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fromArtforum
1 day ago

Hive Mind

Collective intelligence in animals and cultural systems reveals emergent 'uncomputable' behaviors tied to surveillance, digital capitalism, extractivism, and invisible labor.
fromIndependent
2 days ago

David Quinn: When even bin lorries are spying on us, moral blackmail has gone too far

Waste companies are using bin-lorry cameras to photograph and notify customers who mis-sort rubbish, sending photos and polite requests to correct disposal habits.
#digital-rights
#microsoft
Privacy technologies
fromFuturism
6 days ago

"I Hate This Viscerally": People Are REALLY Mad at These AI Glasses That Record Everything Constantly

A startup's smart glasses would record and transcribe every conversation without visible indicators, creating panopticon-like surveillance and severe privacy risks for everyone involved.
#drones
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Police to deploy dedicated drone team for Carnival

A dedicated BTP drone team with multi-camera, thermal imaging and laser-rangefinder capabilities will monitor Notting Hill Carnival to enhance crowd safety and incident response.
Public health
fromwww.nature.com
1 week ago

Heat and Rain Can Help Predict When Dengue Will Surge

Dengue outbreaks in the Americas follow El Niño by ~5 months, peak summer temperatures by ~3 months, and peak rainfall by ~1 month.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Meet revolutionary police robo-dog with weapon-detecting AI camera hitting UK streets

Nottinghamshire Police will trial a remote-controlled robo-dog with AI weapon detection, 3D scanning, and kilometre-range control, potentially entering UK operational service in 2026.
fromVulture
11 months ago

Relay Might Be the Next Great Corporate Espionage Thriller

A fixer uses a telecommunications relay service to anonymize contact and protect whistleblowers returning stolen corporate secrets in a tense corporate-espionage thriller.
#palantir
fromTruthout
1 week ago
Social justice

Organizers Are Demanding Palantir Drop Contracts With ICE and Israeli Military

fromTruthout
1 week ago
Social justice

Organizers Are Demanding Palantir Drop Contracts With ICE and Israeli Military

US news
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

DA: Marlborough dentist used dental wax, medical tape to hide camera in office bathroom

A Marlborough dentist was arraigned for allegedly placing a secret camera in a staff bathroom, recording victims and facing multiple criminal charges.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Human rights regulator criticises Met's use of facial recognition cameras

John Kirkpatrick, chief executive of the EHRC, acknowledged the tech could be used help to combat serious crime and keep people safe. But he added in a statement: "There must be clear rules which guarantee that live facial recognition technology is used only where necessary, proportionate and constrained by appropriate safeguards. We believe that the Metropolitan Police's current policy falls short of this standard."
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US surveillance firms run a victory lap amid Trump's immigration crackdown

Private prison company executives expressed their enthusiasm over unprecedented growth opportunities in immigration detention, which has seen a financial boost from the administration's crackdown.
US politics
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 weeks ago

Victory! Pen-Link's Police Tools Are Not Secret

The settlement ends a months-long California public records lawsuit with the Electronic Frontier Foundation and the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office.
US politics
US politics
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

China labels US as 'surveillance empire' over chip tracking

Chinese state media labeled the US as a "surveillance empire" for using tracking technology against black-market GPU shipments.
China's extensive surveillance network is noted in response to US intelligence practices.
US politics
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

SFPD surveillance unit's close ties to crypto billionaire - 48 hills

Concern arises from funding a police surveillance unit by tech billionaires in San Francisco.
#facial-recognition
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

How Israel used Microsoft technology to spy on Palestinians podcast

Sariel had a plan to transfer large amounts of Unit 8200's data, including top-secret information, into Microsoft's cloud platform, Azure. This would enable mass surveillance on Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza.
Privacy professionals
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
2 weeks ago

MINORITY REPORT: If you think, talk or speak the truth about the government, health or safety, or might be sent to the new MENTAL HEALTH GULAG

Increasing use of mental health laws for political repression without due process raises concerns about civil liberties and a potential police state.
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Baby turkey, five chickens stolen from Emma Prusch Farm Park

A baby turkey named Megara and five chickens were stolen from Emma Prusch Farm Park, with the thefts occurring on Sunday afternoon and night.
Pets
New York City
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

NYPD searching for thieves after 73-year-old man is attacked and robbed in Staten Island

A 73-year-old man was attacked and robbed in Staten Island by two suspects who are still at large.
#artificial-intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Watching the watchers: Is the Technical Advisory Panel a match for MI5, MI6 and GCHQ? | Computer Weekly

The Technical Advisory Panel aims to ensure trust in surveillance technology through expert advice.
fromMedium
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

The Strategic Imperative of AI in Defense

Artificial intelligence is reshaping modern military operations by enhancing decision-making and deploying autonomous systems.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Revealed: oligarchs spied on UK lawyers who ran Serious Fraud Office cases

Oligarchs under investigation by the Serious Fraud Office conducted surveillance on former prosecutors to gather information and weaken the agency's case.
fromFlowingData
3 weeks ago

