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License plate reader searches should require a warrant
opinion
13 min read
License plate reader searches of historically cached data should require a warrant, as determined by a judge in the case Schmidt v City of Norfolk. This ruling emphasizes the need for reasonable use of technology by police departments.
Israeli spyware vans infiltrate American streets and your phones
news
5 min read
US police SUVs equipped with Cognyte's FalcoNet devices can mimic cell towers, forcing nearby phones to connect and disclose location data. Courts are challenging the legality of mass phone tracking without consent, citing potential violations of Fourth Amendment privacy rights.
Flock Safety had a car journalist stalked, wrongly accused, and detained
news
11 min read
Flock Safety's automated license plate cameras were involved in a series of errors that led police to track an individual for several days and conduct a coordinated ambush. The incident has sparked widespread discussions about privacy concerns in America.
Three men are facing charges in Toronto SMS Blaster arrests
news
1 min read
Three men in Toronto have been arrested and charged in connection with an SMS blaster operation. The arrests are part of a crackdown on illegal mass messaging activities.
S. Korea police arrest man over AI image of runaway wolf that misled authorities
news
2 min read
South Korean police arrested a 40-year-old man for sharing an AI-generated image that falsely depicted a runaway wolf, Neukgu, disrupting the search efforts. The fake photo was circulated shortly after the wolf escaped from a zoo in Daejeon city on April 8.
Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash
news
4 min read
Ring has canceled its partnership with Flock Safety, a surveillance technology company, amid backlash regarding privacy concerns. The decision follows increased scrutiny and criticism, particularly after a controversial Super Bowl advertisement.