Security researchers found 1,862 Moltbot servers exposed without authentication, leaving user credentials accessible to attackers. The AI assistant required access to email, banking, and messaging accounts but deployed with minimal security protections. This highlights risks when AI tools request broad permissions but lack corresponding safeguards.

#AIEthics #CyberSecurity #PrivacyRisk

https://www.implicator.ai/moltbot-left-the-door-open-tesla-bet-the-factory/

A critical WhisperPair flaw lets attackers track and eavesdrop via Bluetooth audio devices — your earbuds could become bugs. Update firmware and lock down pairing. 🎧📡 #BluetoothSecurity #PrivacyRisk

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-whisperpair-flaw-lets-hackers-track-eavesdrop-via-bluetooth-audio-devices/

Chrome and Edge privacy extensions quietly collect user data — not all “privacy tools” protect privacy. Verify before you trust. 🛡️📊 #PrivacyRisk #BrowserSecurity

https://www.theregister.com/2025/12/16/chrome_edge_privacy_extensions_quietly/

Australia’s under-16 social media ban moves to court as Reddit challenges age verification mandates.
https://www.technadu.com/child-safety-age-verification-moves-from-compliance-to-court-as-reddit-challenges-australias-under-16-social-media-ban/615632/

• Mandatory age checks + prediction models
• Heavy fines for platforms
• Privacy and anonymity concerns raised
• VPN usage reportedly rising

A key test case for digital identity enforcement in democracies.

#AgeVerification #PrivacyRisk #CyberPolicy #OnlineSafety #DigitalIdentity

Proton might recycle abandoned email addresses and the privacy risks are terrifying

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerds.xyz/2025/11/proton-email-address-recycling-danger/

Cloud risks get headlines—paper risks cause breaches.

Printed docs, notes & forms are still personal data under GDPR.

The analog world isn’t exempt from digital law.

🔗 https://medium.com/@biytelum/the-forgotten-compliance-risk-paper-in-a-digital-world-ab8cec7c7519

#Compliance #DataProtection #PrivacyRisk #B2B

🚨 Hacker breach: Nexar dashcams leaked 130TB+ of private videos, some near CIA & military facilities.

Dashcams marketed as “virtual CCTV” became surveillance risks, sold to tech firms, cities & more.

👀 What’s worse:
1️⃣ The hack itself
2️⃣ Or companies monetizing user video/data?

💬 Weigh in & follow @technadu for privacy + infosec news.

#Dashcam #Hacking #Surveillance #Breach #PrivacyRisk #Nexar #Cybersecurity #VehicleCamera

#ReadReceipts Can Be a #PrivacyRisk on #iPhone or #Android. Here's How to Turn Them Off

https://www.cnet.com/tech/read-receipts-can-be-a-privacy-risk-on-iphone-or-android-heres-how-to-turn-them-off/