threat-intel 737 Chrome VPN Extensions Caught Routing Traffic Through Proxies. Check If You Have One A massive collection of 737 Chrome VPN and proxy extensions are being used to route user traffic through a single SOCKS5 proxy infrastructure, primarily targeting Russian-speaking users seeking access to blocked content.… The Hacker News · Aug 12, 2026 High RUvpnproxychrome
threat-intel WhatsApp Unveils New Scam Alert Feature WhatsApp is rolling out a limited beta feature called Scam Alert, designed to identify potentially scam messages on users' devices *before* they are sent. The feature uses on-device machine learning, doesn't send message… SecurityWeek · Aug 12, 2026 Medium GERUmachine learningencryptionprivacy
threat-intel OpenAI, Anthropic, Google API Flaw Let Weaker AI Models Decode Stronger Models' Reasoning Researchers have discovered a significant vulnerability in OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google's AI APIs that allows weaker AI models to decode the reasoning processes of stronger models by replaying encrypted reasoning blocks… The Hacker News · Aug 12, 2026 High encryptionapiprompt injection
threat-intel Meta’s Ray-Bans are being banned from pubs, restaurants, and theatres Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses are facing increasing bans in venues across the UK due to concerns about covert surveillance. The glasses, which resemble ordinary spectacles, can record audio and video, and a recent investi… Graham Cluley · Aug 10, 2026 High UKKESWprivacysurveillanceai
threat-intel Wetherspoons bars smart glasses from filming customers Wetherspoons, a UK pub chain, has been accused of using smart glasses to film customers without their consent. The glasses, reportedly used to assist staff, were found to be capable of recording video, raising significan… The Register · Aug 10, 2026 Medium privacysurveillancedata-protection
threat-intel Are AI tutors safe for your kids? The market for AI tutoring tools is booming, driven by potential cost savings and improved educational outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged students. However, concerns are rising about the potential negative impacts… WeLiveSecurity · Aug 10, 2026 Medium UKaieducationprivacy
threat-intel New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $567 million in kids online safety case A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $567 million and implement significant changes to its platforms to protect children. This ruling stems from a lawsuit alleging Meta’s platforms contribute to youth mental health… The Record · Aug 7, 2026 Medium social mediachild safetymental health
threat-intel Cybernox multiplie les revendications de fuites en France Cybernox, a French cybersecurity firm, claims to have leaked sensitive data from several French companies, including BlocTel. They are linking these leaks to a broader campaign targeting Chat Control and criticizing the… ZATAZ · Aug 7, 2026 Medium data-breachfranceprivacy
threat-intel ICE Is Buying Access to Credit Card Records The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Intelligence and Operations (I&O) division is reportedly purchasing access to credit card transaction data from a private company, effectively giving them a massive window into… Schneier on Security · Aug 7, 2026 High surveillanceprivacydata-collection
vulnerability Apple iCloud Private Relay Can Expose Real IPs Through WebKit Proxy Bypasses Researchers have discovered a vulnerability in Apple's iCloud Private Relay tool that allows users' real IP addresses to be exposed, even when the tool is active. The issue stems from three WebKit features – DNS prefetch… The Hacker News · Aug 6, 2026 High webkitprivacyip leak
threat-intel Adversarial Clothing Designed to Fool Facial Recognition Systems Researchers are creating clothing designed to disrupt facial recognition systems, primarily as a form of protest against surveillance. While the technology is still unproven and susceptible to future updates, the act of… Schneier on Security · Aug 6, 2026 Info facial recognitionsurveillanceprivacy
threat-intel Some Claude Chats Are Searchable on Google A vulnerability in Anthropic's Claude chatbot system has led to users' private conversations, including cryptocurrency wallet keys and personal data, becoming searchable on Google. This stems from a user-controlled data… Schneier on Security · Aug 4, 2026 Medium privacyaidata-sharing
threat-intel L’UE valide une initiative contre l’identité numérique The European Commission has approved a citizen’s initiative seeking to prevent the implementation of mandatory digital identities and age verification systems for accessing online services within the EU. The initiative,… ZATAZ · Aug 3, 2026 Info digital identityage verificationprivacy
data-breach Sanction de 23andMe après une fuite de données 23andMe has been fined 2.4 million euros by the Spanish data protection regulator (AEPD) for a data breach in 2023 that impacted 6.9 million people globally, including over 2,600 Spanish residents. The regulator cited se… ZATAZ · Aug 3, 2026 High ESdata breachgenetic datacybersecurity
threat-intel Hacktivisme : une fuite « Macroleak » de 2017 contre Chat Control ressort du darkweb ! A hacktivist has released a collection of 85 previously unseen files from 2017, claiming they were obtained to disrupt a 2017 presidential and legislative campaign and as a response to the European Chat Control project.… ZATAZ · Jul 31, 2026 High FRhacktivismdata breachprivacy
threat-intel Facial Recognition at Madison Square Garden Madison Square Garden (MSG) utilizes facial recognition to identify activists and other individuals, but the system was temporarily disabled during Taylor Swift’s wedding to prevent photo leaks. This highlights a growing… Schneier on Security · Jul 31, 2026 Medium facial recognitionsurveillanceprivacy
threat-intel American Being Prosecuted for Wiping His Phone Before Handing It Over to Border Officials An American man is facing prosecution for wiping his GrapheneOS-powered phone before handing it over to border officials. The feature, designed to protect user data by erasing the device upon incorrect passcode entry, ha… Schneier on Security · Jul 30, 2026 Medium privacysecurityconstitution
threat-intel FTC sues Hims & Hers for allegedly sharing patient information with third-party platforms The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing Hims & Hers, a telehealth company, for allegedly sharing sensitive patient information with third-party advertising platforms, despite claiming to prioritize patient privacy. T… The Record · Jul 29, 2026 Medium data-breachprivacytelehealth
threat-intel DEF CON bans Meta-style 'pervert glasses' DEF CON banned ‘pervert glasses’ – AI-powered devices designed to subtly record audio and video, raising serious privacy concerns. The ban highlights the growing risks associated with increasingly sophisticated AI-driven… The Register · Jul 28, 2026 Medium CHaimachine learningsurveillance
threat-intel Wi-Fi public : ce que votre fournisseur, pirates et marketing peuvent voir This article highlights the significant data collection practices of Wi-Fi providers, even when users are using HTTPS. While HTTPS protects content, providers can still track domains visited, connection times, data trans… ZATAZ · Jul 28, 2026 Medium wifiprivacydns
