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#cybersecurity
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fromMail Online
6 hours ago

How to create secure passwords - it might be time to switch to passkey

Using unique passwords and transitioning to passkeys enhances online security and reduces the risk of cyber threats.
#meta
fromTechzine Global
4 hours ago

Microsoft offers IT admins a way to remove Copilot

The Copilot app cannot be removed arbitrarily. Three cumulative conditions apply: Microsoft 365 Copilot must also be installed on the device, the Copilot app must not have been installed by the user themselves, and the app must not have been launched in the past 28 days.
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#age-verification
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fromTheregister
1 day ago

Proton CEO: Age checks turn internet into ID checkpoint

Age verification risks transforming the internet into a system requiring identification for all users, compromising anonymity and security.
fromEngadget
3 days ago
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Sony will require age checks in the UK and Ireland to access PlayStation communication features

Sony will implement age verification for PlayStation users in the UK and Ireland starting June 2026 for certain communication features.
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fromTheregister
1 day ago

Proton CEO: Age checks turn internet into ID checkpoint

Age verification risks transforming the internet into a system requiring identification for all users, compromising anonymity and security.
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fromEngadget
3 days ago

Sony will require age checks in the UK and Ireland to access PlayStation communication features

Sony will implement age verification for PlayStation users in the UK and Ireland starting June 2026 for certain communication features.
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fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

GitHub CLI now collects usage data by default

GitHub has enabled telemetry in its CLI tools by default to improve product alignment with user needs, sparking debate over privacy and communication.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
20 hours ago

Sunnyvale officials say license plate cameras prevent crime - San Jose Spotlight

ALPRs have become an active solution. It's not perfect, but hearing from some of the jewelry store owners tonight, it makes them feel safe. It makes their customers feel safer, changing their procedures and working with them, all that, but we will never have enough police officers to monitor and catch every stolen vehicle coming into the city.
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#openai
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fromTheregister
1 day ago

OpenAI now lets you screenshot your privacy in the foot

OpenAI's Chronicle captures user screens to enhance Codex's contextual understanding, raising privacy concerns similar to Microsoft's Recall.
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fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence
3 days ago

OpenAI Codex Chronicle captures your Mac screen to build AI context, with cloud processing and no encryption

Chronicle captures screenshots for AI context, prioritizing cloud processing over local privacy, and requires a Pro subscription and Apple Silicon.
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fromTheregister
1 day ago

OpenAI now lets you screenshot your privacy in the foot

OpenAI's Chronicle captures user screens to enhance Codex's contextual understanding, raising privacy concerns similar to Microsoft's Recall.
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fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence
3 days ago

OpenAI Codex Chronicle captures your Mac screen to build AI context, with cloud processing and no encryption

Chronicle captures screenshots for AI context, prioritizing cloud processing over local privacy, and requires a Pro subscription and Apple Silicon.
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fromGameSpot
2 days ago

Roblox Can't Seem To Keep Anyone Happy Right Now

Roblox struggles to balance user safety and enjoyment amid criticism and regulatory pressure over its age verification and safety measures.
#facial-recognition
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fromTheregister
2 days ago

High Court approves Met Police's facial recog after dispute

London's Metropolitan Police can continue using live facial recognition technology after a legal challenge was dismissed by the High Court.
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Case lost against Met Police over live facial ID

The High Court upheld the Metropolitan Police's use of live facial recognition technology, dismissing concerns over discrimination and human rights violations.
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fromTheregister
2 days ago

High Court approves Met Police's facial recog after dispute

London's Metropolitan Police can continue using live facial recognition technology after a legal challenge was dismissed by the High Court.
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Case lost against Met Police over live facial ID

The High Court upheld the Metropolitan Police's use of live facial recognition technology, dismissing concerns over discrimination and human rights violations.
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fromTechRepublic
2 days ago

Meta Tests Paid WhatsApp Features With New 'Plus' Tier

Meta is testing a WhatsApp Plus subscription that offers optional paid features for customization, focusing on personalization rather than essential messaging.
#youtube
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fromTheWrap
3 days ago

YouTube Expands AI Likeness Detection Access to Celebs, Talent Agencies

YouTube's AI likeness detection tool is now available to Hollywood talent agencies and celebrities for privacy protection against deepfakes.
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fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

YouTube expands its AI likeness detection technology to celebrities | TechCrunch

YouTube is expanding its likeness detection technology to protect individuals from unauthorized use of their AI-generated likeness.
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fromTheWrap
3 days ago

YouTube Expands AI Likeness Detection Access to Celebs, Talent Agencies

YouTube's AI likeness detection tool is now available to Hollywood talent agencies and celebrities for privacy protection against deepfakes.
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fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

YouTube expands its AI likeness detection technology to celebrities | TechCrunch

YouTube is expanding its likeness detection technology to protect individuals from unauthorized use of their AI-generated likeness.
#vpn
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fromZDNET
3 days ago

I speed-tested Surfshark's new 'heavenly' Dausos VPN protocol - how it compares to WireGuard

Surfshark has launched Dausos, a new VPN protocol that offers dedicated tunnels for users, enhancing security and speed.
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fromZDNET
3 days ago

I speed-tested Surfshark's new 'heavenly' Dausos VPN protocol - how it compares to WireGuard

Surfshark has launched Dausos, a new VPN protocol that offers dedicated tunnels for users, enhancing security and speed.
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fromMissouri Independent
3 days ago

Missouri House forges ahead with bill targeting AI deepfakes and youth social media use * Missouri Independent

Missouri legislation aims to protect residents from AI-related harms with strict penalties and age verification for social media use.
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

A Former FBI Agent Shares the 1 Safety Gadget You Should Never Travel Solo Without-and It's on Sale

"Predators love hotels, especially when it comes to women traveling alone. During check-in, guard your private space like you're at an ATM, keeping your room number concealed at all times."
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fromTheregister
3 days ago

Panasonic creates device-locked QR codes for biometrics

Panasonic's new QR code system allows workers to present codes for entry instead of undergoing facial recognition scans, which had become a bottleneck in access control.
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fromThe Verge
3 days ago

PlayStation's age-gating restrictions are coming to UK consoles

"Beginning June 2026, if you have not completed age verification, you can continue playing on PlayStation, but some features won't be available until you verify your age."
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#privacy
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fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

Chrome Privacy Concerns Rise as Expert Warns of Fingerprinting Risks

Browser fingerprinting poses significant privacy risks in Chrome, with at least thirty techniques currently in use to track users without consent.
fromTheregister
3 days ago
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Claude Desktop changes software permissions without consent

Claude Desktop installs files affecting other apps without consent, violating privacy laws and raising concerns about its classification as spyware.
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fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

Chrome Privacy Concerns Rise as Expert Warns of Fingerprinting Risks

Browser fingerprinting poses significant privacy risks in Chrome, with at least thirty techniques currently in use to track users without consent.
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fromTheregister
3 days ago

Claude Desktop changes software permissions without consent

Claude Desktop installs files affecting other apps without consent, violating privacy laws and raising concerns about its classification as spyware.
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