A suspected cyberattack paralyzes the majority of gas stations across Iran
Nearly 70% of Iran's gas stations went out of service on Monday following possible sabotage—a reference to cyberattacks, Iranian state TV reported.
Dec 18, 2023
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US agencies buy vast quantities of personal information on the open market—what it means for privacy in the age of AI
Numerous government agencies, including the FBI, Department of Defense, National Security Agency, Treasury Department, Defense Intelligence Agency, Navy and Coast Guard, have purchased vast amounts of U.S. citizens' personal ...
Jun 29, 2023
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Maryland bans TikTok in state agencies, latest state to act
Maryland is banning the use of TikTok and certain China and Russia-based platforms in the state's executive branch of government, Gov. Larry Hogan said Tuesday, the latest state to address cybersecurity risks presented by ...
Dec 6, 2022
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What is Fog Reveal? A legal scholar explains the app some police forces are using to track people without a warrant
Government agencies and private security companies in the U.S. have found a cost-effective way to engage in warrantless surveillance of individuals, groups and places: a pay-for-access web tool called Fog Reveal.
Oct 17, 2022
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Facebook, Instagram release report on efforts to protect rights
Social media giant Meta, whose platforms including Facebook and Instagram regularly face concerns over their impact on civil liberties and democracy, on Thursday released its first annual report on its efforts to protect ...
Jul 14, 2022
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Facial scanning coming to an airport near you, raising some concerns
It's only a matter of time before New England air travelers join others across the country in experiencing a new airport screening method that seems ripped straight from the pages of Philip K. Dick's "The Minority Report."
Mar 30, 2022
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Feds are increasing use of facial recognition systems despite calls for a moratorium
Despite growing opposition, the U.S. government is on track to increase its use of controversial facial recognition technology.
Sep 2, 2021
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China's 'surveillance creep': Big data COVID monitoring could be used to control people post-pandemic
China has used big data to trace and control the outbreak of COVID-19. This has involved a significant endeavor to build new technologies and expand its already extensive surveillance infrastructure across the country.
Aug 31, 2021
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Facebook encrypts Messenger calls in privacy move
Facebook on Friday began rolling out encryption for voice or video calls made through its Messenger texting app, ratcheting up privacy for users.
Aug 14, 2021
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Cambodia sets up China-style internet firewall
Cambodia's government moved to exert near-total control over the country's online life Wednesday, setting up a national internet gateway which activists say will stifle freedom of expression and block content via a China-style ...
Feb 17, 2021
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