An attempt to reauthorize Section 702, the so-called crown jewel of US spy powers, failed for a third time in the House of Representatives after […]
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Signal Finally Rolls Out Usernames, So You Can Keep Your Phone Number Private
We tested the end-to-end encrypted messenger’s new feature aimed at addressing critics’ most persistent complaint. Here’s how it works. Source link
Read moreThe Pentagon Tried to Hide That It Bought Americans' Data Without a Warrant
US spy agencies purchased Americans’ phone location data and internet metadata without a warrant but only admitted it after a US senator blocked the appointment […]
Read moreNude Videos of Kids From Hacked Baby Monitors Were Sold on Telegram
Plus: A fitness app may have leaked the location of a murdered submarine captain, the privacy risks of filing taxes online, and how Facebook data […]
Read moreUS Spies Are Buying Americans' Private Data. Congress Has a Chance to Stop It
The National Defense Authorization Act may include new language forbidding government entities from buying Americans’ search histories, location data, and more. Source link
Read moreA TikTok ‘Car Theft’ Challenge Is Costing Hyundai $200 Million
Plus: The FBI gets busted abusing a spy tool, an ex-Apple engineer is charged with corporate espionage, and collection of airborne DNA raises new privacy […]
Read moreThe FBI Just Admitted It Bought US Location Data
Rather than obtaining a warrant, the bureau purchased sensitive data—a controversial practice that privacy advocates say is deeply problematic. Source link
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