Category: Privacy

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Hackers Amass Personal Data on 22,000 US Officials via Breached Salesforce Platform

A cybercriminal collective has assembled a database containing personal information for over 22,000 US government officials, according to cybersecurity reports. The group reportedly obtained the data through compromised Salesforce customer records and other leaks. Multiple federal agencies have acknowledged awareness of the security breach.

Massive Government Data Compilation Exposed

A hacking collective known as Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters has compiled personal data on more than 22,000 U.S. government officials, according to reports from cybersecurity journalists. The group claims to have built this extensive database by sifting through stolen Salesforce customer information obtained during a series of breaches earlier this year that targeted the platform’s corporate users.

by Natalie Brooks
CybersecurityPrivacyTechnology

Amazon’s Ring Deepens Police Surveillance Partnerships Through Flock Safety Integration

Amazon’s Ring is expanding police access to doorbell camera footage through a new partnership with surveillance platform Flock Safety. The integration allows over 5,000 law enforcement agencies to request video directly through the Ring Neighbors app, representing a significant shift from the company’s previous attempts to distance itself from police collaborations.

Expanded Police Access to Home Surveillance Footage

Amazon’s Ring doorbell cameras are significantly expanding law enforcement access to user footage through a new partnership with surveillance platform Flock Safety, according to recent reports. The deal gives more than 5,000 law enforcement agencies the ability to request Ring video through Flock’s existing police surveillance infrastructure.

by Natalie Brooks