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#voter-registration
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
6 hours ago

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

The Justice Department plans to share sensitive voter data with Homeland Security

The DOJ plans to share voter registration data with DHS for citizenship verification, raising concerns about potential voter disenfranchisement.
US news
fromMail Online
1 hour ago

Leaked 911 call reveals Air Force general 'planned not to be found'

A retired Air Force general, William Neil McCasland, disappeared under mysterious circumstances, leaving behind personal items and raising concerns about his mental health.
fromWIRED
6 hours ago

CBP Facility Codes Sure Seem to Have Leaked Via Online Flashcards

The public Quizlet set contained information about alleged codes for specific facility entrances. 'Checkpoint doors code?' asked one card, with a specific four-digit combination listed in response.
Privacy professionals
US Elections
fromKqed
21 hours ago

California Media Seek Access to Secret Warrants in Sheriff's Ballot Seizure Case | KQED

Sheriff Bianco obtained warrants to investigate ballot discrepancies in Riverside County, but the investigation is currently on hold due to legal challenges.
#surveillance
fromNextgov.com
20 hours ago
SF politics

Single-member surveillance watchdog backs 702 powers, raising independence questions

The report praises Section 702's intelligence value while raising concerns about civil liberties and compliance with the Fourth Amendment.
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago
Privacy professionals

The real US surveillance threat isn't AI - it's the data infrastructure we already built - Silicon Canals

The infrastructure for mass surveillance already exists, relying on pre-existing technology and data rather than new AI advancements.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
20 hours ago

Single-member surveillance watchdog backs 702 powers, raising independence questions

The report praises Section 702's intelligence value while raising concerns about civil liberties and compliance with the Fourth Amendment.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

The real US surveillance threat isn't AI - it's the data infrastructure we already built - Silicon Canals

The infrastructure for mass surveillance already exists, relying on pre-existing technology and data rather than new AI advancements.
Information security
fromInfoWorld
14 hours ago

Claude Code leak puts enterprise trust at risk as security, governance concerns mount

Leaks threaten Anthropic's market position and raise security concerns about its AI coding tools.
NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Feds Storm NYC Councilmember's Home, Seize Devices in Pre-Dawn Raid

Federal agents raided the homes of Councilmember Farah Louis and her sister as part of a corruption investigation into migrant shelter contracts.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

Old-school spycraft could make a comeback as AI undermines trust

AI may enhance intelligence gathering but also revive traditional espionage methods due to reliability issues with digital communications.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
23 hours ago

Lawyers Warned Top Democratic PAC They May Have Misled Congress' on Illegal Foreign Donations Explosive NYT Report Reveals

ActBlue may have misled Congress about its foreign donation screening, raising legal risks and potential criminal liability.
#california
Environment
fromHigh Country News
2 days ago

The government-funded coverup under our noses - High Country News

The Bureau of Land Management plans extensive drilling in central California, threatening ecosystems and public health in areas like the Irish Hills.
California
fromPadailypost
6 days ago

Want government records? This California lawmaker wants you to pay more for them

California lawmakers propose fees for public records requests to manage resource strain on agencies.
fromKqed
2 days ago

Court Orders California Sheriff to Release Personnel Records in Watchdog Investigation | KQED

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office must comply with subpoenas issued by the county's civilian oversight board as part of a whistleblower investigation into alleged misconduct, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
California
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 days ago

Louisiana May Broaden University Public Records Exemptions

Supporters of the legislation argue that it is designed to protect prospective applicants for executive positions at universities by keeping private all application records until finalists are named. This confidentiality is crucial for individuals who wish to apply without alerting their current employers.
Higher education
#fbi
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Fired FBI Agents Cite Todd Blanche's CPAC Boast in New Class Action Suit

Former FBI agents filed a lawsuit alleging politically motivated firings by bureau leadership, claiming due process was denied based on perceived political affiliation.
SF politics
fromEsquire
3 days ago

Kash Patel Is Wasting FBI Resources to Go After a California Democrat

FBI Director Kash Patel is aggressively pursuing investigations against Rep. Eric Swalwell despite previous case closures and lack of criminal charges.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump cases sue agency and DoJ over firings

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their work on Trump-related investigations, seeking to represent others fired for political reasons.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

FBI agents who investigated Trump file lawsuit alleging retaliatory firing

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their investigation into Trump's actions after the 2020 election.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Fired FBI Agents Cite Todd Blanche's CPAC Boast in New Class Action Suit

