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 potentially track children's activities over a prolonged period. This represents a significant expan… Schneier on Security · 4d ago Medium privacysurveillanceai
vulnerability Zoneminder A critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability exists in Zoneminder versions 1.37.48 and 1.38.3, allowing authenticated users to execute arbitrary operating system commands. The vulnerability stems from an Improper… CISA Advisories · 5d ago Critical CVE-2026-76060vulnerabilityrceos command injection
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
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
threat-intel Flock surveillance backlash mounts as fiendish Halloween plans circulate Several security-related stories are circulating, including a backlash against surveillance technology from Flock, a method for social engineering AI reasoning engines, a zero-day attack targeting vulnerable SharePoint s… The Register · Aug 19, 2026 Medium CHIRsurveillancephishingvulnerability
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 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 New Zealand says China tried using space investments to spy on local affairs New Zealand intelligence agencies have uncovered evidence that China has been attempting to utilize its growing investments in space technology to conduct espionage operations targeting local affairs. This involves lever… The Register · Aug 14, 2026 High CNespionagespace-basedsurveillance
threat-intel OpenAI ditches Recall-style screenshot surveillance for friendly keylogging This article is a collection of security and technology news snippets. OpenAI is reportedly abandoning screenshot surveillance (Recall) in favor of keylogging, while IBM and Nvidia are partnering on a large-scale deploym… The Register · Aug 14, 2026 Medium CHUSphishingsurveillanceransomware
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 Germany moves to give spy agencies hacking and sabotage powers Germany is poised to significantly expand the powers of its intelligence agencies, allowing them to conduct cyber operations, sabotage supply chains, and spread disinformation within the country. This legislation, a majo… The Record · Aug 13, 2026 High GERUcybersecurityintelligencesurveillance
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
threat-intel NSA installs DHS lawyer as new general counsel The National Security Agency (NSA) has appointed Kerianne Tobitsch, a former Homeland Security lawyer and Jones Day partner, as its new general counsel. This appointment follows a series of high-level departures within t… The Record · Aug 11, 2026 Medium fisansasurveillance
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 Coruna, DarkSword iOS Exploits Proliferate Globally Sophisticated iPhone exploit chains, DarkSword and Coruna, are rapidly spreading beyond nation-state actors and into the hands of organized cybercrime groups. These advanced tools, initially developed for surveillance an… Dark Reading · Aug 10, 2026 High CVE-2025-31277CVE-2025-43529CVE-2026-20700CHMASAexploitioscybercrime
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 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
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 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 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
