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Mission District
fromFuturism
9 hours ago

Two Delivery Bots Blunder Into the Middle of a Police Incident, Have Awkward Standoff

Delivery robots often create disruptions and safety concerns in urban environments.
#surveillance
Privacy professionals
fromTruthout
11 hours 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.
Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Why AI-powered city cameras are sounding new privacy alarms

Automatic license plate readers are expanding in the U.S., raising concerns about surveillance and targeting of specific communities.
Privacy professionals
fromTruthout
11 hours 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.
Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Why AI-powered city cameras are sounding new privacy alarms

Automatic license plate readers are expanding in the U.S., raising concerns about surveillance and targeting of specific communities.
DevOps
fromTechRepublic
2 years ago

What is Cloud Security? Fundamental Guide

Cloud security requires specialized processes and technologies to protect assets and data from evolving threats in a dynamic environment.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Driverless taxi veers into London crime scene

A Waymo driverless taxi entered a police cordon in London, prompting an apology and an investigation into the incident.
US news
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Security fears after 15 drones reported stolen in New Jersey heist

Fifteen agricultural spray drones were stolen in New Jersey, raising concerns about their potential misuse for dispersing dangerous materials.
fromPadailypost
3 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
Apple
fromArs Technica
3 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.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
3 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.
#smart-home
Gadgets
fromZDNET
5 days ago

I compared Thread, Zigbee, and Matter - here's the best smart home setup for you

Thread, Zigbee, and Matter are key protocols for smart home connectivity, each serving different functions in device communication.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
5 days ago

I compared Thread, Zigbee, and Matter - here's the best smart home setup for you

Thread, Zigbee, and Matter are key protocols for smart home connectivity, each serving different functions in device communication.
#meta
fromFuturism
5 days ago
Privacy professionals

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

Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
5 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.
Remote teams
fromWRAL.com
3 days ago

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

Remote work offers flexibility but poses privacy and security risks in public spaces.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Private health records of half a million Britons offered for sale on Chinese website

The UK Biobank charity informed the government that it had identified their data had been advertised for sale by several sellers on Alibaba's e-commerce platforms in China.
EU data protection
#data-privacy
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago
Privacy professionals

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

Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
2 days 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
2 days 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.
US politics
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Leak Shows ICE Planning to Use Facial Recognition Glasses to Identify Targets in Real Time

ICE plans to use facial recognition glasses for real-time data collection on Americans, raising concerns about privacy and surveillance.
Wearables
fromMail Online
6 years ago

Amazon is selling a bracelet that give you an electric ZAP

The Pavlok wrist strap uses electric shocks to help users break bad habits like smoking and overeating.
#ai
Information security
fromFast Company
4 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
fromSecurityWeek
3 days 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
4 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
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Attackers could disable all of a city's public EV chargers

Rented IoT infrastructure prioritizes user convenience over security, exposing them to denial of service attacks and vulnerabilities.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Claude can now connect to lifestyle apps like Spotify, Instacart and AllTrails

Anthropic expands Claude AI's capabilities by integrating with various third-party services for enhanced personal task execution.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
4 days ago

OpenAI now lets you screenshot your privacy in the foot

OpenAI's Chronicle captures user screens to enhance Codex's contextual understanding, raising privacy concerns similar to Microsoft's Recall.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Lowe's faces pressure to cut ties with Flock Safety as AI surveillance data raises serious privacy concerns

Lowe's faces pressure to end its partnership with Flock Safety due to concerns over mass surveillance and its implications for civil liberties.
#cybersecurity
fromZDNET
4 days ago
Information security

Google bets $32B on AI agent cyber force as security arms race escalates

Information security
fromTheregister
3 days ago

NCSC's first gadget blocks malware transfer over HDMI cables

GCHQ's SilentGlass device protects display devices from cyberattacks by blocking malicious traffic between computers and monitors.
Information security
fromZDNET
4 days ago

Google bets $32B on AI agent cyber force as security arms race escalates

Google introduces AI agents for cyber defense, enhancing threat detection and mitigation capabilities against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
5 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.
Apple
fromThe Hacker News
3 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.
Digital life
fromEarth911
2 weeks ago

Guest Idea: Why Sustainable Home Tech Choices Also Need Cybersecurity Awareness

Sustainable technology adoption is rising, but security risks of connected devices are often overlooked, impacting both environmental and digital safety.
fromTravel + Leisure
6 days 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
#privacy
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
6 days ago

Chrome Privacy Concerns Rise as Expert Warns of Fingerprinting Risks

Browser fingerprinting poses significant privacy risks in Chrome, with at least thirty techniques currently in use to track users without consent.
fromFortune
3 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

fromAxios
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

After Super Bowl ad, consumers rethink the tradeoffs of home surveillance tech

Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
6 days ago

Chrome Privacy Concerns Rise as Expert Warns of Fingerprinting Risks

Browser fingerprinting poses significant privacy risks in Chrome, with at least thirty techniques currently in use to track users without consent.
Privacy technologies
fromFortune
3 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.
fromAxios
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

After Super Bowl ad, consumers rethink the tradeoffs of home surveillance tech

fromTechCrunch
2 days 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
Privacy technologies
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Let's Add "Earbuds with Cameras" to the List of AI Garbage No One Should Want

