Madison Square Garden's ownership allegedly ran an extensive surveillance operation targeting trans individuals, lawyers, protesters, and others, according to a WIRED investigation into Knicks owner Jim Dolan's security practices.
The investigation reveals MSG deployed facial recognition and tracking systems across its venues to monitor specific individuals. Targets reportedly included a trans woman, legal representatives, and protest organizers.
Dolan, known for aggressive legal action against critics, reportedly authorized the surveillance as part of broader security measures. The operation tracked individuals both inside and outside the arenas.
The scope included monitoring lawyers involved in disputes with MSG, as well as activists engaged in demonstrations. Security personnel allegedly logged detailed information on tracked subjects.
The surveillance practices raise significant privacy and civil rights concerns. No confirmation has emerged regarding whether MSG obtained proper consent from monitored individuals or complied with applicable surveillance regulations.
The story highlights growing concerns about facial recognition use in private venues and the potential for surveillance systems to target protected groups and political opponents.
Major artificial intelligence companies have issued urgent warnings that a significant cybersecurity threat could materialize within months. The alert comes as hackers continue targeting critical infrastructure across the United States.
Authorities have arrested two alleged members of TeamPCP, a hacking group responsible for infecting over 1,000 organizations through supply-chain attacks.
A Georgia police officer used Flock surveillance technology to track the movements of his ex-partner and another officer after their affair ended, according to internal investigation records.
McKesson, a major healthcare and pharmaceutical distributor, confirmed a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to third-party applications. Extortion group ShinyHunters claims responsibility for stealing 284 million patient data records.