4 d. ago DHS Kept Chicago Police Records for Months in Violation of Domestic Espionage Rules

The Department of Homeland Security collected data on Chicago residents accused of gang ties to test if police files could feed an FBI watchlist. Months passed before anyone noticed it wasn’t deleted.

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7 d. ago Security flaws in portable genetic sequencers risk leaking private DNA data

Portable genetic sequencers used around the world to sequence DNA have critical, previously unreported security vulnerabilities that could reveal or alter genetic information without detection, according to a new study.

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2 w. ago Bill Gates softens stance on climate change risks, sparking criticism on social media

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates appeared to shift from previous climate alarmism, now stating climate change won't cause global catastrophe or human extinction.

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2 w. ago Tata Motors confirms it fixed security flaws, which exposed company and customer data

A security researcher found the Indian automotive giant exposing personal information of its customers, internal company reports, and dealers’ data. Tata confirmed it fixed the issues.

Economics

3 w. 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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3 w. 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

Politics

last month 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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