Lowe's and Home Depot are sharing customer data with law enforcement

Popular home improvement stores are using Flock cameras to collect license plate data, raising concerns about customer safety and data sharing.
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 weeks ago

Know-Your-Customer: The Quiet Kill Switch

KYC regulations transform cryptocurrency transactions into traceable activities, compromising user autonomy and enabling surveillance.
fromsilive
3 weeks ago

'We have cameras, and still...': Homeowner decries package thefts on Staten Island

A Staten Island resident reported a theft video showing a porch pirate stealing a package from his home.
fromwww.levernews.com
3 weeks ago

Airlines Are Using AI to Set Personalized, Jacked-Up Prices

Many airlines, led by Delta, are working with AI consulting companies that boast of their hyper-personalized price setting, laying the groundwork for economy-wide surveillance pricing.
Privacy technologies
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

UK's surveillance flights over Gaza raise questions on help for Israeli military

Britain conducts surveillance flights over Gaza to locate hostages held by Hamas, utilizing the RAF and US contractor Sierra Nevada Corporation.
#privacy-rights
#privacy
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Can you ever expect privacy in public? Coldplay kiss camera saga tells us a lot about the answer.

The KissCam incident at a Coldplay concert led to viral internet memes and significant scrutiny of corporate leadership ethics.
Privacy professionals
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

UK could be forced to step back on data surveillance demands

Vice President J.D. Vance criticizes the UK's actions as threatening free speech and democracy amid US concerns over privacy violations.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
US news

Can you ever expect privacy in public? Coldplay kiss camera saga tells us a lot about the answer.

fromPrivacy International
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Why Privacy Matters to Workers

Surveillance in workplaces threatens workers' dignity, autonomy, and rights, affecting both remote and gig workers significantly.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Microsoft cloud used in Israeli mass surveillance of Palestinians: Report

The surveillance system, operational since 2022, was built by Unit 8200, the Israeli military's secretive intelligence branch, enabling collection of millions of daily phone calls.
Privacy professionals
Privacy professionals
fromHackernoon
1 month ago

Protocol That Leaks Your Every Move: A Guide to DNS Privacy | HackerNoon

DNS compromises online privacy due to its plaintext transmission, allowing ISPs and third parties to intercept user queries easily.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

A million calls an hour': Israel relying on Microsoft cloud for expansive surveillance of Palestinians

Microsoft Azure collaborates with Israel's Unit 8200 to store extensive surveillance data on Palestinian communications.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Kremlin's Most Devious Hacking Group Is Using Russian ISPs to Plant Spyware

Turla, linked to Russia's FSB, utilizes state access to ISPs for advanced spyware installation, targeting foreign embassy personnel in Moscow.
Film
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Ice Cube's War of the Worlds Is Too Crazy for This Planet

Surveillance technology is portrayed as a means for emotional connection in a father-child relationship.
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

Knowing these 7 rules helped me optimize my home security camera for the best footage

Security cameras are becoming more popular and affordable, and their effectiveness can be enhanced by mindful placement, avoiding obstructions like trees or furniture.
Privacy technologies
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

UK academics studying topics sensitive to China face harassment, survey finds

Academics and students of Chinese studies in Britain face harassment, surveillance, and pressure to self-censor due to financial ties with China.
fromwww.sbsun.com
1 month ago

$100,000 reward offered after $1 million jewelry burglary at California warehouse

A burglar was captured on surveillance video exiting a van after breaking into the Riko Zakka warehouse on Jersey Boulevard, stealing over $1 million in merchandise.
California
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Joe Brolly: Even David Clifford can't stem the Donegal tide as Jim McGuinness makes plot to limit Kerry's talisman

Jimmy McGuinness will develop strategies to limit Kerry's key players.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Inside NATO's 'eyes in the sky' watching Russian moves from 30,000 feet

NATO AWACS E-3A Sentry monitors air and maritime activity over Eastern Europe, providing critical situational awareness and surveillance support for military operations.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

What is the Nipah virus and is it spreading in southern India?

The Nipah virus is a highly pathogenic zoonotic virus causing death in 40 to 75 percent of human infected cases, first confirmed in a 52-year-old man in Kerala.
Public health
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Delta's AI spying to "jack up" prices must be banned, lawmakers say

There is no fare product Delta has ever used, is testing or plans to use that targets customers with individualized offers based on personal information or otherwise.
E-Commerce
fromQNS
1 month ago

Burglar steals nearly $500K in cash and property from Fresh Meadows home: NYPD - QNS

The NYPD is searching for a burglar who stole nearly $500,000 in cash and property from a Fresh Meadows home.
Social justice
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

Law enforcement surveilled Nevada lithium mine protesters, according to records - High Country News

FBI and law enforcement agencies have been surveilling Indigenous activists opposing mining developments, treating them as potential threats.
#location-sharing
New York City
fromQNS
1 month ago

Suspect wanted for Sunnyside bank robbery: NYPD - QNS

Police are searching for a suspect who robbed a Sunnyside bank, stealing $37 in daylight.
fromZDNET
1 month ago

