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Flock faces misuse allegations; Google warns of financial hackers

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Flock, a company whose technology is used by police departments, is facing allegations of misuse after highlighting several police departments on its YouTube channel. Separately, Google's security researchers have reported that hackers are targeting financial firm employees in the U.S. with the aim of stealing data and extorting victims. AI

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Flock faces misuse allegations; Google warns of financial hackers

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    Flock Highlighted Police Departments Using Its Tech. Now 4 Face Allegations of Misuse Flock posted videos on its YouTube channel highlighting at least four poli

    Flock Highlighted Police Departments Using Its Tech. Now 4 Face Allegations of Misuse Flock posted videos on its YouTube channel highlighting at least four police departments whose officers have faced allegations of misusing the company’s tech. https://www. wired.com/story/flock-…

    LINKS wired.com/…/flock-videos-highlighted-poli…
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    Google says hackers are calling financial firm employees to hack and extort victims Groups of hackers are breaking into large U.S. financial firms to steal sens

    Google says hackers are calling financial firm employees to hack and extort victims Groups of hackers are breaking into large U.S. financial firms to steal sensitive data and extort victims, Google’s security researchers report. https:// techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/goog le-says-hac…

    LINKS techcrunch.com/…/google-says-hackers-are-…

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