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Social media apps that aggressively harvest user data

Both domestic and foreign technology companies collect vast amounts of Americans’ personal data through mobile applications, according to Incogni. Some apps leverage data for marketing and advertising purposes, feeding algorithms to calculate optimal prices based on consumer behavior, often leading to unwanted spending. Other apps share user data with unnamed third parties, increasing the risk of breaches with every additional recipient. Additionally, there is the threat of government appropriation of this data. Recently, foreign-owned apps … More → The post Social media apps that aggressively harvest user data appeared first on Help Net Security.
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ISC Stormcast For Wednesday, August 27th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9588, (Wed, Aug 27th)

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State Dept promotes several diplomats after sending them layoff notices

American Foreign Service Association said the department’s decision to promote individuals after eliminating their positions “defies logic.” The post State Dept promotes several diplomats after sending them layoff notices first appeared on Federal News Network.
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State Dept promotes several diplomats after sending them layoff notices

American Foreign Service Association said the department’s decision to promote individuals after eliminating their positions “defies logic.” The post State Dept promotes several diplomats after sending them layoff notices first appeared on Federal News Network.
http://news.poseidon-us.com/TMjD52

SSA whistleblower warns of major security risk following DOGE data access

A whistleblower at SSA said DOGE officials uploaded Social Security’s entire dataset to a vulnerable cloud system, without security or oversight measures. The post SSA whistleblower warns of major security risk following DOGE data access first appeared on Federal News Network.
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SSA whistleblower warns of major security risk following DOGE data access

A whistleblower at SSA said DOGE officials uploaded Social Security’s entire dataset to a vulnerable cloud system, without security or oversight measures. The post SSA whistleblower warns of major security risk following DOGE data access first appeared on Federal News Network.
http://news.poseidon-us.com/TMjCBR

SSA whistleblower warns of major security risk following DOGE data access

A whistleblower at SSA said DOGE officials uploaded Social Security’s entire dataset to a vulnerable cloud system, without security or oversight measures. The post SSA whistleblower warns of major security risk following DOGE data access first appeared on Federal News Network.
http://news.poseidon-us.com/TMjC9D

Walmart buys into VMware’s private cloud

The retail giant plans to deploy the vendor’s virtualization software across its globally distributed operations, VMware parent company Broadcom said Tuesday.
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