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Games
fromTechCrunch
4 hours ago

How the rewards app Freecash scammed its way to the top of the app stores | TechCrunch

Freecash misled users by promoting itself as a money-making app while harvesting sensitive data.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
8 hours ago

Dangerous Apps In the Web of Data Brokers

Smartphone apps collect detailed location data, often shared with data brokers, posing security risks to users, including soldiers and government officials.
#apple
fromTechCrunch
6 hours ago
Apple

How vibe coding app Anything is rebuilding after getting booted from the App Store twice | TechCrunch

Apple
fromTechCrunch
6 hours ago

How vibe coding app Anything is rebuilding after getting booted from the App Store twice | TechCrunch

Apple is blocking updates and removing vibe coding apps from the App Store, citing developer agreement violations.
Apple
fromComputerworld
1 day ago

Apple preps for the face race

Apple is testing four designs for smart glasses, aiming for superior aesthetics and performance compared to competitors.
Apple
fromTechRepublic
5 days ago

New Apple Scam Hits Millions of iPhone Users Worldwide, Draining Bank Accounts

Apple warns iPhone users about a surge in social engineering scams targeting bank accounts through panic-inducing messages.
Apple
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Why Apple would rather go to the Supreme Court than drop its App Store fee below 27% - Silicon Canals

Apple's Supreme Court fight with Epic Games is driven by financial logic, prioritizing revenue over legal concessions.
Apple
fromTNW | Apple
2 weeks ago

Apple Intelligence accidentally launches in China before regulatory approval

Apple's AI feature briefly appeared on iPhones in China without approval, risking penalties under local regulations.
Apple
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Apple launches AGE CHECKS in UK: iPhone users must scan ID on 18+ apps

Apple has implemented age verification checks in the UK for accessing 18+ apps, requiring users to provide ID or credit card information.
fromNature
20 hours ago

Researchers: here's how to audit your fragmented digital identity

A search for 'Guo Wei' in ORCID returned 616 profiles, none affiliated with the Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, highlighting the difficulty in verifying academic identities.
Higher education
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

Runtime security becomes critical as AI accelerates threats

Artificial intelligence accelerates innovation and cyber threats, necessitating a focus on runtime security for effective enterprise protection.
Marketing tech
fromThe Cool Down
13 hours ago

AI chatbots are subtly trying to make you buy more stuff - here's how to protect yourself

AI can influence consumer purchasing decisions without their awareness, often through subtle persuasion methods.
Privacy professionals
from404 Media
7 hours ago

Google, Microsoft, Meta All Tracking You Even When You Opt Out, According to an Independent Audit

Microsoft, Meta, and Google may be violating California privacy laws by failing to honor user opt-out requests for ad cookies.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
21 hours ago

UK reliance on US big tech companies is 'national security risk', claims report | Computer Weekly

The UK is at risk due to over-reliance on US tech companies for critical infrastructure, impacting national security.
#ai-governance
#gmail
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

Google Rolls Out End-to-End Encryption to Eligible Gmail Users on Mobile

Gmail now offers end-to-end encryption for mobile devices, enhancing email privacy for eligible Google Workspace users.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

Gmail Brings End-to-End Encryption to Android and iOS for Enterprise Users

Google introduces end-to-end encryption in Gmail for enterprise users on mobile devices, enhancing privacy and security for email communications.
Information security
fromTNW | Apps
4 days ago

Gmail's end-to-end encryption comes to mobile, a year after its web launch

Google has introduced end-to-end encryption for Gmail on Android and iOS, enabling secure email communication for mobile users.
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

Google Rolls Out End-to-End Encryption to Eligible Gmail Users on Mobile

Gmail now offers end-to-end encryption for mobile devices, enhancing email privacy for eligible Google Workspace users.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

Gmail Brings End-to-End Encryption to Android and iOS for Enterprise Users

Google introduces end-to-end encryption in Gmail for enterprise users on mobile devices, enhancing privacy and security for email communications.
Information security
fromTNW | Apps
4 days ago

Gmail's end-to-end encryption comes to mobile, a year after its web launch

Google has introduced end-to-end encryption for Gmail on Android and iOS, enabling secure email communication for mobile users.
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Majority of Australian kids are still on banned social media platforms, study finds

