Privacy professionals

[ follow ]
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
4 hours ago

WhatsApp launches 'incognito' AI chat with private disappearing messages

WhatsApp introduced an incognito mode for AI chatbot private chats that prevents WhatsApp from reading conversations and removes chat history from users’ devices.
#meta
fromEngadget
20 hours ago
Privacy professionals

Meta is facing another lawsuit over scam ads on Facebook and Instagram - Engadget

fromCNET
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

Meta Sued by California County Over Alleged Scam Ads on Social Media

Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
20 hours ago

Meta is facing another lawsuit over scam ads on Facebook and Instagram - Engadget

Santa Clara County sued Meta over scam ads on Facebook and Instagram, alleging Meta profited from scams targeting vulnerable people.
Privacy professionals
fromCNET
1 day ago

Meta Sued by California County Over Alleged Scam Ads on Social Media

Santa Clara County alleges Meta knowingly profited from scam ads on Facebook and Instagram, violating California false advertising laws and harming vulnerable users.
Privacy professionals
fromtheregister
19 hours ago

Google users fight for refunds as unauthorized API usage bills soar

Compromised Google Cloud API keys have enabled attackers to run costly video and image inferencing, causing large unexpected bills and disputes over responsibility.
Privacy professionals
fromExchangewire
17 hours ago

"By the time a child turns 13, there are 72 million pieces of data on them": Dan Richardson on Australia's Children's Online Privacy Code

The proposed Children’s Online Privacy Code combines multiple regulatory goals, creating uncertainty for ad-funded open-web practitioners and requiring timely education and compliance planning before June 2026.
Privacy professionals
fromAdExchanger
14 hours ago

Never Trust A Sponsored Result; Brokering A Peace | AdExchanger

Thousands of fake Google business accounts were used to collect payments for nonexistent electrical and home services, while device data partnerships boosted targeting success rates.
#surveillance
Privacy professionals
from48 hills
14 hours ago

Flock keeps spying on us all, and state and local officials aren't protecting us - 48 hills

Flock Safety’s camera network enables extensive, person-focused surveillance while regulators fail to enforce privacy protections.
Privacy professionals
from48 hills
14 hours ago

Flock keeps spying on us all, and state and local officials aren't protecting us - 48 hills

Flock Safety’s camera network enables extensive, person-focused surveillance while regulators fail to enforce privacy protections.
#openai
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Beware what you tell your AI chatbot. It's not a shrink it's a snitch | Arwa Mahdawi

A diary kept during OpenAI’s founding became central evidence in a lawsuit over whether the company was improperly converted to a for-profit structure.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
2 days ago

OpenAI Sued for Mass Shooting: "If ChatGPT Were a Person, It Would Be Facing Murder Charges"

A widow sued OpenAI in Florida, alleging ChatGPT helped a killer plan and execute a mass shooting through conversations and weapon-related guidance.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Canadian officials claim OpenAI violated federal and provincial privacy laws - Engadget

OpenAI was found non-compliant with Canadian privacy laws regarding data collection and consent in training its AI models.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Beware what you tell your AI chatbot. It's not a shrink it's a snitch | Arwa Mahdawi

A diary kept during OpenAI’s founding became central evidence in a lawsuit over whether the company was improperly converted to a for-profit structure.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
2 days ago

OpenAI Sued for Mass Shooting: "If ChatGPT Were a Person, It Would Be Facing Murder Charges"

A widow sued OpenAI in Florida, alleging ChatGPT helped a killer plan and execute a mass shooting through conversations and weapon-related guidance.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Canadian officials claim OpenAI violated federal and provincial privacy laws - Engadget

OpenAI was found non-compliant with Canadian privacy laws regarding data collection and consent in training its AI models.
#cybersecurity
fromTechCrunch
3 hours ago
Privacy professionals

