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Brits Want Private Messages to Remain Encrypted
A recent poll indicates that a significant majority of British adults believe they have a right to private online conversations and that their personal messages should not be accessible without a court order. The survey, commissioned by the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) and conducted by Public First in April, found that 93 percent of respondents affirmed their right to online…
Flock’s Plans for Rideshare Dashcams and Coaching Police, Revealed
Flock Safety, a company known for its network of fixed license plate recognition cameras, reportedly proposed a plan to integrate its data collection with 350,000 dashcams used by rideshare and delivery drivers. This proposal, detailed in a sales presentation from August 2025 to the Georgia Attorney General’s Office, outlined a partnership with dashcam manufacturer Nexar. While Flock's…
Greek victims sue Intellexa over Predator spyware
Eight Greek citizens who were targeted with Predator spyware have filed a lawsuit against the surveillance technology manufacturer Intellexa and 13 individuals associated with the company. The plaintiffs are seeking approximately €7.6 million (about $8.7 million) in compensation for the alleged violation of their privacy, the confidentiality of their communications, and their personal data.
Your next car could be watching your face
New car buyers in the European Union will soon find their vehicles equipped with mandatory driver-monitoring technology, a measure designed to enhance road safety. This requirement, effective July 7, 2026, mandates systems like Driver Drowsiness and Attention Warning (DDAW) and Advanced Driver Distraction Warning (ADDW) in all new vehicles sold within the bloc. The United States is also moving…
Iran-Nexus TAG-182 Disseminates MarkiRAT Surveillance Tool
A cyber-espionage group identified as TAG-182, believed to be operating on behalf of the Iranian government, is actively distributing a surveillance tool known as MarkiRAT. This malware is being disseminated through fake applications designed to mimic legitimate services like VPNs and media players, with the apparent aim of collecting intelligence on Iranian targets both within and outside the…