Privacy

Lawmakers deem ICE's street face scans unconstitutional

Democratic lawmakers have condemned Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for using facial recognition technology on US streets to verify citizenship, calling it unconstitutional and prone to racial bias. Social media videos show officers scanning faces even when individuals present alternative IDs. Critics warn of privacy threats and wrongful detentions amid the Trump administration's deportation efforts.

Commodore promotes Linux-based OS after Windows 10 support ends

October 16, 2025 Iniulat ng AI

As Windows 10 reaches the end of support on October 14, 2025, Commodore is marketing its Linux-based OS Vision 3.0 as a privacy-focused alternative for users wary of upgrading to Windows 11. The company positions the distro as a sanctuary free from Microsoft's telemetry and tracking. Released in April 2025, Vision 3.0 is based on Debian and includes retro elements like BASIC programming.

Swedish union Vision suffers major data leak

October 15, 2025 Iniulat ng AI

Swedish union Vision has been hit by a major data leak affecting nearly 300,000 people. A feature in their membership application on the website was exploited to fetch details from the state address register. The union has reported the incident to the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection and urges those affected to watch for fraud attempts.

Five clever ways to repurpose old laptops

An article published on October 18, 2025, suggests innovative uses for outdated laptops to extend their utility and reduce waste. From home security to education, these ideas aim to breathe new life into dormant devices.

Federal judge permanently bars NSO from targeting WhatsApp with Pegasus

A US federal judge has issued a permanent injunction against spyware firm NSO Group, prohibiting it from using its Pegasus tool to target WhatsApp users. The ruling stems from a 2019 lawsuit by Meta, WhatsApp's owner, which accused NSO of attempting to infect around 1,400 devices belonging to journalists, activists, and others. The decision requires NSO to delete any obtained data and highlights the harm to end-to-end encryption.

Leaker reveals Cellebrite's access to Pixel phones

An anonymous leaker has disclosed details from a Cellebrite briefing, showing which Google Pixel phones are vulnerable to the company's data extraction tools. The information highlights differences between stock Android and the security-focused GrapheneOS. While most Pixels running stock software can be accessed in various states, updated GrapheneOS devices remain largely protected.

DHS seeks fleet of AI-powered surveillance trucks

The US Department of Homeland Security is soliciting plans from companies to convert standard 4x4 trucks into mobile AI surveillance platforms. These vehicles would integrate radar, cameras, and autonomous tracking to enhance border monitoring in remote areas. The initiative aims to extend surveillance beyond fixed sites, according to federal contracting records.