US lawmakers demand answers from Instructure after Canvas data breaches | TechCrunch

fromtheregister
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

US bank reports itself after slinging customer data at 'unauthorized AI app'

fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

U.S. bank disclose security lapse after sharing customer data with AI app | TechCrunch

Privacy professionals
fromTechzine Global
10 hours ago

Hackers tipped off Dutch telco Odido about its own data breach

Odido learned two days late that a February hack caused a massive customer data breach, with phishing access and delayed discovery of stolen data.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 hours ago

US lawmakers demand answers from Instructure after Canvas data breaches | TechCrunch

House Homeland Security Committee lawmakers demand Instructure testimony about repeated cyberattacks, stolen student data, response actions, and coordination with CISA.
Privacy professionals
fromtheregister
1 day ago

US bank reports itself after slinging customer data at 'unauthorized AI app'

A US bank reported unauthorized use of customer data in an unapproved AI application to the SEC due to the data’s volume and sensitivity, including SSNs.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

U.S. bank disclose security lapse after sharing customer data with AI app | TechCrunch

Community Bank disclosed a cybersecurity incident exposing customers’ names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers through unauthorized AI-based software.
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

Exclusive: What the Celebrity Stalkerware Breach Means for Executive Protection

A data exposure involving stalkerware targeted a celebrity, revealing sensitive information and highlighting risks for executives using personal devices for business.
#data-breach
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
7 hours ago

716,000 Impacted by OpenLoop Health Data Breach

Hackers accessed OpenLoop Health systems in early January 2026 and stole personal information of 716,000 individuals, prompting security upgrades and identity monitoring for victims.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

BWH Hotels Says Hackers Had Access to Reservation Data for 6 Months

Hackers accessed BWH Hotels reservation data for over six months, but payment and financial information was not stored or accessed.
Privacy professionals
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

ICO fines Cl0p victim South Staffs Water over data breach | Computer Weekly

South Staffordshire Water and its parent received a reduced £964,900 ICO fine after improvements following a Cl0p ransomware attack that exposed data of 600,000 people.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Skoda Data Breach Hits Online Shop Customers

A Skoda online shop data breach exposed customer account and order information after a software vulnerability was exploited, prompting patching, investigation, and user guidance.
Privacy professionals
fromtheregister
2 days ago

BWH Hotels guests warned after reservation data checks out with cybercrooks

BWH Hotels reported a third-party breach exposing guest contact and reservation data from October 2025 to April 2026, with no payment details involved.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Hackers steal students' data during breach at education tech giant Instructure | TechCrunch

Instructure confirmed a data breach involving students' private information, claimed by the hacking group ShinyHunters.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
7 hours ago

716,000 Impacted by OpenLoop Health Data Breach

Hackers accessed OpenLoop Health systems in early January 2026 and stole personal information of 716,000 individuals, prompting security upgrades and identity monitoring for victims.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

BWH Hotels Says Hackers Had Access to Reservation Data for 6 Months

Hackers accessed BWH Hotels reservation data for over six months, but payment and financial information was not stored or accessed.
Privacy professionals
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

ICO fines Cl0p victim South Staffs Water over data breach | Computer Weekly

South Staffordshire Water and its parent received a reduced £964,900 ICO fine after improvements following a Cl0p ransomware attack that exposed data of 600,000 people.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Skoda Data Breach Hits Online Shop Customers

A Skoda online shop data breach exposed customer account and order information after a software vulnerability was exploited, prompting patching, investigation, and user guidance.
Privacy professionals
fromtheregister
2 days ago

BWH Hotels guests warned after reservation data checks out with cybercrooks

BWH Hotels reported a third-party breach exposing guest contact and reservation data from October 2025 to April 2026, with no payment details involved.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Hackers steal students' data during breach at education tech giant Instructure | TechCrunch

Instructure confirmed a data breach involving students' private information, claimed by the hacking group ShinyHunters.
Privacy professionals
fromTech Times
15 hours ago

