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WhatsApp Detects Spyware Campaign by Israeli Firm Paragon

WhatsApp detected and thwarted a spyware campaign by Israeli firm Paragon, targeting roughly 90 journalists and civil society members in December; the company sent a cease-and-desist letter and is considering legal action.

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Gabbard's Contentious DNI Confirmation Hearing Reveals Bipartisan Concerns

Former U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard faced a contentious Senate confirmation hearing for her nomination as Director of National Intelligence, with both Republicans and Democrats raising concerns about her past statements on Russia, Syria, and surveillance programs, and her lack of intelligence e...

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Bavarian Police Act's "Imminent Danger" Clause Sparks Debate

Bavaria's Article 11a PAG allows police preemptive action based on "drohende Gefahr" (imminent danger), enabling investigations even without immediate threat; this broad interpretation sparks debate about clarity, proportionality, and potential for abuse, particularly regarding surveillance and the ...

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Bavarian Police Act's "Impending Danger" Clause Faces Constitutional Challenge

Bavaria's Police Act allows police intervention based on "drohende Gefahr" (impending danger), even without a concrete threat, prompting a constitutional court challenge due to concerns about excessive surveillance and potential overreach; the court's decision will impact the balance between securit...

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Delayed Response to Chinese Spy Balloon Exposes US Security Gaps

A Chinese spy balloon, detected over Montana in February 2023 after traversing US airspace from Alaska, triggered a delayed military response due to inter-agency communication failures, ultimately shot down over the Atlantic after passing sensitive military sites.

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Low-Cost Russian Surveillance Drone Uses Trail Camera for Covert Monitoring

A Russian FPV drone carrying a trail camera on a bamboo frame has been observed in Ukraine, providing covert, long-term surveillance of vehicle traffic via cellular networks, contrasting with the less effective and far more expensive Igloo White system used in Vietnam.

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DeepSeek's Rapid Adoption Raises Data Privacy and Geopolitical Concerns

In one week, China's DeepSeek AI app surpassed one million downloads, raising concerns about data privacy due to its servers' location in China and the potential for misuse in disinformation campaigns. Experts warn of significant risks to Western democracies.

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British Beautician Unwittingly Aided Russian Spy Ring

Vanya Gaberova, a British beautician, admits to unknowingly assisting a Russian spy ring in surveilling journalist Christo Grozev in Vienna and Valencia after falling for a spy who presented himself as an Interpol agent; she, her ex-boyfriend, and the spy's partner deny knowing they were working for...

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Gabbard's Nomination to Lead US Intelligence Faces Scrutiny

President Trump nominated former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard to lead the nation's intelligence service; however, her past comments sympathetic to Russia and criticism of a key surveillance program are expected to face tough questions during her confirmation hearing.

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EU AI Act: Delayed Guidelines Raise Concerns

The European Union's AI Act bans certain AI systems from February 2nd, 2024, but the European Commission's delayed guidelines on these prohibitions are causing concern among civil society groups and uncertainty for businesses, with national regulators due by August 2024.

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Trump's PCLOB Purge Threatens EU-U.S. Data Privacy Agreement

Donald Trump seeks to remove three members of the U.S. Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB), a key component of the EU-U.S. data privacy agreement, potentially jeopardizing the legal basis for thousands of U.S. companies to transfer European personal data.

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The Hacker's Night": A Novel on Technology and Authoritarian Regimes

Yishaï Sarid's "The Hacker's Night" follows Ziv, a traumatized Israeli hacker, as he unknowingly aids authoritarian regimes through his work for a cybersecurity firm, revealing the ethical complexities of technological advancements and their use in political oppression.

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