

The UK may face large-scale hacktivist attacks during conflicts, similar to recent ransomware incidents, with no option to pay ransoms for recovery.
Information security
fromWIRED
21 hours ago

Discord Sleuths Gained Unauthorized Access to Anthropic's Mythos

Mozilla used Anthropic's Mythos Preview to fix 271 vulnerabilities in Firefox 150, while North Korean hackers exploited AI for cybercrime.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Sharing isn't caring if it's an admin password: Pwned

Prioritizing convenience over security can lead to significant data loss, as demonstrated by a client using a common password and sharing it publicly.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Hacker News
1 day 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.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

Chinese hackers using compromised networks to spy on Western companies, says Five Eyes | Computer Weekly

China-linked hackers are using vulnerable internet-connected devices to obscure espionage and hacking operations against Western organizations.
Information security
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

UK could face hacktivist attacks at scale', says head of security agency

The UK may face large-scale hacktivist attacks during conflicts, similar to recent ransomware incidents, with no option to pay ransoms for recovery.
Remote teams
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

IRS lacks transparent plans to leverage tech in the face of staffing cuts, GAO and employees say

The IRS aims to modernize technology while reducing staff, but lacks transparency and clarity in its long-term plans.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

Medical data of half a million Britons on sale in China after Biobank breach | Computer Weekly

Medical data of 500,000 British citizens was offered for sale on a Chinese website after a breach at UK Biobank.
#meta
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

'This Makes Me Super Uncomfortable': Meta's Plan to Track Employees' Every Click and Keystroke Sparks Backlash

Meta is installing tracking software on U.S. employees' computers to create AI training data from their work activities.
fromFuturism
4 days ago
Privacy professionals

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

Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

'This Makes Me Super Uncomfortable': Meta's Plan to Track Employees' Every Click and Keystroke Sparks Backlash

Meta is installing tracking software on U.S. employees' computers to create AI training data from their work activities.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
4 days 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.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
2 days 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.
US news
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

Top Secret Clearance Holder Charged With Leaking Classified National Defense Information

Courtney Williams was arrested for allegedly sharing classified national defense information with unauthorized individuals, including a journalist, from 2022 to 2025.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

US Going Deeper Into The Red Now That The IRS Is Sharing Tax Data With ICE - Above the Law

Immigrants significantly contribute to the US economy, helping to offset national debt and budget deficits despite lower hourly wages.
#apple
Apple
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Apple fixes bug that cops used to extract deleted chat messages from iPhones | TechCrunch

Apple fixed a bug that allowed law enforcement to extract deleted messages from iPhones and iPads via cached notifications.
Apple
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Apple Patches iOS Flaw Allowing Recovery of Deleted Chats

Apple released updates to fix a vulnerability that allowed recovery of deleted messages on iOS and iPadOS devices.
Apple
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

Apple Patches iOS Flaw That Stored Deleted Signal Notifications in FBI Forensic Case

Apple has released a software update to fix a flaw in iOS and iPadOS that retained deleted notifications on devices.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Apple fixes bug that cops used to extract deleted chat messages from iPhones | TechCrunch

Apple fixed a bug that allowed law enforcement to extract deleted messages from iPhones and iPads via cached notifications.
Apple
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Apple Patches iOS Flaw Allowing Recovery of Deleted Chats

Apple released updates to fix a vulnerability that allowed recovery of deleted messages on iOS and iPadOS devices.
Apple
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

Apple Patches iOS Flaw That Stored Deleted Signal Notifications in FBI Forensic Case

Apple has released a software update to fix a flaw in iOS and iPadOS that retained deleted notifications on devices.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

NSA spies are reportedly using Anthropic's Mythos, despite Pentagon feud | TechCrunch

The NSA is reportedly using Anthropic's Mythos model for cybersecurity despite previous tensions over access to AI capabilities.
Apple
fromZDNET
2 days ago

Apple just fixed an iOS flaw exploited by the FBI - here's what happened

iOS 26.4.2 fixes a vulnerability that allowed the FBI to access deleted Signal messages via push notifications.
#epstein-files-transparency-act
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

