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Digital Rights Group and Labor Unions Challenge Alleged Government Social Media Monitoring Program

The Electronic Frontier Foundation has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration alleging widespread social media monitoring of legal U.S. residents. The legal action claims the government uses AI to surveil non-citizens’ online posts for disfavored political views.

Lawsuit Alleges Mass Surveillance Program Targeting Legal Residents

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), alongside several major labor unions, has initiated legal action against the U.S. government over what they describe as systematic social media surveillance of individuals legally residing in the country. According to reports, the lawsuit targets the Trump administration and alleges unconstitutional monitoring practices.

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Ransomware Ecosystem Diversifies as Active Groups Hit Record Levels, Analysis Reveals

The ransomware threat landscape is undergoing significant transformation as the number of active groups reaches unprecedented levels. According to new research, while overall attack volume has stabilized, the diversity of threat actors has created new challenges for cybersecurity defenders across industries.

Ransomware Groups Multiply Despite Stabilized Attack Activity

The ransomware ecosystem continues to evolve with a record number of active groups operating worldwide, according to reports from cybersecurity researchers. GuidePoint Security’s recently released Q3 2025 Ransomware & Cyber Threat Report indicates that while the total number of known attacks has stabilized, the threat actor landscape has become increasingly fragmented.

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UK Government Reportedly Considered Destroying Chinese-Linked Data Center Over Security Concerns

The UK government reportedly considered destroying a London data center with Chinese ownership links over security concerns. According to Bloomberg, ministers proposed the extreme measure after the facility storing sensitive government information was acquired by a China-aligned entity.

UK Security Officials Reportedly Proposed Drastic Measures

The UK government under the former Conservative administration reportedly considered destroying a data center in London after it was acquired by an entity with links to China, according to a Bloomberg investigation. Sources indicate that ministers “briefly proposed a plan to destroy the data center before it was made secure in a different way,” though what exactly “destroy” meant in this context remains unspecified.