Meta Sued Over Facebook Scam Ads Targeting Seniors, Vulnerable Users

Santa Clara County sued Meta for allegedly profiting from fraudulent Facebook and Instagram ads that harmed seniors and vulnerable users.
#privacy
Privacy professionals
fromsfist.com
16 hours ago

Texas Attorney General Sues Netflix, Claiming It Tracks Users' Every Move

Texas accuses Netflix of misleading users about privacy while tracking behavior, building ad profiles, and sharing data across ad-tech, including children’s accounts.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including children

Netflix faces a Texas lawsuit alleging it collects user and children’s data without consent and uses addictive design to keep viewers engaged.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Texas AG Ken Paxton Sues Netflix for Spying' on Customers and Allegedly Ripping Off Their Data Without Consent

Texas sued Netflix alleging intentional tracking of Texans’ viewing data, including children’s profiles, without consent, violating deceptive trade practices and enabling data sales.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
2 days ago

GM agrees to pay $12.75 million to settle California lawsuit over misuse of customers' driving data - Engadget

General Motors agreed to pay $12.75 million and stop selling driving data to consumer reporting agencies for five years under a California settlement.
Privacy professionals
fromsfist.com
16 hours ago

Texas Attorney General Sues Netflix, Claiming It Tracks Users' Every Move

Texas accuses Netflix of misleading users about privacy while tracking behavior, building ad profiles, and sharing data across ad-tech, including children’s accounts.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including children

Netflix faces a Texas lawsuit alleging it collects user and children’s data without consent and uses addictive design to keep viewers engaged.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Texas AG Ken Paxton Sues Netflix for Spying' on Customers and Allegedly Ripping Off Their Data Without Consent

Texas sued Netflix alleging intentional tracking of Texans’ viewing data, including children’s profiles, without consent, violating deceptive trade practices and enabling data sales.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
2 days ago

GM agrees to pay $12.75 million to settle California lawsuit over misuse of customers' driving data - Engadget

General Motors agreed to pay $12.75 million and stop selling driving data to consumer reporting agencies for five years under a California settlement.
Privacy professionals
fromMiami Herald
1 day ago

California county sues Meta, alleging it made billions from scam ads as Californians lost billions

Santa Clara County sued Meta for allegedly enabling and profiting from fraudulent Facebook and Instagram ads, seeking restitution, penalties, and practice changes.
#consumer-protection
fromTNW | Netflix
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

Texas AG sues Netflix over alleged spying and addictive design

Texas sued Netflix under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act over alleged data collection without consent and autoplay designed to keep children watching longer.
fromThe Verge
2 days ago
Privacy professionals

Texas sues Netflix for advertising 'bait and switch' and spying

Texas sues Netflix for collecting Texans’ personal data without consent and for designing features that manipulate users, including children.
Privacy professionals
fromSan Jose Inside
1 day ago

Santa Clara County Sues Meta for Making Billions from 'Scam Ads' on Facebook and Instagram

Santa Clara County sued Meta for allegedly enabling and profiting from billions of scam ads on Facebook and Instagram, harming consumers and small businesses.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Santa Clara County sues Meta, alleging it made billions from scam ads as Californians lost billions

Santa Clara County sued Meta for allegedly enabling and profiting from fraudulent Facebook and Instagram ads, seeking restitution, penalties, and practice changes.
Privacy professionals
fromTNW | Netflix
1 day ago

Texas AG sues Netflix over alleged spying and addictive design

Texas sued Netflix under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act over alleged data collection without consent and autoplay designed to keep children watching longer.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Texas sues Netflix for advertising 'bait and switch' and spying

Texas sues Netflix for collecting Texans’ personal data without consent and for designing features that manipulate users, including children.
#cybercrime
Privacy professionals
fromtheregister
1 day ago

FleetWave outage takes another turn. Chevin confirms crooks accessed customer data

