Privacy

A group calling itself the Internet Yiff Machine has released 93 gigabytes of data purportedly stolen from P3 Global Intel, a platform used by Crime Stoppers programs and law enforcement for managing anonymous crime tips. The data, containing sensitive personal information on millions of tips, was sent to Straight Arrow News and the Distributed Denial of Secrets archive. Navigate360, which owns P3, has not confirmed the breach but hired a digital forensics firm to investigate.

March 25, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused Android-based operating system, has stated it will not comply with age verification requirements, even if it means losing market access in certain regions. The team emphasized that its OS and services will remain available worldwide without requiring personal information or accounts. This stance comes amid expanding global laws targeting operating systems.

Researchers have found that polygenic risk scores, which summarize a person's likelihood of developing diseases like diabetes and cancer, can be reverse-engineered to uncover underlying genetic data. This vulnerability raises privacy concerns, potentially allowing identification through public databases or reconstruction by insurers. The discovery highlights risks in sharing such scores, even anonymously.

March 10, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has reaffirmed that data collected will be protected by existing laws, while dispelling fears over data privacy following the bodycam rollout to customs officers nationwide on Tuesday. The response on Wednesday, March 11, came after several netizens, especially on X, raised concerns fearing that the footage captured by the bodycams would not be used for the intended purpose. KRA stressed that the recordings will be processed in accordance with the law governing data handling in Kenya.

Utah lawmakers are advancing a new age verification law that could impact VPN users worldwide, according to NordVPN. The company warns the bill creates a 'liability trap' and might punish all VPN users globally. The controversial legislation aims to enforce age checks online.

March 04, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

ExpressVPN has partnered with the Internet Watch Foundation to introduce OpenBoundary, a tool designed to restrict access to domains containing verified child sexual abuse material without compromising user privacy. The open-source technology uses simple DNS controls to block illegal content. ExpressVPN plans to implement it across its services, including CyberGhost VPN and Private Internet Access.