Biden’s speech calling for better data protections got a standing ovation from both sides of the aisle. So, where’s a federal privacy law?
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How the US Can Stop Data Brokers’ Worst Practices—Right Now
Legal experts say a key law should already prevent brokers from collecting and selling data that’s weaponized against vulnerable people.
Biden’s SOTU: Data Privacy Is Now a Must-Hit US State of the Union Topic
Biden’s speech proves that protecting personal info is no longer a fringe issue. Now, Congress just needs to do something about it.
Inside Safe City, Moscow’s AI Surveillance Dystopia
Moscow promised residents lower crime rates through an expansive smart city project. Then Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine.
Googling for Software Downloads Is Extra Risky Right Now
Plus: The FTC cracks down on GoodRx, Microsoft boots “verified” phishing scammers, researchers disclose EV charger vulnerabilities, and more.
The Chinese Spy Balloon Shows the Downsides of Spy Balloons
A popular military tool during the Cold War, spy balloons have since fallen out of favor—for good reason.
Congress Has a Lo-Fi Plan to Fix the Classified Documents Mess
As unsecured docs pile up, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is itching to overhaul the nation’s secret secret-sharing operation.
Netflix’s US Password-Sharing Crackdown Isn’t Happening—Yet
Accidental revisions to a US Help Center page sparked confusion about the streamer’s next moves. But restrictions on account sharing are still coming soon.
OneNote documents spread malware in several countries
A new phishing campaign abuses OneNote documents to infect computers with the infamous AsyncRAT malware, targeting users in the U.K., Canada and the U.S.
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Enter the Hunter Satellites Preparing for Space War
True Anomaly, a startup backed by US senator JD Vance’s VC firm, plans to launch prototype pursuit satellites on a SpaceX flight later this year.