"Polite WiFi" loophole lets modified drones track device locations through walls
Researchers say WiFi chip manufactures need to come up with new WiFi protocol to mitigate the vulnerability
Samsung's Maintenance Mode aims to hide your private information from repair techs
Rolling out now on select Samsung Galaxy devices
Clearview AI fined for violating the European GDPR privacy law
In context: French authorities have imposed the maximum possible fine against Clearview AI, a biometric startup selling its controversial facial recognition technology to governments and law enforcement worldwide. The company must delete the data already acquired on French citizens or face an additional €100,000 fine per day.
Texas sues Google over allegations it captures people's biometric data without consent
"A modern Eye of Sauron"
Qatar 'requires' World Cup visitors to install state-sponsored 'spyware' on their phones
Authorities would literally be able to read, edit, or delete any information on your phone
KataOS is Google's new operating system for machine learning applications
An experimental OS designed to be mathematically secure
Court documents allege Google cultivated privacy misconceptions of Chrome's Incognito mode
As of 2018, 56.3 percent of respondents think Incognito prevents Google from seeing their search history
'Always-on VPN' feature on Android can leak unencrypted data
Your VPN may not be protecting you entirely
Privacy survey shows most people read the T&Cs, would sell their personal data
Are you in the same camp?
FIFA 23 and other EA titles will come with controversial "kernel-mode" anti-cheat software
In context: Nothing can ruin a multiplayer game faster than rampant cheating, so it's no surprise that developers go to great lengths to devise ways to mitigate it. One controversial method is to install kernel-mode drivers that monitor for anything that tries to tamper with the game's software. However, many players are not comfortable with granting such low-level privileges.
Former US ambassador warns about data tracking, says the US is making China's surveillance job easier
Big quote: The Federal Trade Commission asked for opinions about data economy and commercial surveillance, and former US ambassador Karen Kornbluh described the situation with grave and unambiguous words.
White House consults experts, lays down a six-point plan to increase Big Tech accountability
The Biden Administration wants to put large tech platforms on a leash
Instagram hit by record $400M fine in Europe for mishandling children's data
The Meta-owned social network will appeal the decision by Irish regulators
FTC sues data broker for selling people's sensitive location data, including abortion center visits
It could have serious consequences in the wake of Roe vs. Wade being overturned
DuckDuckGo's privacy-focused email service now open to all
Email privacy service intercepts pesky trackers
Best Privacy-First Cloud Storage Services
Most of us have been using cloud storage for years, with plenty of good services out there. But features and free storage comes secondary when you are looking for secure, privacy-first cloud storage.
Apple's upcoming Lockdown Mode will make devices easier to fingerprint
Disabling specific features can identify devices using Lockdown Mode
VPNs running on iPhones leak traffic, according to researcher
iOS VPNs have allegedly leaked data since 2020
A Surveillance Primer: 5 Eyes, 9 Eyes, 14 Eyes
As awareness of global surveillance grows, more people are looking for information about the Five Eyes (FVEY), Nine Eyes, and 14 Eyes surveillance alliances. So what are these organizations?
Apple and Meta once discussed "revenue sharing" methods, report claims
Facebook subscriptions and sponsorships could have gone through App Store payments
Indonesian law MR5 bans access to many online services, including Steam, Epic Games, and PayPal
The EFF calls the legislation "draconian" and "invasive"
Samsung tests smartphone feature that hides your data from repair shops
Privacy-first security features
Google delays Chrome cookie phase-out to 2024
Testing for privacy-oriented cookie alternatives starts next month