Former FBI agents filed a lawsuit alleging politically motivated firings by bureau leadership, claiming due process was denied based on perceived political affiliation.
SF politics
fromEsquire
3 days ago

Kash Patel Is Wasting FBI Resources to Go After a California Democrat

FBI Director Kash Patel is aggressively pursuing investigations against Rep. Eric Swalwell despite previous case closures and lack of criminal charges.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump cases sue agency and DoJ over firings

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their work on Trump-related investigations, seeking to represent others fired for political reasons.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

FBI agents who investigated Trump file lawsuit alleging retaliatory firing

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their investigation into Trump's actions after the 2020 election.
Remote teams
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Security contractor blew the whistle on shabby support crew

Brad, a security contractor, faced challenges with antivirus alerts while working in a labor hire company's office without proper IT support.
World news
fromReadWrite
3 days ago

Experts say geopolitical trades test limits of insider trading laws

Unusual trading patterns before Trump's Iran announcement raise questions about market integrity and the adequacy of current regulations.
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

HHS reverses Biden-era restructuring of its IT and tech operations

HHS Chief Information Officer Clark Minor stated that consolidating the CTO, CDO, and CAIO roles within his office allows the department to move faster on shared platforms and protect systems more effectively.
Healthcare
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
3 days ago

The best way to protect your phone from a warrantless search in 2026

US authorities are increasingly aggressive in detaining and seizing devices, with biometrics remaining vulnerable.
Intellectual property law
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Court blocks Pentagon's Anthropic blacklisting, finds Trump administration's 'kill switch' claim had no evidence - Silicon Canals

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Pentagon from designating Anthropic as a supply chain risk, citing violations of legal procedures and First Amendment rights.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Delve whistleblower strikes again, with alleged receipts about 'fake compliance' | TechCrunch

Delve's CEO denies allegations of faking compliance evidence amid accusations from an anonymous source presenting alleged proof.
SOMA, SF
fromKqed
3 days ago

Why a Private Company Is Investigating Rapes at an ICE Detention Center Instead of the Sheriff | KQED

CoreCivic does not conduct criminal investigations of sexual abuse allegations at Otay Mesa Detention Center, referring them to law enforcement instead.
#eric-swalwell
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
14 hours ago

Eric Swalwell Addresses Claim That Pam Bondi Was Fired for Leaking Info to Him

Rep. Eric Swalwell denied claims that Attorney General Pam Bondi leaked information to him regarding an investigation into his past.
SF politics
fromRaw Story
3 days ago

FBI director Kash Patel hit with legal action for move to dig up dirt on Dem

Rep. Eric Swalwell has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the FBI regarding potential release of files related to a suspected Chinese spy.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
14 hours ago

Eric Swalwell Addresses Claim That Pam Bondi Was Fired for Leaking Info to Him

Rep. Eric Swalwell denied claims that Attorney General Pam Bondi leaked information to him regarding an investigation into his past.
SF politics
fromRaw Story
3 days ago

FBI director Kash Patel hit with legal action for move to dig up dirt on Dem

Rep. Eric Swalwell has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the FBI regarding potential release of files related to a suspected Chinese spy.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
4 hours ago

A fintech app asked users for their passports - then left 360,000 files unprotected for five years - Silicon Canals

A money transfer app exposed over 360,000 sensitive files on a public server for nearly five years, including unencrypted personal documents.
US Elections
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Congress May Finally Ban Its Own Stock Trading and NANC Would Feel It First

The investment case for NANC relies on Congress members' ability to trade stocks, now facing significant legislative challenges.
#claude-code
Information security
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Claude Code's source reveals extent of system access

Claude Code has significant control over devices, raising concerns about data retention and potential misuse in sensitive environments.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Claude Code's source reveals extent of system access

Claude Code has significant control over devices, raising concerns about data retention and potential misuse in sensitive environments.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 week ago

National Security Starts at Home - Not on the Battlefield

National security relies on enduring internal capacity rather than just accumulated hard power or visible instruments of power.
fromPatently-O
3 days ago

Disclosed but Still Secret? The Federal Circuit Weighs Patent Publications Against Trade Secret Claims

The technology at issue is a subcutaneous cosmetic penile implant, a silicone sleeve placed between the skin and 'Buck's fascia' to enhance girth and length.
Intellectual property law
US politics
fromAxios
1 day ago

