Major News in Car OSINT and how to Investigate TikTok Misinformation (Issue 163)
Also, learn about a way to leverage Favicons, how to find out who is behind phishing attacks, a licence-plate finder, and more!
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Tip: Beware of Automated Licence Plate readers
Recent findings by Matt Brown and Will Freeman highlight significant privacy risks associated with misconfigured Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs). These surveillance cameras, used by law enforcement to track vehicles, can expose sensitive data when not properly secured.
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