John Z Black

Physical Failures: The Tile Tracker Leak and the Security Irony

John Z Black Apr 27, 2026

Privacy & Digital Rights #tile #life360 #privacy #tracking #data-breach

A hacker breached the Tile/Life360 law enforcement portal using a former employee's stolen credentials. The tool built to help police find your kids became a stalker's dashboard.

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When 'No' Means Nothing: Privacy Erosion from DHS Surveillance to Duolingo Tracking

John Z Black Mar 11, 2026

Privacy #privacy #surveillance #dhs #duolingo #bytedance #gdpr #tracking

DHS fired the privacy officers who questioned surveillance orders. Duolingo keeps sending your data to ByteDance after you opt out. Your 'no' doesn't work when nobody's enforcing it.

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