Exclusive: Trump's DOJ says he's not required to turn over official records

The Presidential Records Act mandates that presidential records belong to the U.S. government, a law Trump has challenged by retaining documents.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
20 hours ago

Pinterest said he violated laid-off colleagues' privacy. Now he's going public

A former Pinterest engineer claims he was unjustly fired for sharing a tool that revealed employee layoffs.
World news
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

DOJ confirms FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email was hacked

Iranian cyber group Handala Hack claims responsibility for attacks on US entities in retaliation for military actions against Iran.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

The Next Cybersecurity Crisis Isn't Breaches-It's Data You Can't Trust

Data integrity now encompasses data trust, emphasizing the importance of reliable data in AI-driven decision-making.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

New contract for background investigations raises concerns about scale and risk

DCSA is modernizing its Case Processing Operations Center to enhance background investigations and incorporate Continuous Vetting for national security.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

New York Times Reporters Set to Regain Pentagon Access After Court Ruling: Report

New York Times reporters will have their Pentagon press credentials reinstated after a judge ruled the Defense Department's media policy unconstitutional.
#first-amendment
Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Federal Judge Blocks Pentagon From Labeling Anthropic a National Security Threat

U.S. District Judge Rita F. Lin issued a preliminary injunction against the Department of Defense's actions towards Anthropic, citing First Amendment violations.
Media industry
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Pentagon policy limiting independent press access is unlawful, judge rules

A federal judge voided parts of a restrictive press policy by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, affirming reporters' constitutional rights to cover the military.
Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Federal Judge Blocks Pentagon From Labeling Anthropic a National Security Threat

U.S. District Judge Rita F. Lin issued a preliminary injunction against the Department of Defense's actions towards Anthropic, citing First Amendment violations.
Media industry
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Pentagon policy limiting independent press access is unlawful, judge rules

A federal judge voided parts of a restrictive press policy by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, affirming reporters' constitutional rights to cover the military.
#ice
US politics
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.
US politics
fromSilicon Canals
20 hours ago

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

ICE is using commercial spyware domestically, raising constitutional concerns about warrantless surveillance and lack of oversight.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.
US politics
fromSilicon Canals
20 hours ago

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

ICE is using commercial spyware domestically, raising constitutional concerns about warrantless surveillance and lack of oversight.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

FBI Warns of Data Security Risks From China-Made Mobile Apps

Foreign-developed mobile applications pose significant data security risks, particularly those from China, according to an FBI alert.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 days ago

The Rising Tide of Executive Protection: Corporations Ramp Up Security in an Era of Heightened Threats

Companies are increasingly investing in executive protection due to rising threats, making it a strategic necessity for business continuity and resilience.
#trump
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Investigators Believed Trump Hoarded Top Secret Gov't Files for Personal Financial Gain: Report

Trump retained classified documents linked to his business interests, suggesting a motive for holding onto them post-presidency.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Raskin: DOJ Records Suggest Trump Leveraged Classified Docs for Financial Gain

Rep. Jamie Raskin demands answers from Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding President Trump's mishandling of classified documents for personal gain.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Investigators Believed Trump Hoarded Top Secret Gov't Files for Personal Financial Gain: Report

Trump retained classified documents linked to his business interests, suggesting a motive for holding onto them post-presidency.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Raskin: DOJ Records Suggest Trump Leveraged Classified Docs for Financial Gain

Rep. Jamie Raskin demands answers from Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding President Trump's mishandling of classified documents for personal gain.
#government-secrecy
#cybersecurity
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago
Privacy professionals

Ex-FBI Honcho Says Kash Patel Hack Just the Tip of the Iceberg' Embarrassing' Trump Admin Leaks To Come

Privacy professionals
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

FBI director Kash Patel's emails, photos hacked by Iran-linked group

The Handala Hack Team accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal emails, releasing documents and photos amid rising tensions linked to Iran.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

Iran-Linked Hackers Breach FBI Director Kash Patel's Email, Leak Messages Online

An Iran-linked hacking group breached FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email, releasing non-sensitive information as a retaliatory cyber attack.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Ex-NSA leaders say Americans are becoming 'numb' to cyber threats

American society is increasingly apathetic to cyberattacks, lacking a strong strategy to deter foreign adversaries and their hackers.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Ex-FBI Honcho Says Kash Patel Hack Just the Tip of the Iceberg' Embarrassing' Trump Admin Leaks To Come

