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world-news1 month ago•22 min saved

Taiwanese Husband Jailed After Spying on Wife’s Affair With Robot Vacuum

A Taiwanese husband who secretly recorded his wife having an affair by remotely activating a robot vacuum was jailed for five months and fined over $4,700 for invading privacy. He had previously won a civil suit against the lovers, but the court rejected his claim of legal justification for the recording, and his wife countersued for recording without consent, underscoring Taiwan’s strict privacy laws that penalize covertly recorded private activities.

via New York Post|

#affairs #court-ruling #privacy-invasion

entertainment2 months ago•7 min saved

Ariana Grande Sues Hackers Over Leaked Unreleased Music and Footage

Pop star Ariana Grande has filed a Los Angeles lawsuit against two unidentified hackers she accuses of accessing collaborators’ devices and leaking unreleased songs and studio footage, selling the material on the dark web. The suit cites repeated breaches since 2023 and seeks to unmask the hackers, alleging invasion of privacy and violations of California computer hacking laws as she presses ahead with new music and a world tour.

via BBC|

#ariana-grande #entertainment #hackers

sports2 months ago•1 min saved

Klopp vows to quit if media invade family privacy as Germany coach

Jurgen Klopp was announced as Germany’s head coach on a four-year deal through the 2030 World Cup, and at his first press conference warned that he will quit if the media invades his family’s privacy, stressing his commitment to the role but readiness to walk away if harassment continues.

via BBC|

#2030-world-cup #germany-national-team #jurgen-klopp

world-news3 months ago•116 min saved

UK judge dismisses Prince Harry's privacy suit against Daily Mail publisher

A UK judge dismissed Prince Harry's privacy invasion lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail, effectively ending his challenge over alleged publication of private information about him.

via AP News|

#daily-mail #media #prince-harry

local8 months ago•3 min saved

Leicester restaurant toilet webcam prompts privacy scare and police probe

On a date at Giggling Squid in Leicester, a woman found a live-streaming camera hidden under a toilet seat; the device, connected to the internet, was recovered and police are investigating with staff advised to remain vigilant; no arrests have been made.

via BBC|

#giggling-squid #leicestershire #local

law-and-privacy10 months ago•1 min saved

Texas Sues Major TV Companies Over Privacy Violations and Spying

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued five major TV companies, including Sony, Samsung, LG, Hisense, and TCL, for secretly recording viewers' activities using Automated Content Recognition technology, with some companies linked to China, raising concerns over consumer privacy and data security.

via Office of the Attorney General (.gov)|

#attorney-general-paxton #chinese-ties #law-and-privacy

world10 months ago•0 min saved

South Korea's 120,000 Home Cameras Hacked for Sexual Exploitation

Four individuals in South Korea have been charged with hacking into approximately 120,000 home and business surveillance cameras to obtain sexually exploitative footage, highlighting a significant privacy invasion case.

via The Washington Post|

#criminal-charges #hacking #privacy-invasion

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

Beware of Fake Antivirus Apps That Spy on Android Users

LunaSpy is a malicious Android spyware disguised as an antivirus or banking protection app, spreading through messaging apps like Telegram. It tricks users into granting permissions by simulating virus scans, then steals data, tracks location, records audio/video, and can even access photos, all while communicating with a network of about 150 servers. Users are advised to avoid downloading APKs from unknown sources and to be cautious of suspicious security apps requesting broad permissions.

via Android Authority|

#android-spyware #antivirus-scam #lunaspy

law1 year ago•4 min saved

Hulk Hogan's Legacy and Impact in Wrestling

Hulk Hogan's 2016 lawsuit against Gawker Media over the publication of a sex tape resulted in a $140 million verdict, highlighting the limits of free speech and emphasizing individual privacy rights in the digital age, with lasting implications for media responsibility and celebrity privacy.

