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#fbi
fromTechCrunch
3 hours ago
Information security

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

Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

Breach of FBI Surveillance System Considered a "Major Incident," Security Experts Weigh In

FBI confirms major breach of surveillance system, exposing sensitive data and potentially revealing criminal probes and surveillance targets.
fromTechCrunch
3 hours ago
Information security

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

Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

Breach of FBI Surveillance System Considered a "Major Incident," Security Experts Weigh In

FBI confirms major breach of surveillance system, exposing sensitive data and potentially revealing criminal probes and surveillance targets.
#iphone
fromMail Online
6 hours ago
Privacy professionals

Warning to iPhone users over iCloud storage scam exposing bank details

A new email scam targets iPhone users, posing as iCloud notifications to steal personal and banking information.
fromTheregister
1 day ago
Apple

Apple update turns Czech mate for locked-out iPhone user

A student is locked out of his iPhone due to a missing character on the keyboard after an iOS update.
Apple
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Apple update turns Czech mate for locked-out iPhone user

A student is locked out of his iPhone due to a missing character on the keyboard after an iOS update.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
12 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.
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.
#meta
fromWIRED
5 hours ago
Privacy technologies

Meta Is Warned That Facial Recognition Glasses Will Arm Sexual Predators

fromFuturism
1 hour ago
Privacy professionals

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

Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
5 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
1 hour 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.
#cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency
fromSecurityWeek
10 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.
Cryptocurrency
fromTheregister
4 days ago

US, UK, Canadian cops disrupt $45M global crypto scam

A global cryptocurrency scam was disrupted, recovering $12 million and identifying over 20,000 fraud-linked wallet addresses across 30 countries.
Cryptocurrency
fromSecurityWeek
10 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.
Cryptocurrency
fromTheregister
4 days ago

US, UK, Canadian cops disrupt $45M global crypto scam

A global cryptocurrency scam was disrupted, recovering $12 million and identifying over 20,000 fraud-linked wallet addresses across 30 countries.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromTechzine Global
8 hours ago

How AI could drive cyber investigation tools from niche to core stack

The rise of AI presents new cybersecurity risks, necessitating a shift from traditional defensive strategies to proactive measures against sophisticated threats.
Silicon Valley
fromWIRED
11 hours ago

The Dumbest Hack of the Year Exposed a Very Real Problem

A cyberattack in Silicon Valley exploited weak passwords to spoof crosswalk button recordings with voices of tech CEOs, raising security concerns.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
7 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.
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
fromTechzine Global
8 hours ago

How AI could drive cyber investigation tools from niche to core stack

The rise of AI presents new cybersecurity risks, necessitating a shift from traditional defensive strategies to proactive measures against sophisticated threats.
#ai
Cars
fromStreetsblog USA
17 hours ago

Can This Tool Predict Where Your City's Next Car Crash Will Happen? - Streetsblog USA

A new AI tool, StreetVision, predicts traffic crash hotspots to enhance road safety and inform preventive measures.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Is Mythos a blessing or a curse for cybersecurity? It depends on whom you ask

Claude Mythos AI model may enhance cybersecurity defenses but also poses risks for hackers due to its ability to identify vulnerabilities and create exploits.
Cars
fromStreetsblog USA
17 hours ago

Can This Tool Predict Where Your City's Next Car Crash Will Happen? - Streetsblog USA

A new AI tool, StreetVision, predicts traffic crash hotspots to enhance road safety and inform preventive measures.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Is Mythos a blessing or a curse for cybersecurity? It depends on whom you ask

Claude Mythos AI model may enhance cybersecurity defenses but also poses risks for hackers due to its ability to identify vulnerabilities and create exploits.
#apple
fromZDNET
4 days ago
Apple

Apple's iOS 26.4.1 update enables Stolen Device Protection by default now - grab it today

Apple
fromComputerworld
5 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.
Apple
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

New Apple Scam Hits Millions of iPhone Users Worldwide, Draining Bank Accounts

Apple warns iPhone users about a surge in social engineering scams targeting bank accounts through panic-inducing messages.
Apple
fromZDNET
4 days ago

Apple's iOS 26.4.1 update enables Stolen Device Protection by default now - grab it today

