Privacy
Data trading app exposed 20k names, emails, and phone numbers
Get My Slice, which pays its users in exchange for data, left a 19GB-strong dataset with names, emails, and phone numbers unprotected. It claims to have resolved the issue within 24 hours of discovery.
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Is the password really dead?
A new commitment from Google, Apple, and Microsoft promises the end of the password, but is the world ready for biometric scans and face IDs?
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Clearview AI: what has the legal battle taught us about the nature of facial recognition?
A yearlong legal complaint over the data harvesting practices of American facial recognition company Clearview AI has ended in a settlement that both sides say vindicates their point of view.
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The UK's Online Safety Bill could expose your private messages to third parties, cybersecurity experts warn
The United Kingdom’s Online Safety Bill is meant to make the Internet a safer place. But 45 cybersecurity and IT...
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Scam attacks are on the rise, but can they be fully stopped or prevented?
The Covid pandemic has accelerated not only digital adoption but also the scale and spread of scams. Every month, over...
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If privacy is your crown jewel, why do you exchange it for shiny objects then?
Staying off the grid over worries about your privacy? That’s what crazy people do, longtime cybersecurity expert Joel Fulton told...
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Can AI algorithms predict your future?
Big tech tracks its users' web browsing, social media activity, and location to keep them scrolling and buying. Facebook alone...
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Remote sex toys might spice up your love life – but crooks could also get a kick out of them
A CyberNews investigation has revealed that Lovense remote sex toy users might be at risk from threat actors, due to...
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Bad online romance? Paid background checks are trending
Adults choose to pay professionals to thoroughly check potential love interests met online. A whopping 73% of adults globally have...
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Thousands of laws guard our data. Why is privacy under assault then?
There are approximately 1800 data compliance laws around the world, and yet, we feel exposed as never before.
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Synthetic ID fraud: who does it hurt the most? - interview
Criminals can easily combine your social media profiles with leaked personal data to create a so-called Frankenstein identity. According to...
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BlackVue dash cameras let you track other users; the company says it's a feature, not a bug
Cybersecurity researcher Andy Gill has discovered that BlackVue dashboard cameras publicly broadcast your exact GPS location from inside your car....
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Privacy in the metaverse: dead on arrival?
With the arrival of the metaverse, things are bound to become very complicated. And that makes privacy experts worried. Mark...
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Is Small Data the key to success in a privacy-centric world?
The tired approach of targeted ads based on a user's browsing history is beginning to look dated, creepy, and leaving...
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Online privacy trends for 2022: Cookie death, zero-copy integration, and AI-powered bossware
In the wake of unprecedented changes in 2021, experts offer their takes on how the online privacy landscape will evolve...
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If China were to spy on the US military on TikTok: three different defense scenarios
TikTok's ownership remains a pressing issue for the US. What if China were to use this popular short-video app to...
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Smart clothing: should you be worried about your privacy?
Tiny sensors in your clothes have the potential to unlock revealing insights about your health and wellbeing. But who owns...
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Using Facebook or Google to sign in? Think twice
Relying on Facebook or Google on each step we take online comes with its risks.
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Facebook smart glasses: a privacy nightmare waiting to come true
Before proclaiming that Facebook's smart glasses just ushered in the next generation of wearable tech, let’s take a step back...
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Google's delay to scrap cookies: another reason to ditch Chrome?
As users become less and less comfortable with how much Google knows about them, many are increasingly switching to new...
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