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fromFox News
3 days ago

5 simple tech tips to take back control of your social media

Social media platforms collect extensive data, but users can regain control through privacy settings and limiting data sharing.
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fromMakeUseOf
1 day ago

Self-hosting my own search engine did more than replace Google

Switching to SearXNG transformed search from a passive experience into a customizable tool, prioritizing relevant sources over SEO-driven results.
#age-verification
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fromWIRED
2 days ago

Your Vape Wants to Know How Old You Are

Ike Tech claims a 100% success rate in age verification technology, but skepticism remains regarding its effectiveness and potential risks.
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fromFortune
3 days ago

Americans want kids shielded from the internet. They don't trust websites or the government to do anything about it | Fortune

Public support for age verification laws exists, but many believe these laws are ineffective and easily bypassed.
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fromWIRED
2 days ago

Your Vape Wants to Know How Old You Are

Ike Tech claims a 100% success rate in age verification technology, but skepticism remains regarding its effectiveness and potential risks.
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fromFortune
3 days ago

Americans want kids shielded from the internet. They don't trust websites or the government to do anything about it | Fortune

Public support for age verification laws exists, but many believe these laws are ineffective and easily bypassed.
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fromBGR
3 days ago

9 Reasons You Should Consider Ditching Google Chrome - BGR

Chrome's dominance in the browser market raises privacy concerns due to its ties with Google's advertising business.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 days ago

US Tech Companies Must be Accountable in US Courts for Facilitating Persecution and Torture Abroad, EFF Urges US Supreme Court

Texas deputies queried Flock Safety's surveillance data in an abortion investigation, contradicting the narrative promoted by the company and the Johnson County Sheriff that she was 'being searched for as a missing person.'
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fromComputerworld
3 days ago

The 'AI slop' backlash kills Sora

Sora was seen as a threat to jobs in filmmaking and marketing. After watching an early demo of Sora, actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry canceled the construction on an expansion to his film studio in Atlanta, Georgia.
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fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Conntour raises $7M from General Catalyst, YC to build an AI search engine for security video systems | TechCrunch

Surveillance technology faces ethical scrutiny amid privacy concerns, yet companies like Conntour thrive by selectively choosing clients and raising significant investment.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
4 days ago

Traffic Violation! License Plate Reader Mission Creep Is Already Here

In December 2025, Georgia State Patrol ticketed a motorcyclist for holding a cell phone in his hand, captured on Flock Camera, raising concerns about ALPR misuse.
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fromFast Company
4 days ago

TSA lines are chaos-and this $209 airport hack is exploding right now

Clear Secure is experiencing a surge in app downloads and investor interest due to long TSA wait times at airports.
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fromMakeUseOf
5 days ago

Creepy ads followed me everywhere until I changed these 7 settings

Advertisers track user activity through cookies and identifiers to serve targeted ads, but users can adjust settings to limit personalization.
#apple
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fromEngadget
5 days ago

Apple introduces age verification for iCloud accounts in the UK

Apple requires UK users to verify their age to access certain features, enhancing child safety protections.
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fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Apple brings in age checks for UK iPhone users

Apple is implementing age verification for iPhone and iPad users in the UK to access certain services, enhancing online safety for children.
#reddit
fromThe Verge
5 days ago
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Reddit accounts with 'fishy' bot-like behavior will soon need to prove they're human

fromEngadget
5 days ago
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Reddit will prompt some accounts to 'verify humanness' in latest bot crackdown

fromEngadget
1 week ago
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Reddit is weighing identity verification methods to combat its bot problem

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fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Reddit accounts with 'fishy' bot-like behavior will soon need to prove they're human

Reddit is implementing a bot identification system requiring some users to verify their humanity through methods like fingerprint scanning or ID submission.
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fromEngadget
5 days ago

Reddit will prompt some accounts to 'verify humanness' in latest bot crackdown

Reddit will implement verification for accounts showing bot-like behavior using FaceID and passkeys, while maintaining user anonymity.
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fromMashable
5 days ago

Reddit officially addresses bot problems, ID verification stance

Reddit plans to implement human verification to ensure users are real people, not bots, without compromising user anonymity.
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fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Reddit will require "fishy" accounts to verify they are run by a human

