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Hacker Claims Breach of Police Tip Data

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A hacker has claimed to have accessed and stolen more than 8 million confidential law enforcement tips from a U.S.-based platform.

The attacker said they infiltrated P3 Global Intel, a service used by police, federal agencies and schools to collect anonymous tips, and extracted around 93 gigabytes of data. The breach was reportedly achieved through social engineering and a system vulnerability.

The claims have not been fully verified, though some reports suggest portions of the data may be authentic. Neither the company nor the FBI has provided an immediate response.

If confirmed, the breach could raise serious concerns about the security of sensitive reporting systems used by authorities, as well as the privacy of individuals who submit confidential information.

Greek Court Rules in Spy Case

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A Greek court has found four individuals guilty of breaching personal data in connection with a surveillance controversy that emerged earlier this decade.

The case relates to allegations involving unauthorized monitoring through mobile software during 2020–2021. The ruling includes prison sentences, though the time to be served remains subject to appeal.

The decision follows years of legal scrutiny into claims that journalists and political figures were targeted through digital surveillance tools. The matter has drawn significant attention within Greece and beyond, raising concerns about privacy and oversight.

Authorities have also referred aspects of the case for further investigation into potential additional offences.

The development represents a key milestone in ongoing legal proceedings related to the broader wiretapping scandal.

India’s top court questions WhatsApp data sharing with Meta

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India’s Supreme Court has warned it could reinstate restrictions on WhatsApp sharing user data with other Meta entities, raising fresh concerns over privacy and consent. During a hearing on Tuesday, the chief justice said WhatsApp’s privacy policy appeared to be designed in a way that could mislead users, particularly those with limited digital literacy.

The case stems from a 2024 ruling by India’s antitrust authority, which fined WhatsApp $25.4 million and barred data sharing for advertising purposes for five years. An appeals court later lifted the data-sharing ban while keeping the fine, prompting both sides to approach the Supreme Court.

India is Meta’s largest market by users, and WhatsApp has argued that restrictions could force it to roll back features. The Supreme Court did not issue a final decision and is expected to continue hearings next week.