Mrs. Y
mrsyiswhy.bsky.social
Mrs. Y
@mrsyiswhy.bsky.social
Security Bene Gesserit and professional nerd stalker. Likes long walks in hubsites and searching for spice. Views: definitely those of my puppet overlords. Location: kernel space https://linktr.ee/chubirka
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A publisher who lays off a reporter whose pen is freezing because she's covering a frigid war zone while dodging missiles is not an editor you want to work for, in a more perfect world
February 4, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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Police officers are being told to “be as vague as permissible” about why they are using the Flock surveillance system in order to not leak sensitive information via public records requests, according to records obtained using a public records request. www.404media.co/police-told-...
Police Told to Be ‘as Vague as Permissible’ About Why They Use Flock
The documents show law enforcement sees themselves as being consistently and universally under threat from the people it is supposed to protect.
www.404media.co
February 1, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Cyberattack disrupts digital systems at renowned Dresden museum network

Germany's Dresden State Art Collections network said it was able to keep facilities open and protect artworks while responding to a cyberattack against large portions of its digital infrastructure.
Cyberattack disrupts digital systems at renowned Dresden museum network
Germany's Dresden State Art Collections network said it was able to keep facilities open and protect artworks while responding to a cyberattack against large portions of its digital infrastructure.
therecord.media
January 23, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Germany expels Russian diplomat accused of spying on Ukraine war effort

“Russia’s aggressive actions have consequences," Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said after Germany announced a Russian diplomat had been expelled on suspicions of espionage.
Germany expels Russian diplomat accused of spying on Ukraine war effort
“Russia’s aggressive actions have consequences," Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said after Germany announced a Russian diplomat had been expelled on suspicions of espionage.
therecord.media
January 23, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Crims hit the easy button for Scattered-Spider style helpdesk scams

Teach a crook to phish…

Criminals can more easily pull off social engineering scams and other forms of identity fraud thanks to custom voice-phishing kits being sold on dark web forums and messaging platforms.…
Crims hit the easy button for IT helpdesk scams
: Teach a crook to phish…
go.theregister.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Ireland plans law allowing law enforcement to use spyware

The Irish government plans to draft legislation that would make it legal for law enforcement to use spyware, Minister of Justice Jim O’Callaghan said.
Ireland plans law allowing law enforcement to use spyware
The Irish government plans to draft legislation that would make it legal for law enforcement to use spyware, Minister of Justice Jim O’Callaghan said.
therecord.media
January 22, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Spanish judge closes NSO Group spyware probe due to lack of cooperation from Israel

The case dates to May 2022, when the court launched a probe into the alleged spying on devices belonging to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Defence Minister Margarita Robles.
therecord.media
January 22, 2026 at 6:51 PM
House of Lords backs legislation to ban social media for children under 16

Britain’s House of Lords voted by an overwhelming margin to ban children under age 16 from accessing social media, setting up a vote on the law in the House of Commons.
House of Lords backs legislation to ban social media for children under 16
Britain’s House of Lords voted by an overwhelming margin to ban children under age 16 from accessing social media, setting up a vote on the law in the House of Commons.
therecord.media
January 22, 2026 at 5:31 PM
At Check-In, Your Face Is Increasingly Your ID

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Facial recognition at security and immigration checkpoints and gates could ease airport hassles, even as the technology raises privacy concerns.

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January 21, 2026 at 10:47AM
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January 21, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Greek police arrest scammers using fake cell tower hidden in car trunk

A vehicle search uncovered a mobile computing system hidden in the trunk and connected to a roof-mounted transmitter disguised as a shark-fin antenna.
Greek police arrest scammers using fake cell tower hidden in car trunk
A vehicle search uncovered a mobile computing system hidden in the trunk and connected to a roof-mounted transmitter disguised as a shark-fin antenna.
therecord.media
January 21, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Supreme Court to consider whether geofence warrants are constitutional

The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case challenging the constitutionality of geofence warrants, which let law enforcement compel companies to provide the location data of cell phones at specific times and places.
Supreme Court to consider whether geofence warrants are constitutional
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case challenging the constitutionality of geofence warrants, which let law enforcement compel companies to provide the location data of cell phones at specific times and places.
therecord.media
January 20, 2026 at 7:16 PM