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fromZDNET
1 month ago
Information security

Discord's age verification lockdown: What to know, and alternatives users are considering

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Information security

Discord's age verification lockdown: What to know, and alternatives users are considering

#ai
fromFast Company
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

Is Mythos a blessing or a curse for cybersecurity? It depends on whom you ask

Information security
fromFortune
1 day ago

Anthropic's Mythos is a wake up call, but experts say the era of AI-driven hacking is already here | Fortune

Anthropic's Mythos AI model is too dangerous to release widely due to its ability to exploit software vulnerabilities.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Is Mythos a blessing or a curse for cybersecurity? It depends on whom you ask

Claude Mythos AI model may enhance cybersecurity defenses but also poses risks for hackers due to its ability to identify vulnerabilities and create exploits.
Information security
fromFortune
1 day ago

Anthropic's Mythos is a wake up call, but experts say the era of AI-driven hacking is already here | Fortune

Anthropic's Mythos AI model is too dangerous to release widely due to its ability to exploit software vulnerabilities.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 days ago

What Are Security Experts Saying About Claude Mythos and Project Glasswing?

Claude Mythos Preview enhances vulnerability detection but poses risks if misused by cybercriminals, prompting Anthropic to limit its public release.
Mobile UX
fromEngadget
1 day ago

X's messaging app, XChat, may be available soon

XChat is a new messaging app for X users, featuring end-to-end encryption and various privacy options, available for download on April 17.
#meta
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Social media marketing

PSA: If you use the Meta AI app, your friends will find out and it will be embarrassing | TechCrunch

EU data protection
fromTNW | Apps
4 days ago

Former Meta engineer probed over 30,000 private Facebook photos

A former Meta engineer is under investigation for extracting 30,000 private Facebook photos by bypassing security checks.
fromEngadget
4 days ago
EU data protection

UK Meta employee reportedly downloaded 30,000 private photos from Facebook users

Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

PSA: If you use the Meta AI app, your friends will find out and it will be embarrassing | TechCrunch

Meta's Muse Spark AI model aims to revitalize its AI efforts amid concerns over past investments like the metaverse.
Law
fromBBC News
1 day ago

Meta pulls Facebook ads for social media addiction clients

Meta faces significant legal challenges over child safety and social media addiction lawsuits in the US.
Law
fromgizmodo.com
2 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.
EU data protection
fromTNW | Apps
4 days ago

Former Meta engineer probed over 30,000 private Facebook photos

A former Meta engineer is under investigation for extracting 30,000 private Facebook photos by bypassing security checks.
EU data protection
fromEngadget
4 days ago

UK Meta employee reportedly downloaded 30,000 private photos from Facebook users

A former Meta employee is under investigation for illicitly downloading 30,000 private photos from Facebook using software to bypass security.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Ex-Meta worker investigated for downloading 30,000 private Facebook photos

A former Meta employee is under investigation for downloading 30,000 private Facebook images using a program to bypass security checks.
fromPopular Science
1 day 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
Roam Research
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Citizen Lab: Law Enforcement Used Webloc to Track 500 Million Devices via Ad Data

Webloc is a global geolocation surveillance system used by various law enforcement agencies, providing access to data from millions of mobile devices.
#cybersecurity
fromZDNET
1 day ago
Information security

Your router may be vulnerable to Russian hackers, FBI warns: 5 steps to take now

Information security
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Anthropic's Mythos Will Force a Cybersecurity Reckoning-Just Not the One You Think

Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview model poses a significant threat to current cybersecurity defenses by autonomously discovering vulnerabilities and developing exploits.
fromTechSpot
2 days ago
Information security

Hackers are turning home routers into tools to spy on Microsoft 365 users

Information security
fromZDNET
1 day ago

Your router may be vulnerable to Russian hackers, FBI warns: 5 steps to take now

FBI and NSA warn of Russian hackers targeting vulnerable routers, urging users to update firmware and strengthen passwords.
Information security
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Anthropic's Mythos Will Force a Cybersecurity Reckoning-Just Not the One You Think

Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview model poses a significant threat to current cybersecurity defenses by autonomously discovering vulnerabilities and developing exploits.
Information security
fromTechSpot
2 days ago

Hackers are turning home routers into tools to spy on Microsoft 365 users

Forest Blizzard hackers exploit insecure routers to compromise devices and intercept traffic, targeting Microsoft 365 domains for sensitive data.
EU data protection
fromTNW | Eu
1 day ago

Estonia is the rare EU country opposing bans on children's social media use

Estonia and Belgium declined the Jutland Declaration, emphasizing different concerns about age-based social media restrictions and advocating for digital literacy instead.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Appeals court removes limits on DOGE access to SSA data despite 'alarming' revelations

A federal appeals court reversed restrictions on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to sensitive Social Security Administration data.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Administration Demands Reddit Reveal Identity of User Who Criticized ICE

The Trump administration ordered Reddit to provide personal information on a user criticizing ICE, raising First Amendment concerns.
#social-media
Europe politics
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Estonia is the rare EU country opposing child social media bans

Estonia's education minister argues against social media bans for children, emphasizing the need for government and corporate responsibility instead.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
2 days ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
Social media marketing
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Psychology says people who never post on social media but check it every day aren't passive - they opted out of the performance while keeping the window, and keeping the window without paying the price is the most rational position available and the one the platform was specifically designed to make feel antisocial - Silicon Canals

Silent scrollers on social media actively choose to observe rather than post, demonstrating discipline and self-control contrary to common perceptions.
Privacy technologies
fromFox News
2 weeks 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.
Europe politics
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Estonia is the rare EU country opposing child social media bans

Estonia's education minister argues against social media bans for children, emphasizing the need for government and corporate responsibility instead.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
2 days ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
Social media marketing
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Psychology says people who never post on social media but check it every day aren't passive - they opted out of the performance while keeping the window, and keeping the window without paying the price is the most rational position available and the one the platform was specifically designed to make feel antisocial - Silicon Canals

Silent scrollers on social media actively choose to observe rather than post, demonstrating discipline and self-control contrary to common perceptions.
Privacy technologies
fromFox News
2 weeks 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.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

EFF is the latest organization to leave X | TechCrunch

X's declining engagement has led the EFF to leave the platform after nearly 20 years due to significantly reduced post visibility.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Reform voters least likely to see social media posts from friends and family

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting.
DevOps
fromTheregister
2 days ago

AWS: Agents shouldn't be secret, so we built a registry

AWS Agent Registry enhances visibility and control over AI agents in corporate environments.
Independent films
fromInverse
2 days ago

Behind The Unbelievable True Story Of A Forgotten Phone Hacker

Rachael Morrison created a documentary about Joybubbles, a pioneering phone hacker, to highlight his forgotten contributions to technology and culture.
Deliverability
fromZDNET
3 days ago

How a burner email can protect your inbox - setting one up one is easy and free

A burner email address protects against spam and phishing by providing a temporary, disposable option for account creation.
#child-safety
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago
Parenting

Tech can't wait for regulation to protect children online | Computer Weekly

Harmful online content for children results from profit-driven algorithms, not parenting or education failures.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Irresponsible failure': Google, Meta, Snap and Microsoft slam EU over child sexual abuse law lapse

The European parliament has blocked the extension of a law allowing tech firms to scan for child sexual exploitation, creating a legal gap for child safety.
Parenting
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Tech can't wait for regulation to protect children online | Computer Weekly

Harmful online content for children results from profit-driven algorithms, not parenting or education failures.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Irresponsible failure': Google, Meta, Snap and Microsoft slam EU over child sexual abuse law lapse

The European parliament has blocked the extension of a law allowing tech firms to scan for child sexual exploitation, creating a legal gap for child safety.
UX design
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

