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Italian NGO Mediterranea Saving Humans Targeted in Sophisticated Cyberattack
On February 8th, 2024, Don Mattia Ferrari, chaplain of Mediterranea Saving Humans, was targeted in a sophisticated cyberattack using Graphite spyware by an unidentified government entity, according to CitizenLab researchers, who also found that other members of the NGO were targeted in a similar att...
Italian NGO Mediterranea Saving Humans Targeted in Sophisticated Cyberattack
On February 8th, 2024, Don Mattia Ferrari, chaplain of Mediterranea Saving Humans, was targeted in a sophisticated cyberattack using Graphite spyware by an unidentified government entity, according to CitizenLab researchers, who also found that other members of the NGO were targeted in a similar att...
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44% Bias Score
Apple Disables Advanced Data Protection in UK After Government Backdoor Demand
Apple ceased offering its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) encryption feature in the UK following a reported government demand for backdoor access under the 2016 Investigatory Powers Act, reducing data security for UK users despite rising data breaches.
Apple Disables Advanced Data Protection in UK After Government Backdoor Demand
Apple ceased offering its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) encryption feature in the UK following a reported government demand for backdoor access under the 2016 Investigatory Powers Act, reducing data security for UK users despite rising data breaches.
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48% Bias Score
UK Forces Apple to Disable End-to-End Encryption for iCloud
The UK government compelled Apple to disable its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) for iCloud in the UK, undermining end-to-end encryption for all users and potentially setting a global precedent for government access to encrypted data.
UK Forces Apple to Disable End-to-End Encryption for iCloud
The UK government compelled Apple to disable its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) for iCloud in the UK, undermining end-to-end encryption for all users and potentially setting a global precedent for government access to encrypted data.
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44% Bias Score
St. Petersburg to Deploy Ethnicity Recognition Software on Surveillance Cameras
St. Petersburg plans to install ethnicity recognition software on 8,000 of its 102,000 surveillance cameras, costing $434,000, to improve public event management, a move criticized by human rights advocates as degrading and divisive.
St. Petersburg to Deploy Ethnicity Recognition Software on Surveillance Cameras
St. Petersburg plans to install ethnicity recognition software on 8,000 of its 102,000 surveillance cameras, costing $434,000, to improve public event management, a move criticized by human rights advocates as degrading and divisive.
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52% Bias Score
Google Challenges Overly Broad Government Data Request
In early 2024, a US court ordered Google to provide location data of 2,654 users across 13 locations spanning 1,600 acres for nearly two and a half days; Google challenged the order, citing privacy concerns, and the government subsequently withdrew the request.
Google Challenges Overly Broad Government Data Request
In early 2024, a US court ordered Google to provide location data of 2,654 users across 13 locations spanning 1,600 acres for nearly two and a half days; Google challenged the order, citing privacy concerns, and the government subsequently withdrew the request.
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40% Bias Score
EU Bans AI for Manipulation, Surveillance, and Social Scoring
The EU's AI Act, effective February 2nd, 2025, bans AI systems used for manipulation, social scoring, predictive policing, real-time biometric identification in public, and emotion recognition in schools and workplaces, aiming to prevent harm and discrimination.
EU Bans AI for Manipulation, Surveillance, and Social Scoring
The EU's AI Act, effective February 2nd, 2025, bans AI systems used for manipulation, social scoring, predictive policing, real-time biometric identification in public, and emotion recognition in schools and workplaces, aiming to prevent harm and discrimination.
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44% Bias Score
UK Forces Apple to Compromise iCloud Encryption, Setting Global Precedent
The UK government forced Apple to provide access to encrypted iCloud data to aid criminal investigations, setting a concerning precedent for global data privacy and potentially influencing similar actions in other countries like the US, where the FBI has advocated for "responsible encryption.
UK Forces Apple to Compromise iCloud Encryption, Setting Global Precedent
The UK government forced Apple to provide access to encrypted iCloud data to aid criminal investigations, setting a concerning precedent for global data privacy and potentially influencing similar actions in other countries like the US, where the FBI has advocated for "responsible encryption.
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56% Bias Score
Apple withdraws secure cloud service from UK under government pressure
Apple has withdrawn its most secure cloud service, Advanced Data Protection (ADP), from the UK to comply with government demands for access to encrypted data, despite warnings that this compromises user security and sets a dangerous precedent.
Apple withdraws secure cloud service from UK under government pressure
Apple has withdrawn its most secure cloud service, Advanced Data Protection (ADP), from the UK to comply with government demands for access to encrypted data, despite warnings that this compromises user security and sets a dangerous precedent.
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48% Bias Score
Turkish Journalist Charged Based on 13-Year-Old Illegal Wiretaps
Journalist Elif Akgül, detained in a Turkish HDK investigation, is charged with offenses related to her 2012 journalistic activities, with illegally obtained wiretaps from that period presented as evidence; her lawyer points to the perpetrators' FETÖ/PDY convictions.
Turkish Journalist Charged Based on 13-Year-Old Illegal Wiretaps
Journalist Elif Akgül, detained in a Turkish HDK investigation, is charged with offenses related to her 2012 journalistic activities, with illegally obtained wiretaps from that period presented as evidence; her lawyer points to the perpetrators' FETÖ/PDY convictions.
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56% Bias Score
CIA Drone Surveillance in Mexico Targets Fentanyl Labs
The CIA is using unarmed drones in partnership with Mexico to locate and disrupt fentanyl labs and cartels, sharing intelligence to combat the flow of fentanyl into the U.S., where it causes approximately 70,000 overdose deaths annually.
CIA Drone Surveillance in Mexico Targets Fentanyl Labs
The CIA is using unarmed drones in partnership with Mexico to locate and disrupt fentanyl labs and cartels, sharing intelligence to combat the flow of fentanyl into the U.S., where it causes approximately 70,000 overdose deaths annually.
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40% Bias Score
DOGE Gains Access to Sensitive IRS Taxpayer Data
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will gain access to the IRS's Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS), allowing an operative to view the financial details of every taxpayer and business for 120 days, raising concerns about data security and government oversight.
DOGE Gains Access to Sensitive IRS Taxpayer Data
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will gain access to the IRS's Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS), allowing an operative to view the financial details of every taxpayer and business for 120 days, raising concerns about data security and government oversight.
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56% Bias Score
Italy Suspends Graphite Spyware Amidst Investigation of Potential Misuse
Italian intelligence and Paragon Solutions suspended Graphite spyware pending investigation after revelations of its use, potentially targeting journalists and activists; fines up to €20 million are possible for misuse.
Italy Suspends Graphite Spyware Amidst Investigation of Potential Misuse
Italian intelligence and Paragon Solutions suspended Graphite spyware pending investigation after revelations of its use, potentially targeting journalists and activists; fines up to €20 million are possible for misuse.
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36% Bias Score
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