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#linkedin
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
1 week 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.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
1 week 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.
more#linkedin
#data-privacy
EU data protection
fromThedrum
3 hours ago

The future of data, privacy and ethics

Misleading practices in e-commerce, such as false stock availability, are regulated by the European Commission to protect consumers.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
7 hours ago

I tried to wipe my digital footprint without paying for a data removal service - 5 free ways

Most sensitive information online is legally collected and aggregated by brokers, but removal is possible with effort and available tools.
fromZDNET
5 days ago
Privacy professionals

A data removal service helped me reclaim my privacy - see if you need one, too

Privacy professionals
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

This is how the illegal market for buying and selling personal data on Telegram works

Illicit data markets on Telegram in Latin America expose personal data, contributing to gender-based violence and highlighting vulnerabilities in government data management.
EU data protection
fromThedrum
3 hours ago

The future of data, privacy and ethics

Misleading practices in e-commerce, such as false stock availability, are regulated by the European Commission to protect consumers.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
7 hours ago

I tried to wipe my digital footprint without paying for a data removal service - 5 free ways

Most sensitive information online is legally collected and aggregated by brokers, but removal is possible with effort and available tools.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
5 days ago

A data removal service helped me reclaim my privacy - see if you need one, too

Personal data is collected and sold by brokers, making removal services essential for protecting sensitive information.
Privacy professionals
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

This is how the illegal market for buying and selling personal data on Telegram works

Illicit data markets on Telegram in Latin America expose personal data, contributing to gender-based violence and highlighting vulnerabilities in government data management.
more#data-privacy
#privacy
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
2 hours 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.
Privacy professionals
fromKqed
5 days ago

What Is the Point of California's Privacy Laws if Big Tech Ignores Them? | KQED

Google's non-compliance with the Global Privacy Control opt-out signal is evident in network traffic.
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
2 hours 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.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
37 minutes 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.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.
Privacy professionals
fromKqed
5 days ago

What Is the Point of California's Privacy Laws if Big Tech Ignores Them? | KQED

Google's non-compliance with the Global Privacy Control opt-out signal is evident in network traffic.
more#privacy
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
1 hour ago

The MCP Disclosure Is the AI Era's 'Open Redirect' Moment

The Model Context Protocol has a design flaw that enables AI supply chain attacks, posing a significant security risk to enterprise AI systems.
#elon-musk
France news
fromFast Company
6 hours ago

Elon Musk is summoned to Paris over allegations of child sexual abuse images on X

Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino are summoned for interviews regarding misconduct allegations related to the social media platform X.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over alleged child abuse images on X

Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino are summoned in Paris for interviews regarding misconduct allegations related to X, including child abuse material and deepfake content.
France news
fromFast Company
6 hours ago

Elon Musk is summoned to Paris over allegations of child sexual abuse images on X

Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino are summoned for interviews regarding misconduct allegations related to the social media platform X.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over alleged child abuse images on X

Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino are summoned in Paris for interviews regarding misconduct allegations related to X, including child abuse material and deepfake content.
more#elon-musk
#data-breach
more#data-breach
fromThe New Yorker
10 hours ago

When Your Digital Life Vanishes

A broken phone or corrupted drive can mean the loss of work, evidence, art, or the last traces of the dead. But sometimes data-recovery experts can summon lost files from the void.
Digital life
Intellectual property law
fromAdExchanger
15 hours ago

Why A 1967 Privacy Law Is Powering A New Wave Of Ad Tech Lawsuits | AdExchanger

CIPA, a 1967 law, has become a significant challenge for ad tech due to its private right of action and potential for high damages.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 hours ago

Former parliamentary staff member arrested under anti-hacking laws

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Government to host summit about keeping children safe online in age of AI

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and online safety, emphasizing the need for accessible journalism.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 hours ago

Former parliamentary staff member arrested under anti-hacking laws

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Government to host summit about keeping children safe online in age of AI

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and online safety, emphasizing the need for accessible journalism.
more#reproductive-rights
fromEngadget
2 hours ago

Meta is testing a WhatsApp Plus subscription that mostly focuses on cosmetic upgrades

WhatsApp Plus subscribers will get access to premium stickers that can have special effects and the ability to personalize the app's themes and icons.
Mobile UX
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
2 hours ago

