John Z Black

LA Metro Is Still Rebuilding 1,400 Servers After a March Cyberattack

John Z Black Apr 3, 2026

Incidents & Breaches #la-metro #transit #critical-infrastructure #worldleaks #ransomware #california

Two weeks after detecting unauthorized access, LA Metro is checking 1,400 servers one by one. WorldLeaks claims 160GB stolen. Trains and buses never stopped.

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The FTC Took on a Data Broker Tracking Abortion Clinic Visits. And Won.

John Z Black Mar 29, 2026

Privacy & Digital Rights #ftc #data-brokers #kochava #privacy #location-data #health-data #consumer-rights #mobilewalla #california

The FTC's settlement with Kochava bans the company from selling sensitive location data and requires deletion of existing records, including data showing visits to abortion clinics, shelters, and rehab centers.

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