Federal workers launch a new site to share inside information about DOGEThe 'We the Builders' website provides a platform for federal workers to share stories about the impacts of the Department of Government Efficiency.
Apple disables iCloud's Advanced Data Protection feature in the UKApple's Advanced Data Protection feature is now unavailable to UK users due to government encryption backdoor demands.
Apple, in a first, drops end-to-end cloud encryption for UK usersApple ceases offering Advanced Data Protection in the UK after government demand for backdoor access to encrypted user data.
Apple Pulls iPhone Security Feature in UKApple has removed its Advanced Data Protection feature in Britain to avoid creating a government-mandated backdoor for user data access.
Apple pulls data protection tool instead of caving to UK demand for a backdoorApple expresses disappointment in reduced data protection for UK users due to rising data breaches and emphasizes the importance of end-to-end encryption.
Urgent warning to iPhone users as Apple REMOVES data security toolApple has discontinued its Advanced Data Protection feature for iPhone users in the UK, compromising data privacy.
Apple Breaks Silence on UK Probe, Removes Data Protection Tool From UK UsersApple has removed its Advanced Data Protection feature from U.K. devices amid government inquiries regarding data access.The U.K. government invoked the Investigatory Powers Act to access encrypted data on Apple devices.
Apple disables iCloud's Advanced Data Protection feature in the UKApple's Advanced Data Protection feature is now unavailable to UK users due to government encryption backdoor demands.
Apple, in a first, drops end-to-end cloud encryption for UK usersApple ceases offering Advanced Data Protection in the UK after government demand for backdoor access to encrypted user data.
Apple Pulls iPhone Security Feature in UKApple has removed its Advanced Data Protection feature in Britain to avoid creating a government-mandated backdoor for user data access.
Apple pulls data protection tool instead of caving to UK demand for a backdoorApple expresses disappointment in reduced data protection for UK users due to rising data breaches and emphasizes the importance of end-to-end encryption.
Urgent warning to iPhone users as Apple REMOVES data security toolApple has discontinued its Advanced Data Protection feature for iPhone users in the UK, compromising data privacy.
Apple Breaks Silence on UK Probe, Removes Data Protection Tool From UK UsersApple has removed its Advanced Data Protection feature from U.K. devices amid government inquiries regarding data access.The U.K. government invoked the Investigatory Powers Act to access encrypted data on Apple devices.
15 Months of Powerful Cyber Protection and Backup for Only $30Norton 360 Deluxe offers extensive cyber protection with a 15-month subscription discount, ensuring data security across multiple devices.
Microsoft Power Pages websites attacked via security holeMicrosoft patched a critical security vulnerability in Power Pages and advised users to check for signs of exploitation.
DeepSeek Database Leaking Sensitive Information Highlights AI Security RisksWiz highlights a serious database vulnerability in DeepSeek, underscoring the AI industry's need for improved security measures.
Microsoft Power Pages websites attacked via security holeMicrosoft patched a critical security vulnerability in Power Pages and advised users to check for signs of exploitation.
DeepSeek Database Leaking Sensitive Information Highlights AI Security RisksWiz highlights a serious database vulnerability in DeepSeek, underscoring the AI industry's need for improved security measures.
How You're Compromising Your Company's Cybersecurity Without Realizing It | HackerNoonUnderstanding everyday habits that compromise cybersecurity is essential for protecting both personal and company information.
How A Virtual Phone Number Can Protect You OnlineYour phone number is a key target for cyber criminals to access personal data.
Google Calendar, Docs hit by info-stealing malware - here's how to safeguard your devicesMalware is targeting Google Calendars, Docs, and Slides through phishing schemes.Users are advised to be cautious with unsolicited invites and links.
Two critical vulns lead to stolen MongoDB data, RCETwo critical vulnerabilities in the Mongoose library could allow attackers to steal data and execute remote code.Rapid patches were released, but one of the fixes was incomplete, leading to further security risks.
AI Can Outsmart You, and Cybercriminals Know It | HackerNoonCybersecurity and AI both face adversaries that exploit system vulnerabilities.Organizations must strengthen defenses against evolving AI-driven cyber threats.
Improving Security in Amazon WorkMail with MFA | Amazon Web ServicesEnhanced security features in Amazon WorkMail improve email protection against cyber threats.Multi-factor authentication is essential for safeguarding sensitive business communications.
How You're Compromising Your Company's Cybersecurity Without Realizing It | HackerNoonUnderstanding everyday habits that compromise cybersecurity is essential for protecting both personal and company information.
How A Virtual Phone Number Can Protect You OnlineYour phone number is a key target for cyber criminals to access personal data.
Google Calendar, Docs hit by info-stealing malware - here's how to safeguard your devicesMalware is targeting Google Calendars, Docs, and Slides through phishing schemes.Users are advised to be cautious with unsolicited invites and links.
