NEW, by me: A security and privacy feature rolled out to select models of the latest iPhones and iPads this week will make it more difficult for law enforcement, spies, and malicious hackers to obtain a person's precise location data from their phone provider.

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Apple's new iPhone and iPad security feature limits cell networks from collecting precise location data | TechCrunch

The new security feature makes it more difficult for police and malicious hackers to obtain a person's precise location data from a cell phone...

If you could pick one non-U.S. tech, product, or service to switch to, what would you recommend, and why? Open-source and self-hosting options welcome!

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Amid Trump attacks and weaponized sanctions, Europeans look to rely less on US tech | TechCrunch

European governments are looking to move away from U.S. tech and reclaim their digital sovereignty at a time of unpredictability and volatility in ...

This is an amazing read about resistance. So many amazing lines in this piece, but one that stands out: "We proved that you can bring a trillion-dollar security apparatus to its knees with one well-aimed rubber cock."

THE DILDO DISTRIBUTION DELEGATION

The revolution did not arrive with speeches, pamphlets, or a carefully moderated Zoom call about optics.

After another massive database of usernames and passwords was found unprotected and exposed to the internet (without a password of its own, ironic!), I wrote some words about the underlying problem — infostealing malware — and why it powers much of cybercrime today. Read online:

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Another huge leak of passwords is the tip of the infostealing iceberg

An unprotected database that spilled 149 million usernames and passwords to the web shines new light on how infostealing malware powers cybercrime.

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A new edition of ~ this week in security ~ is out, featuring: • ICE challenges Fourth Amendment • U.S. says DOGE may've misused Social Security data • Russia blamed for failed Poland power outage • Microsoft gave FBI Windows encryption keys • Ireland mulling cops using spyware • Under Armour breach involves 'sensitive' data ...and lots more news. Plus, the happy corner & 🐈 a reader-submitted cyber-cat. 🐈‍⬛ Read online:

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this week in security — january 25 2026 edition

DHS memo challenges Fourth Amendment, DOGE may have misused Social Security data, Russia's Sandworm blamed for failed Poland power outage, and more.

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It's not just you. Gmail's spam filter looks like it's gone to shit overnight, for reasons as yet unclear. Hearing from others as well that typical spam is making its way through to their Gmail inboxes. Promotion email sorting (for those who have it) also seems busted.

Feels like -5°F (or -20°C) here on the east coast, and my cat just wants to sleep.

New, by me: Under Armour says it’s aware of data breach claims after 72M customer records were posted online. A spox. told me a "small percentage" of customers had sensitive information compromised, but wouldn't say what kinds of data Under Armour considers "sensitive," nor provide an accurate figure of affected customers.

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Under Armour says it's 'aware' of data breach claims after 72M customer records were posted online | TechCrunch

TechCrunch obtained a sample of the stolen data, which contained names, email addresses, dates of birth, and the user's approximate geographic...

Always thankful for Techdirt.

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Everyone Knows Our Mad King’s Greenland Obsession Is Insane. Why Won’t Congress Stop It?

Look, I know we’ve all gotten somewhat numb to the constant stream of unhinged pronouncements from the White House. At some point, the brain ...

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