These results raise major questions about the effectiveness of Australia's social media ban and show it would be a high stakes gamble for the UK to follow suit now.
Public health
#meta
Law
fromgizmodo.com
5 days ago

Meta Is Pulling Down Ads That Seek to Recruit Clients for Social Media Addiction Litigation

Meta is removing ads from attorneys recruiting clients for social media addiction lawsuits after recent legal defeats.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Meta Is Warned That Facial Recognition Glasses Will Arm Sexual Predators

Over 70 advocacy organizations demand Meta halt face recognition plans for smart glasses due to privacy and safety concerns.
Law
fromgizmodo.com
5 days ago

Meta Is Pulling Down Ads That Seek to Recruit Clients for Social Media Addiction Litigation

Meta is removing ads from attorneys recruiting clients for social media addiction lawsuits after recent legal defeats.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Meta Is Warned That Facial Recognition Glasses Will Arm Sexual Predators

Over 70 advocacy organizations demand Meta halt face recognition plans for smart glasses due to privacy and safety concerns.
World news
fromWIRED
5 days ago

China Is Cracking Down on Scams. Just Not the Ones Hitting Americans

Governments struggle to combat industrial-scale scamming operations linked to organized crime, causing billions in losses, particularly affecting foreign victims.
Apple
fromThe Verge
7 hours ago

The heist of iOS 26

Jon Prosser revealed details about unreleased iOS software in a video, claiming certainty about its authenticity and encouraging leaks.
Marketing tech
fromBloomberglaw
12 hours ago

Meta Cases Put Social Media Platforms at Securities Fraud Risk

Social media platforms face new legal challenges regarding their role in facilitating fraudulent securities schemes.
#google
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
6 hours ago

Google $135M Settlement: Millions of Android Users May Qualify for Payout

A class action lawsuit against Google over unauthorized data use on Android may result in $135 million in payouts for millions of users.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
6 hours ago

Google $135M Settlement: Millions of Android Users May Qualify for Payout

A class action lawsuit against Google over unauthorized data use on Android may result in $135 million in payouts for millions of users.
#roblox
Privacy technologies
fromTNW | Gaming
1 day ago

Roblox introduces mandatory age-gated account tiers amid child safety lawsuits

Roblox is implementing mandatory age-gated account tiers to enhance child safety and content access based on age.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Roblox defends expanded agechecks after parents raise concerns over errors

Roblox is expanding its child safety system with age-specific accounts, despite concerns about misclassification of users and reduced parental controls.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Roblox will need age verification to make sure you're at least 9 years old

Roblox will require age verification for users nine and older to access certain games, enhancing child safety measures on the platform.
Privacy technologies
fromScary Mommy
1 day ago

Roblox Launches New Age-Based Accounts & Expanded Parental Controls

Roblox is implementing age-based accounts and enhanced parental controls to protect children from explicit content and potential predators.
Privacy technologies
fromTNW | Gaming
1 day ago

Roblox introduces mandatory age-gated account tiers amid child safety lawsuits

Roblox is implementing mandatory age-gated account tiers to enhance child safety and content access based on age.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Roblox defends expanded agechecks after parents raise concerns over errors

Roblox is expanding its child safety system with age-specific accounts, despite concerns about misclassification of users and reduced parental controls.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Roblox will need age verification to make sure you're at least 9 years old

Roblox will require age verification for users nine and older to access certain games, enhancing child safety measures on the platform.
Privacy technologies
fromScary Mommy
1 day ago

Roblox Launches New Age-Based Accounts & Expanded Parental Controls

Roblox is implementing age-based accounts and enhanced parental controls to protect children from explicit content and potential predators.
#apple-maps
Apple
fromTECHBOOK
6 hours ago

Apple Prepares to Introduce Ads in Maps

Apple Maps is preparing to introduce advertising features similar to Google Maps, starting with the iOS 26.5 beta version.
Apple
fromMacRumors
1 day ago

Apple Maps Ads Move Closer to Launch With iOS 26.5 Beta 2

Apple is preparing to introduce ads in the Apple Maps app with the second beta of iOS 26.5.
Apple
fromTECHBOOK
6 hours ago

Apple Prepares to Introduce Ads in Maps

Apple Maps is preparing to introduce advertising features similar to Google Maps, starting with the iOS 26.5 beta version.
Apple
fromMacRumors
1 day ago

