threat-intel Agentic AI Risks, CVE Program Concerns Permeate Black Hat USA 2026 Black Hat USA 2026 highlighted significant concerns surrounding the evolving cybersecurity landscape in the age of artificial intelligence. The conference focused on the potential disruption to the CVE program due to AI-powered vulnerability discovery, raising questions about whether existing systems can adequately han… Dark Reading · 3d ago High aivulnerabilitycybersecurity
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 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 · 3d ago High child safetyprivacysocial media
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 · 5d ago Info NZsocial mediaregulationprivacy
data-breach Uber Fined Nearly $1 Billion by Dutch Regulators Over Automated Suspensions of Driver Accounts Dutch regulators have fined Uber nearly $1 billion for using automated software to suspend driver accounts without human review, violating EU data privacy regulations. This is the fourth time the authority has penalized… SecurityWeek · 6d ago Medium dataprivacygdprautomation
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
threat-intel Senators press TikTok over withholding of safety features for some users U.S. senators are investigating TikTok over allegations that the company intentionally disabled safety features for a subset of users, including a 16-year-old who died after viewing harmful content. The company conducted… The Record · Aug 20, 2026 High safetyalgorithmchild-safety
threat-intel If the Markets Reject OpenAI and Anthropic, the US Should Nationalize Them This article argues that the market’s excessive hype and valuation of AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are unsustainable and proposes a radical solution: the US should nationalize these companies and transform them… Schneier on Security · Aug 14, 2026 High ainationalizationregulation
threat-intel Brazil orders Discord to suspend livestreaming after teen suicide Brazilian authorities have ordered Discord to suspend its livestreaming feature (Go Live) while they investigate whether the platform failed to adequately protect children from harmful content, following the death of a 1… The Record · Aug 13, 2026 High BRchild_safetycontent_moderationlivestreaming
threat-intel Separating AI’s Technological Problems from Its Capitalism Problems This article argues that the concerns surrounding AI – including issues like bias, misinformation, and environmental impact – are fundamentally rooted in capitalist structures rather than inherent technological limitatio… Schneier on Security · Aug 13, 2026 High CHSWUScapitalismaichina
threat-intel Black Hat USA 2026: AI is racing ahead of cybersecurity controls Black Hat USA 2026 focused heavily on the accelerating role of AI in cybersecurity, both as a threat and a tool. Experts highlighted the rapid discovery of vulnerabilities by AI systems and the need for robust oversight… WeLiveSecurity · Aug 12, 2026 Medium aicybersecurityvulnerabilities
threat-intel Kids’ online safety bill faces dim prospects of passage this session despite progress The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), a landmark bill aimed at increasing online safety for children, faces significant obstacles in Congress, particularly regarding a ‘duty of care’ provision requiring companies to take re… The Record · Aug 11, 2026 High UNonline safetychildrenfirst amendment
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 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
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 EU to Crack Down on AI Deepfakes, Illicit Imagery and Hacking With New Team in Brussels The European Union is establishing a new team in Brussels to combat the misuse of AI, particularly concerning deepfakes, illicit imagery, and cyber threats. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to assert tech so… SecurityWeek · Jul 31, 2026 Medium EUUSCHaideepfakeregulation
threat-intel Timeless Compliance: Why Better Questions Beat Bigger Frameworks The article argues that the proliferation of AI frameworks and questionnaires is largely ineffective due to their tendency to generate verbose, evidence-light responses. Instead of relying on a massive collection of disp… SecurityWeek · Jul 30, 2026 Medium aicomplianceframeworks
policy French Parliament greenlights social media ban for under-15s France has become the first European nation to enact a ban on social media access for children under 15, a move driven by concerns about child welfare and prompted by similar legislation in other countries. The law will… The Record · Jul 22, 2026 Info FRAUTRsocial mediachild safetyregulation
threat-intel UK investigates TikTok for alleged age-verification lapses, exposing kids to online harms The UK’s communications regulator, Ofcom, is investigating TikTok for failing to adequately verify users’ ages, potentially exposing children to harmful content. This investigation stems from concerns that TikTok’s age i… The Record · Jul 16, 2026 Medium UKage-verificationonline-safetysocial-media
