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Vladimir Putin has signed an order requiring privately operated data centers in Russia to reserve ten percent of their computing capacity for state use. Authorities can request that reserved infrastructure with just twenty-four hours' notice, while private operators technically retain ownership. It is a quiet but significant expansion of government reach into commercial technology.
Shifting to consumer privacy, LG is facing legal action in Portugal after consumer advocates asked courts to investigate whether its smart TVs are collecting data without meaningful consent. A recent study found that on some smart TV platforms, opting out of tracking does not actually stop it. LG denies wrongdoing, but the case could have implications well beyond Portugal.
And in a warning that feels more industrial than digital, the FBI and CISA are alerting operators that hackers are actively targeting refrigeration and cold-chain monitoring systems. The potential consequences range from food spoilage to equipment damage to fire hazards, a reminder that critical infrastructure now includes the systems keeping your groceries cold.
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