Security Flaw Exposes Digital License Plates to Hacking and Identity Theft
A major security vulnerability in Reviver's digital license plates allows hackers to change plate numbers and frame others for traffic violations. The hardware-level flaw affects 65,000 plates and cannot be fixed with software updates, raising concerns about the reliability of this emerging technology.
Serbian Police Caught Using Cellebrite Tech to Plant Spyware on Journalists' Phones
Serbian law enforcement used Cellebrite's phone-unlocking technology to secretly install NoviSpy spyware on devices belonging to journalists and activists. The groundbreaking investigation by Amnesty International reveals the first documented case of Cellebrite's tools being misused to enable spyware infections.
Federal Officials Urged to Deploy Advanced Drone Detection Systems Amid Mystery Sightings
New York officials are calling for immediate deployment of sophisticated drone tracking technology following numerous mysterious sightings across NY and NJ that disrupted airport operations. DHS and other federal agencies are investigating thousands of reports while implementing flight restrictions and enhanced detection systems.
UK Police Deploy Controversial Facial Recognition App for Street-Level Identification
Welsh police forces pioneer smartphone-based facial recognition technology allowing officers to instantly identify individuals against custody databases. While police tout benefits for investigations and victim identification, civil rights groups warn of privacy violations and surveillance overreach.
Privacy Concerns Arise as Singapore's ACRA Prematurely Unmasks National ID Numbers
Singapore's corporate regulator ACRA faces backlash after unexpectedly revealing citizens' NRIC numbers on its new business portal. The government acknowledges coordination lapses and promises policy revisions while balancing transparency needs with privacy protection.
Large Mystery Drones Evade Detection Over New Jersey, Prompting Federal Investigation
Multiple federal agencies are investigating sightings of sophisticated 6-foot drones operating mysteriously across New Jersey, including near sensitive facilities. While officials claim no immediate safety threat, the aircraft's advanced capabilities and unknown origins have sparked calls for military intervention.
55 Organizations Unite to Defend Encryption Rights Against EU Surveillance Proposals
A powerful coalition of organizations warns EU Ministers about proposed policies that could compromise digital privacy and enable mass surveillance. Privacy advocates and tech companies emphasize that strong encryption is non-negotiable, with some threatening to leave the EU if forced to weaken security standards.
Mystery SUV-Sized Drones Disrupt Emergency Services Across Three States
Large unidentified drones, some as big as SUVs, have been spotted across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, potentially interfering with medical emergency services. Law enforcement and security experts express concerns as these mysterious aircraft conduct nighttime operations near sensitive infrastructure.
Critical Biosecurity Breach: Over 300 Deadly Virus Samples Missing from Australian Lab
Queensland health authorities have revealed that 323 vials of lethal viruses, including Hendra, Hantavirus, and Lyssavirus, disappeared from a state laboratory following a 2021 freezer malfunction. While officials maintain there's no immediate public health risk due to sample degradation, the incident has sparked an investigation into serious biosecurity protocol gaps.
Starlink Device Found in $4.2B Drug Bust Prompts Police Investigation
Indian authorities demand SpaceX's Starlink to reveal buyer details of a satellite device discovered during a massive methamphetamine seizure near the Andaman Islands. The case highlights potential misuse of satellite technology as investigators work to uncover a drug trafficking network worth $4.2 billion.