2 h. ago WIRED Roundup: Satellites Data Leak, Cybertrucks, Politicized Federal Workers

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we run through the top stories of the week, including security concerns from satellites leaking sensitive data and the experiences of undeterred Cybertruck owners.

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6 h. ago He accused DOGE of risking Social Security data. It cost him his career.

He accused DOGE of risking Social Security data. It cost him his career.  The Washington Post

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57 h. ago Gaza famine claims face mounting scrutiny as mortality data falls far short of predictions

Experts challenge Gaza famine claims by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, citing insufficient mortality data and declining food prices.

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4 d. ago At least 27 states turned over sensitive data about food stamp recipients to USDA

Democratic-led states secured a legal victory to keep the personal data of food recipients out of the federal government's reach. But NPR's reporting shows that millions of records on Americans have already been shared.

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1 week ago Security bug in India’s income tax portal exposed taxpayers’ sensitive data

TechCrunch verified that the security bug in the Indian Income Tax Department's e-Filing portal exposed taxpayers' data to other users. The security researchers who found the flaw say the data leak is now fixed.

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2 w. ago Census Data is Clear: Illegal Aliens Do Improperly Secure Welfare Benefits

Illegal aliens do sometimes improperly secure American taxpayer-funded welfare benefits, United States Census Bureau data makes clear. The post Census Data is Clear: Illegal Aliens Do Improperly Secure Welfare Benefits appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago J.D. Vance: Trump's TikTok Deal Will Protect American User Data from China

Vice President J.D. Vance expressed confidence that the Trump administration's TikTok deal will effectively separate the app from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, and ensure the security of U.S. users' data. The post J.D. Vance: Trump’s TikTok Deal Will Protect American User Data from China appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Fingerprint scans coming for American travelers to most of Europe in new policy

The European Union's Entry/Exit System will collect biometric data from travelers including fingerprints and photos to modernize border security across Europe.

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3 w. ago New York Giants' Jaxson Dart picks up first career win, but it came at a cost

New York Giants' Jaxson Dart picks up first career win, but it came at a cost  Giants Wire

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3 w. ago Thousands of Indian bank transfer records found spilling online after security lapse

Security researchers found the exposed Indian bank transfer records, and the data was eventually secured. Indian fintech company NuPay took responsibility for the "configuration" error.

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3 w. ago Armed Guards and Muscle Milk: Senate Investigation Reveals DOGE Takeover Details

A new Senate report claims DOGE put every American's Social Security number at risk—and that officials at federal agencies essentially obstructed an investigation, all but denying DOGE even exists.

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3 w. ago Professional ambition often outweighs security concerns in cloud computing adoption

New insights into how and why people choose to adopt cloud computing services is reported in the International Journal of Services, Economics and Management. The research found that professional ambition often outweighs concerns about data security when signing up for such services.

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4 w. ago Don't Forget, October Brings New DOJ Data Security Program Obligations

Don't Forget, October Brings New DOJ Data Security Program Obligations - Data Protection - United States  Mondaq

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