Today in Privacy — Nov 01
Posted by PrivacyWire
- 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 - Chainalysis Discloses Security Incident as Reports Say Attackers Used AI Agents — A security incident at Chainalysis matters because the company handles information used to trace stolen funds and support investigations. Reports that… — discuss · link - Why VPNs Are Worth Defending — VPNs give people more control over their online activity and help protect privacy and speech from surveillance or restriction. Pulling VPN apps from Apple’s… — discuss · link These stories show how fragile digital trust can be, from third-party code and unpatched phones to breaches at security firms and limits on VPN access. What are you seeing in your own devices, services, or ability to communicate privately?