The Quiet Rise of Real-Time Crime Centers

Cities across the US have established RTCCs that police say protect the rights of innocent people, but critics warn of creeping surveillance. Powered by...

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Russia’s Notorious Troll Farm Disbands

Plus: A French bill would allow spying via phone cameras, ATM skimmers target welfare families, and Japan’s largest cargo port gets hit with ransomware. Powered by WPeMatico

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Don’t Join Threads—Make Instagram’s ‘Twitter Killer’ Join You

Meta’s Twitter alternative promises that it will work with decentralized platforms, giving you greater control of your data. You can hold the company to that—if you don’t sign up. Powered by WPeMatico

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How Threads’ Privacy Policy Compares to Twitter’s (and Its Rivals’)

Want to try out Meta’s new social media app? Here’s more context on what personal data is collected by Threads and similar social media apps. Powered by WPeMatico

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EV Charger Hacking Poses a ‘Catastrophic’ Risk

Vulnerabilities in electric vehicle charging stations and a lack of broad standards threaten drivers—and the power grid. Powered by WPeMatico

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