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Congressional leaders are discussing ways to reauthorize Section 702 surveillance, including attaching it to the National Defense Authorization Act, Capitol Hill sources tell WIRED. Read this story here.

Signal's president reveals the cost of running the privacy-preserving platform—not just to drum up donations, but to call out the for-profit surveillance business models it competes against. Read this story here.

Yes, your iPhone automatically turns on NameDrop with the latest software update. But you shouldn't really be worried about it—regardless of what the police are saying. Read this story here.

What you look for online is up to you—just make sure no one else is taking a peek.

Far-right influencers and right-wing lawmakers are using the spread of Osama bin Laden's “Letter to America” to call for a TikTok ban and boost decades old conspiracies. Read this story here.

Beyond the blinding speeds and sharp turns on new terrain, the teams at this weekend's big F1 race are preparing for another kind of danger. Read this story here.

A new report by an oversight committee in the US House of Representatives says the FBI has routinely violated rules governing FISA's Section 702 surveillance program and must be reined in. Read this story here.

The National Telecommunication Monitoring Center in Bangladesh exposed a database to the open web. The types of data leaked online are extensive. Read this story here.

The Norwegian data regulator has already fined Meta $7 million. Now it says it's investigating the company's new ad-free subscription services. Read this story here.

An effort to reauthorize a controversial US surveillance program by attaching it to a must-pass spending bill has civil liberties advocates calling foul. Read this story here.

Small platforms without resources to handle takedown requests have been weaponized by terrorist groups that share their content online. A free new tool is coming to help clean house. Read this story here.

Experts are finding thousands of examples of AI-created content every week that could allow terrorist groups and other violent extremists to bypass automated detection systems.

Meta now offers users an ad-free option, but it's only available in Europe for those who can afford the €10-a-month subscription. Read this story here.

The tech-centric war in Ukraine and the success of ChatGPT have prompted new interest in figuring out how to prevent military AI from going awry. Read this story here.

A complaint filed with the EU's independent data regulator accuses YouTube of failing to get explicit user permission for its ad blocker detection system, potentially violating the ePrivacy Directive. Read this story here.

Despite Linda Yaccarino having the top job at X, Elon Musk's outsize presence may be hampering her ability to succeed. Read this story here.

Following a string of serious security incidents, Microsoft says it has a plan to deal with escalating threats from cybercriminals and state-backed hackers. Read this story here.

The slow-motion implosion of Elon Musk's X has given rise to a slew of competitors, where privacy invasions that ran rampant over the past decade still largely persist. Read this story here.

Fortnite developer Epic has pushed back on Google's control of the Android app store. The courtroom showdown could force the search giant to offer users more apps, at more affordable prices. Read this story here.

Software developer Travis Brown's X account was banned after his research alleged far-right influencers were becoming more prominent on the platform. He's taking X to court in a bid to reverse the decision. Read this story here.

President Joe Biden issued a wide-ranging executive order on artificial intelligence with measures to boost US tech talent and prevent AI being used to threaten national security. Read this story here.

TikTokkers are using a little-known livestreaming feature to falsely represent Israelis and Palestinians—and the company is taking a cut of costly in-app gifts viewers give to participants. Read this story here.

In the hours following the worst mass shooting in Maine's history, disinformation about the suspected gunman flooded social media with false claims that he had been arrested. Read this story here.

A recent breach of authentication giant Okta has impacted nearly 200 of its clients. But repeated incidents and the company's delayed disclosure have security experts calling foul. Read this story here.

An EU government body is pushing a proposal to combat child sexual abuse material that has significant privacy implications. Its lead advocate is making things even messier. Read this story here.

Google is making passkeys, the emerging passwordless login technology, the default option for users as it moves to make passwords “obsolete.” Read this story here.

With a new emphasis on the Hamas attacks on Israel, the US Treasury has proposed designating foreign cryptocurrency “mixer” services as money launderers and national security threats. Read this story here.

X is promoting Community Notes to solve its disinformation problems, but some former employees and people who currently contribute notes say it's not fit for that purpose. Read this story here.

The rapid spread of violent videos and photos, combined with a toxic stew of mis- and disinformation, now threatens to spill over into real-world violence. Read this story here.

Myanmar's military junta is increasing surveillance and violating basic human rights. The combination of physical and digital surveillance is reaching dangerous new levels. Read this story here.

New research shows the number of deepfake videos is skyrocketing—and the world's biggest search engines are funneling clicks to dozens of sites dedicated to the nonconsensual fakes. Read this story here.

Dubbed “HTTP/2 Rapid Reset,” the flaw requires making patches available for virtually every web server around the world before the problem can be eradicated. Read this story here.

Whoever looted FTX on the day of its bankruptcy has now moved the stolen money through a long string of intermediaries—including a service owned by FTX itself. Read this story here.

The United Nations' top internet governance body will allegedly host its next two annual meetings in countries known for repressive internet policies and human rights abuses. Read this story here.

X's Trust and Safety team says it's working to remove false information related to the Israel-Hamas war. Meanwhile, Elon Musk is sharing conspiracies and chatting with QAnon promoters. Read this story here.

At least a million data points from 23andMe accounts appear to have been exposed on BreachForums. While the scale of the campaign is unknown, 23andMe says it's working to verify the data. Read this story here.

Fact-checkers scrambled to deal with faked audio recordings released days before a tight election, in a warning for other countries with looming votes. Read this story here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New research has found that some streaming devices and dozens of Android and iOS apps are secretly being used for fraud and other cybercrime. Read this story here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Checking out this AI chatbot's new features? Make sure to keep these privacy tips in mind during your interactions. Read this story here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Victims of the MOVEit breach continue to come forward. But the full scale of the attack is still unknown. Read this story here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every smartphone has an expiration date. Here's when yours will probably come. Read this story here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SoundThinking is purchasing parts of Geolitica, the company that created PredPol. Experts say the acquisition marks a new era of companies dictating how police operate. Read this story here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A civil liberties group has asked the DOJ to investigate deployment of the ShotSpotter gunfire-detection system, which research shows is often installed in predominantly Black neighborhoods. Read this story here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices