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Iris Recognition: Must-Have Best Practices for Privacy

Iris Recognition: Must-Have Best Practices for Privacy

At the Iris Experts Group Annual Meeting, technologists, policymakers, and privacy advocates came together to chart a path for making iris recognition more accurate, fair, and secure—without sacrificing civil liberties. The result: concrete steps on better algorithms, interoperable standards, independent audits, and privacy-by-design practices to build trust as this powerful technology goes mainstream.

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Proxy Services: Stunning, Risky Threat to Ukraine

Proxy Services: Stunning, Risky Threat to Ukraine

As daylight fades over Kyiv, a quieter crisis unfolds online: huge swaths of Ukrainian IP space have been transferred to proxy services and intermediaries. That shift lets privacy tools and malicious actors alike masquerade as local, undermining trust, security, and everyday life for millions.

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NIST Privacy Framework: Must-Have Guide to Best Practices

NIST Privacy Framework: Must-Have Guide to Best Practices

Get a practical, easy-to-adopt roadmap with the updated NIST Privacy Framework — it turns privacy principles into clear, actionable steps that align with cybersecurity to reduce risk and build user trust. Whether you’re a startup or an enterprise, the refreshed guidance helps you embed privacy-by-design, measure results, and map controls to compliance for stronger, sustainable data stewardship.

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NIST Updates Privacy Framework Linked to Latest Cybersecurity Guidelines

NIST Updates Privacy Framework Linked to Latest Cybersecurity Guidelines

Stay ahead of evolving cyber threats with the latest NIST Privacy Framework update—designed to make managing privacy risks easier, smarter, and more aligned with today’s cybersecurity realities.

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Mastering Tradecraft in the Information Age: Essential Strategies

Mastering Tradecraft in the Information Age: Essential Strategies

In a world where every digital step is tracked, mastering modern tradecraft means blending timeless spy skills with cutting-edge tech to stay one step ahead. Discover how espionage evolves in the age of relentless surveillance and why being smarter—not just sneakier—is the new secret weapon.

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Tencent Allegedly Targets WeChat Archive, Censorship Groups Warn

Tencent Allegedly Targets WeChat Archive, Censorship Groups Warn

Is Tencent crossing the line from protecting WeChat to silencing its users? Recent moves targeting the WeChat Archive raise alarming questions about digital freedom and censorship in China’s tech giant landscape.

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Chinese Censorship-Busters Warn Tencent Targets WeChat Archive

Chinese Censorship-Busters Warn Tencent Targets WeChat Archive

When watchdogs of digital freedom face off against powerful tech giants, the fight to keep truth alive online becomes more urgent than ever—discover how Tencent’s push to silence the WeChat Archive threatens transparency in China’s digital world.

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Harnessing Signal Groups for Effective Activism and Mobilization

Harnessing Signal Groups for Effective Activism and Mobilization

Discover how Signal groups are revolutionizing activism by offering activists a secure, private, and efficient way to organize and mobilize in an era of constant digital surveillance.

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Strava Privacy Leak Exposes User Data Risks Again

Strava Privacy Leak Exposes User Data Risks Again

Strava’s latest privacy slip once again exposes how easy it is for sensitive locations—and even bodyguards’ routes—to be revealed, reminding us all to think twice before sharing our data so freely.

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Iris Experts Group Annual Meeting Highlights Latest Industry Advances

Iris Experts Group Annual Meeting Highlights Latest Industry Advances

Discover how cutting-edge advances in iris recognition are strengthening national security and redefining biometric technology, as experts unite to tackle challenges and innovate the future of identity protection.

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Iris Experts Group Annual Meeting 2024 Highlights and Insights

Iris Experts Group Annual Meeting 2024 Highlights and Insights

Dive into the latest breakthroughs and debates from the 2024 Iris Experts Group Annual Meeting, where cutting-edge iris recognition technology meets the critical challenges of privacy and security.

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TikTok Faces New EU Data Privacy Concerns Over China Links

TikTok Faces New EU Data Privacy Concerns Over China Links

With TikTok under fresh EU scrutiny for possibly exposing user data to China, millions are left wondering: who really holds the keys to our digital lives?

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Strava Faces New Privacy Leak Raising User Security Concerns

Strava Faces New Privacy Leak Raising User Security Concerns

Think twice before you hit “start” on your Strava run—recent leaks reveal just how much sensitive info you might be sharing with the world, putting even top security teams at risk.

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Strava Privacy Breach Exposes User Data Again

Strava Privacy Breach Exposes User Data Again

Strava’s latest privacy slip has once again exposed sensitive user data—including the routes of the Swedish prime minister’s bodyguards—highlighting the hidden risks behind sharing your fitness journey in a connected world.

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Privacy Experts Challenge London Police Facial Recognition Arrests

Privacy Experts Challenge London Police Facial Recognition Arrests

Is London’s use of facial recognition a breakthrough in public safety or an expensive privacy gamble with questionable results? Privacy experts are sounding the alarm on costly tech that may do more harm than good.

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Privacy Campaigners Criticize London Police Facial Recognition Arrests

Privacy Campaigners Criticize London Police Facial Recognition Arrests

London’s use of live facial recognition technology sparks fierce debate as privacy campaigners question whether the promise of enhanced safety truly outweighs the risks to our personal freedoms.

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Millions of Android and iPhone Users May Be Sending Data to China

Millions of Android and iPhone Users May Be Sending Data to China

Millions of Android and iPhone users might be unknowingly sharing their private data with China through seemingly secure browsing apps—raising urgent questions about who really controls our digital privacy.

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Trump Administration Seeks State Data in Expanding Federal Push

Trump Administration Seeks State Data in Expanding Federal Push

The Trump Administration’s push to centralize state data promises faster security responses but raises important questions about privacy, state control, and how far federal reach should really go.

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Trump Administration Expands Effort to Access States’ Data

Trump Administration Expands Effort to Access States’ Data

The Trump Administration’s push to tap into state-held data promises to enhance national security and public safety—but it also sparks a heated debate over privacy, state control, and the future of your personal information.

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WhatsApp Banned on US House Devices Amid Security Concerns

WhatsApp Banned on US House Devices Amid Security Concerns

The U.S. House has banned WhatsApp on all government devices, spotlighting the tough balance between staying connected and protecting sensitive information from digital threats.

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Iris Experts Group Annual Meeting Highlights Innovations and Insights

Iris Experts Group Annual Meeting Highlights Innovations and Insights

Discover how cutting-edge iris recognition technology is reshaping national security with breakthroughs that balance precision and privacy, straight from this year’s Iris Experts Group annual meeting.

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Strava’s Ongoing Privacy Concerns: Another Leak Emerges

Strava’s Ongoing Privacy Concerns: Another Leak Emerges

Strava faces new privacy concerns as another data leak emerges, raising questions about user security and the platform’s handling of personal information.

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Privacy Advocates Criticize London Police’s 1,000 Facial Recognition Arrests

Privacy Advocates Criticize London Police’s 1,000 Facial Recognition Arrests

Privacy advocates condemn London Police for 1,000 facial recognition arrests, raising concerns over surveillance, civil liberties, and data protection.

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18 Deceptive Chrome and Edge Extensions Uncovered by Researchers

18 Deceptive Chrome and Edge Extensions Uncovered by Researchers

Discover 18 deceptive Chrome and Edge extensions identified by researchers that pose security risks and compromise user privacy. Stay informed!

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