The developers behind privacy-focused Bitcoin wallet Samourai have been sentenced to multiple years in prison. Their pardon request now creates an awkward situation given Trump’s recent pardon of Binance’s CZ, who received a much lighter sentence.
The EFF has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security seeking records about government communications with tech companies. The legal action follows failed FOIA requests regarding ICE tracking app takedowns in October. The case could reveal whether federal
Small businesses face dramatically increased cyberattack risks during the holiday season. New research shows 69% of business leaders reported being targeted, up from 47% just a year ago.
Meta has been ordered to pay $552 million to 87 Spanish digital media agencies for GDPR violations. The court ruled Meta gained unfair competitive advantage by using improper legal justification for behavioral advertising. Meta plans to appeal the decision.
Greater Manchester has postponed joining the controversial Palantir-run NHS data platform for the second time. The local health board says their existing analytics system outperforms what the £330 million platform currently offers and that key capabilities won’t be available for years. They’re the o
Meta has been ordered to pay €479 million to 87 Spanish media outlets after losing a major GDPR lawsuit. The case centered on the company’s data processing practices for targeted advertising. Meta says it will appeal the decision.
TikTok is fighting proposed laws that would restrict teen access to social media by introducing “wellbeing badges” and affirmation journals. The company claims these features are more effective than usage limits. Critics see it as a transparent attempt to avoid regulation.
Compliance frameworks create a false sense of security while attackers evolve faster than standards can update. The gap between checking boxes and actual protection is wider than most organizations realize.
UK security services have issued an espionage alert about Chinese intelligence officers using LinkedIn and fake headhunters to recruit sources. The warning comes as the government completes removal of Chinese surveillance equipment from sensitive sites.
Google continues collecting data from discontinued Nest thermostats despite cutting off remote control functionality. Security researcher Cody Kociemba discovered the ongoing data transmission while participating in a $14,772 right-to-repair bounty program. The logs include occupancy detection, temp
