Privacy

$7 SweepLED Gadget Claims Hidden Cam Detect—Don't Buy the HypeSECURITY Desk · Set in type · No Photograph

Security / Privacy · 02 October 2026

$7 SweepLED Gadget Claims Hidden Cam Detect—Don't Buy the Hype

KAIST's SweepLED promises 94% detection of hidden cameras with a $7 LED clip‑on and an AI app. For IT teams worrying about privacy in hotels and rented offices, the reality is far less comforting.

5 min. read

Hister: Self-Hosted Private Search for Browsing History and FilesSECURITY Desk · Set in type · No Photograph

Security / Privacy · 18 September 2026

Hister: Self-Hosted Private Search for Browsing History and Files

Hister puts you in control of your search index, indexing the full text of your browsing history and local files without telemetry or mandatory cloud services.

3 min. read

Microsoft Tracks Users via Windows Device IDSECURITY Desk · Set in type · No Photograph

Security / Privacy · 11 July 2026

Microsoft Tracks Users via Windows Device ID

A hacker's arrest reveals Microsoft can track users via a Windows device ID, sparking privacy concerns about Windows' surveillance capabilities.

3 min. read