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 cameras' presence to drivers, mirroring past practices with IMSI-catchers. Schneier on Security · Aug 20, 2026 Medium surveillanceprivacylicense-plates
threat-intel Cyber extortionists steal data from UK Department for Education Cybercriminals, identifying as ExfilSquad, have stolen data from the UK Department for Education and the Police National Legal Database, potentially exposing names, email addresses, and contact details of over 600,000 in… The Record · Jul 30, 2026 High UKransomwaredata breachcybercrime
threat-intel Smashing Security podcast #477: How 14 orders of chicken McNuggets helped nail a suspected Russian hacker This Smashing Security podcast episode explores a significant cyberattack targeting the Netherlands National Police Force, attributed to a Russian-backed hacking group known as Void Blizzard. The attack involved stealing… Graham Cluley · Jul 22, 2026 High NEUKNAcyberattackintelrussian
threat-intel On Flock License Plate Tracking Cameras A writer was mistakenly identified and tracked by Flock license plate cameras, leading to an arrest. The issue stemmed from Flock’s AI system flagging vehicles with similar alphanumeric plate structures, even when the fu… Schneier on Security · Jul 20, 2026 Medium USsurveillanceprivacylicense plate
threat-intel License plate cameras may be next target after Supreme Court reins in location tracking A recent Supreme Court ruling regarding cell phone location history searches has raised significant concerns about the potential impact on license plate recognition (ALPR) technology. The court emphasized that indiscrimi… The Record · Jul 10, 2026 High alprsurveillancefourth amendment
threat-intel Meta Is Testing Facial Recognition for Police and Military Meta is reportedly developing facial recognition technology, initially for use by law enforcement and the military. This development involves a prototype being tested with a Pentagon supplier, raising concerns about the… Schneier on Security · Jun 26, 2026 Medium facial recognitionsurveillancemeta
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
