Lars Daniel is the Practice Leader of Digital Forensics at Envista Forensics. He covers cybersecurity and electronic evidence, focusing on the intersection of technology in legal proceedings and our digital lives. Daniel and his experts have played a crucial role in high-profile 6,218 viewsOct 28, 2024 UnitedHealth’s massive
As digital media plays a growing role in shaping public opinion, the rise of deepfakes — AI-generated content that mimics reality with increasing sophistication — has raised concerns across industries, including media. In response, McAfee and Yahoo News announced on Wednesday that they’ve teamed up to create an AI-powered deepfake detection
A federal lawsuit filed by the Institute for Justice against the Virginia city of Norfolk, challenging the city’s widespread deployment of Flock Safety Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) cameras. The lawsuit argues that the city’s installation of more than 170 cameras on public roads constitutes an unconstitutional, warrantless
In a major development in a four-year-old cold case, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office in Colorado announced on Oct. 15 the arrest of two suspects in the 2019 murder of Kimberly Bell, a 51-year-old woman who was reported missing from Franktown, Colorado. Javier “Alex” Martell, 30, and Jennifer
North Korea's persistent cyber operations have taken a sinister new turn. Once content with simply infiltrating Western companies with fake IT workers to siphon off funds and steal intellectual property, North Korean operatives are now resorting to extortion. This disturbing development, uncovered by cybersecurity firm Secureworks, highlights the
Tired of jumping through hoops to cancel that streaming service you barely use? Under the new Federal Trade Commission rule, businesses must make canceling a subscription as easy as signing up for one. In the landmark ruling Wednesday, the agency adopted the "click-to-cancel" rule, designed to simplify the
In an age of increasing data privacy concerns, you might be rethinking how your genetic information is being used. If you've taken a 23andMe DNA test, you're likely one of millions who have submitted their genetic code to the company. But what if you want to
Amid financial challenges, DNA testing company 23andMe is reportedly exploring a potential sale, which could place the genetic data of over 15 million customers in the hands of new ownership. The implications of this sale are significant, raising concerns over data privacy and the potential misuse of sensitive genetic information.
As people grow increasingly concerned about data privacy, some are opting to download their DNA data from services like 23andMe before deciding to delete their accounts. This shift comes amid mounting concerns around data security and corporate stability. If you’re among those who want to secure your genetic information
The New York Times recently published a poignant opinion essay titled “What Doctors and Health Care Workers in Gaza Saw,” which included firsthand accounts from medical personnel on the ground, as well as photographs of X-rays depicting children shot in the head and heart. It wasn’t long after the
Recent investigations by consumer rights advocates have revealed a troubling trend among car manufacturers: many are not only tracking drivers' behavior but also sharing this data with third-party companies. This extensive data collection has sparked concerns about privacy, as drivers may not be fully aware of the types of
TikTok is under fire from a coalition of 14 state attorneys general over allegations that the platform knowingly exposes young users to harmful content and addictive behaviors. Recently unsealed documents, reviewed by media outlets including NPR, reveal that TikTok executives were aware of the potential negative effects of the app