Apple's iOS/iPadOS 16.4.1 update includes bug fixes, security patches, and resolves an iCloud syncing issue.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
4 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
#theft
Brooklyn
fromLong Island, NY Patch
7 hours ago

Brooklyn Man Arrested After $24K Theft Spree At Major Retailer In Nassau: Police

A Brooklyn man was arrested for stealing nearly $25,000 worth of items from Home Depot in Nassau County.
Brooklyn
fromLong Island, NY Patch
7 hours ago

Brooklyn Man Arrested After $24K Theft Spree At Major Retailer In Nassau: Police

A Brooklyn man was arrested for stealing nearly $25,000 worth of items from Home Depot in Nassau County.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Shoplifting rife, police overwhelmed, an angry public the trail leads back to one person: Theresa May | Dal Babu

Shoplifting is rampant in major UK stores, reflecting a decline in law and order and a significant loss for retailers.
California
fromCalifornia Post
1 day ago

Elite cop caught swiping on dating app during fatal standoff where Batman-like gadget deployed

A sheriff's deputy was filmed using a dating app during a standoff with an armed suspect, prompting an internal investigation by the department.
Law
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Chelsea man sentenced for stealing mail, fraudulently depositing checks

Josman Romero-Delgado was sentenced for his role in a mail theft and bank fraud scheme involving stolen checks.
#data-breach
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

How thousands of sensitive LAPD files got leaked online - and what happens next

A significant data breach exposed sensitive LAPD files and other records, attributed to the hacking group WorldLeaks.
Los Angeles
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

Massive Data Breach Exposes 337K LAPD-Linked Records

A massive data breach in Los Angeles exposed 7.7 terabytes of sensitive LAPD records through a third-party discovery system.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents | TechCrunch

Cybercriminals leaked sensitive LAPD documents online, including personnel files and internal investigations, allegedly by the extortion gang World Leaks.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
6 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.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

T-Mobile Sets the Record Straight on Latest Data Breach Filing

T-Mobile confirmed a data breach was caused by an insider incident affecting only one account with limited information exposed.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

How thousands of sensitive LAPD files got leaked online - and what happens next

A significant data breach exposed sensitive LAPD files and other records, attributed to the hacking group WorldLeaks.
Los Angeles
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

Massive Data Breach Exposes 337K LAPD-Linked Records

A massive data breach in Los Angeles exposed 7.7 terabytes of sensitive LAPD records through a third-party discovery system.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents | TechCrunch

Cybercriminals leaked sensitive LAPD documents online, including personnel files and internal investigations, allegedly by the extortion gang World Leaks.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
6 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.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

T-Mobile Sets the Record Straight on Latest Data Breach Filing

T-Mobile confirmed a data breach was caused by an insider incident affecting only one account with limited information exposed.
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.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Man shot dead inside Brooklyn apartment as police hunt for gunman | amNewYork

A man was shot dead in a Brooklyn apartment, prompting a manhunt for the gunman by police.
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Three Californian Men Arrested In Million Dollar Lego Heist - Kotaku

"Deputies searched the box trucks and discovered a large amount of Lego products. A thorough investigation revealed the trailers were stolen while in transit from Fort Worth, Texas, to Moreno Valley, California."
California
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Arrests as hundreds of stolen phones found in raid

We understand mobile phone theft remains a major concern for Londoners and that's why we have worked hard to drive down offending. Seizures such as this show that we are not only targeting individual phone snatchers, but also those who handle and profit from stolen devices.
London politics
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.
UK news
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Gardai target 'bogus company' linked to Black Axe romance fraud after elderly woman scammed out of six-figure sum

Two men arrested in Clondalkin as part of a crackdown on the Black Axe crime network linked to romance fraud.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
7 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.
#phishing
fromThe Hacker News
6 hours ago
Information security

FBI and Indonesian Police Dismantle W3LL Phishing Network Behind $20M Fraud Attempts

The FBI and Indonesian National Police dismantled a global phishing operation using the W3LL toolkit, preventing over $20 million in fraud.
Information security
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Hundreds compromised daily in Microsoft device code phishes

A Microsoft device-code phishing campaign is compromising hundreds of organizations daily, utilizing AI and automation to steal financial data.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
6 hours ago

