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X user log4j reverse engineered Samsung smart TV firmware on October 21, 2026, revealing an always-on microphone and targeted ads. Experts warn AI tools make such hidden data collection easier, though Samsung advertises some features like Pet Care tools.
Ukraine's CERT-UA warns hackers exploit Dahua surveillance cameras via the Easy4IP cloud feature, compromising over 14,500 devices in summer 2024. The agency cites critical vulnerabilities CVE-2021-33044 and CVE-2021-33045 disclosed in 2021, while public procurement records show continued purchases of this Chinese equipment by Ukrainian government institutions and military units in 2026 despite security concerns.
Two Democratic senators say the Trump administration illegally withheld a secret court ruling about surveillance until November 6. The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court approved the program in March despite objections, even though the statutory deadline for public release passed on September 13.
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