Amazon faces class action for covert geolocation tracking through third-party mobile apps
Lawsuit claims Amazon Ads SDK harvested sensitive user data without consent
"Everything I say leaks," complains Mark Zuckerberg in a memo that was leaked
As if that wasn't enough, a second memo warning employees about leaks was also leaked
Logitech's tiny radar sensors could let managers see if a cubicle is occupied
Still less invasive than cameras
The US Navy warns personnel against using generative AI apps such as DeepSeek
Due to "potential security and ethical concerns associated with the model's origin and usage"
LinkedIn accused of using personal data without consent, even from paid users
Proving that even when you pay for the product, you are still the product
Vivaldi 7.1 improves dashboard, adds seamless tab imports
Vivaldi now allows users to import open tabs from other browsers, offers more style options for the dashboard, introduces a new Add Speed Dial dialog, and rolls out its Send Tab to Device feature.
FTC settlement bans GM from sharing driver location data for five years
Insurance companies exploited shared data to increase rates
Zuckerberg slams Apple for not "inventing anything great in a while"
He also said Meta's profits could double without Apple restrictions
Apple denies using Siri recordings to serve targeted ads
Rumors resurface following Apple's $95 million lawsuit settlement
In context: It's a phenomenon that has been around since the dawn of the modern tech age: seeing an advertisement for an item, usually on social media, that you'd recently been talking about. It's often blamed on companies recording conversations and sending them to advertisers. Now, Apple has refuted rumors that this is something it does using Siri.
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