FBI warns some foreign apps could collect Americans’ data — even if you never download them
The FBI warns that foreign-developed apps, particularly those tied to China, may collect personal data even if someone never download …
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US targets Chinese robots over security fears
Senators Cotton and Schumer introduced the American Security Robotics Act to ban federal agencies from using robots tied to foreign …
In a Big Reversal, Zohran Mamdani Tells NYC Agencies They Can Use TikTok
The city will allow agencies to return to TikTok, but with strict new device and security rules.
Your Photos Are Probably Giving Away Your Location. Here’s How to Stop That
All your snaps come with metadata containing more information than you might realize.
Iranian Hackers Breached Kash Patel’s Email—but Not the FBI’s
Plus: Apple makes big claims about the effectiveness of its Lockdown Mode anti-spyware feature, Russia moves to implement homegrown encryption …
5 simple tech tips to take back control of your social media
Social media apps track users' clicks, contacts and location. These five privacy tips can help limit data collection on iPhone …
Using a VPN May Subject You to NSA Spying
US lawmakers are pressing Tulsi Gabbard to reveal whether using a VPN can strip Americans of their constitutional protections against …
‘She’s Never Going to Age’: Porn Stars Are Embracing AI Clones to Stay Forever Young
AI companion platforms like OhChat and SinfulX are offering adult creators digital twins, who are always at their peak and …
Newly purchased Vizio TVs now require Walmart accounts to use smart features
Walmart wants to connect what people stream "directly with retail interaction."
Made Router Ban in the US
The FCC just banned the sale of new consumer-grade Wi-Fi routers manufactured outside the US. Here’s what it means for …
DocuSign email scam targets healthcare workers
Cybercriminals are using fraudulent DocuSign emails to steal login credentials, urging users to verify unexpected document requests before clicking links.
Your Body Is Betraying Your Right to Privacy
Attachment to smart devices and biometric surveillance leaves Americans more vulnerable to police searches than ever. Left unchecked it will …
Hong Kong police can demand phone and computer passwords under amended national security law
Refusing to comply could lead to year in jail and hefty fine, while providing false information carries up to three …
Between pickup artists and juvenile pranksters, the wearable device is becoming associated
Between pickup artists and juvenile pranksters, the wearable device is becoming associated with pests of all kinds.
Palantir extends reach into British state as it gets access to sensitive FCA data
Exclusive: Allowing US tech firm to analyse intelligence in name of tackling fraud raises fresh concerns over privacyCampaign groups rail …
A VPN crackdown could be next
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Cyberattack on a Car Breathalyzer Firm Leaves Drivers Stuck
Plus: The FBI admits it’s buying phone data to track Americans, Iranian hackers disrupt medical care at Maryland hospitals, and …
A Top Democrat Is Urging Colleagues to Support Trump’s Spy Machine
Congressman Jim Himes claims a sweeping surveillance authority should stay intact because he hasn't seen abuses by Kash Patel's FBI, …
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Meta blamed users for not opting into the privacy-protecting feature. Experts fear the move could be the first major domino …
ChatGPT’s ‘Adult Mode’ Could Spark a New Era of Intimate Surveillance
OpenAI plans to allow sexting with ChatGPT. A human-AI interaction expert warns of a privacy nightmare.