Two critical vulns lead to stolen MongoDB data, RCETwo critical vulnerabilities in the Mongoose library could allow attackers to steal data and execute remote code.Rapid patches were released, but one of the fixes was incomplete, leading to further security risks.
AI Can Outsmart You, and Cybercriminals Know It | HackerNoonCybersecurity and AI both face adversaries that exploit system vulnerabilities.Organizations must strengthen defenses against evolving AI-driven cyber threats.
Improving Security in Amazon WorkMail with MFA | Amazon Web ServicesEnhanced security features in Amazon WorkMail improve email protection against cyber threats.Multi-factor authentication is essential for safeguarding sensitive business communications.
Google Starts Tracking All Your Devices As Chrome ChangesGoogle plans to eliminate tracking cookies in Chrome but introduces digital fingerprinting, raising privacy concerns among users.
EFF Sues DOGE and the Office of Personnel Management to Halt Ransacking of Federal DataEFF and privacy advocates have sued to prevent DOGE from accessing sensitive OPM data.The lawsuit seeks to protect millions of Americans' privacy from government overreach.
Hundreds of Dutch medical records bought for pocket change at flea marketA man discovered sensitive medical records on discarded hard drives bought at a flea market in the Netherlands.
Chaos ahead: emerging technologies will test data privacy, says Britain's ICOEmerging technologies pose a significant threat to data protection and privacy, potentially outpacing regulatory efforts to safeguard personal information.
UK officials are reportedly demanding backdoor access to Apple iCloud accountsUK officials demand Apple backdoor access to iCloud data, threatening user encryption.Apple may halt encryption in the UK to comply with law enforcement demands.
Dutch regulator warns of privacy risks DeepSeek, launches investigationThe Dutch data protection authority warns about the privacy risks associated with the Chinese tool DeepSeek and the potential for unlawful data transfers.
Google Starts Tracking All Your Devices As Chrome ChangesGoogle plans to eliminate tracking cookies in Chrome but introduces digital fingerprinting, raising privacy concerns among users.
EFF Sues DOGE and the Office of Personnel Management to Halt Ransacking of Federal DataEFF and privacy advocates have sued to prevent DOGE from accessing sensitive OPM data.The lawsuit seeks to protect millions of Americans' privacy from government overreach.
Hundreds of Dutch medical records bought for pocket change at flea marketA man discovered sensitive medical records on discarded hard drives bought at a flea market in the Netherlands.
Chaos ahead: emerging technologies will test data privacy, says Britain's ICOEmerging technologies pose a significant threat to data protection and privacy, potentially outpacing regulatory efforts to safeguard personal information.
UK officials are reportedly demanding backdoor access to Apple iCloud accountsUK officials demand Apple backdoor access to iCloud data, threatening user encryption.Apple may halt encryption in the UK to comply with law enforcement demands.
Dutch regulator warns of privacy risks DeepSeek, launches investigationThe Dutch data protection authority warns about the privacy risks associated with the Chinese tool DeepSeek and the potential for unlawful data transfers.
The Watergate-Inspired Law That's Being Used to Fight DOGEThe 1974 Privacy Act is being strategically used in legal battles against government data collection practices related to DOGE.
EFF Sues OPM, DOGE and Musk for Endangering the Privacy of MillionsThe OPM's disclosure of sensitive data to DOGE Service violates the Privacy Act.
The Watergate-Inspired Law That's Being Used to Fight DOGEThe 1974 Privacy Act is being strategically used in legal battles against government data collection practices related to DOGE.
EFF Sues OPM, DOGE and Musk for Endangering the Privacy of MillionsThe OPM's disclosure of sensitive data to DOGE Service violates the Privacy Act.
AWS Launches Trust Center: A Centralized Resource for Security and Compliance InformationAWS launched the AWS Trust Center to enhance customer understanding of its cloud security practices and data protection controls.
Law firm restricts AI after 'significant' staff useHill Dickinson's law firm restricted access to AI tools after staff usage breached company policy, enforcing a request process for compliance.
AWS Launches Trust Center: A Centralized Resource for Security and Compliance InformationAWS launched the AWS Trust Center to enhance customer understanding of its cloud security practices and data protection controls.
Law firm restricts AI after 'significant' staff useHill Dickinson's law firm restricted access to AI tools after staff usage breached company policy, enforcing a request process for compliance.
These nations are banning DeepSeek AI - here's whyDeepSeek AI faces increasing global regulatory actions for non-compliance with data protection laws.
South Korea bans new downloads of China's DeepSeek AISouth Korea has suspended new downloads of China's DeepSeek AI chatbot due to data protection concerns.
