Techlore Surveillance Report 23andMe Suffers Security Breach! - SR152
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Oct 10, 2023 23andMe data breach, Apple considering DuckDuckGo, Google Pixel 8 release, recent data breaches discussed. ACLU report on surveillance in US schools. Cat accidentally deletes server configuration at VA medical center.
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Apple Looked At Search Alternatives
- Apple explored alternatives to Google search, including DuckDuckGo integrations, but kept Google due to revenue ties.
- Negotiations included multiple meetings but search switch ultimately didn't occur.
School Surveillance Lacks Evidence Of Safety Benefits
- ACLU finds school surveillance tech lacks evidence of improving safety and can harm students' willingness to report issues.
- Spending on cameras and monitoring grows despite little independent proof of efficacy.
Fix Top Misconfigurations First
- Prioritize fixing common misconfigurations like poor patch management and weak credential hygiene immediately.
- Apply network segmentation, monitor internally, and tighten privilege segregation to reduce attack surface.