Attackers accessed customer databases and potentially acquired operational data, personal contact details, and payroll numbers during the April FleetWave outage.
Privacy professionals
fromtheregister
5 days ago

Fake IT workers rented laptops to Nork scammers, got prison time

Hosting company laptops with remote access software enabled North Korean IT impersonation schemes that generated over $1.2 million in fraudulent revenue and led to 18-month prison sentences.
Privacy professionals
fromtheregister
1 day ago

FleetWave outage takes another turn. Chevin confirms crooks accessed customer data

Attackers accessed customer databases and potentially acquired operational data, personal contact details, and payroll numbers during the April FleetWave outage.
Privacy professionals
fromtheregister
5 days ago

Fake IT workers rented laptops to Nork scammers, got prison time

Hosting company laptops with remote access software enabled North Korean IT impersonation schemes that generated over $1.2 million in fraudulent revenue and led to 18-month prison sentences.
#consumer-privacy
Privacy professionals
fromComplex
1 day ago

Texas Attorney General Sues Netflix Over Alleged User Tracking

Texas accuses Netflix of secretly tracking user behavior, misleading subscribers about advertising practices, and using autoplay features to keep especially children engaged.
Privacy professionals
fromInvesting.com
3 weeks ago

Texas sues Netflix over data collection; shares edge lower By Investing.com

Texas alleges Netflix illegally surveilled users, exploited children’s data, and monetized sensitive behavioral information without proper consent.
Privacy professionals
fromChron
1 day ago

Texas AG Ken Paxton targets Netflix for 'spying' on children

Netflix is accused of collecting and monetizing user data without consent, using dark patterns to keep viewers watching, and spying on children.
Privacy professionals
fromComplex
1 day ago

Texas Attorney General Sues Netflix Over Alleged User Tracking

Texas accuses Netflix of secretly tracking user behavior, misleading subscribers about advertising practices, and using autoplay features to keep especially children engaged.
Privacy professionals
fromInvesting.com
3 weeks ago

Texas sues Netflix over data collection; shares edge lower By Investing.com

Texas alleges Netflix illegally surveilled users, exploited children’s data, and monetized sensitive behavioral information without proper consent.
Privacy professionals
fromChron
1 day ago

Texas AG Ken Paxton targets Netflix for 'spying' on children

Netflix is accused of collecting and monetizing user data without consent, using dark patterns to keep viewers watching, and spying on children.
#ai-safety
Privacy professionals
fromThe Walrus
1 day ago

Why Forcing AI Companies to Report Violent Threats Might Be a Mistake | The Walrus

OpenAI flagged a shooter’s account months before an attack, but prevention depended on existing police knowledge and reporting duties for AI remain complex.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

OpenAI introduces new 'Trusted Contact' safeguard for cases of possible self-harm | TechCrunch

Trusted Contact alerts a chosen adult contact when self-harm is mentioned, prompting a check-in while protecting user privacy.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Walrus
1 day ago

Why Forcing AI Companies to Report Violent Threats Might Be a Mistake | The Walrus

OpenAI flagged a shooter’s account months before an attack, but prevention depended on existing police knowledge and reporting duties for AI remain complex.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

OpenAI introduces new 'Trusted Contact' safeguard for cases of possible self-harm | TechCrunch

Trusted Contact alerts a chosen adult contact when self-harm is mentioned, prompting a check-in while protecting user privacy.
Privacy professionals
fromtheregister
1 day ago

NHS England confirms: Palantir staff can access patient data

NHS England allows Palantir staff to receive an admin role granting access to identifiable patient data in the NDIT under updated policy.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Potential security risk': Unpacking the UK's trust issues with Palantir

NHS England is considering ending Palantir’s data contract as trust erodes and governance concerns grow over access to patient data.
#netflix
Privacy professionals
fromPCMAG
1 day ago

