Sedicii Insights: Tackling the Rise of Social Engineering Scams
In our latest article, we examine the growing prevalence of social engineering attacks, where fraudsters manipulate victims into handing over sensitive data or transferring money. From phishing emails to deepfake impersonations, these scams are becoming more personalised and harder to detect. We share strategies for strengthening human-layer defences and leveraging privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) to mitigate risk.
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Signal’s Meredith Whittaker: Privacy Is the Most Valuable Right
In a recent conversation with the World Economic Forum, Meredith Whittaker, President of Signal, reasserted the growing importance of privacy and digital autonomy in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. As AI capabilities expand and data collection intensifies, she calls for stronger protections against invasive tracking and surveillance. Her comments reinforce the need for privacy-first design in both policy and product development.
AI-Powered Cyberattacks Are on the Rise
An investigation by MIT Technology Review warns of a future where autonomous AI agents conduct cyberattacks independently, without human oversight. These AI-driven attacks can exploit software vulnerabilities, engage in phishing schemes, and adapt in real-time to security defences—making them extremely difficult to detect and stop. As organisations embrace AI, the article urges equal investment in AI-specific cybersecurity strategies.
UK Awards £20M Facial Recognition Contract to NEC
The UK Home Office has awarded a £20 million contract to NEC to expand facial recognition technologies across law enforcement. The move is intended to improve criminal identification and public safety, but it has sparked renewed debate over privacy, surveillance, and civil liberties. Critics are calling for stricter oversight and transparency in how biometric data is used.
1000s of North Korean IT Workers Infiltrating Global Tech Firms
A startling report reveals that North Korean nationals posing as remote tech workers have infiltrated numerous global organisations to funnel income to the regime. These workers, using fake identities and forged documentation, have gained access to internal systems at major corporations—raising serious concerns about cybersecurity, compliance, and national security.
India Launches New Govt. ID App with Biometric Authentication
India has launched a revamped Aadhaar mobile app that enables citizens to verify their identity using Face ID, eliminating the need for physical document copies. This is part of a broader push to modernise and digitise public services while maintaining strong data privacy protections. Authorities say the app will improve convenience and reduce identity fraud.
Phacks Project Update – April 2025
Sedicii’s Phacks project continues to make progress toward enabling secure, privacy-first data collaboration. In our latest update, we highlight breakthroughs in privacy-enhancing technologies, cross-border data use, and secure regulatory reporting. The April report outlines how these innovations could support future digital ecosystems built on trust, transparency, and interoperability.