For the first time, guerrilla animal rights group Direct Action Everywhere reveals a guide to its investigative tactics and toolkit, from spy cams to night vision and drones. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
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Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2023 Seeks to End Warrantless Police and FBI Spying
The Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2023 pulls from past privacy bills to overhaul how police and the feds access Americans’ data and communications. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Government Surveillance Reform Act…
Internet Blackouts in Gaza Are a New Weapon in the Israel-Hamas War
Israel has said it’s prepared to disrupt internet service in Gaza, signaling a new age of warfare. In the past two weeks, the Palestinian territory has already suffered three communications shutdowns. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…
YouTube’s Ad Blocker Detection Believed to Break EU Privacy Law
A complaint filed with the EU’s independent data regulator accuses YouTube of failing to get explicit user permission for its ad blocker detection system, potentially violating the ePrivacy Directive. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
What a Bloody San Francisco Street Brawl Tells Us About the Age of Citizen Surveillance
When a homeless man attacked a former city official, footage of the onslaught became a rallying cry. Then came another video, and another—and the story turned inside out. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
Intensified Israeli Surveillance Has Put the West Bank on Lockdown
The West Bank was Israel’s surveillance laboratory. Since the Israel-Hamas war began, Palestinian residents have been locked in for days at a time. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Intensified Israeli Surveillance Has Put…
This Cheap Hacking Device Can Crash Your iPhone With Pop-Ups
Plus: SolarWinds is charged with fraud, New Orleans police face recognition has flaws, and new details about Okta’s October data breach emerge. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: This Cheap Hacking Device Can Crash…
Microsoft Does Damage Control With Its New ‘Secure Future Initiative’
Following a string of serious security incidents, Microsoft says it has a plan to deal with escalating threats from cybercriminals and state-backed hackers. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Microsoft Does Damage Control With…
The UN Hired an AI Company to Untangle the Israeli-Palestinian Crisis
CulturePulse’s AI model promises to create a realistic virtual simulation of every Israeli and Palestinian citizen. But don’t roll your eyes: It’s already been put to the test in other conflict zones. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
The New Era of Social Media Looks as Bad for Privacy as the Last One
The slow-motion implosion of Elon Musk’s X has given rise to a slew of competitors, where privacy invasions that ran rampant over the past decade still largely persist. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
How Telegram Became a Terrifying Weapon in the Israel-Hamas War
Hamas posted gruesome images and videos that were designed to go viral. Sources argue that Telegram’s lax moderation ensured they were seen around the world. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How Telegram Became…
Apple, Google, and Microsoft Just Patched Some Spooky Security Flaws
Plus: Major vulnerability fixes are now available for a number of enterprise giants, including Cisco, VMWare, Citrix, and SAP. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Apple, Google, and Microsoft Just Patched Some Spooky Security…
This Cryptomining Tool Is Stealing Secrets
Plus: Details emerge of a US government social media-scanning tool that flags “derogatory” speech, and researchers find vulnerabilities in the global mobile communications network. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: This Cryptomining Tool Is…
The Destruction of Gaza’s Internet Is Complete
As Israel increases its ground operation in Gaza, the last remaining internet and mobile connections have gone dark. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Destruction of Gaza’s Internet Is Complete
TikTok Streamers Are Staging ‘Israel vs. Palestine’ Live Matches to Cash In on Virtual Gifts
TikTokkers are using a little-known livestreaming feature to falsely represent Israelis and Palestinians—and the company is taking a cut of costly in-app gifts viewers give to participants. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: TikTok…
Elon Musk Mocked Ukraine, and Russian Trolls Went Wild
Inauthentic accounts on X flocked to its owner’s post about Ukrainian president Vlodymr Zelensky, hailing “Comrade Musk” and boosting pro-Russia propaganda. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Elon Musk Mocked Ukraine, and Russian Trolls…
Okta’s Latest Security Breach Is Haunted by the Ghost of Incidents Past
A recent breach of authentication giant Okta has impacted nearly 200 of its clients. But repeated incidents and the company’s delayed disclosure have security experts calling foul. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Okta’s…
Maine Mass Shooting Disinformation Floods Social Media as Suspect Remains at Large
In the hours following the worst mass shooting in Maine’s history, disinformation about the suspected gunman flooded social media with false claims that he had been arrested. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Maine…
Risk of a US Government Shutdown Is Fueled by Very Online Republicans
Egged on by a far-reaching conservative media ecosystem, right-wing hardliners are forcing Washington to bend to their reality as the federal government careens toward a possible shutdown. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Risk…
Your Boss’s Spyware Could Train AI to Replace You
Corporations are using software to monitor employees on a large scale. Some experts fear the data these tools collect could be used to automate people out of their jobs. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…