Texas AG Sues Netflix for Allegedly Selling User Data Without Consent

Netflix allegedly promised ad-free, kid-safe service while collecting behavioral data and sharing it for targeted advertising and ad measurement.
Privacy professionals
fromPOLITICO
1 day ago

Netflix sued by Texas AG for alleged surveillance, addictive features

Netflix is accused of collecting extensive user data and using it to build an advertising business despite claims of having no interest in ads.
Privacy professionals
fromPCMAG
1 day ago

Texas AG Sues Netflix for Allegedly Selling User Data Without Consent

Netflix allegedly promised ad-free, kid-safe service while collecting behavioral data and sharing it for targeted advertising and ad measurement.
Privacy professionals
fromPOLITICO
1 day ago

Netflix sued by Texas AG for alleged surveillance, addictive features

Netflix is accused of collecting extensive user data and using it to build an advertising business despite claims of having no interest in ads.
Privacy professionals
fromMumbrella
1 day ago

Ritson: Ad Standards breaches pile up as strategy goes AWOL

Ads using unsafe phone use, non-consensual tracking, and physical assault were banned for depicting unjustifiable violence or privacy-invasive conduct.
Privacy professionals
fromNature
1 day ago

Open data is key to genomics research - if the information can be kept safe

De-identified genomic data breaches led to tightened access controls, but secure sharing and global interoperability are needed to keep genomics research advancing.
fromArs Technica
23 hours ago

Twin brothers wipe 96 gov't databases minutes after being fired

In the US, fired and laid-off workers often have their digital credentials deactivated before they learn about the loss of their jobs; indeed, the inability to log in to a corporate system may be the first an employee knows of the situation. Though not a generous or humane approach to staff reduction, it does follow from the simple fact that a fired employee with access to company systems is a security risk.
Privacy professionals
#data-privacy
fromTheWrap
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

Netflix Sued by Texas AG Over Alleged 'Dark Pattern' of Deceptive Data Collection and Behavior Monitoring

fromCbsnews
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Netflix, claims streaming giant spied on children and illegally collected data

fromThe Verge
2 days ago
Privacy professionals

GM settles California lawsuit claiming it sold driving habit data to insurance companies

GM will pay $12.75 million to settle a California privacy lawsuit and stop selling driver location data to brokers for five years while giving drivers opt-out control for OnStar location collection.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Tech bills of the week: Limiting data harvesting; AI for financial fraud prevention; and more

The YODA Act limits data collection and tracking cookies without explicit permission, enabling FTC and state enforcement and allowing civil suits for illegal data harvesting.
Privacy professionals
fromTheWrap
1 day ago

Netflix Sued by Texas AG Over Alleged 'Dark Pattern' of Deceptive Data Collection and Behavior Monitoring

Netflix is accused of misleading consumers about data collection, tracking, children’s profiles, and autoplay design, while building large-scale behavioral surveillance and advertising capabilities.
Privacy professionals
fromCbsnews
1 day ago

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Netflix, claims streaming giant spied on children and illegally collected data

Netflix is accused of illegally collecting and monetizing sensitive viewing and device data from users, including children, without consent in Texas.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

GM settles California lawsuit claiming it sold driving habit data to insurance companies

GM will pay $12.75 million to settle a California privacy lawsuit and stop selling driver location data to brokers for five years while giving drivers opt-out control for OnStar location collection.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Tech bills of the week: Limiting data harvesting; AI for financial fraud prevention; and more

The YODA Act limits data collection and tracking cookies without explicit permission, enabling FTC and state enforcement and allowing civil suits for illegal data harvesting.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
23 hours ago

"Will I be OK?" Teen died after ChatGPT pushed deadly mix of drugs, lawsuit says

A wrongful-death lawsuit alleges ChatGPT gave lethal drug dosing guidance, and removed safeguards enabled an accidental overdose.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Head of Microsoft's Israel branch to step down after inquiry into dealings with Israeli military

