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  • Ring's Search Party Is On by Default: Should You Turn It Off?
    October 3, 2025

    Ring's Search Party Is On by Default: Should You Turn It Off?

    Ring's Search Party feature uses AI to scan footage from nearby outdoor cameras to help locate lost dogs, notifying camera owners of potential matches for manual review and sharing. The feature is enabled by default on compatible devices, raising concerns about user consent and digital privacy, t...

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  • Sen. Wyden Demands FTC Probe Into Ascension Ransomware Attack
    September 12, 2025

    Sen. Wyden Demands FTC Probe Into Ascension Ransomware Attack

    Senator Ron Wyden has requested an FTC investigation into Microsoft's cybersecurity practices following a ransomware attack on Ascension that compromised 5.6 million patients' data. The breach was enabled by a contractor clicking a malicious link and attackers exploiting Microsoft's default confi...

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