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Gillo @alicudi.bsky.social · 5h

Germany has committed to oppose the EU’s controversial “Chat Control” regulations which means most likely that this law will not be accepted by the EU council next week. Germany’s position was influenced by huge pressure from multiple activists. www.theregister.com/2025/10/08/g... #infosec

Germany slams brakes on EU's Chat Control snoopfest

: Berlin's opposition likely kills off Brussels' bid to scan everyone's messages

www.theregister.com

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Gillo @alicudi.bsky.social · 6h

Sora and AI generated videos are a game changers in terms of mis/disinformation: they are making it impossible to trust what we see in videos—deepfakes are now mainstream and everyone needs to be skeptical. #ai #deepfakes #sora #openai #disinformation
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/t...

What the Arrival of A.I.-Fabricated Video Means for Us

www.nytimes.com

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Gillo @alicudi.bsky.social · 4d

Geeez…. The US administration is really running out of funds. They don’t even have enough money to buy privacy screens. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... #infosec #shouldersurfing

White House official inadvertently reveals plans to send elite army unit to Portland | US military | The Guardian

Anthony Salisbury displayed chat about deployment of 82nd airborne division on cell phone while in Minnesota

www.theguardian.com

Gillo @alicudi.bsky.social · 12d

The EU “Chat Control” law would scan everyone’s messages, breaking encryption and risking digital rights for all—kids included. Experts & civil groups say it’s dangerous. Sign to stop mass surveillance: crm.edri.org/stop-scannin...

Children deserve a secure and safe internet | EDRi CiviCRM

crm.edri.org

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Gillo @alicudi.bsky.social · 14d

Original post: mastodon.archive.org/@internetarc...

Gillo @alicudi.bsky.social · 16d

Attackers move beyond email-based phishing, personal accounts (messengers, social media, etc.) are being targeted more often than work ones and regular phishing campaign trainings might create a false sense of security. #phishing #socialengineering #infosec
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...

Why attackers are moving beyond email-based phishing attacks

Phishing isn't just email anymore. Attackers now use social media, chat apps & malicious ads to steal credentials. Push Security explains the latest tactics and shows how to stop multi-channel phishin...

www.bleepingcomputer.com

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Gillo @alicudi.bsky.social · 17d

Amazing news in the activism and human rights world edition.cnn.com/2025/09/22/m...

Alaa Abd El-Fattah pardoned: Egyptian president orders release of prominent activist, state media reports | CNN

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has ordered the release of prominent activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah, the Egyptian state-run outlet Al Ahram reported on Monday.

edition.cnn.com

Gillo @alicudi.bsky.social · Sep 1

GPS jamming at work… www.politico.eu/article/ursu...

Von der Leyen’s plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming

Commission president was on a tour of frontline states when her plane was the target of interference.

www.politico.eu

Gillo @alicudi.bsky.social · Aug 19

And now… Bad bad UK!! Cracking down on VPNs is a horrible idea. gizmodo.com/uk-official-...

UK Official Calls for Age Verification on VPNs to Prevent Porn Loophole

The call comes as governments go to war with the anonymous web.

gizmodo.com

Gillo @alicudi.bsky.social · Aug 19

Well done UK (although it took US pressure…) www.theverge.com/news/761240/...

UK drops demand for backdoor into Apple encryption

Here’s hoping that ADP returns to the UK.

www.theverge.com

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Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · Aug 7

📣 Are you aware of journalists being harassed at immigration courts? Officers photographing them or their press badges? Being asked to sign in when others aren't?

@freedom.press and our partner organizations want to know about it.

Reach out on Signal to ssugars.01 or via DM.

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Gillo @alicudi.bsky.social · Aug 10

Imagine if AI chatbots’ popularity had started just before COVID… futurism.com/man-poisons-...

Man Follows ChatGPT's Advice and Poisons Himself

An older man learned the hard way that ChatGPT isn't to be trusted with health advice after the toxic chatbot landed him in the hospital.

futurism.com

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Gillo @alicudi.bsky.social · Aug 7

techcrunch.com/2025/08/06/c...

