The threat of scammers using voice deepfakes in their cons is real, but researchers say old-school voice-impersonation attacks are still the more pressing concern.
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How a Catholic Group Doxed Gay Priests
Plus: A data breach exposes Washington, Ring camera footage has a new problem, and the George Santos scandal slips into the world of cybercrime.
Congressman Darin LaHood Says FBI Targeted Him With Unlawful ‘Backdoor’ Searches
Representative Darin LaHood’s claim that he was the subject of “backdoor” searches comes at a dicey moment for the bureau.
The FBI Just Admitted It Bought US Location Data
Rather than obtaining a warrant, the bureau purchased sensitive data—a controversial practice that privacy advocates say is deeply problematic.
How Denmark’s Welfare State Became a Surveillance Nightmare
Once praised for its generous social safety net, the country now collects troves of data on welfare claimants.
A Privacy Hero’s Final Wish: An Institute to Redirect AI’s Future
Peter Eckersley did groundbreaking work to encrypt the web. After his sudden death, a new organization he founded is carrying out his vision to steer artificial intelligence toward “human flourishing.”
What to Do When Your Boss Is Spying on You
Employee monitoring increased with Covid-19’s remote work—and stuck around for back-to-the-office.
You Can’t Trust App Developers’ Privacy Claims on Google Play
Mozilla researchers found that apps often provide inaccurate data use disclosures, giving people “a false sense of security.”
The Push to Ban TikTok in the US Isn’t About Privacy
Lawmakers are increasingly hellbent on punishing the popular social network while efforts to pass a broader privacy law have dwindled.
US Border Patrol Is Finally Able to Check E-Passport Data
After 16 years, the agency has implemented the software to cryptographically verify digital passport data—and it’s already caught a dozen alleged fraudsters.