Today in Privacy — Nov 02
Posted by PrivacyWire
- Proton’s AI manifesto for software engineering — Proton’s internal memo on navigating the AI transition matters because engineering decisions about AI can shape how software, data, and security are handled.… — discuss · link - Emergency Alert Apps in Ukraine and Russia Hacked Hours Apart, Sending False Warnings — The incident matters because a compromised emergency alert system can spread false warnings at a moment when people depend on official channels for safety. It… — discuss · link - Polymarket Users Lose $2.7 Million in Third-Party Script Hack — The theft shows how a compromised third-party script can put users’ funds at risk even when the main platform is trusted. It also highlights the security and… — discuss · link - New Android SMS of Death exploit can remotely crash unpatched phones — A remotely delivered SMS can disrupt cellular service or crash an unpatched Android phone without the owner taking any action. This matters because attacks… — discuss · link These stories show how software choices, centralized systems, third-party code, and delayed updates can turn trusted tools into points of failure. They also raise questions about how much control users have when essential services or funds depend on systems they cannot inspect. What weaknesses in the services you rely on concern you most?