Apple Maps Ads Move Closer to Launch With iOS 26.5 Beta 2

Apple is preparing to introduce ads in the Apple Maps app with the second beta of iOS 26.5.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

BrowserGate: Claims of LinkedIn 'Spying' Clash With Security Research Findings

LinkedIn allegedly scans users' computers to collect data on browser extensions, raising concerns about corporate espionage.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
1 day ago

The Hottest Debate In Tech: Ads In AI

The debate in AI centers on the introduction of advertising in chatbot interactions and the financial implications of running AI systems.
Apple
fromComputerworld
4 hours ago

Apple Business rolls out to 200+ countries today

Managed Apple accounts enhance device management for businesses, separating private and company data.
Privacy professionals
fromRoute Fifty
1 day ago

Getting privacy policy right in a competitive digital economy

State and local leaders aim to balance privacy protection with economic competitiveness, as inconsistent privacy laws can hinder business operations and consumer trust.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Apple asks users to verify age in new software update

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for age verification measures in technology to protect children online.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

Microsoft Finds Vulnerability Exposing Millions of Android Crypto Wallet Users

A severe vulnerability in EngageLab's EngageSDK affects cryptocurrency wallet apps, risking exposure of sensitive user information.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

Microsoft Finds Vulnerability Exposing Millions of Android Crypto Wallet Users

A severe vulnerability in EngageLab's EngageSDK affects cryptocurrency wallet apps, risking exposure of sensitive user information.
Marketing tech
fromAcast
5 days ago

AI Governance Isn't a Barrier: It's Marketing's Growth Engine | Adspeak

AI is transforming marketing by enabling innovation through governance, clean data, and balancing automation with human creativity.
Digital life
fromWIRED
2 days ago

The Screenmaxxers Who Spend Every Waking Hour on Their Phones

Excessive screen time raises health concerns, yet some individuals, like Morgan Dreiss, embrace it as a normal part of their lives.
#iphone
Privacy professionals
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Warning to iPhone users over iCloud storage scam exposing bank details

A new email scam targets iPhone users, posing as iCloud notifications to steal personal and banking information.
Apple
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Apple update turns Czech mate for locked-out iPhone user

A student is locked out of his iPhone due to a missing character on the keyboard after an iOS update.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Hack at Anodot leaves over a dozen breached companies facing extortion | TechCrunch

Hackers stole data from multiple companies after breaching Anodot, exposing customers to extortion and potential data publication.
Software development
fromTechRepublic
3 weeks ago

The Hidden Problem With 'Vibe Coding' Apps on Apple's App Store

Apple's App Store is restricting vibe coding apps like Vibecode and Replit because they enable users to create applications that introduce new functionality, violating guidelines prohibiting code execution that changes app features.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

OpenAI Revokes macOS App Certificate After Malicious Axios Supply Chain Incident

OpenAI's macOS apps were affected by a supply chain attack, but no user data or internal systems were compromised.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
3 days ago

This iPhone trick lets you use ChatGPT without the privacy risks

Using AI chatbots poses risks to privacy and data security, but Siri can help mask identity when accessing ChatGPT on iPhones.
#android
Information security
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

Microsoft: Third-Party Android Vulnerability Leaves Over 50M Users Exposed

A critical flaw in the EngageLab SDK allowed malicious apps to exploit trusted permissions, affecting over 50 million Android users.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
2 weeks ago

Android Developer Verification Rollout Begins Ahead of September Enforcement

Google is rolling out Android developer verification to combat harmful app distribution by requiring identity confirmation for developers.
Privacy technologies
fromSheFinds
3 weeks 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.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

Microsoft: Third-Party Android Vulnerability Leaves Over 50M Users Exposed

A critical flaw in the EngageLab SDK allowed malicious apps to exploit trusted permissions, affecting over 50 million Android users.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
2 weeks ago

Android Developer Verification Rollout Begins Ahead of September Enforcement

Google is rolling out Android developer verification to combat harmful app distribution by requiring identity confirmation for developers.
Privacy technologies
fromSheFinds
3 weeks 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.
Marketing tech
fromAndroid Authority
2 weeks ago