FBI and Indonesian Police Dismantle W3LL Phishing Network Behind $20M Fraud Attempts

The FBI and Indonesian National Police dismantled a global phishing operation using the W3LL toolkit, preventing over $20 million in fraud.
Information security
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Hundreds compromised daily in Microsoft device code phishes

A Microsoft device-code phishing campaign is compromising hundreds of organizations daily, utilizing AI and automation to steal financial data.
#mobile-phone-theft
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Less than one per cent of phone theft cases lead to a criminal charge, figures show

Fewer than 1% of mobile phone thefts lead to charges, with 95% of cases closed by the Met Police without identifying a suspect.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Less than one per cent of phone theft cases lead to a criminal charge, figures show

Fewer than 1% of mobile phone thefts lead to charges, with 95% of cases closed by the Met Police without identifying a suspect.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Shocking scenes as youths go on the rampage in south London in crazed car mayhem

Youths clashed violently in south London, causing concern among local residents and prompting police investigations.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Crypto ATM Giant Discloses $3.7 Million Bitcoin Theft Following Cyberattack

Bitcoin Depot lost over 50 bitcoins in a cyberattack, prompting a review of IT security and potential regulatory implications.
Law
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

Police corporal created AI porn from driver's license pics

A Pennsylvania state police corporal pleaded guilty to creating over 3,000 pornographic deepfakes and possessing child sexual abuse material.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
2 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.
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
#data-privacy
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

How our digital devices are putting our right to privacy at risk

Digital convenience comes at the cost of personal data privacy, raising concerns about its potential use against individuals by law enforcement.
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

How our digital devices are putting our right to privacy at risk

Digital convenience comes at the cost of personal data privacy, raising concerns about its potential use against individuals by law enforcement.
Apple
fromMail Online
4 days ago

Warning to all iPhone users over new scam draining bank accounts

iPhone users are warned about a scam involving fake Apple Pay alerts that drain bank accounts.
#surveillance
California
fromCalifornia Post
6 days ago

Creepy secret spy cameras are found hidden outside California homes - as terrifying warning issued

Hidden spy cameras are being discovered outside homes in Los Angeles County, likely used by burglars to monitor homeowners.
California
fromCalifornia Post
6 days ago

Creepy secret spy cameras are found hidden outside California homes - as terrifying warning issued

Hidden spy cameras are being discovered outside homes in Los Angeles County, likely used by burglars to monitor homeowners.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
2 days ago

This iPhone trick lets you use ChatGPT without the privacy risks

Using AI chatbots poses risks to privacy and data security, but Siri can help mask identity when accessing ChatGPT on iPhones.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Police were too busy' to investigate theft of Morgan McSweeney's phone despite potentially sensitive contents

The theft of McSweeney's work phone means his WhatsApp messages and texts to Mandelson cannot be examined, raising concerns about the sensitivity of the information.
UK politics
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.
Business intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

AI tools offer 'near-real-time' analysis of data from seized mobile phones and computers | Computer Weekly

Cellebrite's AI-powered Guardian Investigate platform enables police to rapidly analyze mobile device data, discover connections between datasets, track phone locations over time, and construct event timelines for major crime investigations.
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.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
11 hours ago

Adobe patches vulnerability that steals data via PDFs

A sophisticated attack exploits a vulnerability in Adobe Reader via malicious PDF files to gather sensitive information and potentially execute arbitrary code.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Men Are Buying Hacking Tools to Use Against Their Wives and Friends

Telegram groups facilitate the sale of hacking and surveillance services, promoting abusive content targeting women and girls.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Trove of sensitive LAPD records leaked in suspected hack

A trove of sensitive LAPD records, including officer personnel files and documents from Internal Affairs investigations, are among the materials believed to have been seized by hackers in a breach last month involving the L.A. city attorney's office.
Privacy professionals
#android
Information security
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

Microsoft: Third-Party Android Vulnerability Leaves Over 50M Users Exposed

A critical flaw in the EngageLab SDK allowed malicious apps to exploit trusted permissions, affecting over 50 million Android users.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
3 days ago

Android trojan linked to Cambodia following anomalous DNS spike

A banking Trojan operating from Cambodia registers 35 new domains monthly, targeting users in 21 countries and exploiting fake apps for fraud.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

