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fromArs Technica
15 hours ago

Meta and Yandex are de-anonymizing Android users' web browsing identifiers

Meta and Yandex exploit vulnerabilities in web protocols to track users across devices, undermining privacy protections.
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fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Secrets of the World's Greatest Privacy Experts

Extreme-privacy consultants help individuals make their personal information difficult to find through sophisticated tools and strategies.
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fromArs Technica
15 hours ago

Meta and Yandex are de-anonymizing Android users' web browsing identifiers

Meta and Yandex exploit vulnerabilities in web protocols to track users across devices, undermining privacy protections.
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fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Secrets of the World's Greatest Privacy Experts

Extreme-privacy consultants help individuals make their personal information difficult to find through sophisticated tools and strategies.
#meta
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fromenglish.elpais.com
12 hours ago

The covert method Meta uses to track mobile browsing without consent even in incognito mode or with a VPN

Meta was discovered bypassing browser privacy permissions to track users, even in incognito mode, raising significant concerns about online privacy.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
15 hours ago

Bay Area city gets settlement in AI pornography case, while Deepnude' owner remains defiant

AI technology is under legal scrutiny for enabling non-consensual image modifications, with one company settling but others contesting the lawsuit.
#technology
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Texas governor signs online safety law in blow to Apple and Google

Texas has enacted a bill mandating age verification for app downloads by minors, despite opposition from tech giants Apple and Google.
#google
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fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Google issues warning to all 1.8b Gmail users over dangerous attack

Gmail users should be cautious of phishing emails that impersonate Google, especially those urging immediate actions regarding legal cases.
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fromCNET
8 hours ago

I Loathe AI Overviews So I Use This Hack to Make Google Give Me Just Blue Links

Google's AI Overviews have inaccuracies, prompting users to prefer traditional search results with just links.
The new 'Web' filter allows Google users to revert to classic search results without AI summaries.
fromSiliconANGLE
1 day ago
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Google will invest $500M in compliance program to settle shareholder lawsuit - SiliconANGLE

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fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Google issues warning to all 1.8b Gmail users over dangerous attack

Gmail users should be cautious of phishing emails that impersonate Google, especially those urging immediate actions regarding legal cases.
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fromCNET
8 hours ago

I Loathe AI Overviews So I Use This Hack to Make Google Give Me Just Blue Links

Google's AI Overviews have inaccuracies, prompting users to prefer traditional search results with just links.
The new 'Web' filter allows Google users to revert to classic search results without AI summaries.
fromSiliconANGLE
1 day ago
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Google will invest $500M in compliance program to settle shareholder lawsuit - SiliconANGLE

#user-experience
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fromZDNET
18 hours ago

Yes, your internet provider can throttle your speed. Here's how to stop it (or at least try to)

Internet throttling can intentionally slow your connection, independent of hardware issues.
ISPs may throttle connections for a variety of reasons, from congestion to influencing user habits.
fromZDNET
1 day ago
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Why I'm done with Firefox for good - and which browser I'm using instead

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fromZDNET
18 hours ago

Yes, your internet provider can throttle your speed. Here's how to stop it (or at least try to)

Internet throttling can intentionally slow your connection, independent of hardware issues.
ISPs may throttle connections for a variety of reasons, from congestion to influencing user habits.
fromZDNET
1 day ago
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Why I'm done with Firefox for good - and which browser I'm using instead

#social-media
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fromBuzzFeed
4 days ago

Gen Z's Obsession With Location Tracking Is Really, Really Concerning

Teens are increasingly sharing their locations with friends via apps like Life360 and Snapchat, reflecting their social needs and independence.
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fromBuzzFeed
4 days ago

Gen Z's Obsession With Location Tracking Is Really, Really Concerning

Teens are increasingly sharing their locations with friends via apps like Life360 and Snapchat, reflecting their social needs and independence.
#privacy-issues
#cybersecurity
fromZDNET
6 days ago
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Is that extension safe? This free tool lets you know before you install

fromZDNET
6 days ago
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Is that extension safe? This free tool lets you know before you install

#privacy-rights
fromZDNET
1 day ago

Yes, your internet provider can throttle your speed. Here's the easy way to stop it

There are myriad reasons your internet connection might be slow, but throttling, caused by ISPs intentionally slowing users' connections, is not typically on troubleshooting checklists.
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fromTravel + Leisure
2 days ago

Does Clearing Your Search History Actually Affect Flight Prices?