The Google Play Store has a serious problem with shady cast-to-TV apps

A small number of developer networks dominate the cast-to-TV app category on Google Play, operating over 280 apps with 1.8 billion installs.
Apple
fromAdExchanger
5 days ago

5 Years Of ATT: What We've Learned, And What The Future Of iOS Performance Looks Like | AdExchanger

Apple's AppTrackingTransparency led to a significant decline in user tracking, forcing a shift to privacy-preserving measurement methods.
Privacy technologies
fromHer Campus
1 day ago

Why Website Cookies Aren't As Sweet As They Sound

Website cookies can raise serious privacy concerns due to their role in tracking user behavior and collecting personal data.
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

Apple Intelligence AI Guardrails Bypassed in New Attack

The first is Neural Execs, a known prompt injection attack that uses 'gibberish' inputs to trick the AI into executing arbitrary, attacker-defined tasks. These inputs act as universal triggers that do not need to be remade for different payloads.
Apple
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

Google API Keys in Android Apps Expose Gemini Endpoints to Unauthorized Access

Google API keys in Android apps can be exploited to access Gemini AI endpoints, risking personal data exposure.
fromPopular Science
3 days ago

How to stop your smart TV from tracking you

Smart TVs are capable of tracking user data, including viewing habits and app usage, which can lead to personalized advertising and content recommendations. Users may prefer to limit this tracking to protect their privacy.
Privacy technologies
Apple
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Warning to all iPhone users over new scam draining bank accounts

iPhone users are warned about a scam involving fake Apple Pay alerts that drain bank accounts.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Google embraces third party app stores and payments

One is creating a "Registered App Stores program" that, if operators choose to participate, will see Google facilitate "more simplified installation flow" for Android apps. The search and ads giant has positioned this as leveling the playing field for app store operators, by reducing the number of hoops users need to jump through to shop for apps on stores other than Google's own Play store.
European startups
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

EngageLab SDK Flaw Exposed 50M Android Users, Including 30M Crypto Wallets

A security vulnerability in EngageLab SDK could have exposed millions of cryptocurrency wallet users to unauthorized data access.
Privacy professionals
fromSlashGear
3 weeks ago

Apps That Track You: 17 Of The Worst Offenders In Privacy Invasion - SlashGear

Online privacy is compromised by data collection from apps, with Meta's platforms being significant offenders.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Apple Removes Jack Dorsey's Bitchat From China App Store

Apple removed Bitchat from the China App Store on February 28, 2026, citing local legal violations. The Cyberspace Administration of China claims Bitchat violates Article 3 of its security assessment provisions.
Privacy technologies
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Apps that can strip' victims still available on Apple and Google stores

Apps that create AI-generated nude images of real people remain downloadable from Apple and Google app stores despite UK bans on sexually explicit deepfakes.
#app-store-regulation
Gadgets
fromTechRepublic
2 months ago

Android Adds 'Accountability Layer' to Third-Party Apps

Android will implement a developer verification and high-friction "Accountability Layer" that reduces easy sideloading while allowing experienced users an opt-out installation flow.
Miscellaneous
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Move over, Apple: Meet the alternative app stores available in the EU and elsewhere | TechCrunch

EU users can install apps from alternative app stores on Apple devices under the DMA, with notarization and distinct developer business terms required.
#app-stores
Apple
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Apple reduces App Store fees in China to ward off regulators

Apple reduces App Store developer fees in China from 30% to 25% following regulatory discussions, with small business rates dropping from 15% to 12%.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
3 weeks 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Dozens of nudify apps found on Google and Apple's app stores

Hundreds of millions of downloads and $117 million revenue from AI "nudify" apps show platform removals alone may not stop nonconsensual sexualized image generation.
#android-sideloading
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks 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.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
3 weeks 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.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks 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.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
3 weeks 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.
#age-verification
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Your phone is sharing data without your knowledge - how to stop it ASAP

Much of this information needs to be sent to the manufacturer to keep your device up to date and functioning properly. With that goal in mind, your phone might share any of the following tidbits: Device identifiers such as IMEI numbers, hardware serial numbers, and SIM details Telemetry data about the device's system status or health Service checks for push notifications and operating system updates Crash logs or diagnostic analytics The connectivity state, such as Wi-Fi vs. mobile Content updates, including news, social feeds, and synced emails
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