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Hong Kong Man Finds His Sex Tape Circulated in Illegal Spy-Cam Chats
world19 days ago

Hong Kong Man Finds His Sex Tape Circulated in Illegal Spy-Cam Chats

A Hong Kong man identified as Eric says he and his girlfriend were secretly filmed having sex in a Shenzhen hotel, and the clip appeared in illicit spy-cam chats marketed as porn. BBC reports note thousands of similar videos circulated on sites and Telegram, which is often used for distributing such content despite China’s bans; a trader linked to the material profited from it. Telegram says it forbids non-consensual porn and moderates content. The couple are traumatized, and the story underscores ongoing privacy violations and the global illicit spy-cam market amid China’s crackdown on obscene material online.

via HuffPost|
#china-crackdown#non-consensual-pornography#privacy-breach
Massive Browser Extension Malware Campaigns Expose Global Cybersecurity Threats
cybersecurity1 month ago

Massive Browser Extension Malware Campaigns Expose Global Cybersecurity Threats

The DarkSpectre threat actor, linked to China, has exposed a series of malicious browser extensions across Chrome, Edge, and Firefox, affecting over 8.8 million users worldwide. These extensions, including ShadyPanda, GhostPoster, and The Zoom Stealer, are designed for data theft, corporate espionage, and meeting information harvesting, often masquerading as legitimate tools for video conferencing and utilities. The campaigns have been active for over seven years, with some extensions still in the trust-building phase, posing significant risks to user privacy and corporate security.

via The Hacker News|
#browser-extensions#cyber-espionage#cybersecurity
Chrome Extensions and AI Chats: Privacy Risks and Data Exploitation
technology2 months ago

Chrome Extensions and AI Chats: Privacy Risks and Data Exploitation

A popular Chrome extension called Urban VPN Proxy, with 6 million users, was found secretly collecting and exfiltrating users' AI chat prompts and responses to remote servers, despite claiming to provide VPN services and offering a privacy protection feature. The extension's update in July 2025 enabled default data harvesting, which is hidden from users, raising significant privacy concerns. Similar data collection practices were identified in other extensions from the same publisher, highlighting risks associated with trusted marketplace badges and the need for better oversight.

via The Hacker News|
#ai-chat-data-harvesting#browser-security#chrome-extension
Partiful Did Not Remove GPS Data from User Photos, Exclusive
technology4 months ago

Partiful Did Not Remove GPS Data from User Photos, Exclusive

The social event app Partiful was found to be storing user-uploaded photos with embedded GPS location data, posing privacy risks. After TechCrunch revealed the security flaw, Partiful fixed the issue by removing metadata from existing photos and announced ongoing security reviews. The incident highlights the importance of proper data handling and security practices in social apps.

via TechCrunch|
#metadata-removal#partiful#privacy-breach
Neon App's Call Recording Boom Sparks Privacy and Ethical Concerns
technology5 months ago

Neon App's Call Recording Boom Sparks Privacy and Ethical Concerns

The Neon app, a popular call-recording platform that paid users for their data, has been taken offline after a security flaw exposed users' phone numbers, call recordings, and transcripts, raising privacy concerns. The app's servers failed to prevent unauthorized access to user data, prompting the developer to shut down the service temporarily. The incident highlights ongoing issues with app security and oversight in app marketplaces.

via TechCrunch|
#call-recording-app#neon-app#privacy-breach
Archives Criticized for Excessive Release of Mikie Sherrill's Military Records in Gubernatorial Race
politics5 months ago

Archives Criticized for Excessive Release of Mikie Sherrill's Military Records in Gubernatorial Race

A significant privacy breach occurred when the National Archives released an almost unredacted version of Rep. Mikie Sherrill's military records to her opponent's ally, raising concerns about violations of privacy laws and the mishandling of sensitive information during a heated political campaign in New Jersey.

via CBS News|
#mikie-sherrill#military-records#national-archives
Whistleblower Warns DOGE Threatens Social Security Data Security
government6 months ago

Whistleblower Warns DOGE Threatens Social Security Data Security

A whistleblower from the Social Security Administration alleges that members of the Department of Government Efficiency uploaded sensitive Social Security data to a vulnerable cloud server without proper oversight, risking widespread identity theft and privacy violations, though no breach has been confirmed. The incident highlights concerns over data security and misuse within government agencies, especially involving personnel linked to Elon Musk's ventures.

via The New York Times|
#data-security#federal-government#government