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Behind the Blog: Why We Stalked a Target Through the NYC Subway
We discuss the importance of impact, missing phone calls from sources while at the dentist, and the games Amazon plays with journalists.
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NYC Subway Will Disable ‘Feature’ That Leaked Trip History After 404 Media Investigation
Around 24 hours after 404 Media published its investigation the MTA says it will disable the feature, which an expert said was a “great fit” for abusers.
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Hackers Are Selling Hacked Police Emails to Try to Grab Personal Data From TikTok, Facebook
Many criminals want access so they can pose as cops and make fraudulent 'emergency data requests' with TikTok, Facebook, Discord, and more top companies.
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I Tracked an NYC Subway Rider's Movements with an MTA ‘Feature’
“Obviously this is a great fit for abusers,” an expert on domestic violence and cybersecurity said.
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Hackers Can Silently Grab Your IP Through Skype. Microsoft Is In No Rush to Fix It
A security researcher has found it’s possible to reveal a Skype app user’s IP address without the target needing to even click a link. Microsoft said the vulnerability does not need immediate attention.
FOIA
The A.I. Surveillance Tool DHS Uses to Detect ‘Sentiment and Emotion’
Internal DHS and corporate documents detail the agency’s relationship with Fivecast, a company that promises to scan for “risk terms and phrases” online.
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The Secret Weapon Hackers Can Use to Dox Nearly Anyone in America for $15
Most Americans have very little choice but to provide their personal information to credit bureaus. Hackers have found a way into that data supply chain, and are advertising access in group chats used by violent criminals who rob, assault, and shoot targets.