TikTok just gave itself permission to collect biometric data on US users, including ‘faceprints and voiceprints’ - TechCrunch

https://techcrunch.com/2021/06/03/tiktok-just-gave-itself-permission-to-collect-biometric-data-on-u-s-users-including-faceprints-and-voiceprints/

U.S. to give ransomware hacks similar priority as terrorism - Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/technology/exclusive-us-give-ransomware-hacks-similar-priority-terrorism-official-says-2021-06-03/

Alibaba’s Huge Browser Business Is Recording Millions Of Android And iPhone Users’ ‘Private’ Web Habits

https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2021/06/01/exclusive-alibabas-huge-browser-business-is-recording-millions-of-android-and-iphone-users-private-web-habits/

on both Android and iOS versions of UC Browser, every website a user visits, regardless of whether they’re in incognito mode or not, is sent to servers owned by UCWeb.

Amazon devices will soon automatically share your Internet with neighbors - Ars Technica

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/05/amazon-devices-will-soon-automatically-share-your-internet-with-neighbors/

If you use Alexa, Echo, or many other Amazon devices, you have only 10 days until you’re opted in to an experiment that leaves your personal privacy and security hanging in the balance.

JBS, the world’s largest meat supplier, hit with cyberattack - The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/1/22463621/jbs-cyberattack-russia-largest-meat-supplier

the attack has the potential to disrupt global availability of beef and pork if not resolved quickly

Terms and Conditions Game

https://termsandconditions.game/

A Hard Bargain for Apple in China

https://mjtsai.com/blog/2021/05/19/a-hard-bargain-for-apple-in-china/

Amazon’s Ring is the largest civilian surveillance network the US has ever seen - Lauren Bridges - The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/may/18/amazon-ring-largest-civilian-surveillance-network-us

One in 10 US police departments can now access videos from millions of privately owned home security cameras without a warrant

US passes emergency waiver over fuel pipeline cyber-attack - BBC News

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-57050690

The US government issued emergency legislation on Sunday after the largest fuel pipeline in the US was hit by a ransomware cyber-attack.
The Colonial Pipeline carries 2.5 million barrels a day – 45% of the East Coast’s supply of diesel, gasoline and jet fuel.
It was completely knocked offline by a cyber-criminal gang on Friday and work to restore service is continuing.
The emergency status relaxes rules on fuel being transported by road.

Tesla privately admits Elon Musk has been exaggerating about ‘full self-driving’ - The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/7/22424592/tesla-elon-musk-autopilot-dmv-fsd-exaggeration

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been overstating the capabilities of the company’s advanced driver assist system, the company’s director of Autopilot software told the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

Tesla is at Level 2 currently.