Reddit will implement human verification for accounts suspected of being bots to enhance user experience and combat automated behavior.
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fromEngadget
1 week ago

Reddit is weighing identity verification methods to combat its bot problem

Reddit is exploring Face ID and Touch ID for user verification to distinguish humans from bots.
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fromZDNET
5 days ago

5 telltale signs that your phone has been compromised (and how to combat them)

Phone hacking can be detected through signs like battery drain, slow performance, unfamiliar logins, and reduced storage space.
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fromThe Verge
5 days ago

The United States router ban, explained

The US government has banned foreign-made consumer Wi-Fi routers due to national security concerns, but consumers can still use and purchase existing routers.
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fromGotechtor
5 days ago

Apple Built a Powerful iPhone Privacy Tool That Most People Ignore-Here's Why You Should Turn It On Today - Gotechtor

Turning on App Privacy Report on iPhone enhances user control over app permissions and data sharing.
#openai
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fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

OpenAI shuts down Sora app amid rising concerns about deepfakes and consent | CBC News

OpenAI is shutting down the Sora app due to concerns over AI-generated content and shifting business priorities.
fromNewsday
6 days ago
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OpenAI pulls the plug on Sora, the viral AI video app that sparked deepfake concerns

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fromSFGATE
6 days ago

OpenAI pulls the plug on Sora, the viral AI video app that sparked deepfake concerns

OpenAI is shutting down its Sora app due to concerns over AI-generated content and its implications.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

OpenAI shuts down Sora app amid rising concerns about deepfakes and consent | CBC News

OpenAI is shutting down the Sora app due to concerns over AI-generated content and shifting business priorities.
fromNewsday
6 days ago
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OpenAI pulls the plug on Sora, the viral AI video app that sparked deepfake concerns

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fromSFGATE
6 days ago

OpenAI pulls the plug on Sora, the viral AI video app that sparked deepfake concerns

OpenAI is shutting down its Sora app due to concerns over AI-generated content and its implications.
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

DeleteMe acquires social media security tool Block Party | TechCrunch

"In a prior life, I was briefly and mildly Internet famous for my activism and advocacy work. The subsequent intrusions on my life and physical safety became a shocking revelation in how exposed I was, and I found myself scrambling to lock everything down."
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fromArs Technica
6 days ago

Electronic Frontier Foundation to swap leaders as AI, ICE fights escalate

Public interest in government tech abuses is rising, prompting EFF's new leader to focus on defending online privacy rights.
fromAdExchanger
6 days ago

Why Ad-Blocking Browser Brave Introduced Its Own Ads | AdExchanger

"I've always been fascinated by this idea that if people tell you what they want, and you give it to them, it kind of works, versus the more interest-based advertising where you're trying to change people's minds."
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#cybersecurity
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fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

US bans new foreign-made routers over national security fears

The US has banned new foreign-made consumer internet routers due to national security concerns over cyber vulnerabilities and espionage risks.
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fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

US bans new foreign-made routers over national security fears

The US has banned new foreign-made consumer internet routers due to national security concerns over cyber vulnerabilities and espionage risks.
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fromGSMArena.com
6 days ago

Tecno introduces EllaClaw, an OpenClaw port that will automate tasks on Tecno phones

Tecno is launching EllaClaw, an AI assistant integrated with skills for managing messages and schedules, accessible via its Ella assistant.
#fcc
fromZDNET
6 days ago
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Buying a router? A new US ban just shrank your choices - here's why

fromZDNET
6 days ago
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Buying a router? A new US ban just shrank your choices - here's why

#android
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fromSheFinds
1 week ago

3 Android Apps Experts Say You Should Delete Immediately To Protect Your Data

Certain Android apps, like Facebook and free utility apps, pose significant privacy risks and should be deleted to protect user data.
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fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

Google Adds 24-Hour Wait for Unverified App Sideloading to Reduce Malware and Scams

Google introduces a 24-hour wait period for sideloading apps from unverified developers to enhance security while maintaining user freedom.
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fromSheFinds
1 week ago

3 Android Apps Experts Say You Should Delete Immediately To Protect Your Data

Certain Android apps, like Facebook and free utility apps, pose significant privacy risks and should be deleted to protect user data.
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fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

Google Adds 24-Hour Wait for Unverified App Sideloading to Reduce Malware and Scams

Google introduces a 24-hour wait period for sideloading apps from unverified developers to enhance security while maintaining user freedom.
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fromZDNET
1 week ago

Firefox is adding a free VPN for all users - but can you trust it?

Mozilla is launching a free VPN for Firefox users, available March 24, with limitations on data usage.
#airport-security
fromJames Bennett
1 week ago

Rewriting a 20-year-old Python library

Akismet launched in 2005 as a web service to classify user-generated content as spam or not, quickly gaining popularity among bloggers facing spam issues.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Hong Kong: New rule forces people to surrender passwords

Refusing to provide passwords in national security investigations in Hong Kong can lead to a year in prison under new law amendments.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Russian authorities block paywall removal site Archive.today | TechCrunch

Russian authorities have blocked access to Archive.today and its associated domains, citing internet censorship regulations.
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Kalshi says it will block politicians and athletes from trading in markets they're tied to

The guardrails we built use state-of-the-art technology and screening lists, but no screening system is perfect, and motivated bad actors consistently try to find a way.
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fromWIRED
1 week ago

Pay Once, Not Monthly, With My Favorite Subscription-Free Security Cameras

Local security cameras offer privacy and cost savings without cloud storage or subscription fees.
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fromFast Company
1 week ago

If you don't trust Big Tech with your data, this is the chatbot for you

Duck.ai offers powerful AI chatbot capabilities while prioritizing user privacy, contrasting with major players like OpenAI and Google.
#facial-recognition
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fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Markey presses Meta on facial recognition risks in smart glasses

Smart glasses with facial recognition could threaten privacy and discourage public protest, according to concerns raised by U.S. senators.
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fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Essex Police halts live facial recognition over bias and accuracy risks | Computer Weekly

Essex Police has suspended its live facial recognition technology due to identified accuracy and bias risks, pending further evaluation and risk reduction.
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fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Markey presses Meta on facial recognition risks in smart glasses

Smart glasses with facial recognition could threaten privacy and discourage public protest, according to concerns raised by U.S. senators.
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fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Essex Police halts live facial recognition over bias and accuracy risks | Computer Weekly

Essex Police has suspended its live facial recognition technology due to identified accuracy and bias risks, pending further evaluation and risk reduction.
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fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

New methods for assuring digital identity and authenticity

Generative AI is transforming content creation, increasing the need for reliable identity verification and authenticity in digital media.
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fromZDNET
1 week ago

You're being tracked online - 9 easy ways to stop the surveillance

Reducing online tracking is possible through careful browser choice, VPNs, and anti-tracking software.
#meta
fromWIRED
1 week ago
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The Danger Behind Meta's Decision to Kill End-to-End Encrypted Instagram DMs

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fromWIRED
1 week ago

The Danger Behind Meta's Decision to Kill End-to-End Encrypted Instagram DMs

Meta's retreat from end-to-end encryption on Instagram chat raises concerns about user privacy and sets a troubling precedent for big tech.
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fromSan Jose Inside
1 week ago

Meta Reveals Plan to Gradually Replace Human Moderators With AI

Meta's new AI technology enhances content enforcement on Facebook and Instagram, outperforming human review teams in detecting violations.
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fromZDNET
1 week ago

My personal data has been leaked several times - this service helped clean it all up

Data removal services like DeleteMe help protect personal information from being sold online after data breaches.
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fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

Apple Mail's 'Trusted Sender' Label Misused in New Phishing Scheme

Apple Mail's 'trusted sender' label can mislead users, allowing phishing scams to exploit perceived familiarity without verifying sender legitimacy.
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fromEngadget
1 week ago

Here's how not to leak military information with your Strava run

Strava's location tracking poses security risks, but users can adjust privacy settings or choose alternative apps to protect their data.
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fromWIRED
1 week ago

There Aren't a Lot of Reasons to Get Excited About a New Amazon Smartphone

Amazon's potential smartphone could significantly increase privacy risks while enhancing its advertising capabilities through data collection.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Metrolinx firewall preventing third-party apps from using real-time train data for Finch West LRT | CBC News

