License plate readers as stalking tools, ExfilSquad dumps UK police data, the ever-shrinking patch window

License plate readers as stalking tools, ExfilSquad dumps UK police data, the ever-shrinking patch window

Author: CISO Series August 4, 2026 Duration: 6:43

When license plate readers become stalking tools

ExfilSquad dumps UK police contact data

China-linked hackers shrink the patch window

Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-license-plate-readers-as-stalking-tools-exfilsquad-dumps-uk-police-data-the-ever-shrinking-patch-window/

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