via NPR|

#first-amendment #gawker-media #hulk-hogan

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Apple Warns iPhone Users Globally of Sophisticated Spyware Attacks"

Congress MP KC Venugopal accused the Modi government of using state-sponsored spyware to hack his phone after receiving an alert from Apple about a malicious attack. Venugopal condemned the alleged unconstitutional actions and vowed to oppose the invasion of privacy. This follows similar warnings from Apple to other opposition leaders, with accusations against the government for using surveillance software like Pegasus. The Centre has denied the allegations but promised to investigate.

via The Times of India|

#apple-alert #kc-venugopal #modi-government

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Hidden Cameras Discovered in Falls Church Cafe Bathrooms

Falls Church Police are investigating after hidden cameras were found in restrooms at Northside Social cafe and wine bar. The devices, discovered by a customer, recorded footage of patrons using the restrooms on May 11. Police urge businesses and customers to be vigilant for hidden cameras in restrooms and other discreet areas.

via DC News Now | Washington, DC|

#crime #falls-church #hidden-cameras

legalprivacy2 years ago•3 min saved

"Phone Hacking Scandal: Prince Harry's Landline Calls Bugged, Murdoch Papers Accused of Cover-Up"

Prince Harry's legal team alleges that Rupert Murdoch's British tabloid papers bugged his landline phones, accessed Princess Diana's pager messages, and ordered private investigators to target his then-girlfriend, Meghan. They seek to amend his lawsuit to include these new allegations, which News Group Newspapers (NGN) is objecting to, claiming they were made too late and lack evidence. NGN has settled over 1,300 claims of phone-hacking but denies any wrongdoing by its staff. Harry, who has been battling the British press since stepping down from royal duties, won a lawsuit against Mirror Group Newspaper in December over similar allegations.

via Reuters UK|

#legalprivacy #news-group-newspapers #phone-hacking

lawsuit2 years ago•7 min saved

Airbnb Host Faces Lawsuit for Sharing Compromising Photo of Guest

Shawn Mackey is suing Airbnb and host Pamela Fohler, alleging invasion of privacy and emotional distress after Fohler allegedly sent a security photo of him with another woman to his wife following a failed extortion attempt triggered by a bad review. The lawsuit claims Fohler demanded $960 in fees and penalties for extra guests and breaking house rules, and later sent the compromising image from a bogus email account. Airbnb has filed a motion to compel arbitration, while Fohler has filed a motion to dismiss.

via New York Post |

#airbnb #extortion #lawsuit

legal-royalty2 years ago•2 min saved

"Prince Harry Settles Phone-Hacking Case Against U.K. Tabloid Publisher"

Prince Harry reaches a settlement with Mirror Group Newspapers, receiving a substantial sum in costs and damages for the invasion of his privacy through phone hacking and illegal snooping. The publisher has agreed to pay Harry legal costs and damages, making an interim payment of 400,000 pounds. This case is part of Harry's campaign against the British media, with ongoing cases against other tabloid publishers. The judge ordered Mirror Group to pay some legal costs for three other claimants, while also criticizing the publisher's attempts to conceal the truth.

via NBC News|

#british-media #legal-royalty #legal-settlement

legalsocial-media2 years ago•2 min saved

"Man Files Lawsuit Against 27 Women for Negative Facebook Dating Group Posts"

A Chicago man is suing 27 women, one man, and multiple social media platforms over negative posts about dating him on an "Are We Dating the Same Guy" Facebook group, claiming defamation, doxxing, and privacy invasion. He seeks damages exceeding $75,000 and injunctive relief, alleging reputational damage and lost earnings. The lawsuit also names Meta corporation, Patreon, arewedatingthesame.com, and GoFundMe as defendants, accusing them of profiting from defamatory and invasive content. The Facebook group, originally aimed at safeguarding women from "toxic men," now faces criticism for its lack of fact-checking and the challenges of defending oneself.

via Business Insider|

#dating #defamation #facebook-group