VueBuds are AI-powered earbuds with cameras that assist users in visual recognition and translation, raising significant privacy concerns.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
3 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.
#ring
Wearables
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

With its new app store, Ring bets on AI to go beyond home security | TechCrunch

Amazon-owned Ring launches an app store to enhance camera capabilities, focusing on elder care, workforce analytics, and rental management.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Ring adds 4K to its battery-powered video doorbells

Ring enhances its battery-powered video doorbells with 4K and 2K video options, along with new solar charging solutions.
fromFuturism
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Hackers Working on Method to Make Ring Cameras Store Footage Locally, Never Giving It to Amazon

Wearables
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

With its new app store, Ring bets on AI to go beyond home security | TechCrunch

Amazon-owned Ring launches an app store to enhance camera capabilities, focusing on elder care, workforce analytics, and rental management.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Ring adds 4K to its battery-powered video doorbells

Ring enhances its battery-powered video doorbells with 4K and 2K video options, along with new solar charging solutions.
fromFuturism
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Hackers Working on Method to Make Ring Cameras Store Footage Locally, Never Giving It to Amazon

Information security
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Microsoft to test third-party AI models for incorporation in its security offerings

Microsoft is evaluating third-party AI systems to enhance its cybersecurity measures against AI-driven threats.
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Palantir Employees Are Starting to Wonder if They're the Bad Guys

Palantir seemed to become the technological backbone of Trump's immigration enforcement machinery, providing software identifying, tracking, and helping deport immigrants on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Privacy professionals
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

Google Antigravity in Crosshairs of Security Researchers, Cybercriminals

Google Antigravity's vulnerabilities have attracted both security researchers and cybercriminals, leading to risks of remote code execution and malware delivery.
fromPopular Science
2 weeks ago

How to stop your smart TV from tracking you

Smart TVs are capable of tracking user data, including viewing habits and app usage, which can lead to personalized advertising and content recommendations. Users may prefer to limit this tracking to protect their privacy.
Privacy technologies
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
3 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.
#milpitas
Privacy technologies
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

A Bay Area city is offering free doorbell cameras. Experts are raising concerns.

Milpitas City Council approved a $60,000 grant to expand doorbell camera use for enhancing public safety and crime-solving.
Privacy technologies
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

A Bay Area city is offering free doorbell cameras. Experts are raising concerns.

Milpitas City Council approved a $60,000 grant to expand doorbell camera use for enhancing public safety and crime-solving.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
5 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.
Privacy professionals
fromHoodline
6 days 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.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Creepy surveillance': why some cities are shutting down Flock cameras amid privacy concerns

Residents of Dunwoody, Georgia, are protesting the city's contract with Flock Safety over privacy concerns and data ownership issues.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Pay Once, Not Monthly, With My Favorite Subscription-Free Security Cameras

Local security cameras offer privacy and cost savings without cloud storage or subscription fees.
Gadgets
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Blink Mini 2K+ (Newest Model) Security Camera Is Almost 50% Off, Works With Alexa+ - Kotaku

Blink Mini 2K+ is an affordable indoor security camera with 2K video, color night vision, two-way audio, motion alerts, flexible placement, and a $26 sale price.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

The Best Floodlight Security Cameras for Your Home

A floodlight security camera is a great way to add light and video surveillance to your property, and they work extremely well for dark areas. They can serve like motion-activated lights when you or your family are taking out the trash, adding safety and convenience to your property. The addition of a security camera enables you to receive alerts about intruders, record video events that you can review later, and drop in and check on the videofeed whenever you like from wherever you are.
Gadgets
Gadgets
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Ring Floodlight Security Camera (Newest Model) Drops to Its Lowest Price of the Year, With Motion-Activated 1080p HD Video - Kotaku

Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus combines a hardwired 1080p security camera with 2000-lumen floodlights, motion-triggered recording, and customizable detection zones.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

How to Ding, Dong, Ditch Ring's surveillance network

Ring users concerned about cloud processing and law enforcement data sharing are exploring alternative doorbell cameras with local storage and privacy controls.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Time to Ditch Your Ring Doorbell? Here Are the Best Privacy-Minded Alternatives

Video doorbell footage poses privacy risks through unauthorized access, government surveillance, and potential misuse for racial profiling, though legal protections exist for refusing police requests without warrants.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 months ago

No One, Including Our Furry Friends, Will Be Safer in Ring's Surveillance Nightmare

Amazon Ring's Super Bowl ad offered a vision of our streets that should leave every person unsettled about the company's goals for disintegrating our privacy in public. In the ad, disguised as a heartfelt effort to reunite the lost dogs of the country with their innocent owners, the company previewed future surveillance of our streets: a world where biometric identification could be unleashed from consumer devices to identify, track, and locate anything - human, pet, and otherwise.
Privacy technologies
Privacy technologies
fromFortune
1 month ago

Cities join Amazon in ending their partnership with license-plate reader Flock following Super Bowl Ad. 'Your privacy is totally fine,' says Ring CEO | Fortune

Ring terminated its contract with Flock Safety following public backlash over surveillance concerns raised by a Super Bowl ad, despite the ad featuring Ring technology rather than Flock's license plate reader.
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