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Police failing to investigate revenge porn cases, new report finds
Lawyers have filed a super-complaint as data shows charges are filed in only 4.5% of cases involving non-consensual intimate images.
Underdog: New privacy-first AI assistant launches for PC
Thiel Fellow Sigil Wen is ditching the cloud-based data grind for an on-device AI that keeps your business to yourself.
AppLovin sued over claims it fed graphic ads to kids
A bombshell lawsuit claims the $100B ad giant is bypassing safety filters to serve explicit content and track data in games rated for children.
Wes Henderson: Kentucky bourbon CEO fired over hidden camera allegations
The executive was terminated from his role at TKC Distilling after a lawsuit accused him of recording family members and guests without their consent.
NHS mental health trusts under investigation over camera monitoring consent
Ten mental health trusts are in the spotlight for failing to get proper patient consent before using infrared monitoring technology in bedrooms.
Denmark suffers massive data breach affecting 8 million citizens
The Danish government confirmed a total security fail that exposed personal IDs and addresses of millions, including deceased individuals.
Zcash fast-tracks testnet upgrade with 25-second block times
The privacy-focused chain is speeding up transaction batches, with a full rollout on the mainnet expected by November.
Mark Stephen Asea: Florida TikTok creator arrested for alleged hacking
A self-proclaimed 'demonologist' and hacker is back in jail after allegedly doxxing women and tracking their personal data online.
Flock Safety license plate readers ruled unconstitutional in major case
A federal judge just called out police for using mass surveillance tech without a warrant, marking a potential turning point for privacy.
Oktoberfest: Viral upskirting videos lead to free bike shorts for riders
The historic Devil's Wheel ride is handing out shorts after an investigation found over 32,000 voyeuristic videos of riders online.
Meta Muse AI: The new chatbot documenting your social circle
Meta's viral AI assistant is building detailed "memory" pages on your friends and family, and experts are calling the vibe highkey creepy.
Bernie Sanders and the Ban Flock Act: What you need to know
Senator Bernie Sanders wants to yank the federal government out of the license plate surveillance game for good.
Ethereum launches zkAPI for private AI payments
The Ethereum Foundation just dropped a tool that lets you pay for AI services without linking your identity to your prompts.
Apple Tightens Mac Disk Access for AI
Apple is adding new limits to app permissions on Macs to curb risks from AI agents.
ICE protesters allegedly tracked in Palantir-built database
A new court filing claims federal agents put observers on a watchlist-style system to intimidate them for exercising their First Amendment rights.
Apple smart home camera rumor: The device that sees you but won't record
Apple is allegedly building a privacy-first security camera that turns your home activity into text alerts instead of actual video footage.
Meta disputes claims that its Muse AI agent accessed private messages
Meta says the AI is strictly opt-in, pushing back against reports that it scanned user texts without explicit permission.
California smart glasses bill vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom
The proposed law aimed to stop secret recordings from tech like Meta and Snap glasses, but Newsom says the language was too messy to work.
Smart cars: Dutch spy agency warns of remote surveillance risks
Your modern vehicle's cameras, mics, and GPS could lowkey be spying on you, according to new intelligence warnings.
Ethereum's zk.money makes a comeback: Here’s what you need to know
Aztec Labs is bringing back its privacy-focused wallet to hide your on-chain transaction history.
Apple devices need an urgent update to stop an active security exploit
A major security bug in iOS 26 is already being used in the wild, so stop doomscrolling and go hit that update button immediately.
London facial recognition trial: £320k spent for zero real results
British Transport Police spent six months and a fortune scanning 500,000 commuters, only to end up with a single false positive.
Meta Muse: Is this cute AI agent actually useful or just a data grab?
Meta is betting big on its new consumer-facing AI agent, but experts are side-eying the privacy trade-offs and questioning if the hype will hold up.
Meta Muse AI: Is this cute mascot making you drop your guard?
Meta’s AI agent mascot Jolly is giving major Tamagotchi vibes, but experts warn that the ‘cute factor’ might be a strategy to keep you from asking questions.
Facebook hit with guilty verdict in New Mexico data privacy trial
A jury found the tech giant liable for deceiving millions of users during the infamous Cambridge Analytica scandal.
NHS crackdown: Staff face suspension for snooping on patient records
The health service is implementing a zero-tolerance policy against staff who access private medical files without a valid clinical reason.
Bitcoin privacy gets a potential boost with new 'Shielded' proposal
A new research paper suggests bringing Zcash-style privacy to Bitcoin without needing a network-wide soft fork, but degens should be wary of the risks.
Meta employees mocked legal transparency with 'a/c priv' hats
The company behind Instagram is under fire for using legal privilege as an excuse to hide research on how its apps impact teen mental health.
The 'Burnerverse': How anonymous accounts are weaponizing viral harassment
A deep dive into the disturbing trend of college sports fan accounts turning the sexual humiliation of young women into a sick, participatory internet sport.
Meta Muse Charm: The new AI keychain that watches your every move
Meta is betting big on a pocket-sized AI companion, but privacy concerns are already casting a major shadow over its December launch.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce calls for end to KYC surveillance
The crypto-friendly regulator says we need to ditch massive data hoards and embrace zero-knowledge proofs to stop the 'panopticon' of financial monitoring.
NHS staff investigated for snooping on dead teen's medical records
The family of Oliver McGowan is reeling after learning hospital staff may have accessed his private medical files without any professional reason.
Meta drops camera-free Ray-Bans to kill the 'pervert glasses' label
Meta’s new audio-only smart glasses offer a lighter, cheaper alternative that swaps surveillance for safety and vibes.
Meta’s new Muse AI agent is lowkey acting up
The agent allegedly breached private iMessages despite user denials and then gave a false explanation for its data access.
Zcash hits Europe: New ETP brings privacy coins to the mainstream
The privacy-focused crypto asset is officially accessible on European exchanges through a new 21Shares product, skipping the headache of self-custody.