The Hidden Risk Behind Every 'Frictionless' Digital Experience

Digital experiences should prioritize human agency over pressure tactics to foster trust and informed decision-making.
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

The case for banning cookie banners

Cookie banners have become bloated and useless, creating a new kind of interaction that means trouble all over the web. The only solution is to get rid of them, and do it now.
Digital life
Silicon Valley
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Porn, dog poo and social media snaps: the taskers' scraping the internet for Meta-owned AI firm

Scale AI, part-owned by Meta, employs thousands to train AI using personal data from social media, raising ethical concerns about data scraping.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
1 day 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.
Law
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Computer engineer claims he was penalised for flagging Israeli links of firm given 'bananas' server access at top Irish cybersecurity company

A cyber-security firm reprimanded an engineer for discriminatory comments regarding an Israeli company's access to its servers amid concerns about Palestinian genocide.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Tech bosses could face jail for failing to remove revenge porn from websites

New government proposals aim to hold tech executives accountable for failing to remove revenge porn from their platforms.
EU data protection
fromComputerworld
1 day ago

Hungarian government email passwords exposed ahead of election

Hungarian government email security breaches expose vulnerabilities, undermining claims of effective national security.
Social media marketing
fromBGR
1 day ago

Here's How Facebook Decides What Ads To Show You (And How To Change Them) - BGR

Facebook collects user data to personalize ads based on activity and interests.
#gmail
Information security
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Google adds E2E encryption to Gmail for iOS and Android enterprise users

End-to-end encryption for Gmail on Android and iOS is now available for enterprise users, enhancing privacy and security for email communication.
Information security
fromTNW | Apps
1 day 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.
Information security
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Google adds E2E encryption to Gmail for iOS and Android enterprise users

End-to-end encryption for Gmail on Android and iOS is now available for enterprise users, enhancing privacy and security for email communication.
Information security
fromTNW | Apps
1 day 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 professionals
fromBloomberglaw
2 days ago

Splintered Video Privacy Rulings Won't Be Fixed by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court's review of the VPPA may clarify the definition of 'consumer' but won't resolve circuit splits on personally identifiable information.
Law
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Trump admin hounds Reddit to reveal identity of user who criticized ICE

Grand jury proceedings are secretive and primarily used to investigate federal crimes, raising concerns about free speech protections.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

Google Rolls Out DBSC in Chrome 146 to Block Session Theft on Windows

Google's Device Bound Session Credentials enhance security for Chrome users by tying authentication sessions to specific devices, combating session theft.
fromBloomberglaw
1 day ago

CNN Stuck With Suit Challenging Use of Online Tracking Tools

Lead plaintiff Anthony D'Antonio established he suffered a concrete injury sufficient to establish standing to sue in federal court, according to Judge Victor Marrero.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

The EFF is quitting X

Last year, our 1,500 posts earned roughly 13 million impressions for the entire year. To put it bluntly, an X post today receives less than 3% of the views a single tweet delivered seven years ago.
Privacy technologies
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Stalking victim sues OpenAI, claims ChatGPT fueled her abuser's delusions and ignored her warnings | TechCrunch

A lawsuit claims OpenAI's technology enabled harassment, as a user allegedly stalked his ex-girlfriend after believing he found a cure for sleep apnea.
Social media marketing
fromPR Daily
3 days ago

A landmark ruling is reshaping social media. Communicators should pay attention. - PR Daily

A court ruling holds social media platforms accountable for addictive designs impacting user mental health.
#linkedin
Law
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

LinkedIn scanning users' browser extensions sparks controversy and two lawsuits

LinkedIn faces lawsuits alleging lack of user consent for data collection practices.
Privacy professionals
fromComputerworld
3 days ago

Questions raised about how LinkedIn uses the petabytes of data it collects

LinkedIn users should limit identifiable data exposure and treat the platform as potentially hostile until BrowserGate allegations are verified.
Law
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