I found a video doorbell that records in 2K - and it comes with zero monthly fees

Video doorbells offer easy installation, surveillance capabilities, and options without monthly fees, making them ideal for smart home beginners.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
1 month ago

What the Coldplay concert saga tells us about our privacy

A couple captured on KissCam at a Coldplay concert sparked global attention, leading to discussions on privacy, ethics, and corporate accountability.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

WhoFi: Unique 'fingerprint' based on Wi-Fi interactions

Researchers developed a biometric identifier using Wi-Fi signals to re-identify people based on how their bodies affect signal propagation.
US politics
fromHell Gate
1 month ago

The Adams Administration Is Now on the Citizen App

New York City's partnership with the Citizen app intensifies the perception of danger by broadcasting real-time alerts about crime and emergencies.
#cybersecurity
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Serial spyware founder Scott Zuckerman wants the FTC to unban him from the surveillance industry | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

A surveillance vendor was caught exploiting a new SS7 attack to track people's phone locations | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Serial spyware founder Scott Zuckerman wants the FTC to unban him from the surveillance industry | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

A surveillance vendor was caught exploiting a new SS7 attack to track people's phone locations | TechCrunch

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 month ago

When Your Power Meter Becomes a Tool of Mass Surveillance

Sacramento's power company has engaged in illegal surveillance by using smart meter data to target households with high energy usage.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Canada's deportation of alleged Mafia boss hinges on foreign eavesdropping | CBC News

The deportation case of Vincenzo DeMaria raises issues about foreign surveillance rights in Canada.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Coldplay kiss-cam shows our surveillance society

Public surveillance and social media enable society to self-police, exposing personal transgressions without the need for a dystopian surveillance state.
fromHackernoon
5 months ago

One Identity Everywhere: Why Digital Identity Is the Missing Infrastructure Layer in Tech | HackerNoon

The current identity ecosystem online is fragile and fragmented, leading to duplicated and error-prone age and identity checks across different platforms.
Privacy professionals
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Nearly 3 Minutes Cut From Jeffrey Epstein Prison Video Released by Trump Administration: Report

Nearly three minutes of footage were cut from Epstein's surveillance video, raising new questions about the circumstances of his death.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Did OPD provide ICE with surveillance camera data?

Oakland Police Department denies sharing surveillance data with federal agencies despite reports of over 200 searches conducted by local police departments.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

Blur security camera concept is more aesthetic than intrusive - Yanko Design

Hanwool Park's design transforms traditional security cameras into elegant, sculptural objects with a spherical glass housing, challenging perceptions of monitoring devices.
Design
fromHackernoon
5 years ago

In This LA Neighborhood, Residents Are Turning to Doorbell Cameras Instead of Calling the Cops | HackerNoon

"After too many years schlepping to the laundromat in the snow when I lived in Maryland, in-unit laundry was a must."
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Will face recognition cameras keep Croydon safer?

Surveillance measures including live facial recognition are being implemented in Croydon to combat rising crime, raising privacy concerns among residents.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

ICE Is Following the Lead of Anti-Palestinian Doxxing Groups

ICE is operating in a manner resembling authoritarian police states, focusing on surveillance and detention of immigrants rather than conventional law enforcement.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Metadata Shows the FBI's 'Raw' Jeffrey Epstein Prison Video Was Likely Modified

Surveillance footage released by the DOJ raises further conspiracy theories regarding Jeffrey Epstein's death instead of dispelling them.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Skateboards and Livestreams: DHS Tells Police That Common Protest Activities Are 'Violent Tactics'

DHS's risk-based approach reflects a broader shift in US law enforcement shaped by post-9/11 security priorities-one that elevates perceived intent over demonstrable wrongdoing.
US politics
Privacy professionals
fromTruthout
1 month ago

US Campuses Have Become the Newest Laboratories for Surveillance Technology

University of Michigan paid $800,000 for surveillance of pro-Palestinian activists through a private security company.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The wild plots of Iranian dissident hunters

Mohammad Rezaie, a former Iranian naval officer, fled to Turkey to escape deployment in Syria but continues to live under threat from the regime.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Secret Service Tailed James Comey in Unmarked Cars After Post On Trump: Report

Law enforcement officers were ordered to track James Comey following his social media post, which formed the anti-Trump slogan 86 47, raising concerns of threats against Trump.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

BMW secretly followed, filmed and then sacked worker over injury claim

A disabled worker was unfairly dismissed after covert surveillance, leading to a tribunal ruling against his employer for discrimination.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Germany says a Chinese warship used a laser against one of its surveillance aircraft over the Red Sea. It's pulled this dangerous move before.

A Chinese warship directed a laser at a German surveillance aircraft above the Red Sea, endangering personnel.
Social justice
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Tech firms complicit in 'economy of genocide', says UN rapporteur | Computer Weekly

Technology firms are implicated in Israel's actions against Palestinians, necessitating cessation of involvement.
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