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EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 hours ago

UK reliance on US big tech companies is 'national security risk', claims report | Computer Weekly

The UK is at risk due to over-reliance on US tech companies for critical infrastructure, impacting national security.
#china
World news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Chinese firms market Iran war intelligence 'exposing' U.S. forces

Chinese firms are leveraging AI and open-source data to track U.S. military movements, posing potential security risks amid the Iran conflict.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Chinese firms market Iran war intelligence 'exposing' U.S. forces

Chinese firms are leveraging AI and open-source data to track U.S. military movements, posing potential security risks amid the Iran conflict.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
14 hours ago

BrowserGate: Claims of LinkedIn 'Spying' Clash With Security Research Findings

LinkedIn allegedly scans users' computers to collect data on browser extensions, raising concerns about corporate espionage.
#data-breach
Information security
fromTechCrunch
13 hours ago

Hack at Anodot leaves over a dozen breached companies facing extortion | TechCrunch

Hackers stole data from multiple companies after breaching Anodot, exposing customers to extortion and potential data publication.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
5 days ago

Chinese Supercomputer Allegedly Hacked, 10 Petabytes of Data Stolen

A massive trove of sensitive data has allegedly been stolen from a Chinese supercomputer, including classified defense documents and missile schematics.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
13 hours ago

Hack at Anodot leaves over a dozen breached companies facing extortion | TechCrunch

Hackers stole data from multiple companies after breaching Anodot, exposing customers to extortion and potential data publication.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
5 days ago

Chinese Supercomputer Allegedly Hacked, 10 Petabytes of Data Stolen

A massive trove of sensitive data has allegedly been stolen from a Chinese supercomputer, including classified defense documents and missile schematics.
#ibm
Law
fromArs Technica
10 hours ago

IBM folds to Trump anti-DEI push, admits no misconduct but pays $17M penalty

IBM settled for over $17 million while denying any wrongdoing related to its DEI programs.
Law
fromTechCrunch
9 hours ago

IBM pays $17M fine to end DOJ suit over DEI programs | TechCrunch

IBM settled for $17 million over allegations of illegal DEI practices in hiring and promotions.
Law
fromArs Technica
10 hours ago

IBM folds to Trump anti-DEI push, admits no misconduct but pays $17M penalty

IBM settled for over $17 million while denying any wrongdoing related to its DEI programs.
Law
fromTechCrunch
9 hours ago

IBM pays $17M fine to end DOJ suit over DEI programs | TechCrunch

IBM settled for $17 million over allegations of illegal DEI practices in hiring and promotions.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The Guardian view on AI politics: US datacentre protests are a warning to big tech | Editorial

Voters across the political spectrum are uniting against big tech's influence, particularly regarding AI datacentres and their environmental impact.
#artificial-intelligence
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
10 hours ago

Intel Climbs 5%: Landmark Google Partnership and Geopolitical Tailwinds Fuel the Rally

Intel shares are up 5% due to a partnership with Google and strong year-to-date performance.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
10 hours ago

Hot Off the Press: EFF's Updated Guide to Tech at the US-Mexico Border

"The Battalion Search and Rescue always carries the Electronic Frontier Foundation's zine in our desert rig. We're finding new surveillance all the time, and without a resource like that, we wouldn't know what the hell we're looking at."
Roam Research
#digital-sovereignty
fromTheregister
18 hours ago
Europe politics

Digital sovereignty isn't just a buzzword - it's the future

European governments and companies are prioritizing digital sovereignty due to concerns over US control and dependency.
Europe politics
fromTheregister
18 hours ago

Digital sovereignty isn't just a buzzword - it's the future

European governments and companies are prioritizing digital sovereignty due to concerns over US control and dependency.
Startup companies
fromAbove the Law
10 hours ago

The Startup Bet Lawyers Keep Misunderstanding - Above the Law

Lawyers must embrace uncertainty in startups, viewing their careers as investments rather than relying solely on traditional risk-averse training.
Cryptocurrency
fromSecurityWeek
16 hours ago

International Operation Targets Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Theft Schemes

Operation Atlantic targets multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency theft, freezing $12 million in stolen assets and identifying over $45 million in stolen funds.
SOMA, SF
fromwww.businessinsider.com
8 hours ago

Sam Altman's Molotov attack suspect listed names of other AI CEOs and investors in an 'anti-AI' doc, the feds said

A man was charged for attacking OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home with a Molotov cocktail and possessing an anti-AI document.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
19 hours ago

Phone firms should use technology to stop children taking nudes, police chief says