Metrolinx's firewall restricts real-time data access for Finch West LRT, impacting third-party apps' accuracy in train arrival predictions.
fromWordtothewise
1 week ago

SPF ?all

SPF records typically conclude with -all, ~all, ?all, or +all, each defining the authorization status of emails based on previous mechanisms.
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fromThe Verge
1 week ago

An automated moderation error left Tumblr users panicked

Automated bans on Tumblr disproportionately affected trans women, leading to user concerns and claims of moderation issues.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Teens sue Musk's xAI claiming image-generator made sexually explicit images of them as minors

Three Tennessee teenagers sued xAI, claiming its tools were used to create explicit images of them from real photos.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Consumer-focused privacy company Cloaked raises $375M as it expands to enterprise | TechCrunch

Cloaked secured $375 million in Series B funding to expand its bundled security and privacy platform across consumer and enterprise markets, leveraging AI to protect against evolving threats.
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fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Google details new 24-hour process to sideload unverified Android apps

Google will enforce developer verification for Android sideloading in September 2026, but an advanced flow in developer settings allows power users to bypass verification requirements.
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fromWIRED
1 week ago

Signal's Creator Is Helping Encrypt Meta AI

Moxie Marlinspike's privacy platform Confer will integrate its encryption technology into Meta's AI systems to protect user data in AI conversations.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Meta rolls out new AI content enforcement systems while reducing reliance on third-party vendors | TechCrunch

Meta is deploying advanced AI systems to replace third-party vendors for content enforcement, handling terrorism, child exploitation, drugs, fraud, and scams while maintaining human oversight for complex decisions.
#android-sideloading
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fromEngadget
1 week ago

Android will hide app sideloading behind a new one-time security process

Google implements a multi-step verification process for sideloading unverified apps on Android, while offering free limited distribution accounts for hobbyist developers to share apps with up to 20 devices.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Google introduces a new way for users to sideload Android apps that still protects against scams | TechCrunch

Google introduces an 'advanced flow' setting allowing Android users to disable app verification requirements and sideload unverified apps while maintaining some anti-scam protections.
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fromEngadget
1 week ago

Android will hide app sideloading behind a new one-time security process

Google implements a multi-step verification process for sideloading unverified apps on Android, while offering free limited distribution accounts for hobbyist developers to share apps with up to 20 devices.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Google introduces a new way for users to sideload Android apps that still protects against scams | TechCrunch

Google introduces an 'advanced flow' setting allowing Android users to disable app verification requirements and sideload unverified apps while maintaining some anti-scam protections.
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fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Google reveals its solution for true Android sideloading: a mandatory waiting period

Developer mode activation requires multiple security steps including biometric authentication, waiting periods, and confirmation checks to prevent scam-induced security bypasses.
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fromTheregister
1 week ago

Google creates installation path for unverified Android apps

Google will allow Android users to install apps from unverified developers through a friction-filled one-time process designed to prevent coercion-based malware installation.
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fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

Privacy Platform Cloaked Raises $375M to Expand Consumer Tools and Enterprise Reach

Cloaked raised $375 million in Series B funding to expand its privacy platform offering virtual identities, data removal, and AI-powered security features for consumers and enterprises.
#online-safety-regulation
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

US messageboard 4Chan mocks 520,000 fine for UK online safety breaches

Ofcom fined 4Chan £520,000 for Online Safety Act violations, including £450,000 for lacking age verification to prevent child access to pornography, which 4Chan's lawyer dismissed via AI-generated hamster image and First Amendment claims.
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fromEngadget
1 week ago

UK fines 4chan nearly $700,000 for failing its online safety act obligations

UK's Ofcom fined 4chan £520,000 for failing to comply with Online Safety Act 2023, primarily for not implementing age verification to prevent children from accessing pornographic content.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

US messageboard 4Chan mocks 520,000 fine for UK online safety breaches

Ofcom fined 4Chan £520,000 for Online Safety Act violations, including £450,000 for lacking age verification to prevent child access to pornography, which 4Chan's lawyer dismissed via AI-generated hamster image and First Amendment claims.
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fromEngadget
1 week ago