"There is a common misconception that repeated search behavior will lead to not just a different, but higher outcome," explains Katy Nastro, travel expert at Going. This is why people are often told to clear their cache or cookies or to use an incognito browser. However, that's more travel myth than truth-something that's stuck around thanks to anecdotal frustration and online hearsay. Per the pro, "There is no credible data source that suggests repeated searching is tracked and therefore manipulated to higher pricing."
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fromwww.npr.org
7 years ago

Do Not Sell My Personal Information: California Eyes Data Privacy Measure

California's upcoming privacy initiative could set precedent for comprehensive data privacy regulations nationwide.
#security
#data-privacy
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fromWIRED
1 week ago

The Privacy-Friendly Tech to Replace Your US-Based Email, Browser, and Search

Concerns over US tech giants have prompted Europeans to seek non-US digital services, influencing local tech development and user choices.
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fromWIRED
1 week ago

The Privacy-Friendly Tech to Replace Your US-Based Email, Browser, and Search

Concerns over US tech giants have prompted Europeans to seek non-US digital services, influencing local tech development and user choices.
fromHackernoon
1 week ago

How Secure Are Private Key Backup Methods? A Comparative Study | HackerNoon

The paper wallet local storage method poses a significant risk; if the QR code backup is lost or stolen, it directly compromises private key security, resulting in a 0.55% failure rate.
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fromLifehacker
4 days ago

I Trained My YouTube Algorithm, and You Should Too

YouTube often demands trust in its algorithmic recommendations, which can lead viewers into strange or inflammatory content, urging users to take control of their feed.
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fromWHNT.com
5 days ago

Texas push to ban minors under 18 from social media fades with time running out

Earlier momentum behind the Texas measure slowed at the eleventh hour in the state Senate as lawmakers face a weekend deadline to send bills to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
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#privacy-concerns
#texas-law
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fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Texas becomes second state to enforce age verification on Apple, Google app stores

Texas enacts law for age verification on app downloads and purchases.
Parental consent required for under-18 app users in Texas.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
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Texas signs into law online saftey bill reportedly opposed by Apple's Tim Cook | TechCrunch

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fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Texas becomes second state to enforce age verification on Apple, Google app stores

Texas enacts law for age verification on app downloads and purchases.
Parental consent required for under-18 app users in Texas.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
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Texas signs into law online saftey bill reportedly opposed by Apple's Tim Cook | TechCrunch

#facial-recognition
fromGSMArena.com
6 days ago

WhatsApp is testing a simple Logout option

Once live, WhatsApp will let users log out while choosing to erase all data or keep preferences, catering to those needing a temporary break.
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#mozilla
#online-safety
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fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Congress Passed a Sweeping Free-Speech Crackdown-and No One's Talking About It

The TAKE IT DOWN Act, while aiming to combat revenge porn and deepfakes, carries risks of potential misuse and overreach.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Congress Passed a Sweeping Free-Speech Crackdown-and No One's Talking About It

The TAKE IT DOWN Act, while aiming to combat revenge porn and deepfakes, carries risks of potential misuse and overreach.
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fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How Memory Helps Us Resist Misinformation

Resistance to misinformation fades unless people retain how to spot manipulation over time.
Text and video-based interventions boost memory and offer longer-lasting protection than games.
Memory, not just motivation, is the key to building durable defenses against false information.
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 week ago

Food Packaging You Can Trust: How Inline Plastics Sets the Standards for Tamper Protection

Food packaging must communicate security and assure consumers that their food has not been tampered with as demand for safety grows.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Why a new anti-revenge porn law has free speech experts alarmed | TechCrunch

The Take It Down Act aims to combat revenge porn but raises concerns over censorship and abuse potential.
#internet-censorship
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fromFast Company
1 week ago

Putin's dream of a state-controlled internet is becoming a reality

VPN availability in Russia is rapidly declining as the government enforces app store removals, limiting online access for citizens.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Alarming' rise in regional internet censorship in China, study finds

Henan province experiences a severe increase in internet censorship, significantly restricting access to information compared to the rest of China.
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fromFast Company
1 week ago

Putin's dream of a state-controlled internet is becoming a reality

VPN availability in Russia is rapidly declining as the government enforces app store removals, limiting online access for citizens.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Alarming' rise in regional internet censorship in China, study finds

Henan province experiences a severe increase in internet censorship, significantly restricting access to information compared to the rest of China.
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fromHackernoon
1 year ago

The Role of Boundary Objects in New Tech Adoption | HackerNoon

The adoption of differential privacy at the U.S. Census Bureau highlights the need for effective stakeholder mediation in algorithmic governance.
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from9to5Mac
1 week ago

Security Bite: Do an app's privacy labels influence your decision to download it? - 9to5Mac

Apple's app privacy labels aim to enhance user awareness of data collection.
There is growing skepticism about the effectiveness of privacy labels in influencing app download decisions.
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fromDatabreaches
1 week ago

FTC Finalizes Order with GoDaddy over Data Security Failures

GoDaddy misled consumers about its data security protections, leading to significant data breaches and a settlement with the FTC.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Scientists issue urgent warning about certain sunscreens: 'Potential health harms'

"Wearing any sunscreen is much more important and offers better sun protection for your skin than not applying anything. But not all sunscreens are created equal," said Dr. David Andrews.
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fromZDNET
1 week ago

I thought my favorite browser blocked trackers but this free privacy tool proved me wrong

Most browsers may not protect users as well as they think.
The EFF's Cover Your Tracks tool analyzes browser tracking protection effectively.
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