threat-intel Android 17 Adds OS-Wide ECH to Hide Website Visits From Network Providers Google announced a significant privacy update for Android 17, introducing Encrypted Client Hello (ECH) to prevent network providers from tracking users' website visits. This feature is being rolled out alongside Local Network Protection and Certificate Transparency enhancements, aiming to bolster overall connection pri… The Hacker News · 2d ago Medium privacynetworksecurity
threat-intel Protéger un document image avant de la partager PROTECTION D’IMAGE by ZATAZ.COM is a free browser-based tool designed to help users protect sensitive information in images and PDFs before sharing them. The tool offers features like watermarking, masking, metadata remo… ZATAZ · 2d ago Medium watermarkingmetadataprivacy
threat-intel Nuisance-call blocker fined £190k for being a nuisance caller A nuisance-call blocker company, NetCaller, has been fined £190,000 for repeatedly sending unsolicited calls to consumers. The company was found to be operating a system that generated a large volume of calls, many of wh… The Register · 3d ago Medium data-protectionprivacyregulation
threat-intel US Navy tells sailors and their families: scrub your social media, enemies are watching The US Navy is urging all of its personnel – sailors, reservists, and civilian employees – and their families to significantly tighten their social media privacy settings and be cautious about sharing personal informatio… Graham Cluley · 3d ago Medium USISIRsocial-mediaprivacyintelligence
threat-intel Meta pledges to overhaul kids’ safety protections, pay $17 billion to settle social media case Meta has reached a landmark settlement with U.S. states totaling $17 billion, requiring significant changes to its platforms to protect children's safety and privacy. The agreement includes limiting daily app usage for u… The Record · 4d ago High child safetyprivacysocial media
threat-intel Spyware for Babies A growing trend of surveillance technology targeting babies is raising serious privacy concerns. Companies like Nanit are collecting vast amounts of biometric and behavioral data, utilizing AI to monitor development and… Schneier on Security · 4d ago Medium privacysurveillanceai
policy New Zealand to pursue social media ban for children under 16 New Zealand is considering a law to ban social media access for children under 16, aiming to protect them from harm and promote better mental health. The legislation would involve significant fines for platforms that fai… The Record · 6d ago Info NZsocial mediaregulationprivacy
threat-intel AliExpress accused of fingerprinting shoppers with silent audio trick that also muted a dev's headphones AliExpress is accused of using a deceptive audio trick to silently collect shoppers' biometric data, including fingerprints, potentially compromising user privacy. This technique involved playing a brief audio clip that… The Register · 6d ago Medium privacybiometricsdata-collection
threat-intel TikTok Reaches $400 Million Settlement With US Justice Department Over Children’s Privacy TikTok has agreed to a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice to address allegations of violating children's privacy laws and failing to adequately protect user data. This settlement follows a long-s… SecurityWeek · 6d ago Medium USprivacychildrensocial media
threat-intel TikTok Agrees to $400 Million Settlement in U.S. Child Privacy Lawsuit TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve a lawsuit alleging violations of child privacy laws. The settlement addresses concerns about TikTok's collection of data from yo… The Hacker News · Aug 22, 2026 Medium privacychilddata
vulnerability Researcher tricks Apple’s Find My into sharing location data with Linux A security researcher successfully tricked Apple’s Find My feature into revealing their location data by exploiting a flaw in the system. This demonstrates a vulnerability that could be used to track users, highlighting… The Register · Aug 20, 2026 Medium locationprivacysecurity
threat-intel Surveillance – Everything You Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask The article explores the increasingly pervasive use of surveillance technologies by various entities – companies, law enforcement, criminals, and intelligence agencies – and the ethical and legal concerns surrounding thi… SecurityWeek · Aug 20, 2026 High surveillanceprivacydata collection
data-breach French tax authority says break-in exposed data of 600K, including some private messages The French tax authority (Direction générale des Finances Publiques - DGFiP) has revealed a data breach that exposed the personal information of approximately 600,000 individuals, including some private messages. The bre… The Register · Aug 20, 2026 Medium FRvulnerabilitydata breachsharepoint
threat-intel Police Are Hiding Their Use of Flock Surveillance Cameras Iowa police are actively concealing their use of Flock license plate reader cameras, a system that tracks vehicle movements. This secrecy stems from a specific usage policy instructing officers not to disclose the camera… Schneier on Security · Aug 20, 2026 Medium surveillanceprivacylicense-plates
policy ICE Collecting DNA Samples The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reportedly collecting DNA samples from asylum seekers and immigrants, raising significant privacy and civil liberties concerns. This program, driven by ICE, utilizes a pr… Schneier on Security · Aug 19, 2026 Medium dnaprivacyimmigration
threat-intel LLMs and Contextual Integrity Researchers have discovered that large language models (LLMs) frequently leak sensitive information from their memory, even when it's inappropriate for the current task. This behavior stems from a lack of contextual awar… Schneier on Security · Aug 18, 2026 Medium llmcontextual integrityprivacy
threat-intel An “invisible” car? Researcher uses machine learning to hide vehicles from Flock cameras A cybersecurity researcher has developed a method using machine learning to generate patterns that successfully evade detection by surveillance cameras, specifically targeting systems like Flock’s license plate readers.… Graham Cluley · Aug 17, 2026 Medium surveillanceprivacylicense plate recognition
threat-intel Cyberharcèlement : la Belgique prépare un bannissement numérique Belgium is considering a system to temporarily ban individuals from social media platforms who are convicted of online offenses, drawing inspiration from a similar law in France. The initiative, spearheaded by Minister o… ZATAZ · Aug 14, 2026 Medium BEcyberbullyingonline crimesocial media
threat-intel Flock tightens privacy controls amid scandals over officer abuse Flock Safety, a license plate reader company, is implementing new privacy controls and requirements to address concerns about law enforcement misuse of its technology. Following numerous reports of officers using the cam… The Record · Aug 13, 2026 Medium surveillanceprivacycivil liberties
threat-intel Drones IA : l’angle mort de la vie privée Munera Intelligence in Montreal is using AI-powered drones to detect construction obstructions and other issues, raising significant privacy concerns. The article highlights the potential for extensive data collection –… ZATAZ · Aug 12, 2026 High CAFRsurveillanceaiprivacy
