Threat Intel

Incidents, legislation, and bans — tracked as they happen.

Threat IntelJuly 10, 2026

I-XRAY: How Harvard Students Turned Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Into a Facial Recognition Tool

In October 2024, two Harvard students built a system that identified strangers on the Boston subway using Ray-Ban Meta glasses, PimEyes, and public databases. Here's how it worked and why it still matters.

Threat IntelJuly 10, 2026

Meta Glasses LED Tampering: What the July 2026 Story Means for Bystanders

Joanna Stern exposed a cottage industry of LED removal for Meta glasses. Meta responded with a firmware kill switch. Here's why radio-based detection still matters.

Threat IntelJuly 10, 2026

New York Bans Smart Glasses in All 1,240 Courthouses — First Statewide Ban in the US

Effective July 20, 2026, New York prohibits smart glasses in every state and local court. Here's what the ban covers, what prompted it, and the wave of similar bans following.

Threat IntelJuly 8, 2026

What Is Rizz Camming? Smart Glasses, Consent, and What to Do If You're Filmed

Rizz camming uses smart glasses to secretly film strangers for social media. Here's what it is, the documented incidents, and what to do if it happens to you.