Social media and biometric software could make future undercover policing impossible
Social media can be problematic for professionals who don’t want their bosses to see unflattering college party photos. But it’s even worse for people whose livelihood literally depends on anonymity, like undercover cops. What happens if the gang you’ve infiltrated finds your grinning mug in Facebook photos from the police union annual picnic? We’ve seen…
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Rebecca Boyle - Popular Science
Lawmakers call for probe of medical devices after researcher hacks insulin pump
Two federal lawmakers have asked the General Accountability Office to look into the security of medical devices after a researcher showed how he was able to hack his insulin pump and alter settings due to security flaws in the system. Representatives Anna Eshoo (D-CA) and Ed Markey (D-MA), members of the House Energy and Commerce…
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Kim Zetter - Threat Level
