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04/19/2024
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By Richard Brown
Alleged Russian hackers stole email conversations between Microsoft and U.S. federal agencies
United States officials have confirmed that Russian hackers successfully gained access to and pilfered government emails exchanged between Microsoft and federal agencies. Eric Goldstein, a senior official at the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), informed reporters that Microsoft had alerted several federal agencies about the potential breach, indicating that the hackers […]
04/19/2024
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By Laura Harris
British gov’t to equip cops with facial recognition technology as part of $69M plan to combat retail crime
The government of the United Kingdom plans to allocate four million British pounds ($5 million) for the development of mobile police units equipped with live facial recognition technology that can scan people’s faces on the street, supposedly as a means to combat retail crimes. According to the announcement of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the program will make […]
04/17/2024
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By Laura Harris
Automotive journalist reveals how smart technologies in modern vehicles cost you privacy and control
Automotive journalist Geoff Thompson recently delved into the implications of a software update applied to a Hyundai Kona subcompact SUV following the technological evolution of the automotive industry. In recent years, the automotive industry has undergone notable technological strides, equipping modern vehicles with features that “bolster safety and efficiency.” Cars manufactured since the mid-2010s are integrated with so-called […]
04/17/2024
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By Ramon Tomey
Absurd “first AI pageant” slammed on social media
Social media users openly denounced the “first artificial intelligence (AI) pageant,” claiming that the virtual contest is a sign that the world is getting worse. The World AI Creator Awards (WAICA) sponsored by virtual model content creator Fanvue will be awarding the title of Miss AI to the winning digital model, according to the Sun. […]
04/11/2024
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By Arsenio Toledo
New “data protection” bill in the U.K. expands ability of banks and corporations to surveil customers
A bill is currently making its way through the parliament of the United Kingdom, which could grant the country’s government with extraordinary new financial surveillance powers. The Data Protection and Digital Information (DPDI) bill proposes changes to the U.K.’s General Data Protection Regulations, which provide the foundation for the rules and principles that govern how […]
04/11/2024
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By Laura Harris
EU plans to monitor private online chats under the guise of combating child abuse
The European Union is planning to pass new regulations supposedly to combat child sexual abuse online that will allow it to monitor private online messages for illegal content, stirring controversy all over the continent. Initially introduced in May 2022, the EU presented the first draft of the “Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament […]
04/10/2024
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By Richard Brown
Plans to install 480 new cameras in Oakland along California freeways raise mass surveillance concerns
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has unveiled plans to install 480 new cameras in Oakland and along freeways, raising concerns over mass surveillance. Characterizing these cameras as “cutting-edge,” Newsom conveyed in a video shared on X, formerly Twitter, that they would “aid law enforcement in identifying vehicles associated with crimes through real-time data and alerts.” (Related: California thieves […]
04/01/2024
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By Laura Harris
Privacy experts warn the public against “digital enslavement” as Amazon launches new app for pay-by-palm services
Privacy experts warn the public about possible “digital enslavement” as Amazon launches a new app that enables first-time users to enroll in the Amazon One pay-by-palm services remotely. In the past, individuals had to physically visit a store equipped with Amazon One devices to register for the service. But on March 28, Amazon announced that first-time users […]
03/29/2024
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By Ethan Huff
If you watch the “wrong” things on YouTube, the Feds could demand that Google reveal your identity
Privacy experts are sounding the alarm about two recent court orders that allowed the federal government to order Google to release private information about users who watched certain unapproved videos and livestreams on YouTube. According to the orders, the feds demanded information on all viewers of select YouTube videos that Washington says involve criminal activity […]
03/19/2024
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By Laura Harris
AI-generated deepfakes are beginning to sway public opinion all over the world
Artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes are beginning to sway public opinion all over the world. Creating fake photos, videos or audio clips used to require considerable resources in terms of time, technical expertise and finances. But the advent of AI has drastically lowered these barriers, providing anyone with malicious intent and a smartphone with the power to manipulate […]
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