UK fines 4chan nearly $700,000 for failing its online safety act obligations

UK's Ofcom fined 4chan £520,000 for failing to comply with Online Safety Act 2023, primarily for not implementing age verification to prevent children from accessing pornographic content.
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fromZDNET
1 week ago

This free privacy tool makes it super easy to see which sites are selling your data

Global Privacy Control is a 2020 movement offering browser extensions and tools to help users opt out of data selling by automatically signaling their privacy preferences to websites.
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fromArs Technica
1 week ago

After Discord fiasco, age-check tech promises privacy by running locally. Does it work?

Age-verification systems using on-device face scans and cross-platform age keys reduce privacy risks, but widespread distrust of vendors and past data breaches undermine user confidence in these technologies.
#end-to-end-encryption
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
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Instagram to remove end-to-end encryption for private messages in May

Instagram will disable end-to-end encryption on direct messages from May 2026, allowing Meta to access all message contents due to low user adoption of the feature.
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fromFortune
1 week ago

As Meta removes privacy controls, TikTok explains why it never had any | Fortune

Meta and TikTok are abandoning or never implementing end-to-end encryption for direct messages, enabling content scanning, AI moderation, and law enforcement compliance while signaling the end of unconditional privacy promises on social media.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Instagram to remove end-to-end encryption for private messages in May

Instagram will disable end-to-end encryption on direct messages from May 2026, allowing Meta to access all message contents due to low user adoption of the feature.
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fromFortune
1 week ago

As Meta removes privacy controls, TikTok explains why it never had any | Fortune

Meta and TikTok are abandoning or never implementing end-to-end encryption for direct messages, enabling content scanning, AI moderation, and law enforcement compliance while signaling the end of unconditional privacy promises on social media.
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fromBitcoin Magazine
1 week ago

Breez SDK Launches Passkey Login For Seedless Bitcoin Wallets

Breez SDK now enables self-custodial Bitcoin wallets using passkey authentication instead of seed phrases, reducing barriers to self-custody adoption.
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fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

Researcher Discovers 4th WhatsApp View Once Bypass; Meta Won't Patch

A researcher discovered a fourth method to bypass WhatsApp's View Once feature using a modified client, which Meta will not patch because it falls outside their security model.
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fromAzure DevOps Blog
1 week ago

Authentication Tokens Are Not a Data Contract - Azure DevOps Blog

Authentication tokens should only validate authorization, not serve as data interfaces; upcoming encryption will make token payloads unreadable, breaking applications that decode token claims.
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fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

New DarkSword iPhone hack 'can steal everything' just by visiting the wrong website

DarkSword malware affects hundreds of millions of iPhones running iOS 18, stealing passwords, messages, photos, and wallet details without user detection.
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fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

Fear of Surveillance Leads to Increased VPN Use

36% of U.S. adults use VPNs, primarily to prevent tracking by private companies (65%) and government surveillance (35%), with privacy and security cited as the dominant motivation by 65% of users.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'remove anything' banned

Because the ad implied that viewers could use an app to remove a woman's clothing, we considered it condoned digitally altering and exposing women's bodies without their consent. It added that the ad was irresponsible, included a harmful gender stereotype and was likely to cause serious offence.
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fromArs Technica
1 week ago

World ID wants you to put a cryptographically unique human identity behind your AI agents

World ID's Agent Kit enables AI agents to prove human authorization through iris-verified identity tokens, allowing websites to distinguish legitimate automated requests from malicious Sybil attacks.
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fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Tennessee teens sue xAI after Grok turned their school photos into child sexual abuse material - Silicon Canals

Three Tennessee teenagers filed a class-action lawsuit against xAI for allegedly using Grok to generate child sexual abuse material from their real photographs, marking the first confirmed real-world instance of AI-generated CSAM from identifiable minors.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Tennessee teens sue Elon Musk's xAI over AI-generated child sexual abuse material

Three Tennessee teenagers sued xAI for allegedly enabling an app to create nonconsensual sexually explicit deepfake images and videos of them as minors using the company's AI algorithm.
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