TikTok CEO plans rigorous defenses in Congress against claims the app is a US security threat

In his first appearance before Congress, TikTok CEO Shou Chew will make the case that the company’s U.S. operations aren’t swayed by China.

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FCC rules aims to curb scourge of robotexts assaulting Americans’ phones

The agency reports that scam text complaints rose 500% between 2015 to 2022, reflecting the increase in robotexts Americans receive annually.

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Police shut down cryptocurrency mixer linked to laundering more than $3 billion in criminal funds

North Korean hackers alone used the tool to launder bitcoin worth more than $700 million.

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DC health exchange breach affects former national security officials, Congress

Leaked data from the capital’s health insurance broker exposes sensitive data belonging to the city’s powerbrokers.

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Surveillance oversight board member explores concerns about Section 702 renewal

A member of the board that reviews U.S. surveillance programs said there have been a “number of compliance issues” regarding Section 702.

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FTC bans teletherapy company BetterHelp from sharing consumer health data with advertisers

To settle the complaint, BetterHelp has agreed to pay $7.8 million to partially refund consumers whose data has been compromised.

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White House faces deeply skeptical Congress as it advocates for controversial surveillance tool

Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which expires in December, is in perhaps its most precarious position yet.

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Illinois’ biometric privacy law provides blueprint as states seek to curb data collection

An estimated 17 pieces of privacy legislation backed by both Democrats and Republicans are pending across the country.

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Russia’s information war against Ukraine went stealth after Meta crackdown

Russia’s covert operations are prioritizing quantity over quality but researchers say the approach isn’t working.

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Supreme Court declines to hear Wikimedia case against NSA surveillance program

Critics of the high court’s decision not to hear the case say the justices have struck a blow against civil liberties.

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