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Camera tricks: Privacy concerns raised after massive surveillance cam breach

SC Magazine

A hacking collective compromised roughly 150,000 internet-connected surveillance cameras from Verkada, Inc., Hacktivist Tillie Kottmann is reportedly among those asserting responsibility for the incident, telling Bloomberg that their act helped expose the security holes of modern-day surveillance platforms.

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MY TAKE: Why Satya Nadella is wise to align with privacy advocates on regulating facial recognition

The Last Watchdog

This week civil liberties groups in Europe won the right to challenge the UK’s bulk surveillance activities in the The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights. Related: Snowden on unrestrained surveillance. Ubiquitous surveillance. It’s a healthy thing that a captain of industry can see this. Advanced use cases.

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New IoT Security Regulations

Schneier on Security

It falls upon lawmakers to create laws that protect consumers. While the US government is largely absent in this area of consumer protection, the state of California has recently stepped in and started regulating the Internet of Things, or "IoT" devices sold in the state­and the effects will soon be felt worldwide.

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Key Cybersecurity Trends for 2025. My Predictions

Jane Frankland

Cybersecurity is on the brink of significant transformation as we approach 2025, grappling with escalating complexities driven by advancements in technology, increasing geopolitical tensions, and the rapid adoption of AI and IoT. Ethics The ethical challenges posed by advancing AI technologies will demand urgent attention in 2025.