Opinion: In an AI World, Every Attack Is a Social Engineering Attack
By Dr. Charles Herder and Cory Ondrejka An on-call IT worker receives an urgent call from the CEO requesting an MFA reset. The IT worker grants access – only…
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UK Platforms Begin Age-Verification Pilots Ahead of Online Safety Act Enforcement
Preparations are underway in the United Kingdom for the rollout of strict age-verification duties for online pornography platforms, as part of the country’s…
Zenni Optical Launches Lens Coating to Thwart Facial Recognition Amid Growing Biometric Surveillance
Zenni Optical, an online eyewear retailer, has introduced Zenni ID Guard, a new lens coating designed to help users protect their privacy from facial…
Colorado’s Biometric Privacy Law Takes Effect Next Week, Requiring Consent and Timely Data Deletion
Starting July 1, 2025, businesses and employers in Colorado will face new legal obligations when collecting biometric data. That’s when House Bill 24-1130, a…
Psylo Launches as Privacy-First Browser with Tab Isolation and Anti-Fingerprinting on iOS
A new privacy-focused web browser called Psylo has launched on Apple’s App Store, promising enhanced protection against advanced tracking techniques such as…
Asia Pacific Privacy Regulators Tackle AI and Biometrics at 63rd APPA Forum Hosted by New Zealand
Privacy regulators from 14 Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities (APPA) member jurisdictions met virtually this month for the 63rd APPA Forum, hosted by New…
Louisiana Age-Verification Bill Advances to Conference Amid Privacy Concerns
Louisiana lawmakers are still weighing new age-verification requirements for app stores and developers, as House Bill 570 (HB 570) remains active in the…
Appeals Courts Split on Forced Biometric Phone Unlocking by Police
A growing legal controversy is unfolding in the U.S. federal court system, as different appellate courts have issued conflicting rulings on whether law…
Poland Expands AI Surveillance Powers with New Public Security Law
Poland’s Parliament has passed new legislation granting law enforcement and municipal authorities broad powers to deploy AI-driven surveillance systems in…
NIST Updates Privacy Framework to Address AI Risks and Security Gaps
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released the initial public draft of Privacy Framework version 1.1 (PFW 1.1), the first major…