U.S. Customs and Border Protection has increased searches and detainments of travelers entering the United States, including reviews of phones, tablets, laptops, and even social media activity. Immigr
Border Searches
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The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) warns that border searches of electronic devices are increasing and poses serious privacy risks for travelers. Phones, laptops, and tablets often contain vast
A federal case in Atlanta is testing the use of privacy-focused smartphone software and the limits of airport searches. The US Department of Justice is seeking to prosecute Atlanta resident Sam Tunick
A Financial Times report says Iran may be using long-known telecom weaknesses and commercially sold location data to track U.S. troops across the Middle East, including in Iraq’s Kurdistan region. The
The U.S. Justice Department has indicted Atlanta resident Samuel Tunick for allegedly using a “duress” passcode to wipe his phone during a border inspection, in what appears to be the first known fede
A North Carolina man, Jalil Richardson, spent more than 50 days in jail after Jacksonville authorities identified him as a suspect in a crime he says he did not commit. The case stemmed from a stolen
WIRED reports that Meta quietly embedded face-recognition code for its smart glasses into the Meta AI app, which has been downloaded more than 50 million times and is required for Ray-Ban and Oakley g
California passes ban on 3D-printed firearms
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California lawmakers have passed Assembly Bill 2047, a controversial measure aimed at preventing the production of 3D-printed firearm parts, including so-called ghost guns. The bill would require 3D p
California lawmakers are moving to exempt most Linux distributions from the state’s controversial Digital Age Assurance Act after months of backlash from open-source and privacy advocates. A new amend
Utah has become the first U.S. state to explicitly make websites liable for users who hide their location with VPNs under age-verification law. Senate Bill 73, called the Online Age Verification Amend
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Apr 9
The Session Technology Foundation (STF) has announced that its messaging app, Session, is entering its final 90 days of operation due to insufficient funding. Currently, the STF has raised around $65,
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has confirmed its use of advanced spyware to intercept encrypted messages from fentanyl traffickers, as revealed in a letter from acting director Todd Lyons t
In a recent exploration, Thomas Germain demonstrated the alarming ease with which individuals can manipulate AI tools like ChatGPT and Google's AI into disseminating false information. He crafted an a
In a recent exploration, Thomas Germain demonstrated the alarming ease with which individuals can manipulate AI tools like ChatGPT and Google's AI into disseminating false information. He crafted an a
iPhones Leak Data via 3,400 Hourly Tracking Calls, Sparking Outrage
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Dec 30
Recent cybersecurity tests have revealed that iPhones generate over 3,400 tracking calls per hour, leaking user data to third parties without consent. This finding contradicts Apple's longstanding cla
alpr watch – Track Surveillance Tech in Local Government Meetings
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Dec 28
alpr.watch is a platform designed to track discussions about surveillance technologies, such as automated license plate readers (ALPRs) and facial recognition, in local government meetings across the
Surveillance under Surveillance
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Dec 18
The article "Surveillance under Surveillance" highlights a mapping tool that displays the locations and types of surveillance cameras and guards, utilizing data from OpenStreetMap contributors. Users
Surveillance under Surveillance
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Dec 18
The article "Surveillance under Surveillance" details a mapping tool that highlights the locations and types of surveillance cameras and guards, using a color-coded icon system for quick identificatio