Government Officials Suspended After Resisting DOGE Access to Federal Payroll Systems
High-ranking Department of Interior officials were placed on administrative leave for denying unprecedented system access to Department of Government Efficiency representatives. The controversial request sought extensive control over federal payroll and HR systems managing data for over 275,000 government workers.
White House Security Adviser's Public Venmo Friend List Exposes High-Profile Connections
National Security Adviser Mike Waltz's Venmo account revealed 328 connections to administration officials, journalists and military personnel due to public privacy settings. The oversight follows recent security lapses and raises concerns about digital security practices among senior officials.
Top U.S. Security Officials' Private Data Exposed in Major Privacy Breach
Personal information including phone numbers, emails and passwords of high-ranking national security officials has been found exposed online through public databases and leaks. The breach raises serious concerns about data protection and potential security risks for sensitive government operations.
Former NFL Coach Charged in Massive Student-Athlete Data Breach and Identity Theft Scheme
Matt Weiss, former NFL and Michigan assistant coach, faces federal charges for allegedly hacking into thousands of college athletes' accounts to obtain private content. The indictment details how he infiltrated databases across 100+ universities, accessing personal data of over 150,000 athletes between 2015-2023.
Detroit Woman Sues Police Over False Arrest, Questions Role of Facial Recognition
A Detroit mother files federal lawsuit after being wrongfully arrested for attempted murder, highlighting concerns about law enforcement identification methods. The case raises questions about facial recognition technology usage and its impact on people of color.
Critical Find My Network Vulnerability Enables Covert Bluetooth Device Tracking
Researchers at George Mason University expose a severe security flaw in Apple's Find My network that allows unauthorized tracking of any Bluetooth device. The exploit bypasses anti-stalking protections and could enable malicious actors to secretly monitor people's locations through their devices.
Major Data Breach at Employee Screening Giant Exposes 3.3 Million People's Personal Data
A massive cybersecurity breach at DISA Global Solutions compromised sensitive information of over 3.3 million individuals, remaining undetected for two months. The Houston-based employee screening company, which serves Fortune 500 clients, is now offering identity theft protection while authorities investigate.
Xcode's Hidden Network Activity Sparks Developer Privacy Debate
Apple's Xcode development tool has been found making frequent, unnecessary connections to company servers, raising concerns about developer privacy and build performance. Investigation reveals multiple automatic server communications that impact build times and collect user data without explicit consent.
Musk's DOGE Agency Gains Unprecedented Access to Federal Systems
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has obtained unrestricted 'God mode' access to sensitive government systems, including classified data at USAID and NASA. Federal employees express alarm as DOGE expands control across agencies, with potential implications for data security and privacy.
Google's Digital Fingerprinting Rollout Marks New Era of Inescapable User Tracking
Google has launched a controversial digital fingerprinting system that privacy experts warn is far more invasive than cookies, operating silently without user consent. The technology creates persistent cross-device profiles by collecting multiple data points, marking a dramatic shift from the company's previous stance against such tracking methods.