Microsoft Israel’s general manager will leave after an inquiry found Unit 8200 violated terms of service by using Azure for mass surveillance.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Zillow alleges MRED, Compass conspired over private listings

Zillow has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) and Compass, alleging the Chicagoland MLS and the nation's largest brokerage conspired to withhold listing data and pressure Zillow to carry private hidden listings nationwide, according to a company announcement.
Privacy professionals
Privacy professionals
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 day ago

Canada's Bill C-22 Is a Repackaged Version of Last Year's Surveillance Nightmare

Bill C-22 requires one-year retention of digital metadata, expands foreign information sharing, and enables minister-ordered backdoors for law enforcement access while restricting public disclosure.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Palantir's access to identifiable NHS England patient data is dangerous', MPs say

NHS England granted Palantir and contractors access to identifiable patient data before pseudonymisation, raising privacy fears and prompting warnings about insufficient safeguards and transparency.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

Fake OpenAI Privacy Filter Repo Hits #1 on Hugging Face, Draws 244K Downloads

A typosquatted Hugging Face repo impersonated OpenAI’s Privacy Filter and delivered a Rust-based Windows infostealer via loader scripts and PowerShell execution.
#ransomware
Privacy professionals
fromtheregister
2 days ago

Water company's leaky security earns near-1M fine

Cl0p ransomware went undetected for nearly two years due to weak access controls, insufficient monitoring, unsupported systems, and poor vulnerability management.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

DOJ says ransomware gang tapped into Russian government databases | TechCrunch

Latvian hacker Deniss Zolotarjovs was sentenced to over eight years for ransomware attacks linked to the Russian gang Karakurt.
Privacy professionals
fromtheregister
2 days ago

Water company's leaky security earns near-1M fine

Cl0p ransomware went undetected for nearly two years due to weak access controls, insufficient monitoring, unsupported systems, and poor vulnerability management.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

DOJ says ransomware gang tapped into Russian government databases | TechCrunch

Latvian hacker Deniss Zolotarjovs was sentenced to over eight years for ransomware attacks linked to the Russian gang Karakurt.
Privacy professionals
fromCN Traveller
2 days ago

Why you don't want to see this code printed on your boarding pass

SSSS on a boarding pass indicates secondary security screening with additional checks that can cause longer airport delays.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
3 days ago

'Reservation Hijacking' Scams Target Travelers. Here's How to Stay Safe

Reservation hijacking uses leaked booking details to impersonate reservation providers and trick victims into sending money to scammers.
Privacy professionals
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

Leaks of private data for use in Trump's anti-immigration campaign raises alarms

Personal data collected by private companies and for other benefits is being shared and repurposed by federal agencies to support immigration enforcement, raising privacy and surveillance concerns.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

GM agrees to pay $12.75M in California driver privacy settlement | TechCrunch

GM agreed to pay $12.75 million, stop selling driving data to consumer reporting agencies for five years, and delete retained data within 180 days.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

AI Firm Braintrust Prompts API Key Rotation After Data Breach

Rotate any organization-level AI provider API keys stored with Braintrust after a compromised AWS account exposed potential access to model provider keys.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
5 days ago

ChatGPT can reach out to a friend if you're at risk of self-harm - Engadget

Trusted Contact lets adults nominate someone ChatGPT can notify if it detects serious risk of self-harm, with human review before any outreach.
Privacy professionals
fromBuzzFeed
5 days ago

Apparently Not Checking This WiFi Setting Is Like "Leaving Your Front Door Open" To Hackers

Protect home internet privacy by changing default router settings and using strong passwords to prevent hackers from accessing personal data.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Here is Yarbo's promise to fix the robot mower that ran me over

Serious vulnerabilities in remote diagnostics, credential management, and data handling were found, and remediation is underway with stronger security controls and transparency commitments.
Privacy professionals
fromFlowingData
6 days ago

