Privacy@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 10 days ago

Minnesota Shooting Suspect Allegedly Used Data Broker Sites to Find Targets’ Addresses

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Minnesota Shooting Suspect Allegedly Used Data Broker Sites to Find Targets’ Addresses

Privacy@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 10 days ago

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The Minnesota shooter allegedly researched several “people search” sites in an attempt to target his victims, highlighting the potential dangers of widely available personal data.

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