Rayhunter: Device to Detect Cellular Surveillance
The EFF has created an open-source hardware tool to detect IMSI catchers: fake cell phone towers that are used for mass surveillance of an area.
It runs on a $20 mobile hotspot.
Privacy
India Grants Tax Officials Sweeping Digital Access Powers
India’s income tax department will gain powers to access citizens’ social media accounts, emails and other digital spaces beginning April 2026 under the new income tax bill, in a significant expansion of its search and seizure authority.
The legislat…
Apple Taking Legal Action Against UK Over Backdoor Demands
Apple told TechRepublic it is “gravely disappointed” to remove Advanced Data Protection in the U.K., as it fights government demands for an iCloud backdoor.
Google Cuts Off uBlock Origin on Chrome as Firefox Stands Firm on Ad Blockers
The problem started with Manifest V3, Chrome’s new extension specification, which is supposed to improve privacy.
Why a push for encryption backdoors is a global security risk
Governments in the UK, US, and Europe are pressuring tech companies to weaken encryption in the name of security. The latest push from the UK government demanding Apple create a backdoor to encrypted iCloud data is just one example, one that should ala…
Mozilla Revises Firefox Terms of Use After Inflaming Users Over Data Usage
In response to users’ feedback about the Firefox Terms of Use, Mozilla updated some of the language about data usage. Mozilla also updated its Privacy FAQ.
Mozilla Tweaks Firefox Terms After Uproar Over Data Use Language
Firefox’s new Terms of Use spark user backlash over data rights. Learn how Mozilla responded to concerns about…
Gabbard Decries Britain’s Reported Demand for Apple to Provide Backdoor Access to Users’ Cloud Data
The Director of National Intelligence said such a demand would violate Americans’ rights and raise concerns about a foreign government pressuring a U.S.-based technology company.
The post Gabbard Decries Britain’s Reported Demand for Apple to Provide B…
What would a UK-US economic deal really look like?
London and Washington aim to avoid obstacles and forge a narrower agreement, likely with a focus on tech and AIUK politics live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest updatesWhen Boris Johnson flew to meet Donald Trump for the first time at the Biarrit…
Apple’s Find My Network Exploit Lets Hackers Silently Track Any Bluetooth Device
Researchers at George Mason University discovered a vulnerability in Apple’s Find My network that allows hackers to silently track any Bluetooth device as if it were an AirTag, without the owner’s knowledge. 9to5Mac reports: Although AirTag was designe…