October 30, 2024 at 04:43AM China’s Ministry of State Security accused foreign entities of using underwater devices to gather maritime intelligence and monitor ship activities in its waters. The ministry claimed to seize such devices, which allegedly threaten national security. Similar accusations were made in the past, highlighting ongoing tensions over territorial rights, particularly in … Read more
September 20, 2024 at 01:30PM LinkedIn allegedly used user data to train its AI models without informing users. After criticism, the company updated its privacy policy, confirming the automatic collection of user data for AI training. This sparked concerns over privacy and consent, especially regarding data use for AI model training. LinkedIn’s practices have faced … Read more
August 29, 2024 at 08:37AM Dragos updated its network visibility and cybersecurity platform with streamlined workflows for threat detection and vulnerability management in operational technology environments. The latest updates include new local collector and file ingestion capabilities, expanding data collection options. The Dragos Platform integrates with Drags WorldView and Neighborhood Keeper to streamline vulnerability management … Read more
August 5, 2024 at 06:31AM Incident response is crucial for managing security breaches and cyber-attacks. Addressing challenges such as timely detection, data collection, and coordination enhances readiness. The process involves preparation, identification, containment, eradication, recovery, and learning. Wazuh, an open source platform, enhances readiness by offering automated incident response, default security actions, policy enforcement, customizable … Read more
August 3, 2024 at 06:18AM The U.S. Department of Justice and FTC filed a lawsuit against TikTok for allegedly violating children’s privacy laws, claiming the platform collected children’s data without parental consent. The suit accused TikTok of illegally retaining personal information from children, enabling targeted advertising, and allowing interaction with adult content. The platform faced … Read more
May 4, 2024 at 02:03PM Dating apps harvest excessive personal data from users, with poor privacy protection. Mozilla’s research flagged 22 out of 25 popular dating apps for privacy concerns. This includes gathering sensitive information like HIV status, and sharing user data for advertising. Many apps also plan to integrate AI, raising further privacy issues. … Read more
May 2, 2024 at 03:04AM Chinese tech companies embedded in global digital supply chains aid Beijing in executing its propaganda strategy by harvesting user data and leveraging investments in popular apps and platforms to shape global public opinion. The Australian think tank notes that Beijing also invests in emerging tech to enhance its narrative control. … Read more
April 22, 2024 at 05:20PM ToddyCat, an APT group, collects data on an industrial scale from government and defense targets in the Asia-Pacific region. They use multiple simultaneous connections to steal data and maintain access, and have links to attacks going back to at least December 2020. Kaspersky recommends specific actions for organizations to protect … Read more
April 5, 2024 at 01:45AM A study by Amel Bourdoucen and Janne Lindqvist from Aalto University in Finland found that Apple’s default apps on iPhone and Mac have limited privacy settings and confusing configurations. The study highlights users’ struggles to navigate Apple’s privacy settings and suggests centralizing options and providing clearer descriptions. The research also … Read more
March 27, 2024 at 05:33PM A study conducted by Censuswide and Ghostery revealed that over half of Americans, including a majority of experienced advertisers, programmers, and cybersecurity professionals, use ad blocking software. This is largely driven by concerns about privacy and website loading speed. The report also highlights the public’s limited awareness of third-party data … Read more