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- 1Flock Safety breach revealed to Connecticut police months late●I-Team: Flock warns CT police about a security breach, but records reveal the company knew about it months ago
License plate camera company Flock Safety has warned Connecticut police departments about a security breach, but records show the company knew about the problem months before notifying local law enforcement. The discrepancy is raising questions about the company's handling of sensitive license plate data and the timeliness of its disclosures to agencies that rely on its surveillance technology.
- 2Flock warned Connecticut police of breach after internal records show prior knowledge▼I-Team: Flock warns CT police about a security breach, but records reveal the company knew about it
License plate camera company Flock Safety has notified Connecticut police departments of a security breach affecting its systems. Investigative reporting by WFSB's I-Team found internal records indicating the company knew about the vulnerability before issuing warnings to local law enforcement. The disclosure raises questions about Flock's transparency with police agencies that rely on its surveillance technology and how long customer data may have been exposed.
- 3Overview Energy wins US contract for space solar homing beacon●Overview Energy awarded Department of War OECIF contract to develop homing beacon for space solar energy
Overview Energy has been awarded a contract under the Department of War's OECIF program to develop a homing beacon technology for space-based solar energy. The announcement, made via press release, links the company's space solar power ambitions to military innovation funding. Few further details about the contract's size, timeline, or technical scope were disclosed, and reactions to the award remain limited so far.
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The Fayetteville city council has voted to approve a new police technology package, moving forward even though some residents and officials raised concerns about its use. The approval means the department can begin deploying the new tools, while critics continue to question issues such as privacy, oversight and cost. It remains unclear exactly what equipment was included in the approved package.
- 5Flock Safety questioned over license plate readers in Charlotte▼Flock Safety faces tough questions over license plate reader technology at meeting in Charlotte
Flock Safety, a company that supplies automated license plate reader technology to police departments, faced tough questions at a public meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina. Residents and officials pressed the company on how its cameras track vehicles, who can access the data and what safeguards exist. The scrutiny comes as US cities debate the privacy trade-offs of expanding surveillance networks.
- 6Illinois State University Holds Department of Technology Awards Ceremony▼Department of Technology Awards Ceremony
Illinois State University's Department of Technology has held its awards ceremony, honoring students and staff for their achievements over the academic year. The event, covered by the university's news service, celebrates excellence within the department. Details on specific award winners and categories were not provided in the announcement.