The Register: Threat hunters find Google API keys still usable 23 minutes after deletion. “You know your Google API key has leaked so you rush to disable it before bad actors can start running up charges on your account. Bad news: According to security researchers at Aikido, people can use the API keys for up to 23 minutes after a user deletes them, creating a window of opportunity that, when […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/23/the-register-threat-hunters-find-google-api-keys-still-usable-23-minutes-after-deletion/
The Register: Threat hunters find Google API keys still usable 23 minutes after deletion

The Register: Threat hunters find Google API keys still usable 23 minutes after deletion. “You know your Google API key has leaked so you rush to disable it before bad actors can start runnin…

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NBC News: Justice Department deletes press releases on charges against Jan. 6 rioters. “The Justice Department has removed press releases detailing the charges against hundreds of individuals who participated in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot from its website, the department confirmed Friday.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/23/nbc-news-justice-department-deletes-press-releases-on-charges-against-jan-6-rioters/
NBC News: Justice Department deletes press releases on charges against Jan. 6 rioters

NBC News: Justice Department deletes press releases on charges against Jan. 6 rioters. “The Justice Department has removed press releases detailing the charges against hundreds of individuals…

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University of Michigan: Legal pressure key to removing nonconsensual nudity online. “The new study, co-authored by School of Information researchers, finds that X (formerly Twitter) removed AI-generated nude images far more quickly when reports were filed under copyright law than under the platform’s own nonconsensual nudity policy.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/20/university-of-michigan-legal-pressure-key-to-removing-nonconsensual-nudity-online/
University of Michigan: Legal pressure key to removing nonconsensual nudity online

University of Michigan: Legal pressure key to removing nonconsensual nudity online. “The new study, co-authored by School of Information researchers, finds that X (formerly Twitter) removed A…

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New York Times: Thousands of FiveThirtyEight Articles Seemingly Vanish From the Internet . This link goes to a gift article. “An archived website of FiveThirtyEight, a data journalism publication known for its polling analysis and election models, is now redirecting readers to ABC News, its owner and former host. As a result, many thousands of articles stretching back to FiveThirtyEight’s […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/17/new-york-times-thousands-of-fivethirtyeight-articles-seemingly-vanish-from-the-internet-gift-article/
New York Times: Thousands of FiveThirtyEight Articles Seemingly Vanish From the Internet (Gift Article)

New York Times: Thousands of FiveThirtyEight Articles Seemingly Vanish From the Internet . This link goes to a gift article. “An archived website of FiveThirtyEight, a data journalism publica…

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Mashable: California lawmakers explore ways to preserve access to online games. “California lawmakers are deliberating a proposed bill, known as the ‘Protect Our Games Act,’ that would require publishers to continue offering access to online games even after developers stop supporting them, according to Ars Technica.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/17/mashable-california-lawmakers-explore-ways-to-preserve-access-to-online-games/
Mashable: California lawmakers explore ways to preserve access to online games

Mashable: California lawmakers explore ways to preserve access to online games. “California lawmakers are deliberating a proposed bill, known as the ‘Protect Our Games Act,’ that …

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KitGuru: Forza Forums celebrates its 20th anniversary by shutting down the site. “While a disappointing conclusion, what is perhaps even more unfortunate is the fact that ‘we do not plan to archive or replace the Forums in their current form’ – meaning 20 years of fan discourse will be wiped from the internet.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/12/kitguru-forza-forums-celebrates-its-20th-anniversary-by-shutting-down-the-site/
KitGuru: Forza Forums celebrates its 20th anniversary by shutting down the site

KitGuru: Forza Forums celebrates its 20th anniversary by shutting down the site. “While a disappointing conclusion, what is perhaps even more unfortunate is the fact that ‘we do not pla…

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Reuters: Microsoft, Google, xAI security test details deleted from US government website. “The U.S. Commerce Department removed details from its website ‌about its agreement with Google, xAI and ‌Microsoft to test their artificial intelligence models for security vulnerabilities, ​according to a Reuters review of the agency’s site.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/12/reuters-microsoft-google-xai-security-test-details-deleted-from-us-government-website/
Reuters: Microsoft, Google, xAI security test details deleted from US government website

Reuters: Microsoft, Google, xAI security test details deleted from US government website. “The U.S. Commerce Department removed details from its website ‌about its agreement with Google, xAI …

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The Guardian: ‘Things were going dark left and right’: the race to save US government datasets before they’re deleted. “André is part of a group of ‘data rescuers’ who have banded together during Trump’s second term. They have been quietly racing to save hundreds of critical government datasets before they are no longer available. Now known as the Data Rescue Project, it’s a […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/09/things-were-going-dark-left-and-right-the-race-to-save-us-government-datasets-before-theyre-deleted-the-guardian/
‘Things were going dark left and right’: the race to save US government datasets before they’re deleted (The Guardian)

The Guardian: ‘Things were going dark left and right’: the race to save US government datasets before they’re deleted. “André is part of a group of ‘data rescuers’ who have banded…

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Delhi High Court: Public Figure Content Not All Removable

Delhi High Court rules public figure content not always removable unless defamatory. Actor Arjun Kapoor's plea heard.

#DelhiHighCourt, #PublicFigure, #ContentRemoval, #Defamation, #ArjunKapoor

https://newsletter.tf/delhi-court-public-figure-content-removal-rules/

The Delhi High Court has ruled that not all content about public figures can be removed. This is different from previous cases where removal was easier.

#DelhiHighCourt, #PublicFigure, #ContentRemoval, #Defamation, #ArjunKapoor
https://newsletter.tf/delhi-court-public-figure-content-removal-rules/

Delhi Court: Public Figure Content Not Always Removed

Delhi High Court rules public figure content not always removable unless defamatory. Actor Arjun Kapoor's plea heard.

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