DoJ inspector general to audit department's compliance with Epstein Files Transparency Act

The US Department of Justice is auditing its compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act regarding the release of records related to Jeffrey Epstein.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US Department of Justice watchdog to probe release of Epstein files

Lawmakers are investigating the Trump administration's compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act regarding the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

DoJ inspector general to audit department's compliance with Epstein Files Transparency Act

The US Department of Justice is auditing its compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act regarding the release of records related to Jeffrey Epstein.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US Department of Justice watchdog to probe release of Epstein files

Lawmakers are investigating the Trump administration's compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act regarding the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

US Federal Agency's Cisco Firewall Infected With 'Firestarter' Backdoor

A US federal agency was infected with malware due to vulnerabilities in Cisco firewalls linked to a China-backed espionage campaign.
Apple
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Apple rolls out iOS 26.4.2 to fix a flaw that allowed the FBI to access push notifications

Apple's iOS update fixes a flaw allowing law enforcement to view deleted push notifications, enhancing user privacy.
Apple
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Apple's Tim Cook leaves behind complicated legacy on privacy

Tim Cook's legacy as a privacy advocate is complicated by his concessions to government demands, particularly in China.
Information security
fromIT Brew
2 days ago

Asking around: When does ransomware threat intelligence become noise?

Effective threat intelligence requires filtering information relevant to specific market segments to avoid overwhelming alerts.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
1 day 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.
#ai
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
3 days ago

Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck.Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck. - Harvard Gazette

New AI models may increase the risk of cybercriminals breaching secure systems, exposing personal data.
Information security
fromFast Company
3 days 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.
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
3 days ago

Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck.Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck. - Harvard Gazette

New AI models may increase the risk of cybercriminals breaching secure systems, exposing personal data.
Information security
fromFast Company
3 days 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.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
2 days 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.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

Vercel Finds More Compromised Accounts in Context.ai-Linked Breach

Vercel identified additional compromised customer accounts linked to a security incident involving unauthorized access to its internal systems.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
2 days 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.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 days 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.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Another customer of troubled startup Delve suffered a big security incident | TechCrunch

Delve faces multiple allegations and security incidents, leading to loss of customers and damaged reputation.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
4 days ago

They Built a Legendary Privacy Tool. Now They're Sworn Enemies

GrapheneOS is highly regarded for mobile security, but its creator, Daniel Micay, has a controversial and enigmatic reputation within the cybersecurity community.
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Trump's Former Counter-Terrorism Official Investigated Over Alleged Leaks

Joe Kent, President Trump's former top counter-terrorism official, is under investigation by the FBI's Criminal Division for allegedly improperly sharing classified information. The investigation began months before Kent's recent resignation, according to four individuals with direct knowledge of the probe who spoke to Semafor.
US politics
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Quantum Leaps: The So-Called Whistleblower That Got NSA's Top Mathematician Fired

Tulsi Gabbard fired a top NSA mathematician based on a disorganized whistleblower complaint whose claims conflict with other officials' reviews.
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

FBI wiretap system tapped by hackers

The FBI identified and addressed suspicious activities on FBI networks, and we have leveraged all technical capabilities to respond.
Information security
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 months ago

How Data Brokers Can Fuel Violence Against Public Servants

Comprehensive state consumer privacy laws fail to protect public servants, enabling a data-to-violence pipeline by allowing public-source personal data to be sold and exposed.
Privacy professionals
fromDataBreaches.Net
1 month ago

Hacktivists claim to have hacked Homeland Security to release ICE contract data - DataBreaches.Net

Hacktivists claiming to be 'Department of Peace' breached DHS and leaked contracts between the agency, ICE, and over 6,000 companies including defense and tech firms.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

Hacktivists Claim DHS Breach, Leak 6,600+ ICE Contractor Records

A hacktivist group claimed to breach DHS systems and released thousands of ICE contractor records identifying major technology and defense companies involved in federal immigration enforcement.
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