Microsoft: Third-Party Android Vulnerability Leaves Over 50M Users Exposed

A critical flaw in the EngageLab SDK allowed malicious apps to exploit trusted permissions, affecting over 50 million Android users.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
3 days ago

Android trojan linked to Cambodia following anomalous DNS spike

A banking Trojan operating from Cambodia registers 35 new domains monthly, targeting users in 21 countries and exploiting fake apps for fraud.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Met chief gives phone firms deadline over thefts

Metropolitan Police commissioner demands phone manufacturers implement anti-theft measures by June 1 or face mandatory legislation requiring devices become unusable when stolen.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

5 telltale signs that your phone has been compromised (and how to combat them)

Phone hacking can be detected through signs like battery drain, slow performance, unfamiliar logins, and reduced storage space.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware | TechCrunch

WhatsApp notified 200 users about a malicious fake app containing spyware created by Italian firm SIO.
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

MITRE Releases Fight Fraud Framework

"These incidents involve the intentional use of deceptive or illegal practices to fraudulently obtain money, assets, or information from individuals or institutions, and include actions carried out over cyber channels."
Information security
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
4 days ago

EngageLab SDK Flaw Exposed 50M Android Users, Including 30M Crypto Wallets

A security vulnerability in EngageLab SDK could have exposed millions of cryptocurrency wallet users to unauthorized data access.
#cybercrime
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

FBI: Cybercrime Losses Neared $21 Billion in 2025

Cyber-enabled crime losses increased by 26% in 2025, nearing $21 billion, with investment fraud being the most significant contributor.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

FBI: Cybercrime Losses Neared $21 Billion in 2025

Cyber-enabled crime losses increased by 26% in 2025, nearing $21 billion, with investment fraud being the most significant contributor.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
6 days ago

The Hidden Cost of Recurring Credential Incidents

Credential incidents cause significant operational costs and disruptions, impacting IT teams and overall business productivity beyond just breach prevention.
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Smartphones are now the most crucial piece of evidence in crime probes

Smartphones are now the most crucial source of digital evidence in solving nearly every criminal investigation, a report has found. Detectives rely on the wealth of information held on the devices in 97 per cent of cases - double the number in which data from laptops was needed. With the devices containing swathes of detailed messages, photos and location data, police chiefs told the Mail the devices had become 'a crime scene in your pocket'.
Digital life
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

Stolen Logins Are Fueling Everything From Ransomware to Nation-State Cyberattacks

Stolen credentials significantly enhance ransomware attacks, enabling illegitimate access and operational disruption within networks.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Scammers have virtual smartphones on speed dial for fraud

Cloud phones are increasingly exploited by cybercriminals for authorized push payment fraud due to their legitimate appearance and ease of use.
fromTech Advisor
2 months ago

Your phone is covertly sharing your data at night! How to stop it

The data that a smartphone transmits in a continuous loop can be divided into two categories: legitimate data that maintains the functionality of the device, and sensitive data that is used for tracking, advertising and other purposes. It is not always clear which data falls into which category. For example, if your device sends diagnostic data and reports to the manufacturer or app developers, this may be necessary and important. However, it usually also requires your consent.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Is spyware hiding on your phone? How to find out and remove it - fast

Spyware is one of the top threats to your mobile security and can severely impact your handset's performance if you are unlucky enough to become infected. It is a type of malware that typically lands on your iPhone or Android phone through malicious mobile apps or through phishing links, emails, and messages. While appearing to be a legitimate software package or useful utility, spyware will operate quietly in the background to monitor your movements,
Privacy technologies
Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

A suite of government hacking tools targeting iPhones is now being used by cybercriminals | TechCrunch

Government-designed iPhone exploit kit Coruna leaked from surveillance vendor to cybercriminals, Russian espionage groups, and Chinese hackers, demonstrating how state-sponsored tools proliferate into criminal markets.
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Phone acting weird? 5 red flags that could point to hackers

Your mobile phone is a treasure trove of personal and confidential information. That's why it's a prime target for hackers who want to compromise or steal your data. Through malicious apps and websites, phishing attacks, and other threats, an attacker can gain control of your device through spyware. But how can you tell if your phone has been hacked or tapped?
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