Palantir Issues Ominous Corporate Manifesto

Palantir faces criticism for promoting a surveillance state and controversial ideologies through its contracts and CEO's statements.
Fundraising
fromIndependent
5 hours ago

Company has more than 2m stolen from account following cyber attack

Future Energy Capital Limited lost over €2m due to a cyber attack last October.
#meta
fromwww.amny.com
4 hours ago
Law

Op-ed | A jury told Meta its platforms harm children. Here's what New York parents need to know. | amNewYork

EU data protection
fromTNW | Apps
1 week 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
1 week ago
EU data protection

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

fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

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.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
4 hours ago

Op-ed | A jury told Meta its platforms harm children. Here's what New York parents need to know. | amNewYork

Meta was ordered to pay $375 million for harming children's mental health and failing to prevent child exploitation.
EU data protection
fromTNW | Apps
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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.
more#meta
#ai
Data science
fromTECHBOOK
14 hours ago

Google Search Spreads Millions of Misinformation Pieces Every Hour

Google's AI search summaries have a 91% accuracy rate, but this still results in significant misinformation.
Data science
fromTECHBOOK
14 hours ago

Google Search Spreads Millions of Misinformation Pieces Every Hour

Google's AI search summaries have a 91% accuracy rate, but this still results in significant misinformation.
more#ai
Philosophy
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Palantir posted a manifesto that reads like the ramblings of a comic book villain

Silicon Valley has a moral obligation to contribute to national defense and address the limitations of technology in society.
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Palestinians Battle the Algorithms of Israeli Censorship and Surveillance

The Palestinian internet digitally encapsulates the contradictions of anti-colonial resistance in the neoliberal era, serving as both an instrument for collective interconnection and a site of suppression.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

Inside a growing movement warning AI could turn on humanity

"That requires a bunch of people to go take things that folks here are figuring out and [explain them] to the rest of the world," said Jeffrey Ladish, emphasizing the need for effective communication about AI risks.
US news
#smart-tvs
Television
fromMen's Journal
1 day ago

Your Smart TV May Be Taking Screenshots Every 15 Seconds

Smart TVs capture and transmit on-screen data frequently, raising significant privacy concerns for users.
Privacy technologies
fromMiami Herald
1 day ago

Your Smart TV May Be Taking Screenshots Every 15 Seconds

Smart TVs capture screen data frequently, raising privacy concerns as manufacturers prioritize data collection over user awareness.
Television
fromMen's Journal
1 day ago

Your Smart TV May Be Taking Screenshots Every 15 Seconds

Smart TVs capture and transmit on-screen data frequently, raising significant privacy concerns for users.
Privacy technologies
fromMiami Herald
1 day ago

Your Smart TV May Be Taking Screenshots Every 15 Seconds

Smart TVs capture screen data frequently, raising privacy concerns as manufacturers prioritize data collection over user awareness.
more#smart-tvs
Books
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

A New Kind of Scandal Is Growing Online. It's Ruining Careers-and Aimed at the Wrong Target.

A.I. detection controversies highlight concerns over authorship and the impact of technology on writing.
Education
fromWIRED
5 days ago

The Deepfake Nudes Crisis in Schools Is Much Worse Than You Thought

AI-generated deepfake nude images are impacting nearly 90 schools and over 600 students globally, causing severe emotional distress among victims.
fromNature
6 days 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
Deliverability
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

Only 13% of emails are written by people, and more than half end up in the spam folder: This isn't a technical detail; it's a structural change'

Email is increasingly dominated by automated systems, with 87% of traffic generated by them, leading to declining effectiveness and user engagement.
#vercel
Information security
fromTechCrunch
5 hours ago

App host Vercel confirms security incident, says customer data was stolen via breach at Context AI | TechCrunch

Vercel experienced a data breach due to a compromised employee account linked to Context AI, exposing customer credentials.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
3 hours ago

Vercel Confirms Major Security Incident as Hacker Claims $2M Ransom Demand

Vercel confirmed a security incident involving unauthorized access to internal systems, with a threat actor claiming to sell stolen company data.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
5 hours ago

App host Vercel confirms security incident, says customer data was stolen via breach at Context AI | TechCrunch

Vercel experienced a data breach due to a compromised employee account linked to Context AI, exposing customer credentials.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
3 hours ago

Vercel Confirms Major Security Incident as Hacker Claims $2M Ransom Demand

Vercel confirmed a security incident involving unauthorized access to internal systems, with a threat actor claiming to sell stolen company data.
more#vercel
#ai-chatbots
Privacy professionals
fromGeeky Gadgets
3 days ago

Why ChatGPT is Suddenly Collecting 70% More of Your Personal Data

Data collection by AI chatbots has surged, raising significant privacy concerns as 70% now gather user location data, up from 40% last year.
more#ai-chatbots
Social media marketing
fromAdExchanger
4 days ago

Rewards App Faces Data Broker Accusations; Apple Loves Advertising, Apparently | AdExchanger

Freecash faced allegations of extracting sensitive user data while promoting itself as a rewards app, leading to its removal from the App Store.
#age-verification
EU data protection
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Europe's Online Age Verification App Is Here

The European online age verification app ensures anonymous age verification using ID cards or passports, protecting children from harmful content.
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago
Privacy technologies

438 Experts Said Age Verification Is Dangerous. Legislators Are Moving Forward With It Anyway. - Above the Law

Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Age verification is a mess but we're doing it anyway

Age verification methods on the internet are flawed, leading to challenges in effectively preventing underage access to inappropriate content.
EU data protection
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Europe's Online Age Verification App Is Here

The European online age verification app ensures anonymous age verification using ID cards or passports, protecting children from harmful content.
Privacy technologies
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

438 Experts Said Age Verification Is Dangerous. Legislators Are Moving Forward With It Anyway. - Above the Law

Age verification mandates for the internet are technically flawed, threaten privacy, and may cause more harm than good, according to 438 researchers from 32 countries.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Age verification is a mess but we're doing it anyway

Age verification methods on the internet are flawed, leading to challenges in effectively preventing underage access to inappropriate content.
more#age-verification
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
6 days 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.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromTechRepublic
3 hours ago

2026's Breach List So Far: FBI Hacked, 1B Androids at Risk, 270M iPhones Vulnerable

2026 has seen significant cyber threats, including a major FBI hack and the discovery of the DarkSword iPhone exploit framework.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Man with @ihackedthegovernment Instagram account tells judge, "I made a mistake"

Moore accessed the Supreme Court's filing system and other accounts using stolen credentials, publicly posting sensitive personal information of individuals online.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
6 days ago

108 Malicious Chrome Extensions Steal Google and Telegram Data, Affecting 20,000 Users

A cluster of 108 malicious Chrome extensions collects user data and injects ads, compromising browser security.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
3 hours ago

2026's Breach List So Far: FBI Hacked, 1B Androids at Risk, 270M iPhones Vulnerable

2026 has seen significant cyber threats, including a major FBI hack and the discovery of the DarkSword iPhone exploit framework.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Man with @ihackedthegovernment Instagram account tells judge, "I made a mistake"

Moore accessed the Supreme Court's filing system and other accounts using stolen credentials, publicly posting sensitive personal information of individuals online.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
6 days ago

108 Malicious Chrome Extensions Steal Google and Telegram Data, Affecting 20,000 Users

A cluster of 108 malicious Chrome extensions collects user data and injects ads, compromising browser security.
more#cybersecurity
Privacy professionals
fromMail Online
4 hours ago

CrunchyRoll users slammed with lawsuit as millions of users exposed

Crunchyroll faces a class-action lawsuit after a data breach exposed personal information of 6.8 million users due to inadequate data security.
France news
fromwww.dw.com
3 hours ago

Elon Musk skips probe as France investigates X

French prosecutors are investigating X's AI chatbot Grok for its role in spreading child sexual abuse material and Holocaust denial.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
4 hours ago

NSA spies are reportedly using Anthropic's Mythos, despite Pentagon feud | TechCrunch

The NSA is reportedly using Anthropic's Mythos model for cybersecurity despite previous tensions over access to AI capabilities.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

CYBERUK '26: UK lagging on legal protections for cyber pros | Computer Weekly

The outdated Computer Misuse Act hinders UK cyber security innovation and needs urgent reform to protect cyber professionals.
Social media marketing
fromWIRED
5 days ago

X's Big Bot Purge Wiped Out a Lot of People's Secret Porn Feeds

X's crackdown on bots has led to the suspension of many human accounts, including those used for private content curation.
Privacy technologies
fromBGR
1 day ago

Should You Accept Or Reject Cookies From A Website? - BGR

Reject non-essential cookies to avoid data tracking and targeted ads while accepting essential cookies for website functionality.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

What are the UK government's plans to regulate social media for under-16s?

Keir Starmer demands social media firms prioritize children's safety and implement stricter regulations to protect them from harmful content.
Privacy technologies
fromFuturism
20 hours ago

Madison Square Garden Reportedly Used Facial Recognition to Stalk Trans Woman For Two Years

AI-integrated cameras in venues like Madison Square Garden are used for extensive surveillance, including targeting individuals like critics and fans.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
2 days ago

How to hide your sensitive info (for real) when using ChatGPT and other AI chatbots

Chatbots can be useful for summarizing complex information, but sensitive data must be properly redacted to ensure privacy.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

AI innovation and security threats are reshaping technology and corporate strategies across various platforms and applications.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
1 week 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.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety

Social media executives are meeting with UK leaders to discuss children's online safety and responsibilities of tech companies.
Privacy professionals
fromExtremeTech
4 days ago

Google, Microsoft, and Meta Ignore Your Ad Tracking Opt-Outs, Audit Reveals

Google, Microsoft, and Meta track users' browsing habits despite opt-out requests, violating privacy regulations.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
3 days ago

Google Blocks 8.3B Policy-Violating Ads in 2025, Launches Android 17 Privacy Overhaul

Google announced Play policy updates to enhance user privacy and combat fraud, including new contact and location permission features.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

McGraw-Hill Confirms Data Exposure, Hackers Claim 45M Salesforce Records Leaked

Unauthorized access to limited internal data at McGraw-Hill was linked to a Salesforce misconfiguration, raising concerns about potential identity fraud and harassment.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Anthropic will ask Claude users to verify their identities 'for a few use cases'

Anthropic is implementing identity verification for certain capabilities on Claude, requiring users to provide a government-issued ID and a selfie.
#whatsapp
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
5 days ago

WhatsApp New Update Lets You Chat Without Sharing Your Phone Number

WhatsApp is introducing usernames, allowing users to chat without sharing phone numbers, enhancing privacy and user experience.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware | TechCrunch

WhatsApp notified 200 users about a malicious fake app containing spyware created by Italian firm SIO.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

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

Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
5 days ago

WhatsApp New Update Lets You Chat Without Sharing Your Phone Number

WhatsApp is introducing usernames, allowing users to chat without sharing phone numbers, enhancing privacy and user experience.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware | TechCrunch

WhatsApp notified 200 users about a malicious fake app containing spyware created by Italian firm SIO.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

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

more#whatsapp
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

100 Chrome Extensions Steal User Data, Create Backdoor

Over 20,000 users installed malicious Chrome extensions that steal information, provide backdoors, or inject ads, as reported by cybersecurity firm Socket.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Exclusive: Fashion retailer Express left customers' personal data and order details exposed to the internet

Express fixed a security flaw that exposed customer order details and personal information on its website.
Privacy technologies
fromGadgets 360
4 days ago

Over 75 Privacy Orgs Urge Meta to Not Develop Facial Recognition Feature

Meta's development of AI-powered facial recognition for smart glasses has sparked privacy concerns, prompting 77 organizations to urge its halt.
Privacy professionals
from404 Media
6 days 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.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Hate To Say I Told You So Again: Your Chats Ain't Private - Above the Law

Communications with GenAI platforms lack attorney-client privilege protection because they occur between a client and a machine, not a lawyer, and are not confidential under platform terms of service.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Pinterest said he violated laid-off colleagues' privacy. Now he's going public

A former Pinterest engineer claims he was unjustly fired for sharing a tool that revealed employee layoffs.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Instagram to remove end-to-end encryption for private messages in May

Instagram will disable end-to-end encryption on direct messages from May 2026, allowing Meta to access all message contents due to low user adoption of the feature.
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
1 month 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
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Meta is killing end-to-end encryption in Instagram DMs

Meta is discontinuing end-to-end encryption in Instagram DMs by May 8, 2026, citing low user adoption of the optional feature.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 months ago

How Data Brokers Can Fuel Violence Against Public Servants

Comprehensive state consumer privacy laws fail to protect public servants, enabling a data-to-violence pipeline by allowing public-source personal data to be sold and exposed.
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