Deepseek removed from South Korea's app stores over privacy concerns | CBC NewsDeepSeek has paused its chatbot app downloads in South Korea to address privacy concerns.
South Korea pauses downloads of DeekSeek AI over privacy concernsDeepSeek's app is unavailable in South Korea pending compliance with local data protection laws.
South Korea blocks downloads of DeepSeek from local app stores | TechCrunchSouth Korea temporarily restricts Chinese AI app DeepSeek over user data concerns, pending compliance with local privacy laws.
These nations are banning DeepSeek AI - here's whyDeepSeek AI faces increasing global regulatory actions for non-compliance with data protection laws.
South Korea bans new downloads of China's DeepSeek AISouth Korea has suspended new downloads of China's DeepSeek AI chatbot due to data protection concerns.
Deepseek removed from South Korea's app stores over privacy concerns | CBC NewsDeepSeek has paused its chatbot app downloads in South Korea to address privacy concerns.
South Korea pauses downloads of DeekSeek AI over privacy concernsDeepSeek's app is unavailable in South Korea pending compliance with local data protection laws.
South Korea blocks downloads of DeepSeek from local app stores | TechCrunchSouth Korea temporarily restricts Chinese AI app DeepSeek over user data concerns, pending compliance with local privacy laws.
Helen Dixon steps down from Comreg after just one yearDixon resigns from ComReg after 18 years in regulatory roles, seeking new perspectives on digital regulation.
Helen Dixon steps down from ComregHelen Dixon steps down from ComReg after one year, seeking new perspectives after 18 years in regulatory roles.
Helen Dixon steps down from Comreg after just one yearDixon resigns from ComReg after 18 years in regulatory roles, seeking new perspectives on digital regulation.
Helen Dixon steps down from ComregHelen Dixon steps down from ComReg after one year, seeking new perspectives after 18 years in regulatory roles.
MSP cuts costs with Scality pay-as-you-go anti-ransomware storage | Computer WeeklyAutodata Products has implemented Scality Artesca for scalable, on-premise ransomware protection, optimizing recovery times for clients.
Synology ActiveProtect DP7400 review: An affordable one-stop backup shop for enterprise data protectionSynology's ActiveProtect products provide cost-effective and comprehensive backup solutions for mid-sized businesses and enterprises, emphasizing high storage capacity and ease of management.
MSP cuts costs with Scality pay-as-you-go anti-ransomware storage | Computer WeeklyAutodata Products has implemented Scality Artesca for scalable, on-premise ransomware protection, optimizing recovery times for clients.
Synology ActiveProtect DP7400 review: An affordable one-stop backup shop for enterprise data protectionSynology's ActiveProtect products provide cost-effective and comprehensive backup solutions for mid-sized businesses and enterprises, emphasizing high storage capacity and ease of management.
Key Issues Shaping State-Level Tech PolicyPrivacy laws must be strengthened to protect consumers and include a private right of action to enhance enforcement against violations.
Revealed: gambling firms secretly sharing users' data with Facebook without permissionGambling companies are violating data protection laws by tracking users and sharing their data with Meta without consent.
Council Post: How Big Incoming Privacy Laws And Trends Will Shape AdTechEmerging privacy laws and trends in 2025 will significantly reshape data collection practices for the adtech industry.
Redfin video privacy lawsuit voluntarily dismissed by plaintiffRedfin is accused of violating privacy laws by sharing user data with third-party companies without consent.
Key Issues Shaping State-Level Tech PolicyPrivacy laws must be strengthened to protect consumers and include a private right of action to enhance enforcement against violations.
Revealed: gambling firms secretly sharing users' data with Facebook without permissionGambling companies are violating data protection laws by tracking users and sharing their data with Meta without consent.
Council Post: How Big Incoming Privacy Laws And Trends Will Shape AdTechEmerging privacy laws and trends in 2025 will significantly reshape data collection practices for the adtech industry.
Redfin video privacy lawsuit voluntarily dismissed by plaintiffRedfin is accused of violating privacy laws by sharing user data with third-party companies without consent.
EU pulls back - for the moment - on privacy and genAI liability compliance regulationsThe EU recognizes the complexity and outdated nature of privacy proposals concerning electronic communications.
GOP lawmakers push for DHS innovation arm to secure sensitive dataHouse Republicans aim to enhance data protection at DHS against foreign threats.
EU pulls back - for the moment - on privacy and genAI liability compliance regulationsThe EU recognizes the complexity and outdated nature of privacy proposals concerning electronic communications.
GOP lawmakers push for DHS innovation arm to secure sensitive dataHouse Republicans aim to enhance data protection at DHS against foreign threats.
European Commission Gets Dinged for Unlawful Data Transfer, Sending a Big Message About AccountabilityThe European Commission was ordered to pay damages for violating its own data protection laws, marking a significant ruling for user rights.
