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The Trump Jury Has a Doxing Problem Apr 22, 2024

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One juror in former US president Donald Trump’s criminal case in New York has been excused over fears she could be identified. It could get even messier.

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Big Tech Squares Off Against US Spies Apr 19, 2024

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One of Silicon Valley's most influential lobbying arms joins privacy reformers in a fight against the Biden administration-backed expansion of a major US surveillance program.

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Change Healthcare Faces Another Ransomware Threat—and It Looks Credible Apr 18, 2024

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Change Healthcare ransomware hackers already received a $22 million payment. Now a second group is demanding money, and has sent WIRED samples of what they claim is the company's stolen data.

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US Senate to Vote on a Wiretap Bill That Critics Call ‘Stasi-Like’ Apr 17, 2024

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A controversial bill reauthorizing the Section 702 spy program may force whole new categories of businesses to eavesdrop on the US government's behalf, including on fellow Americans.

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House Votes to Extend—and Expand—a Major US Spy Program Apr 16, 2024

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US House of Representatives voted on Friday to extend the Section 702 spy program. It passed without an amendment that would have required the FBI to obtain a warrant to access Americans' information.

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How to Stop Your Data From Being Used to Train AI Apr 15, 2024

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Some companies let you opt out of allowing your content to be used for generative AI. Here’s how to take back (at least a little) control from ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and more.

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DuckDuckGo Is Taking Its Privacy Fight to Data Brokers Apr 12, 2024

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Privacy-focused company DuckDuckGo is launching a tool to remove data from people-search websites, a VPN, and an identity theft restoration service.

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It’s Time to Switch to a Privacy Browser Apr 11, 2024

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Ad trackers are out of control. Use a browser that reins them in.

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A Breakthrough Online Privacy Proposal Hits Congress Apr 10, 2024

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While some states have made data privacy gains, the US has so far been unable implement protections at a federal level. A new bipartisan proposal called APRA could break the impasse.

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How to Protect Yourself (and Your Loved Ones) From AI Scam Calls Apr 09, 2024

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AI tools are getting better at cloning people's voices, and scammers are using these new capabilities to commit fraud. Avoid getting swindled by following these expert tips.

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