Caught in the Cyber Crossfire: The Week’s Wildest Security Debacles and Digital Drama
The US is building a massive one-stop shop for buying your data. It’s the marketplace you never knew you needed, where American spies can legally browse your private information, all thanks to data brokers. Because who needs privacy when you can have convenience, right?
Hot Take:
In the wild, wild west of cybersecurity, it seems like everyone is trying to out-hack the hackers. From 3D-printed guns that are easier to make than a cup of instant noodles to international spy games involving malware, it’s all getting a bit James Bond meets Mad Max. Grab your popcorn because this week’s roundup is a rollercoaster ride through the cyber underworld. And remember, if you’re not paranoid, you’re not paying attention!
Key Points:
- A 3D-printed gun was easily and legally recreated, highlighting potential legal loopholes.
- Authorities dismantled the Lumma malware, a notorious infostealer affecting global victims.
- A mysterious 184 million record database was uncovered and taken down by a researcher.
- The US is forming a data consortium to buy personal data, raising privacy concerns.
- Signal introduces a feature to block Microsoft’s Recall from capturing screenshots.
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