India Eases Restrictions on Aadhaar Authentication, Raising Privacy Concerns
India's IT ministry has amended rules to allow businesses to use Aadhaar authentication, sparking concerns over misuse of biometric IDs.
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Rhode Island Cyberattack Exposes Sensitive Info of Hundreds of Thousands
A cyberattack on Rhode Island's online portal for social services has put hundreds of thousands of residents' personal info at risk, with attackers demanding payment to prevent data release.
Rhode Island's Online Benefits System Hacked, Exposing Personal Data of Hundreds of Thousands
Rhode Island's RIBridges system, used for public assistance programs, was taken offline after a cyberattack, potentially exposing personal data of hundreds of thousands of people.
US States Plan to Sue Elon Musk's Team Over Access to Sensitive Federal Data
13 Democratic attorneys general plan to file lawsuit to block Elon Musk's team from accessing sensitive federal government payment systems containing personal data on Americans.
Federal Workers Launch 'We the Builders' to Share Insider Information on DOGE
A new website, 'We the Builders', allows federal workers to anonymously share stories and technical expertise on the Department of Government Efficiency's impact on government agencies.
Amy Gleason Named Acting Administrator of DOGE, Elon Musk's White House Team
The White House confirms Amy Gleason as acting administrator of DOGE, a team of government cost-cutters led by Elon Musk, amid concerns over access to sensitive data.
Federal Judge Slams EPA for 'Arbitrary and Capricious' Termination of Nonprofit Contracts
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order against the EPA, citing 'arbitrary and capricious' termination of contracts with three nonprofits, and ordered access to frozen funds.
DOE Instructs Employees to Mark Documents 'Legal Privilege' Amid DOGE Cuts
The Department of Energy directs employees to label documents 'legal privilege' to prevent disclosure under FOIA requests, sparking concerns about transparency in DOGE-related grant and contract reviews.