Citizen Lab director warns cyber industry about US authoritarian descent | TechCrunch

Ron Deibert, the head of the prominent digital human rights groups Citizen Lab, sounds the alarm at the Black Hat security conference about the "dramatic descent into authoritarianism," but one that t...

techcrunch.com

Gillo @alicudi.bsky.social · Jul 8

Nobody is immune to deepfakes, and definitely not the current US administration www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... #ai #infosec #deepfakes #marcorubio #socialengineering

AI scammer posing as Marco Rubio targets officials in growing threat | US news | The Guardian

Fake voice and text messages on Signal tricked senior leaders, as AI impersonation rises in global politics

www.theguardian.com

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Gillo @alicudi.bsky.social · Jun 20

Very good article by @micahflee.com about using Signal groups for activism. Some new tips there like creating announcement-only groups for rapid response and using QR codes during physical meetings. micahflee.com/using-signal... #infosec #signal #activism #security #privacy

Using Signal groups for activism

Things are heating up. Millions of people are taking to the streets against Trump's rising authoritarianism. Communities around the US are organizing to defend against ICE raids, to protest Israeli ge...

micahflee.com

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Gillo @alicudi.bsky.social · Jun 18

Researchers found out that recently a million SMS two-factor authentication codes and login information were intercepted! As expected, authenticator apps or security keys are the best solution. www.lighthousereports.com/investigatio... #infosec #2FA #leaks #sms

Two Factor Insecurity

How Google, Amazon, Meta and thousands of other companies leave customers vulnerable over one-time codes to save time and money

www.lighthousereports.com

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Gillo @alicudi.bsky.social · Jun 13

More on how to secure your phone before a protest.
www.theverge.com/21276979/pho... #protest #activism #surveillance #USA #privacy #infosec

How to secure your phone before attending a protest | The Verge

Here are some privacy measures you can take

www.theverge.com

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Gillo @alicudi.bsky.social · Jun 13

Interesting WIRED article about how law enforcement uses facial recognition and phone tracking at protests. www.wired.com/story/how-to... #protest #surveillance #infosec #USA

How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance | WIRED

Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.

www.wired.com

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Gillo @alicudi.bsky.social · Jun 12

New forensic research proves two Italian journalists were hacked using government spyware made by Israeli surveillance tech provider Paragon. techcrunch.com/2025/06/12/r... #spyware #paragon #journalists #italy #infosec

Researchers confirm two journalists were hacked with Paragon spyware | TechCrunch

The confirmation of two hacked victims further deepens an ongoing spyware scandal that, for now, appears largely focused on the Italian government.

techcrunch.com

Gillo @alicudi.bsky.social · May 30

Frontline Defenders have updated their Guide to Protect Information while Traveling.
Although the guide’s target audience is usually at-risk human rights defenders, it’s still a great article for general security guidelines.
securityinabox.org/en/assess-pl... #infosec #opsec

Protect your information and devices while traveling

securityinabox.org

Gillo @alicudi.bsky.social · May 18

Besos investing in Saudi Arabia, the country guilty of killing one of his journalists, is as disgusting as it sounds. #amazon #bezos #saudiarabia #mbs #ai #humanrights #kashoggi www.theverge.com/amazon/66791...

Jeff Bezos makes his most ghoulish deal yet | The Verge

Freedom of the press ain’t free.

www.theverge.com

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Gillo @alicudi.bsky.social · Apr 30

Apple sent notifications this week to several people who the company believes were targeted with government spyware. techcrunch.com/2025/04/30/a... #infosec #apple #spyware

Apple notifies new victims of spyware attacks across the world | TechCrunch

Two alleged victims came forward claiming they received a spyware notification from Apple.

techcrunch.com

Gillo @alicudi.bsky.social · Apr 23

AI has been a gift from Heaven for social engineers... www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101... #deepfakes #socialengineering #infosec

Deepfake-enabled fraud caused more than $200 million in losses

In Q1 2025, deepfake-driven fraud led to $200 million in financial losses.

www.securitymagazine.com

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ваят @denbib.bsky.social · Apr 21

U.S. governmental visits turning deadly

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Gillo @alicudi.bsky.social · Apr 17

A new US company, Massive Blue, is helping law enforcement agencies deploy AI-powered social media bots to interact with suspected criminals. Unfortunately this can also be used against activists…
www.wired.com/story/massiv... #activism #ai #deepfakes #socialengineering

This ‘College Protester’ Isn’t Real. It’s an AI-Powered Undercover Bot for Cops | WIRED

Massive Blue is helping cops deploy AI-powered social media bots to talk to people they suspect are anything from violent sex criminals all the way to vaguely defined “protesters.”

www.wired.com

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