The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the week ending October 7th. 2025 Finds your Face at the Door

EP 261 This week’s update brings a diverse set of stories that remind us just how delicate the balance is between good and bad... Ring's new facial recognition feature sparks privacy debates as it prepares to scan faces at your doorstep.Meta's plan to mine AI chat data for targeted ads raises fresh concerns about digital privacy.A foiled plot to paralyze New York's cellphone network reveals a chilling, large-scale threat.Signal's cutting-edge SPQR encryption upgrade fortifies private chats against future quantum threats.A ransomware attack on Asahi Group threatens Japan's beloved Super Dry beer supply chain.Microsoft's Copilot faces glitches when multiple Office apps run, prompting a promised fix.Atlanta's food delivery robots are stirring controversy, raising questions about surveillance and public consent.And that face at the door!Find a full transcript of this week's podcast here.