Italy sends first data watchdog request to DeepSeek: 'The data of millions of Italians is at risk' | TechCrunchDeepSeek's data handling practices raise pertinent GDPR concerns, prompting a formal complaint from Euroconsumers and attention from the Italian Data Protection Authority.
GDPR authorities accused of 'inactivity'GDPR enforcement is ineffective due to prolonged proceedings and low fine issuance.Data protection authorities prioritize corporate interests over individual rights in enforcement.
EU abandons ePrivacy reform, as bloc shifts focus to competitiveness and fostering data access for AI | TechCrunchThe EU withdraws the ePrivacy Regulation proposal due to lack of agreement and intense lobbying from tech companies.
European Commission Gets Dinged for Unlawful Data Transfer, Sending a Big Message About AccountabilityThe European Commission was ordered to pay damages for violating its own data protection laws, marking a significant ruling for user rights.
Italy sends first data watchdog request to DeepSeek: 'The data of millions of Italians is at risk' | TechCrunchDeepSeek's data handling practices raise pertinent GDPR concerns, prompting a formal complaint from Euroconsumers and attention from the Italian Data Protection Authority.
GDPR authorities accused of 'inactivity'GDPR enforcement is ineffective due to prolonged proceedings and low fine issuance.Data protection authorities prioritize corporate interests over individual rights in enforcement.
EU abandons ePrivacy reform, as bloc shifts focus to competitiveness and fostering data access for AI | TechCrunchThe EU withdraws the ePrivacy Regulation proposal due to lack of agreement and intense lobbying from tech companies.
Data of four dead British teens may have been removed, says TikTokTikTok's data requested by grieving parents may have been deleted due to legal data protection requirements.
Judge blocks Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing Treasury Department payment systems, citing risk of 'irreparable harm'A judge temporarily blocked Musk's DOGE from accessing Treasury documents due to concerns of irreparable harm and data confidentiality.
Data of four dead British teens may have been removed, says TikTokTikTok's data requested by grieving parents may have been deleted due to legal data protection requirements.
Judge blocks Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing Treasury Department payment systems, citing risk of 'irreparable harm'A judge temporarily blocked Musk's DOGE from accessing Treasury documents due to concerns of irreparable harm and data confidentiality.
EU vs. US or People vs. Billionaires?Recent legal complaints signal hope for data protection against foreign adversaries.Calls for breaking up Google reflect growing international concern over Big Tech monopolies.
Private parking fines could be stopped by DVLA in new rule changeThe DVLA is proposing a ban on sharing driver details with private parking firms to address growing frustrations among motorists.
EU vs. US or People vs. Billionaires?Recent legal complaints signal hope for data protection against foreign adversaries.Calls for breaking up Google reflect growing international concern over Big Tech monopolies.
Private parking fines could be stopped by DVLA in new rule changeThe DVLA is proposing a ban on sharing driver details with private parking firms to address growing frustrations among motorists.
The TechBeat: Your Chatbot Isn't Reading Words-It's Counting Tokens (2/8/2025) | HackerNoonGenerative AI enhances productivity but brings serious security challenges that must be addressed.
How Brands and Consumers Can Build a Privacy-First Digital Future | EntrepreneurOnline privacy is increasingly seen as a trust issue, not just compliance.The fragmented U.S. privacy regulations remain a challenge for consumers and businesses.Growing awareness of data monetization fuels demand for privacy-focused alternatives.
The super-secure SSD is not just hacker-proof, but also water and dust resistantThe iStorage diskAshur PRO3 offers advanced hardware encryption and robust security features, making it one of the most secure SSDs available.
OpenAI launches data residency in Europe | TechCrunchOpenAI has launched a data residency program in Europe to help organizations comply with local data regulations.
AWS tightens default security on RedshiftAWS Redshift's default settings strengthen security by disabling public access, mandating database encryption, and enforcing secure connections.
DSIT issues guidance to support public sector hosting of cloud workloads in overseas datacentres | Computer WeeklyPublic sector bodies are encouraged to use overseas datacentres for application hosting.A multi-region approach is recommended for resilience and compliance with UK law.
Anthropic unveils new framework to block harmful content from AI modelsConstitutional Classifiers effectively guard AI models against jailbreaks while minimizing risks associated with AI misuse.AI security paradigms are adapting to the rapid advancement and adoption of AI technologies.
Checklist for federal data backupsProtecting US government data is crucial during presidential transitions to prevent loss.
DeepSeek is no game: The dangers of China's new AIDeepSeek, China's new AI app, highlights rapid adoption but raises concerns over data protection and misinformation.The economic impact of AI is projected to reach $19.9 trillion globally by 2030. The emergence of Chinese AI apps indicates a shift in the tech landscape.