Telegram's pivot to a law-abiding platform: fulfilled requests of user data have skyrocketed
Arrest of CEO Pavel Durov has clearly had an impact on Telegram's modus operandi
Volkswagen leak exposes private information of 800,000 EV owners, including location data
The dangers of connected cars
Privacy alert: iPhone feature shares photo data with Apple to identify landmarks
"Enhanced Visual Search" shares photo data with Apple by default
Teens using VPN to cheat in Gorilla Tag are unknowingly selling their internet connections
Cheaters become unwitting accomplices to hackers
Microsoft Recall is capturing screenshots of sensitive information like credit card and social security numbers
Privacy nightmare is very real, and perfectly avoidable if you disable the feature for good
Do Not Track: Mozilla is dropping privacy feature due to ineffectiveness
DNT failed because websites simply ignored requests
FBI shifts stance, recommends encryption to keep phone chats private
Cyber-criminals abroad have done a lot of damage to the security psyche
Google removes several active Android "SpyLoan" apps, 8+ million downloads later
When predatory loan crime meets mobile social engineering tricks
Apple spies on workers while championing user privacy, lawsuit alleges
Apple's privacy promises are brought into question
Mullvad collaborates with Tor on a new private browser
Mullvad VPN and the Tor Project have joined forces to introduce the Mullvad Browser, which promises not to collect user data and prioritize privacy. The browser defaults to private mode and blocks third-party trackers.
New rules bring PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay under federal oversight
Big Tech and other large payment services will need to behave, or else...
Apple plans 2025 launch for AirTag 2 with enhanced security and range
Cupertino is facing a class-action lawsuit over the misuse of AirTags
Gmail may soon receive "email alias" feature to combat unsolicited mail
For now, the option is still hidden within Google's latest Android code
Mozilla is laying off 30% of staff, still laser focused on its broader targets
Rock Bottom: Mozilla recently embarked on a significant workforce restructuring effort, laying off 30 percent of its employees in the process. The Firefox maker hopes the changes will allow them to become more agile in order to better navigate the challenging technology landscape.
Firefox 132 adds 4K video support and enhanced privacy features
Firefox now blocks third-party cookies when enhanced tracking is set to Strict mode. Firefox 132 also introduces 4K video playback for streaming services via Microsoft PlayReady, reducing battery drain and enhancing performance when watching movies.
Apple offers $1 million bounty for uncovering security flaws in private AI cloud
The rewards are comparable to those offered for iOS
Data broker National Public Data files for bankruptcy following massive breach
The debtor's insurance has declined coverage
Streaming has transformed TVs into a data-driven surveillance system
How connected TV tracks your habits across screens and beyond
Harvard students create smart glasses that instantly dox strangers
But they are not releasing the code for their project
"Goodbye Meta AI" message is a hoax, yet hundreds of thousands have fallen for it
When will people learn?
Firefox's upcoming "cookie-less" tracking comes under fire by Austrian privacy watchdog
"It's a shame that an organization like Mozilla believes that users are too dumb to say yes or no"
California governor demonstrates wishy-washy stance on digital consumer rights
Signs law to ease subscription cancelation, while vetoing a bill to allow consumers to opt-out of data collection
Windscribe is a free VPN that helps you access geo-restricted content
Windscribe allows you to hide your IP address and encrypt your online activity, ensuring private browsing while also giving access to blocked content. It's a good free VPN to have handy if you need it casually. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and browser extensions.
German investigators successfully tracked suspects inside the Tor network
Tor Browser developers say the program is still safe to use
LinkedIn under fire for training AI models with user data behind the scenes
The service started to abuse users' data before making its actions public