Privacy group sues feds over talks with tech companies on ICE raid trackers 

The lawsuit concerns the removal of apps like ICEBlock, Red Dot and DeICER from online playstores that provide real-time tracking of immigration raids.

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Hundreds of masked ICE agents doxxed by hackers, as personal details posted on Telegram

Hundreds of US government officials working for the FBI, ICE, and Department of Justice have had their personal data leaked by a notorious hacking group.

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House Dems seek info about ICE spyware contract, wary of potential abuses

The three lawmakers said the reported lifting of a stop-work order on a $2 million Paragon Solutions contract threatens Americans’ fundamental rights.

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BlackSuit, Royal ransomware group hit over 450 US victims before last month’s takedown

The Department of Homeland Security said the Russian cybercrime collective received at least $370 million in ransom payments, based on current cryptocurrency valuations.

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Smashing Security podcast #421: Toothpick flirts, Google leaks, and ICE ICE scammers

What do a sleazy nightclub carpet, Google’s gaping privacy hole, and an international student conned by fake ICE agents have in common? This week’s episode of the “Smashing Security” podcast obviously.

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Rep. Garbarino: Ending CISA mobile app security program for feds sends ‘wrong signal’

CyberScoop is first to report on the letter to DHS from the chair of a cybersecurity subcommittee, which also addresses CISA’s role as lead coordinator with the telecom sector.

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