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The college blocked six Flock cameras after the company refused to remove them in October 2025, citing no breach of contract, while concerns grew over data-sharing with federal immigration agencies.
Mark Gurman reported on October 11, 2026 that Apple is testing a microphone inside the Apple TV box and a speaker in the Siri Remote.
Apple says it has sent similar warnings to users in 150 countries to date about mercenary spyware threats.
The fine is the largest ever issued by Norway's Data Protection Authority.
Help Net Security reports that SimpleLogin lets users create disposable aliases for site sign‑ups and purchases, and Lifehacker reports that it offers tips to boost alias security.
Trusted anti‑spyware tools such as Malwarebytes for Mobile and Bitdefender Mobile Security are recommended in multiple guides and are available from official app stores.
The open-source office suite’s decision to exclude AI by default reflects broader demand for tools that prioritize user control and data retention.
The purported ad‑blocker reported by inonline.net in September 2026 illustrates how attackers use trusted updates and developer phishing to turn legitimate‑looking add‑ons into spyware, revealing gaps in extension vetting and user‑side defenses.
The verdict shows how even a modest financial penalty can reflect judicial scrutiny of automated license‑plate‑reader misuse and its impact on driver privacy.
Government and corporate allies are expanding monitoring tools while experts warn of authoritarian overreach.
Bitdefender Labs says its Midnight Mimosa campaign hit thousands of low-cost phones in more than 150 countries, and it could not say where in the supply chain the code was added.