The hack of FBI Director Kash Patel is expected to lead to more embarrassing leaks involving other officials, particularly from Iranian-linked hackers.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

FBI director Kash Patel's emails, photos hacked by Iran-linked group

The Handala Hack Team accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal emails, releasing documents and photos amid rising tensions linked to Iran.
#dhs
fromJezebel
1 day ago
US politics

ICE Warehouse Concentration Camps Put on Hold as DHS Corruption Spills Into Full View

SF politics
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

DHS drops investigation into former acting CISA chief's failed polygraph exam

DHS closed an investigation into CISA staff who arranged a polygraph for the former acting director, clearing them of wrongdoing.
US politics
fromJezebel
1 day ago

ICE Warehouse Concentration Camps Put on Hold as DHS Corruption Spills Into Full View

DHS has paused its ICE warehouse campaign amid concerns over excessive spending and contract investigations.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
21 hours ago

Oversight Dems Calls for Bondi to Testify Before Congress

Pam Bondi is called to testify before Congress regarding her handling of the Epstein files after being ousted as attorney general.
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

Agency CIOs must supply top-down IT contract information, OMB memo states

What we want to do is make sure that CIOs are fully empowered to be there at the beginning of conversations, that they are part of the formulation of budget and policy from liftoff.
Privacy professionals
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Did Trump cuts slow access to public records? We found 26 cases that say yes.

Federal workforce reductions have severely impaired agencies' ability to comply with Freedom of Information Act requests, with at least 13 agencies citing staffing cuts as reasons for missing FOIA deadlines in court.
#government-shutdown
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
21 hours ago

US Homeland Security shutdown to stretch on, despite Senate passing funding

The House has not voted on the Senate bill, prolonging the partial government shutdown affecting DHS funding and federal workers.
fromPOLITICO
3 days ago
US politics

The DHS shutdown might never end

The government shutdown has left tens of thousands of workers affected, with low morale and no immediate resolution in sight.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
21 hours ago

US Homeland Security shutdown to stretch on, despite Senate passing funding

The House has not voted on the Senate bill, prolonging the partial government shutdown affecting DHS funding and federal workers.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
3 days ago

The DHS shutdown might never end

The government shutdown has left tens of thousands of workers affected, with low morale and no immediate resolution in sight.
Media industry
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Joe Kent under FBI investigation for alleged leaks

National Counterterrorism Center leader Joe Kent resigned while under FBI investigation for suspected classified information leaks to conservative media figures regarding Israel, Iran, and other sensitive matters.
Law
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The Unbearable Lightness of Signalgate

The Uniform Code of Military Justice enforces discipline across all military ranks through 158 articles covering both civilian crimes and military-specific offenses, with recent courts-martial demonstrating consistent enforcement of conduct standards.
US politics
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Deadline issued for UFO videos as Congress warns of 'threat' to US

Lawmakers demand federal agencies release UFO videos by April 14, 2026, citing potential threats to US military forces.
Privacy professionals
fromFEDweek
4 days ago

Agencies Need More Complete Guidance on Privacy Considerations of AI Use, Says GAO

GAO identifies gaps in AI guidance, highlighting risks and the need for comprehensive privacy protections in agency implementations.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The Anger Trailing Congress Around the Country

Congress failed to fund the Department of Homeland Security, risking federal employee paychecks amid rising public anger and potential electoral consequences for Republicans.
#immigration-enforcement
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

CA senators demand answers from DHS after ICE arrest tied to TSA data at San Francisco Airport

Senators Padilla and Schiff demand answers from DHS regarding TSA data use for immigration enforcement after an airport arrest.
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago
US politics

Confessions of the ICE Agent Whisperer

Independent journalist Karl Loftus interviews anonymous DHS immigration enforcement agents through his project 'Confessions of an ICE Agent,' providing rare insight into officers' perspectives during Trump's immigration enforcement surge.
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

CA senators demand answers from DHS after ICE arrest tied to TSA data at San Francisco Airport

Senators Padilla and Schiff demand answers from DHS regarding TSA data use for immigration enforcement after an airport arrest.
US politics
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Confessions of the ICE Agent Whisperer

Independent journalist Karl Loftus interviews anonymous DHS immigration enforcement agents through his project 'Confessions of an ICE Agent,' providing rare insight into officers' perspectives during Trump's immigration enforcement surge.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

DHS's use of secretive legal weapon draws congressional scrutiny

Homeland Security is using administrative subpoenas to target Americans who criticize the agency, chilling free speech and First Amendment protections.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

This Democracy Expert is Warning that ICE at the Airports is Absolutely a Dry Run for the Midterms

The United States is experiencing a rapid decline in democratic norms and institutions, with significant threats to upcoming elections.
fromComputerworld
3 weeks 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
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago

ICE-Tracking Apps Have Helped People Avoid Immigration Agents. Are They Legal?

