Lukasz Olejnik on Cyber, Privacy and Tech Policy Critique

Lukasz Olejnik's Substack focuses on analyzing current issues in cybersecurity, privacy, and tech policy, including the impacts of AI, GDPR regulations, and cyberattacks across the globe. Olejnik explores the consequences of technological advancements, legal challenges, and threats in the digital space, emphasizing on privacy leaks, data protection, and global cybersecurity strategies.

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TechLetters #159 Light sensor privacy leaks; Data leaks from LLM uses; Cybersecurity plans of a potential US 2025 White House

58 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Security Privacy Other
  1. Data leaks from AI/LLM systems, affecting devices like iPhones
  2. Cybersecurity plans for potential future US 2025 White House President include integrating cyber and electronic warfare capabilities
  3. Risk of privacy leaks from ambient light sensors validated by research, emphasizing the need for safe configurations

TechLetters #157 Data Protection of Privacy Sandbox PAA; Fake security reviews using ChatGPT; Satellite internet access cut in Ukraine during military operations; China criticises U.S. tech sanctions

39 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Security Privacy Technology Policy
  1. Security bug reports gone awry, leading to nonsensical content created with ChatGPT.
  2. Satellite internet access cut in Ukraine during military operations.
  3. Google phasing out 3rd-party cookies for data protection in Chrome browser.

TechLetters #129 Russians training defence from cyberattacks on industrial systems. Russian Kaspersky employees iPhone's hacked. Quantum computing recommendations, AI-drone U.S. Air Force drama.

58 implied HN points • 05 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Security Privacy Technology Policy AI Quantum Computing
  1. Russian red teaming exercises target industrial systems for cyberattacks
  2. Malware campaign targets iPhones, including employees at cybersecurity company Kaspersky
  3. US government advised to expedite migration to post-quantum cryptography
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TechLetters #125 - My book, Philosophy of Cybersecurity. Data center under water. MS EDGE leaking data. AI. Phishing parrot risk increases.

58 implied HN points • 01 May 23
🕹 Technology Security Privacy Technology Policy Other
  1. Google's data center faced challenges like being underwater, showing importance of risk management.
  2. OpenAI is enhancing privacy controls to address GDPR concerns and maintain user trust.
  3. Microsoft Edge has a privacy issue - leaking data to Microsoft, reminiscent of older privacy concerns.

TechLetters #161 - Death indirectly following ransomware; Drones and cyber during wars are changing military strategy; Factorisation of number 247 on a quantum computer

19 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Security Technology Policy Other
  1. A 32 year old security bug in Linux's qsort algorithm poses a threat.
  2. Ransomware incidents are causing serious consequences, including job loss and health issues like suicide.
  3. The factoring of number 247 on a quantum computer breaks RSA-8 cryptosystem in 35 seconds.

TechLetters #160 Resurrection of dead dictators using generative AI, for political gain; AI cyber operations; Last warning about quantum cryptography; Privacy Sandbox coming to iOS/iPhones

19 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Security Privacy Technology Policy
  1. AI can resurrect dead politicians, prompting the need for laws against misleading content.
  2. iOS introduces Stolen Device Protection and warns about AI's impact on cyber operations.
  3. Caution advised on quantum cryptography and factors influencing ransom payments.

TechLetters #116 - cyberwar in Ukraine; TikTok gets a hit in Europe; 2-year-old backdoor activated in cyberwar in Ukraine; #GDPR reform imminent; Privacy Sandbox field-tested; geopolitical censorship

19 implied HN points • 27 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Security Privacy Technology Policy Other
  1. Analysis of cyberwar in Ukraine with details of satellite internet provider KA-SAT compromise
  2. EU institutions prohibit TikTok use by employees for cybersecurity reasons
  3. European Commission proposes GDPR reform for more coherent enforcement rules

TechLetters #127 - Russian citizen sentenced for participation in IT Army of Ukraine. Google to identify A used in election disinformation. China bans US-made chips (Micron). Cookies out in 2024.

19 implied HN points • 22 May 23
🕹 Technology Security Privacy Technology Policy
  1. Russian citizen sentenced to 3 years for participating in IT Army of Ukraine
  2. Google aims to identify and block election disinformation campaigns using AI
  3. China bans the use of US-made Micron chips citing security risks

TechLetters #124 - Generative-AI for ads approaching. Dwell time goes down.

19 implied HN points • 24 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Security Cybersecurity Disinformation AI Cryptography
  1. Google plans to use generative AI for dynamic ads, raising concerns about transparency and data protection.
  2. New cryptographic standards are compared to a jigsaw puzzle, emphasizing the complexity and precision required.
  3. The EU is establishing a 'cyber solidarity' reserve to address cybersecurity threats, with a focus on supporting countries like Ukraine.

TechLetters #134 cyberattack on WATER TREATMENT. GDPR reform. Competition authorities enforcement GDPR. France considers social network shutdown during unrest. Avast collects/sells customer data, and?

19 implied HN points • 10 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Security Privacy Technology Policy Generative AI
  1. Cybersecurity incidents on critical infrastructure are a major concern globally
  2. Proposed GDPR reforms aim to enhance enforcement mechanisms and transparency
  3. Countries are implementing stricter regulations to protect data privacy and crack down on unethical data practices

TechLetters #137 - AMD, TETRA bugs. USB stick of DOOM strikes again. China's cyberoperations. Another confirmation: filter bubbles/echo chambers DO NOT EXIST. LK99?

19 implied HN points • 31 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Security Technology Policy Other
  1. Security issues with AMD processors and TETRA radio systems were highlighted.
  2. Beware of USB devices that can potentially hack systems and lead to data theft.
  3. Research suggests that filter bubbles and echo chambers may not have the profound impact on opinions as previously believed.

TechLetters #135 - Cyberwarfare in Ukraine. "Diplomat car advert" cyber tactic strikes again. Russia wants to prohibit cyber-attribution. Neural privacy not in scope of #GDPR. Aspartame carcinogenic.

0 implied HN points • 17 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Security Privacy Technology Policy Other
  1. Cyberwarfare tactics in Ukraine involve exploiting Western media coverage for psychological effects
  2. Russia used a hijacked BMW advert of a diplomat to spread malware to other embassies
  3. Neurotechnology advancements pose threats to human rights but are not regulated by GDPR or other standards