Hackers are trying to steal #Signal users’ backups in new wave of #phishing attacks

https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/28/hackers-are-trying-to-steal-signal-users-backups-in-new-wave-of-phishing-attacks/

#cybersecurity #privacy

Anyone else on #iPhone #iOS 26.5 (latest)?

I found a privacy bug.

When the phone is locked, I am able to open the camera as usual to take photos, and I found I can also can view and manipulate the camera roll. It was not possible to do this on past versions of iOS.

This feels like a major privacy and safety issue. Anyone with physical access to a phone can view and delete someone's pictures. Abusers, government, anyone.

I've reported it, but I'd appreciate boosts to help spread the word. And confirmation, of course, if you see the same thing.

Editing to clarify: this seems like a sneaky unlock rather than open access to the camera. However, the behavior has changed from what I used to get in past versions of iOS.

Edit #2: there is a way to require the Photos app (your camera roll) to require Face ID so you don't see this behavior. I believe this should be the default.

#Privacy #Security #Apple

#Signal #macOS Desktop App Doesn't Actually Delete Messages When it Should

https://www.privacyguides.org/news/2026/05/29/signal-macos-desktop-app-doesnt-actually-delete-messages-when-it-should/

#privacy #cybersecurity #FOSS

TAKE BACK YOUR #PRIVACY! 👊🏻🔐

Why? Because YOU DESERVE IT.

Have you switched to any of these tools? 🤔

Which are your favorites?

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Switch to alternatives: WIndows to Linux; Outlook to Tuta Mail; WhatsApp to Signal

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Switch to alternatives: Outlook Calendar to Tuta Calendar; Google Password to KeePassXC; Google Search to Ecosia

#EuroOffice: General availability set for June 9

https://nextcloud.com/blog/euro-office-general-availability-set-for-june-9/

#FOSS #privacy

#Headway #Therapy Patients Forced to Scan Their Faces to Keep Getting Care

https://www.404media.co/headway-therapy-facial-scan-biometric-data-identity-verification/

#FRT #FacialRecognition #biometrics #privacy #MentalHealth

Plus: A ransomware group is now stealing data in person, BusPatrol wants to hand its license plate surveillance data to the cops, and more.

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Cybercrime Crew Claims It Hacked Mike Lindell’s MyPillow

Cities Are Covering #Flock Cameras With Trash Bags

https://www.404media.co/cities-are-covering-flock-cameras-with-trash-bags/

#privacy #surveillance #ALPR

The #Pentagon Knew Enemies Could Track Troops’ Phones for Years. Now They Are

https://www.wired.com/story/the-pentagon-knew-enemies-could-track-troops-phones-for-years-now-they-are/

#privacy #advertising #military

#Überwachung: #China 🇨🇳 testet polizeiliche KI-Brillen mit #Gesichtserkennung | heise online https://www.heise.de/news/Smart-Glasses-fuer-Polizisten-China-verlagert-Ueberwachung-ins-Sichtfeld-11308727.html #SmartGlasses #SmartPolicing #Datenschutz #privacy #surveillance #FacialRecognition #ArtificialIntelligence #AI

HelixNotes is completely free, open source, with no bloat. Your notes should be yours.
So we made sure they are. http://helixnotes.com

#OpenSource #privacy #notetaking

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Auditor app version 92 released:

https://github.com/GrapheneOS/Auditor/releases/tag/92

See the linked release notes for a summary of the improvements over the previous release and a link to the full changelog.

Forum discussion thread:

https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/35939-auditor-app-version-92-released

#GrapheneOS #privacy #security #android

💥 Websites have a new way to spy on visitors: Analyzing their SSD activity

｢ By measuring the timing of certain I/O (input-output) operations of the SSD a visitor is using, the researchers were able to determine the websites open in other tabs—even on other browsers—and the apps that were open on the visitor’s device. FROST requires no interaction from the visitor other than opening the site hosting the attack ｣

https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/05/websites-have-a-new-way-to-spy-on-visitors-analyzing-their-ssd-activity/

#privacy #tracking #cybersecurity