Tech firms must enhance children's online safety by preventing the creation of nude images on their devices, according to law enforcement officials.
Apple
fromComputerworld
12 hours ago

Apple preps for the face race

Apple is testing four designs for smart glasses, aiming for superior aesthetics and performance compared to competitors.
#meta
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
12 hours ago

Meta Is Warned That Facial Recognition Glasses Will Arm Sexual Predators

Over 70 advocacy organizations demand Meta halt face recognition plans for smart glasses due to privacy and safety concerns.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
8 hours ago

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses face backlash for privacy violations and plans for facial recognition technology, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
12 hours ago

Meta Is Warned That Facial Recognition Glasses Will Arm Sexual Predators

Over 70 advocacy organizations demand Meta halt face recognition plans for smart glasses due to privacy and safety concerns.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
8 hours ago

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses face backlash for privacy violations and plans for facial recognition technology, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
Digital life
fromCbsnews
1 day ago

Is your phone listening to you?

Phones are not listening to conversations; targeted ads are based on user behavior and interests.
Marketing tech
fromAcast
4 days ago

AI Governance Isn't a Barrier: It's Marketing's Growth Engine | Adspeak

AI is transforming marketing by enabling innovation through governance, clean data, and balancing automation with human creativity.
World news
fromWIRED
4 days ago

China Is Cracking Down on Scams. Just Not the Ones Hitting Americans

Governments struggle to combat industrial-scale scamming operations linked to organized crime, causing billions in losses, particularly affecting foreign victims.
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 days ago

Why Australia Needs a National Spy Museum

Many of the foundations that have underpinned Australia's security, prosperity and democracy are being tested: social cohesion is eroding, trust in institutions is declining, intolerance is growing, even truth itself is being undermined by conspiracy, mis- and disinformation.
World politics
#supermicro
European startups
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Supermicro investigating alleged China chip smuggling

Supermicro is investigating charges against employees for violating US export restrictions related to AI servers sent to China.
fromFortune
6 days ago
Toronto startup

Supermicro launches probe after co-founder's arrest on charges of $2.5 billion in chip smuggling | Fortune

Intellectual property law
fromTechzine Global
5 days ago

Supermicro launches investigation following case over server exports

Supermicro is investigating potential employee involvement in circumventing export regulations for advanced technology following a criminal case against three individuals.
European startups
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Supermicro investigating alleged China chip smuggling

Supermicro is investigating charges against employees for violating US export restrictions related to AI servers sent to China.
fromFortune
6 days ago
Toronto startup

Supermicro launches probe after co-founder's arrest on charges of $2.5 billion in chip smuggling | Fortune

Intellectual property law
fromTechzine Global
5 days ago

Supermicro launches investigation following case over server exports

Supermicro is investigating potential employee involvement in circumventing export regulations for advanced technology following a criminal case against three individuals.
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
4 days ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
Digital life
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

What the Verdict Against Meta and Google Says About the Way We Live Now

A California jury found Meta and Google liable for a woman's addiction to social media, marking a significant shift in legal accountability for tech companies.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
4 days ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
Digital life
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

What the Verdict Against Meta and Google Says About the Way We Live Now

A California jury found Meta and Google liable for a woman's addiction to social media, marking a significant shift in legal accountability for tech companies.
Privacy professionals
fromRoute Fifty
14 hours ago

Getting privacy policy right in a competitive digital economy

State and local leaders aim to balance privacy protection with economic competitiveness, as inconsistent privacy laws can hinder business operations and consumer trust.
#openai
fromFuturism
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

OpenAI Staffers Horrified When Senior Leadership Hatched "Insane" Plan to Pit World Governments Against Each Other

Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 day ago

OpenAI Staffers Horrified When Senior Leadership Hatched "Insane" Plan to Pit World Governments Against Each Other

OpenAI leaders proposed a controversial plan to leverage geopolitical tensions for profit, alarming staff and raising ethical concerns.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
10 hours ago

Meta Secretly Building a Photorealistic AI Clone of Mark Zuckerberg so No Employee Can Ever Escape His Watchful Eye

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is using AI to create a 3D avatar of himself for employee interaction and feedback.
fromFortune
2 days ago
Artificial intelligence

These niche AI startups are trying to protect the Pentagon's secrets | Fortune

Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
10 hours ago

Meta Secretly Building a Photorealistic AI Clone of Mark Zuckerberg so No Employee Can Ever Escape His Watchful Eye

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is using AI to create a 3D avatar of himself for employee interaction and feedback.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 days ago

