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Data Protection & Privacy

New App Flags Nearby Smart Glasses via Bluetooth and Visual Signals

New App Flags Nearby Smart Glasses via Bluetooth and Visual Signals

A developer has launched a mobile application that scans for Bluetooth signatures and visual cues associated with smart glasses, such as AR/VR headsets, to alert users when these devices are within range. The app uses a combination of radio‑frequency fingerprinting and camera‑based analysis to identify potential covert

UK Regulators Slam Reddit‑Hosted Adult Communities with Child‑Safety Fines

UK Regulators Slam Reddit‑Hosted Adult Communities with Child‑Safety Fines

The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and the National Crime Agency have fined several adult‑content subreddits that operate on Reddit’s platform for violating child‑safety obligations. The penalties stem from inadequate age‑verification processes, insufficient controls to block minors from accessing explicit material, and failures to

Unpatched Web Flaw Lets Hackers Steal Data of 2.5M Student Loan Borrowers

Unpatched Web Flaw Lets Hackers Steal Data of 2.5M Student Loan Borrowers

A threat‑actor group compromised a leading student loan servicer by exploiting a known but unpatched web application vulnerability. The attackers gained unauthorized access to the backend database and siphoned personally identifiable information—including names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and loan details—from roughly 2.5 million borrowers.

Digital Parasite Tactics Extend Ransomware Dwell Time and Amplify Damage

Digital Parasite Tactics Extend Ransomware Dwell Time and Amplify Damage

A new “Digital Parasite” model is emerging in ransomware campaigns. Threat actors first infiltrate a network using covert espionage techniques—credential theft, living‑off‑the‑land binaries, and stealthy lateral movement—to establish a persistent foothold. Instead of launching immediate encryption, they remain hidden for weeks or months, harvesting data,