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Lawsuit Challenges USDA's Collection of SNAP Recipient Data
Privacy and hunger relief groups are suing the USDA for violating federal privacy laws by demanding five years of personal data from millions of SNAP recipients, including names, addresses, and social security numbers, after a Trump administration executive order aimed at combating fraud.
Lawsuit Challenges USDA's Collection of SNAP Recipient Data
Privacy and hunger relief groups are suing the USDA for violating federal privacy laws by demanding five years of personal data from millions of SNAP recipients, including names, addresses, and social security numbers, after a Trump administration executive order aimed at combating fraud.
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40% Bias Score
TeleMessage Breach Exposes Data of 60+ US Government Officials
A hacker breached TeleMessage, a communication platform used by over 60 US government officials, exposing travel plans and operational details; the incident highlights data security weaknesses within the Trump administration.
TeleMessage Breach Exposes Data of 60+ US Government Officials
A hacker breached TeleMessage, a communication platform used by over 60 US government officials, exposing travel plans and operational details; the incident highlights data security weaknesses within the Trump administration.
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32% Bias Score
Data Brokers Fuel Hacker Attacks: How to Protect Yourself
Data brokers compile and sell personal information, including sensitive details like addresses and financial data, increasing vulnerability to hackers; this unregulated industry lacks federal oversight, necessitating proactive data removal services.
Data Brokers Fuel Hacker Attacks: How to Protect Yourself
Data brokers compile and sell personal information, including sensitive details like addresses and financial data, increasing vulnerability to hackers; this unregulated industry lacks federal oversight, necessitating proactive data removal services.
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52% Bias Score
\$1 Trillion Stolen: Transnational Cybercrime Targets US Pandemic Relief
Transnational cybercriminal rings stole over \$1 trillion in U.S. pandemic relief funds using stolen identities and AI deepfakes, highlighting the urgent need for stronger security measures and international collaboration to combat this large-scale fraud.
\$1 Trillion Stolen: Transnational Cybercrime Targets US Pandemic Relief
Transnational cybercriminal rings stole over \$1 trillion in U.S. pandemic relief funds using stolen identities and AI deepfakes, highlighting the urgent need for stronger security measures and international collaboration to combat this large-scale fraud.
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40% Bias Score
UK Government Deploys Passkeys to Enhance Cybersecurity
The UK government is rolling out passkeys, a passwordless login system, to enhance cybersecurity and user experience across government departments and the private sector, aiming to reduce the risk of cyberattacks and save users time.
UK Government Deploys Passkeys to Enhance Cybersecurity
The UK government is rolling out passkeys, a passwordless login system, to enhance cybersecurity and user experience across government departments and the private sector, aiming to reduce the risk of cyberattacks and save users time.
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40% Bias Score
HHS Autism Study Sparks Privacy Concerns, Petition Reaches 50,000 Signatures
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) plans a $50 million autism study using a large database of autistic individuals' health information, sparking concerns about data misuse and lack of transparency, prompting a petition with nearly 50,000 signatures, and leading HHS to claim it's no...
HHS Autism Study Sparks Privacy Concerns, Petition Reaches 50,000 Signatures
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) plans a $50 million autism study using a large database of autistic individuals' health information, sparking concerns about data misuse and lack of transparency, prompting a petition with nearly 50,000 signatures, and leading HHS to claim it's no...
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52% Bias Score
DeepSeek Ban Exposes Generative AI's Privacy Risks
The U.S. government banned DeepSeek from federal devices due to data routing concerns to China, highlighting broader generative AI privacy vulnerabilities and prompting calls for proactive solutions like Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) to protect sensitive data.
DeepSeek Ban Exposes Generative AI's Privacy Risks
The U.S. government banned DeepSeek from federal devices due to data routing concerns to China, highlighting broader generative AI privacy vulnerabilities and prompting calls for proactive solutions like Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) to protect sensitive data.
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56% Bias Score
Mandatory Windows 11 Update Raises Privacy Concerns with New AI Feature
Microsoft's mandatory Windows 11 update (KB5058411) includes Recall, an AI feature that captures screen snapshots every few seconds; this raises significant privacy concerns, especially concerning secure communications and potential data breaches if devices are compromised.
Mandatory Windows 11 Update Raises Privacy Concerns with New AI Feature
Microsoft's mandatory Windows 11 update (KB5058411) includes Recall, an AI feature that captures screen snapshots every few seconds; this raises significant privacy concerns, especially concerning secure communications and potential data breaches if devices are compromised.
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52% Bias Score
Amsterdam Official Arrested for Leaking Addresses to Criminals
An Amsterdam municipal employee was arrested for allegedly leaking addresses from the municipal database to criminals, resulting in subsequent explosions and violent incidents at those addresses; this highlights security vulnerabilities within Dutch municipal systems.
Amsterdam Official Arrested for Leaking Addresses to Criminals
An Amsterdam municipal employee was arrested for allegedly leaking addresses from the municipal database to criminals, resulting in subsequent explosions and violent incidents at those addresses; this highlights security vulnerabilities within Dutch municipal systems.
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28% Bias Score
Security Breach Concerns After Convicted Murderer Reports Assassination
Journalist Fatih Altaylı revealed that Selçuk Tengioğlu, a convicted murderer conditionally released in 2020, reported a planned assassination of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu to the İBB, and his clean criminal record on the e-Government system raises concerns about potential security breaches.
Security Breach Concerns After Convicted Murderer Reports Assassination
Journalist Fatih Altaylı revealed that Selçuk Tengioğlu, a convicted murderer conditionally released in 2020, reported a planned assassination of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu to the İBB, and his clean criminal record on the e-Government system raises concerns about potential security breaches.
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48% Bias Score
Canadian Health Data Companies Sell Patient Records to Pharma Firms Without Consent
A Canadian study reveals that health data companies are selling patient records to pharmaceutical firms without patient knowledge, using two monetization models: a conventional model and a vertically integrated model involving direct clinic ownership. This raises significant ethical and privacy conc...
Canadian Health Data Companies Sell Patient Records to Pharma Firms Without Consent
A Canadian study reveals that health data companies are selling patient records to pharmaceutical firms without patient knowledge, using two monetization models: a conventional model and a vertically integrated model involving direct clinic ownership. This raises significant ethical and privacy conc...
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40% Bias Score
Microsoft Eliminates Passwords from Authenticator App, Promoting Passkeys
Microsoft will remove password saving and autofill features from its Authenticator app starting June 1, 2025, pushing users towards Edge browser password management and passkey technology for enhanced security against rising cyberattacks.
Microsoft Eliminates Passwords from Authenticator App, Promoting Passkeys
Microsoft will remove password saving and autofill features from its Authenticator app starting June 1, 2025, pushing users towards Edge browser password management and passkey technology for enhanced security against rising cyberattacks.
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40% Bias Score
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