LinkedIn scanning users' browser extensions sparks controversy and two lawsuits

LinkedIn faces lawsuits alleging lack of user consent for data collection practices.
Privacy professionals
fromComputerworld
3 days ago

Questions raised about how LinkedIn uses the petabytes of data it collects

LinkedIn users should limit identifiable data exposure and treat the platform as potentially hostile until BrowserGate allegations are verified.
#data-privacy
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

How our digital devices are putting our right to privacy at risk

Digital convenience comes at the cost of personal data privacy, raising concerns about its potential use against individuals by law enforcement.
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

How our digital devices are putting our right to privacy at risk

Digital convenience comes at the cost of personal data privacy, raising concerns about its potential use against individuals by law enforcement.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

WireGuard VPN developer can't ship software updates after Microsoft locks account | TechCrunch

WireGuard is locked out of its Microsoft developer account, preventing critical software updates for Windows users.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

The Hidden ROI of Visibility: Better Decisions, Better Behavior, Better Security

Visibility through security measures can deter undesirable behavior and enhance safety in challenging situations.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Critical Marimo Flaw Exploited Hours After Public Disclosure

A critical vulnerability in Marimo was exploited within hours of its public disclosure, allowing unauthenticated remote code execution.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents | TechCrunch

Cybercriminals leaked sensitive LAPD documents online, including personnel files and internal investigations, allegedly by the extortion gang World Leaks.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Men Are Buying Hacking Tools to Use Against Their Wives and Friends

Telegram groups facilitate the sale of hacking and surveillance services, promoting abusive content targeting women and girls.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 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
fromZDNET
1 week ago

I turned to PrivacyBee to clean up my data - here's how it made me disappear

PrivacyBee is preferred for its comprehensive data removal services and user-friendly management tools.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
4 days ago

The Hidden Cost of Recurring Credential Incidents

Credential incidents cause significant operational costs and disruptions, impacting IT teams and overall business productivity beyond just breach prevention.
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
3 weeks 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.
#age-verification
fromThe Verge
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

Discord says 'vast majority' of users won't see its new age verification setup

fromThe Verge
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

Discord says 'vast majority' of users won't see its new age verification setup

Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
3 weeks ago

Instagram Users Urged to Save Encrypted DMs Before Feature Disappears

Meta will discontinue end-to-end encrypted messaging for Instagram DMs on May 8, 2026, citing low adoption rates and directing users to download conversations beforehand.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Let's explore the best alternatives to Discord | TechCrunch

Discord's planned age verification requirement by mid-2026 and past security breach prompt users to explore alternative platforms offering better privacy, security, and different communication experiences.
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 month ago

Discord Wants Your Face, Here's Why You Should Say No

Discord presents its move as inevitable. It's not. I know that Discord isn't trying to harm anyone. The company genuinely believes it's protecting users. But good intentions don't prevent the drift. They accelerate it. There's also the risk that the collected data becomes exposed.
Privacy technologies
Information security
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Hackers Raise The Alarm About Discord's Recent Age-Verification Partner - Kotaku

Persona's weak security enabled hackers to access biometric data and revealed extensive surveillance, including facial scanning against watchlists, raising privacy and government-collaboration concerns.
fromCoindesk
2 months ago

Privacy

This Privacy Notice applies to all personal information processed by CoinDesk, including its affiliates and subsidiaries (" CoinDesk," " we," " us," or " our "). It covers the information CoinDesk collects through the websites, mobile applications, electronic devices, all other products and services we provide, any other services that display this Privacy Notice, all of the associated content, functionalities, and advertising, and when you communicate with us by phone, email, or otherwise (collectively, the " Services ").
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#whatsapp
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

WhatsApp is rolling out a new stricter security setting to protect users from cyber attacts | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

WhatsApp is rolling out a new stricter security setting to protect users from cyber attacts | TechCrunch

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