threat-intel AI Use by the US Government This article details the widespread and largely undocumented use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by the US government under both the Trump and Biden administrations. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) revealed a m… Schneier on Security · Jun 17, 2026 Medium USaigovernmentautomation
threat-intel UK Social Media Ban for Minors Has Privacy Experts Worried The UK is implementing a ban on user-to-user social media platforms for individuals under 16, following similar legislation in Canada and Australia, driven by concerns about the impact of social media on young people. Th… Dark Reading · Jun 17, 2026 Medium UKCAAUsocial mediaage verificationprivacy
threat-intel UK to require ID or face scan before you can make social media accounts The UK government is implementing new regulations to restrict social media access for under-16s, requiring platforms to verify users' ages through ID uploads or facial scans. This follows a model established in Australia… BleepingComputer · Jun 16, 2026 Medium GBage-verificationsocial-mediaprivacy
other Flock Cameras Are Being Used for Stalking Flock Cameras, a manufacturer of residential security cameras, is facing scrutiny due to reports of law enforcement agencies using their systems for excessive and potentially unlawful surveillance. Multiple cases across… Schneier on Security · Jun 16, 2026 High USsurveillanceprivacypolice
malware 152 Chrome Wallpaper Extensions with 105K Installs Linked to Adware and Fake Traffic A network of 152 Chrome extensions, collectively installed over 105,000 times, has been discovered distributing a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that generates fake traffic and logs user data. These extensions, masqu… The Hacker News · Jun 15, 2026 High TRadwarefake trafficprivacy
data-breach Privacy own-goal: World Cup blunder leaks Lionel Messi’s passport details A significant security blunder occurred during the Argentina World Cup warm-up match, resulting in the public release of passport details for all players on the squad. This incident highlights a failure to properly redac… Graham Cluley · Jun 12, 2026 Medium USARpassportdata-leakredaction
data-breach Bankruptcy admin approves settlement fund of $47 million for 23andMe data breach victims A bankruptcy court has approved a $46.8 million settlement for approximately 7 million 23andMe customers affected by a 2023 data breach. Hackers accessed sensitive genetic data, including DNA Relatives profiles and Famil… The Record · Jun 12, 2026 High USdata breachdnagenetic data
data-breach South Korea hits Coupang with record $409 million fine over data breach South Korea’s data protection regulator, the PIPC, has levied a record $409 million fine against Coupang, the country’s largest online retailer, following a significant data breach impacting tens of millions of customers… The Record · Jun 12, 2026 High KRdata breachauthenticationcustomer data
threat-intel NSO Group Hacking WhatsApp Despite Court Order Recent reports indicate that NSO Group, a cybersecurity firm specializing in offensive intelligence, has been found to be utilizing its Pegasus spyware to target WhatsApp users despite a court order restricting its use.… Schneier on Security · Jun 10, 2026 High spywarewhatsappnsogroup
threat-intel New FROST Attack Lets Websites Track What Sites and Apps You Open via SSD Timing A new attack method, dubbed FROST, allows websites to track which sites and apps a user opens by analyzing the timing of SSD reads. Developed by researchers at Graz University of Technology, FROST leverages the Origin Pr… The Hacker News · Jun 9, 2026 High DEopfsssdtiming attack
threat-intel UK gives big tech 3 months to create device controls to block nude images of kids The UK government is mandating that major tech companies, including Apple and Google, implement device controls within three months to block nude images of children from smartphones and tablets. This initiative aims to c… The Record · Jun 8, 2026 High UKchild sexual abuseonline safetydevice security
threat-intel WhatsApp says NSO targeted users with spearfishing attacks in violation of court order WhatsApp has accused NSO Group of violating a court order by conducting spearfishing attacks against its users, utilizing social engineering techniques to lure individuals into clicking malicious links. This follows a pr… The Record · Jun 8, 2026 High USspear-phishingsocial-engineeringspyware
policy Supreme Court rules FCC fines punishing telecom giants for sharing location data were legal The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), upholding its authority to impose significant fines on telecom giants like AT&T and Verizon for sharing consumer location data without… The Record · Jun 4, 2026 Medium USprivacydata-sharingregulation
data-breach California AG sues 23andMe over 2023 breach exposing health data 23andMe faced a significant data breach in 2023, exposing the personal and genetic information of nearly 7 million customers, including a large number in California. The breach stemmed from a credential-stuffing attack a… BleepingComputer · May 29, 2026 High USdata breachgenetic datacredential stuffing
threat-intel What to consider before asking an AI chatbot for health advice This article warns against relying on AI chatbots for health advice, highlighting significant risks related to inaccurate information, data privacy, and potential misuse of sensitive medical data. The piece emphasizes th… WeLiveSecurity · May 27, 2026 Medium aihealthcareprivacy
threat-intel Why the Supreme Court's Chatrie case could change the meaning of privacy in America The Supreme Court is considering a case, *Chatrie v. Google*, concerning the legality of geofence warrants, which allow law enforcement to obtain location history data from tech companies like Google. This case, the firs… The Record · May 22, 2026 Medium USgeofencingprivacyfourth amendment
threat-intel Police seize “First VPN” service used in ransomware, data theft attacks Law enforcement agencies, in a coordinated international effort led by France and the Netherlands, have taken down the ‘First VPN’ service, a virtual private network used extensively by ransomware and data theft groups.… BleepingComputer · May 21, 2026 High UKFRNEvpncybercrimeransomware
threat-intel FTC warns 12 major tech firms of violating Take It Down Act The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued warnings to twelve major tech companies, alleging non-compliance with the newly enacted Take It Down Act (TIDA). This law mandates platforms swiftly remove non-consensual int… The Record · May 20, 2026 High image abuseonline safetyprivacy
threat-intel UK regulator to require tech firms to tackle deepfakes, non-consensual intimate images The UK’s communications regulator, Ofcom, is implementing new rules requiring tech companies to actively combat the spread of non-consensual intimate images and deepfakes. This initiative utilizes hash matching technolog… The Record · May 19, 2026 High GBdeepfakenon-consensualintimate images
threat-intel Eyes wide open: How to mitigate the security and privacy risks of smart glasses This article discusses the growing security and privacy risks associated with smart glasses, particularly due to their advanced tracking and recording capabilities combined with AI integration. The proliferation of these… WeLiveSecurity · May 11, 2026 High GEUKsurveillanceprivacyai
