Privacy
MrBeast’s data collection practices under fire
The Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU), a division of BBB National Programs, an independent non-profit organization that oversees industry self-regulation programs in the US, has reason to believe that MrBeast obtained children’s data without parental consent.
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Tor Project, Tuta Mail publish open letter to Russia: "stop building a surveillance state"
In an open letter published on Thursday, privacy-first online platforms Tuta Mail and the Tor Project are calling on the Kremlin’s media watchdog to stop blocking its citizens' access to encrypted communication platforms, citing the violation of human rights and freedom of expression.
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Moving away from big tech? Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it
Dutch digital civil rights movement Bits of Freedom has published the first two steps of a more comprehensive step-by-step guide to becoming less dependent on major American tech companies like Google and Meta.
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People outraged over EU chat control law: “Let’s make politicians' chats public”
“The plan to scan private messages isn’t just about child safety. It’s about power, control, and the slow death of online freedom,” furious Redditors warn.
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Are password managers the future of private messaging?
Age verification laws, the Online Safety Act, and Chat Control show a worrying trend – governments around the world are...
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Your questions, answered by Cybernews: Here's why you should care about Spotify tracking users
Spotify has been accused of doxxing users through sharing links. “But why does this matter?” asked many Cybernews readers. We decided to provide some answers. Each week, our team selects one pressing and common reader issue and deconstructs it to help you stay safe online.
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Germany speaks out against “chat control” proposal
Germany’s Digital Committee is opposed to the current child sexual abuse material (CSAM) regulation, also known as the “chat control” proposal.
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China-based STEM toy maker collected private data on US children without permission
Apitor Technology, best known for its child-friendly STEM robot kits, has agreed to a $500K settlement with the FTC for allegedly allowing a third-party company in China to collect the geolocations of American kids without parental consent.
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Spotify users are freaking out as song sharing exposes identities: "That's craaaaaaazzzzzzyyyyyyyy"
Spotify users are shocked to discover that their identities are being exposed across the internet whenever they share a song.
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Disney to pay $10M settlement over accusations it unlawfully collected children's data
Walt Disney will pay $10 million to settle allegations that the company unlawfully allowed personal data to be collected from children who viewed kid-directed videos on YouTube without notifying parents or obtaining their consent, the FTC said on Tuesday.
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Thousands exposed via data breach of major American delivery company
OnTrac, a last-mile delivery company, has suffered a hacker attack. The attackers obtained personal details, including IDs, health information, and other sensitive data.
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AI influencer era: how photoreal fakes are fooling fans and fueling scams
In July, tennis fans scrolling through Instagram were treated to idyllic scenes from Wimbledon. A young blonde woman posed for...
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How ID verification is killing online privacy and the internet as we know it
If you’re from the UK, you most likely noticed that many websites and online services began implementing age verification requirements...
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90K exposed after hack of military-focused sleep therapy provider
CPAP Medical Supplies and Services, a military-focused sleep therapy gear provider, has suffered a hacker attack that exposed the personal details of tens of thousands of customers.
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Veteran IT staffing firm breach exposes tens of thousands
The Computer Merchant (TCM), a US IT-focused staffing firm, suffered a breach last year. However, it was not known that personal information was exposed until nearly six months later.
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Google settles YouTube children’s privacy lawsuit for $30M
Google has agreed to pay $30 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that it violated the privacy of children using YouTube by collecting personal information without their parents’ permission and using that data to deliver targeted advertising.
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Your questions, answered by Cybernews: Here’s how to hide your location from Instagram
Cybernews reader was worried that everyone on Instagram can see his location after Instagram rolled out the new Maps feature. Can you use Instagram without leaking your location? Each week, our team selects one pressing and common reader issue and deconstructs it to help you stay safe online.
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Telegram banning rash of channels found extorting and doxxing users
Telegram CEO and founder Pavel Durov says starting this week, the messaging platform is cracking down on scammers after receiving hundreds of user reports of attempted blackmail and doxxing.
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UK watchdog says don’t post photos of shoplifters, due to privacy rules
The UK’s data watchdog has a message for furious shopkeepers: don’t plaster thief mugshots in your window.
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Your questions, answered by Cybernews: Here’s why you shouldn’t tell your phone passcode at a repair shop
Cybernews reader discovered her data was leaked in multiple breaches after sharing her passcode with a repair shop. What happened? Each week, our team selects one pressing and common reader issue and deconstructs it to help you stay safe online.
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