These niche AI startups are trying to protect the Pentagon's secrets | Fortune

AI companies face challenges in balancing technology use with government secrecy, highlighted by Anthropic's conflict with the Pentagon.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
8 hours ago

Runtime security becomes critical as AI accelerates threats

Artificial intelligence accelerates innovation and cyber threats, necessitating a focus on runtime security for effective enterprise protection.
#cybersecurity
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
EU data protection

Europe's cyber agency blames hacking gangs for massive data breach and leak | TechCrunch

fromFortune
3 days ago
Privacy professionals

First they went after medtech, then Kash Patel. Iranian hackers' next target is likely 'low-hanging fruit' in water, energy, and tourism, experts say | Fortune

Privacy technologies
fromYahoo Tech
3 days ago

Hackers Are Using Your Home Router to Spy on Microsoft 365 Users

Russian spies exploited consumer routers to steal Microsoft 365 credentials from thousands of users, turning home devices into espionage tools.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
14 hours ago

Weekly Recap: Fiber Optic Spying, Windows Rootkit, AI Vulnerability Hunting and More

A critical zero-day vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader is actively exploited, alongside state-sponsored cyber threats targeting U.S. infrastructure.
Information security
fromFast Company
7 hours ago

Why the Iran cyberattack everyone warned about hasn't really happened yet

Iran-linked hackers have conducted minor cyberattacks in the U.S. but have focused on other regions with more significant incursions.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Europe's cyber agency blames hacking gangs for massive data breach and leak | TechCrunch

A cybercriminal group known as TeamPCP hacked the EU's executive body, stealing 92 gigabytes of data, including personal information.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

US push to counter hackers draws industry deeper into offensive cyber debate

The U.S. government seeks private sector involvement in cyber defense, but clarity on offensive roles remains uncertain.
Privacy professionals
fromFortune
3 days ago

First they went after medtech, then Kash Patel. Iranian hackers' next target is likely 'low-hanging fruit' in water, energy, and tourism, experts say | Fortune

Iran-linked hackers are targeting high-profile figures and critical infrastructure in the U.S. and Israel to sow disruption.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Scarcity, Surveillance, and the Return of Hard Power Week In Review

Bitcoin remains above $71,000, indicating institutional demand and potential for broader adoption amid macroeconomic developments and a 4-year cycle breakout test.
Roam Research
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

Citizen Lab: Law Enforcement Used Webloc to Track 500 Million Devices via Ad Data

Webloc is a global geolocation surveillance system used by various law enforcement agencies, providing access to data from millions of mobile devices.
US news
fromSecuritymagazine
4 days ago

Top Secret Clearance Holder Charged With Leaking Classified National Defense Information

Courtney Williams was arrested for allegedly sharing classified national defense information with unauthorized individuals, including a journalist, from 2022 to 2025.
Apple
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Security reserchers tricked Apple Intelligence into cursing

Apple Intelligence can be hijacked through prompt injection, exposing millions of users to risk, but a fix was implemented in iOS 26.4 and macOS 26.4.
European startups
fromFast Company
4 days ago

The U.S. and Silicon Valley may be running out of time to deal with Taiwan

Taiwan is essential to global technology, producing 90% of advanced semiconductors, and its stability is threatened by China's military actions.
#ice
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
1 day ago

The US government wants Reddit to snitch on one of its users through a grand jury

ICE is using a grand jury subpoena to identify a Reddit user who criticized the agency.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
1 day ago

The US government wants Reddit to snitch on one of its users through a grand jury

ICE is using a grand jury subpoena to identify a Reddit user who criticized the agency.
Law
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Computer engineer claims he was penalised for flagging Israeli links of firm given 'bananas' server access at top Irish cybersecurity company

A cyber-security firm reprimanded an engineer for discriminatory comments regarding an Israeli company's access to its servers amid concerns about Palestinian genocide.
fromPopular Science
2 days ago

How to stop your smart TV from tracking you

Smart TVs are capable of tracking user data, including viewing habits and app usage, which can lead to personalized advertising and content recommendations. Users may prefer to limit this tracking to protect their privacy.
Privacy technologies
European startups
fromTechRepublic
6 days ago

Trump Eyes Sweeping Expansion of China Tech Ban Across Critical Infrastructure

The White House is considering expanding the ban on Chinese equipment for critical infrastructure, impacting telecom networks and data centers.
fromArs Technica
8 hours ago

Your tech support company runs scams. Stop-or disguise with more fraud?