State healthcare sites sending data to tech companies

TikTok used preset keyword lists to filter prohibited sensitive categories, but missing terms were not filtered, making the system flawed and brittle.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

Fake Call History Apps Stole Payments From Users After 7.3 Million Play Store Downloads

Fraudulent Android apps on Google Play claimed access to call histories for any number, but charged subscriptions and returned randomly generated fake data.
Privacy professionals
fromKqed
4 days ago

Berkeley Extends Surveillance Contract With Flock Safety but Rejects Major Expansion | KQED

Berkeley extended Flock Safety’s license plate reader contract up to 12 months while rejecting drone, software, and additional camera expansion and directing competitive bidding for alternatives.
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

ChatGPT's 'Trusted Contact' will alert loved ones of safety concerns

Trusted Contact is designed around a simple, expert-validated premise: when someone may be in crisis, connecting with someone they know and trust can make a meaningful difference. It offers another layer of support alongside the localized helplines already available in ChatGPT.
Privacy professionals
Privacy professionals
fromComputerworld
5 days ago

LinkedIn illegally blocking free accounts from seeing 'who's viewed your profile' data, group alleges

LinkedIn records profile visits and provides visibility controls, while claiming GDPR Article 15 is satisfied through disclosure via its Privacy Policy.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
6 days ago

Leaked memo: Berkeley's Flock surveillance expansion has 'legal risks,' city attorneys say

Berkeley city lawyers warned of significant legal risks in a $2 million police surveillance expansion with Flock Safety, citing unreliable data protections, potential lawsuits, and concerns about the company's reliability.
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
6 days ago

Synthetic Identities Are Redefining Trust in Biometric Systems

Human accuracy in identifying deepfakes falls below 25 percent in certain conditions, prompting identity verification systems to shift from individual recognition toward automated system validation.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Woman covertly filmed for 'humiliating' social media content - then told to pay

Alice was walking into a London shopping centre when she was approached by a man wearing smart glasses. She says she had no idea she was being filmed. 'In the moment I just thought OK this guy is just trying to talk to me, to chat me up,' she said. 'I was hoping that he would leave me alone eventually but he did actually follow me.'
Privacy professionals
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

AI evaluation startup Braintrust confirms breach, tells every customer to rotate sensitive keys | TechCrunch

Braintrust urged customers to revoke and replace API keys after unauthorized access to its AWS cloud account was confirmed.
Privacy professionals
fromtheregister
1 week ago

1 in 8 employees totally cool with selling work credentials

13% of employees admit to selling login details or knowing someone who has, indicating a troubling shift in attitudes toward insider fraud.
Privacy professionals
fromJezebel
6 days ago

DHS Tried to Reveal the Identity of a Canadian Who Dared to Post About Trump and ICE

The U.S. government is targeting foreign citizens for their online speech critical of the administration, violating free speech principles.
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

When I Got Scammed, the Bank Fixed It. But Now I Might Be the Scammer.

I'd call the bank, especially if you have a little voice nagging. Yes, it's a big megacorporation that doesn't need the money, but this is more about keeping your side of the street clean.
Privacy professionals
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

DHS abuses 1930s customs law in attempt to get data on Canadian from Google

DHS's use of administrative subpoenas raises concerns among tech companies and civil liberties advocates regarding privacy and legal authority.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

10 years after OPM data breach, identity protection benefits for affected feds start to expire

Identity theft protection services for federal workers affected by the 2015 OPM breach are expiring, marking the end of a decade-long federal response.
Privacy professionals
fromAdExchanger
1 week ago

The FTC Bars Kochava From Selling Sensitive Data Without Consent | AdExchanger

Kochava is barred from selling sensitive location data without consumer consent under a proposed FTC order.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Pennsylvania sues Character.AI after a chatbot allegedly posed as a doctor | TechCrunch

Pennsylvania has sued Character.AI for a chatbot impersonating a psychiatrist, violating medical licensing laws.
[ Load more ]