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Trump administration illegally allowed DOGE to access workers’ data, lawsuit alleges
The Trump administration breached a federal privacy law by letting workers from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access information on millions of government workers, privacy advocates including the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) allege in a new lawsuit filed on behalf of two labor unions and a group of current and former federal employees. The groups allege that DOGE…
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Musk furious as judge shuts down DOGE access to Treasury payment system – Computerworld
Engelmayer’s answer, for now at least, is not far at all: only staff within the Treasury with the correct security clearance should be granted access to servers containing sensitive citizen and personal data. Not surprisingly, as it continues its campaign to refashion and downsize the federal workforce, the White House was derisive of the ruling and the legal suit that…
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How Elon Musk’s Department of Energy access could pose a nuclear threat
What was once ridiculous is now possible. Elon Musk, the richest person in the history of the world, has become President Donald Trump’s attack dog. Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have unprecedented access to the government’s data and computer system. Earlier this week, that came to include systems in the Department of Energy (DOE), which oversees America’s…
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UK orders Apple to let it access everyone’s encrypted data – Computerworld
Apple might suspend some UK services It is thought that Apple could withdraw some of its services from the UK market as a result, as it warned it might when the law was first articulated in 2023. At that time, it called the measure a “serious, direct threat” to security and privacy. It also warned that the global nature of the…
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UK Government Reportedly Demands Access to Encrypted iCloud Files
The U.K.’s office of the Home Secretary has allegedly asked Apple to provide a backdoor into any material any user has uploaded to iCloud worldwide, The Washington Post reported on Feb. 7. Anonymous sources provided The Washington Post the information and expressed concerns about tech companies being leveraged for government surveillance. Apple has not commented; however, in March, the company…
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Kimsuky hackers use new custom RDP Wrapper for remote access
The North Korean hacking group known as Kimsuky was observed in recent attacks using a custom-built RDP Wrapper and proxy tools to directly access infected machines. This is a sign of shifting tactics for Kimsuky, according to AhnLab SEcurity Intelligence Center (ASEC), who discovered the campaign. ASEC says the North Korean hackers now use a diverse set of customized remote…
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How to Safeguard Your Netflix Account from Unauthorized Access
Securing your Netflix account isn’t complicated and keeps it safe from unauthorized access. You can protect your private Netflix data and payment information with a few simple security measures. Here’s what you need to do. Use a Strong, Unique Password The password is your first line of defense when protecting your Netflix account from unauthorized access. It’s particularly crucial as…
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Get Lifetime Access to Microsoft Office 2021 for Just $60
Growing up, most millennials got a little experience using Microsoft Office. Older generations got the same training from their employers. While we’ve all come to recognize Microsoft Office as essential in the modern workplace, you don’t really think about how expensive it is until it comes time to get it for your personal computer. Whether you’re starting a new business…
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DeepSeek Locked Down Public Database Access That Exposed Chat History
On Jan. 29, U.S.-based Wiz Research announced it responsibly disclosed a DeepSeek database previously open to the public, exposing chat logs and other sensitive information. DeepSeek locked down the database, but the discovery highlights possible risks with generative AI models, particularly international projects. DeepSeek shook up the tech industry over the last week as the Chinese company’s AI models rivaled…
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iPhones on T-Mobile can access Starlink satellite communications – Computerworld
Apple invested $1.1 billion in GlobalStar in November 2024, taking a 20% stake in the company in exchange for 85% of the satellite carrier’s network capacity. All this activity, and the détente with Starlink, suggest the race toward satellite-based iPhone communications is intensifying. It’s only a matter of time until global network services become a reality. Which way to go If you…
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