Tech Live Connect processed fraudulent charges using real customer data, including names and addresses, to make the charges appear legitimate and maintain a low chargeback ratio.
Privacy professionals
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
1 day ago

OpenAI says Elon Musk is orchestrating a last-minute 'legal ambush' before trial

Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft intensifies as accusations of legal ambush and chaos emerge ahead of the trial set for April 27.
#fbi
fromTechCrunch
9 hours ago
Information security

FBI announces takedown of phishing operation that targeted thousands of victims | TechCrunch

fromTechRepublic
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

FBI Declares Surveillance System Breach a 'Major Incident'

A China-linked breach of an FBI surveillance system has been classified as a major incident, posing significant risks to US national security.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Suspected Chinese breach of FBI system exposed surveillance targets' phone numbers

A breach linked to China exposed phone numbers of FBI surveillance targets, raising concerns about counterintelligence risks.
fromTechCrunch
9 hours ago
Information security

FBI announces takedown of phishing operation that targeted thousands of victims | TechCrunch

Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

FBI Declares Surveillance System Breach a 'Major Incident'

A China-linked breach of an FBI surveillance system has been classified as a major incident, posing significant risks to US national security.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Suspected Chinese breach of FBI system exposed surveillance targets' phone numbers

A breach linked to China exposed phone numbers of FBI surveillance targets, raising concerns about counterintelligence risks.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
9 hours ago

Meta warned by dozens of organizations that facial recognition on its smart glasses would empower predators

Civil rights organizations urge Meta to abandon facial recognition in smart glasses due to risks of empowering stalkers and predators.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Tech bills of the week: Boosting export controls; AI-focused workforce development; and more

Bipartisan senators introduced the MATCH Act to strengthen semiconductor export controls and prevent adversaries from acquiring critical technology.
#super-micro-computer
Silicon Valley
fromSecurityWeek
3 weeks ago

3 Men Charged With Conspiring to Smuggle US Artificial Intelligence to China

Three individuals, including a senior VP of Super Micro, were charged with smuggling advanced Nvidia chips to China, violating U.S. export laws.
Silicon Valley
fromSecurityWeek
3 weeks ago

3 Men Charged With Conspiring to Smuggle US Artificial Intelligence to China

Three individuals, including a senior VP of Super Micro, were charged with smuggling advanced Nvidia chips to China, violating U.S. export laws.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
3 days ago

What AI CEOs still don't get about Washington

Congress struggles with tech policy amid lobbying and constituent demands, while companies propose various AI governance strategies.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Tech bills of the week: Limiting adversaries' access to US tech; and boosting cyber apprenticeships

New legislation aims to strengthen U.S. export controls on sensitive technologies to prevent adversaries from exploiting them for economic gain.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Hack-for-hire group caught targeting Android devices and iCloud backups | TechCrunch

A hack-for-hire group is targeting journalists and officials in the Middle East and North Africa using phishing and spyware tactics.
#trade-secrets
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
2 weeks ago

Disclosed but Still Secret? The Federal Circuit Weighs Patent Publications Against Trade Secret Claims

The case examines the balance between patent disclosures and trade secret protection under California law regarding a cosmetic penile implant.
fromAxios
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Ex-Google engineer found guilty of stealing AI secrets for China

Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
2 weeks ago

Disclosed but Still Secret? The Federal Circuit Weighs Patent Publications Against Trade Secret Claims

The case examines the balance between patent disclosures and trade secret protection under California law regarding a cosmetic penile implant.
fromAxios
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Ex-Google engineer found guilty of stealing AI secrets for China

Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
1 week ago

China Cracking Down on the Types of AI That Are Tearing America Apart

China is implementing strict regulations on AI personalities to protect children and prevent addiction.
Intellectual property law
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

AI Research Is Getting Harder to Separate From Geopolitics

NeurIPS faced backlash over restrictions on international participants, particularly affecting Chinese researchers, highlighting tensions between geopolitics and scientific collaboration.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

FBI Warns of Data Security Risks From China-Made Mobile Apps

Foreign-developed mobile applications pose significant data security risks, particularly those from China, according to an FBI alert.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Private sector wants Feds' help to tackle China's Typhoons

Real-time collaboration between public and private sectors on cyber threats was proposed but never implemented, leading to ongoing challenges in combating cybercrime.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

US artificial intelligence developers accuse Chinese firms of stealing their data | Computer Weekly

US AI developers report Chinese competitors using distillation attacks to extract model data, while facing accusations of training models on unlicensed data themselves.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Google and friends disrupt suspected Beijing espionage op

Google disrupted UNC2814, a China-linked group conducting widespread cyberattacks on telecommunications and government organizations across multiple continents using Google Sheets API for command-and-control operations.
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