Wikimedia wants Supreme Court to hear case over NSA surveillance

The case over the National Security Agency’s digital monitoring activities could have major implications for the future of government spying.

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California lawmaker seeks to end to ‘reverse warrants’ that could pinpoint abortion seekers

Lawmakers say the overly broad surveillance tool poses a major threat to reproductive privacy.

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‘Pig butchering’ scams on the rise, luring victims with promises of relationships and riches

These types of scams that seek to dupe unsuspecting targets can leave victims financially and emotionally devastated.

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A year after outcry, IRS still doesn’t offer taxpayers alternative to ID.me

The agency sparked controversy over its decision to deploy facial recognition technology from the company to vet taxpayers’ identity.

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Biden will call for action on privacy rights in State of the Union

President Biden will call for stronger privacy protections and increased algorithmic transparency from tech companies in his State of the Union address Tuesday night, repeating his message from last year’s address about the need to strengthen privacy rights. “There should be clear and strict limits on the ability to collect, use, transfer, and maintain our […]

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GoodRx will settle claim it shared sensitive health data with advertisers

The telehealth and discount drug provider promised health data would remain confidential and then allowed it to be used for targeted ads.

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Data breach notices become more opaque, leaving consumers in the dark

Of the 1,802 breaches the Identity Theft Resource Center tracked in 2022, 66% of notices lacked details about the attack and victims.

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North Korean cryptocurrency hackers expand target list

North Korean hackers known for cryptocurrency heists are expanding their targets to include education, government and healthcare, according to researchers tracking the group. The activity could be a sign that the group, which is suspected in two high-profile cryptocurrency hacks in 2022, may have even bigger plans for 2023. Researchers at the cybersecurity firm Proofpoint […]

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T-Mobile investigates yet another data breach, this one affecting 37 million accounts

The telecom giant has suffered major breaches in the past resulting in FCC investigation into its data security practices.

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T-Mobile investigates yet another data breach, this one affecting 37 million accounts

The telecom giant has suffered major breaches in the past resulting in FCC investigation into its data security practices.

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