ICEBlock is an app designed to help users avoid ICE enforcement by reporting sightings in real-time.
Privacy professionals
fromCNET
2 weeks ago

FBI Confirms Buying Data That Could Be Used to Track Americans

FBI Director Kash Patel admitted under oath that the agency purchases commercially available data to track Americans, circumventing Fourth Amendment protections without warrants.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Prosecutors examined whether Trump disclosed classified map on plane after leaving office

Federal prosecutors are investigating whether Donald Trump showed a classified map to individuals on his plane after his presidency, including his chief of staff, Susie Wiles.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

National Security Begins Behind the Toaster

Dear Secretary Pete Hegseth, I realize that this is a big ask, but would you please invade and take possession of my son and daughter-in-law's apartment? Or maybe you'd like to make them an offer first? Either way, as a concerned mother and patriot who believes that national security begins at home, I feel it's my duty to let you know that Otis and Luna, the co-dictators of Unit 4-C, at 439 Bergen Street, in Park Slope, Brooklyn, must be overthrown.
Humor
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

FBI queries of Americans' data under FISA 702 rose 35% in 2025

FBI searches of Americans' data collected under Section 702 of FISA increased 35% from December 2024 to November 2025, while the percentage of searches returning relevant information declined significantly.
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks 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
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Hacker broke into FBI and compromised Epstein files, report says | TechCrunch

An unidentified foreign hacker broke into the FBI's field office in New York in 2023 and compromised files related to the bureau's investigation into the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to Reuters. The hack took advantage of a server at the Child Exploitation Forensic Lab in the FBI's New York Field Office that was left inadvertently vulnerable by an FBI special agent working on the case.
Privacy professionals
US politics
fromemptywheel
2 weeks ago

Accountability - emptywheel

Accountability for Trump and his administration is essential to prevent him from scapegoating Muslims for failures resulting from his Iran conflict decisions.
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.
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.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Cuts in training for new ICE agents should scare everyone,' says whistleblower

ICE agent training has been reduced by 40-50%, creating inadequate preparation that risks constitutional violations, unlawful arrests, and deaths during immigration enforcement operations.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Hacktivists claim to have hacked Homeland Security to release ICE contract data | TechCrunch

Why hack the DHS? I can think of a couple Pretti Good reasons! I'm releasing this because the DHS is killing us and people deserve to know which companies support them and what they're working on.
Privacy professionals
Information security
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

I Con the Record Admits All This Spying Also Serves Counterintelligence

The Intelligence Community uses online anonymity and networking tools to collect foreign intelligence, including counterintelligence and cybersecurity, while asserting legal limits on targeting US citizens.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 months ago

ICE Agents Are 'Doxing' Themselves

ICE List claims a leaked database of nearly 4,500 DHS employees but mainly aggregates publicly posted information, includes inaccuracies, and operates as a crowdsourced wiki.
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

The Scandal of Lying about "Thwarted" "Plots" Started 4 Years Ago

Only one or two U.S. terrorist plots were actually thwarted by the Section 215 call-detail dragnet; the widely cited figure of 54 is incorrect.
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.
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

NSA Probably Doesn't Have ALL of Hillary's Emails ... But Maybe Someone Should

I'm among those who believes Hillary Clinton's use of a privately run email server is an abuse of power. Doing so appears to have skirted laws ensuring good governance and it may well have exposed her communications to adversaries (including some who would have reason to use the contents of her email to help Republicans win the White House), even if her email would have been just as targeted at State, per reports about persistent hacking of it.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

FBI gathered intelligence on reporters, religious orgs using 'assessment' authority, watchdog report says

FBI assessments examined over 1,000 journalists, religious groups, politicians and others using intelligence tools without needing a criminal predicate or warrant-level evidence.
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