February 22, 2024 at 03:09PM The US government’s consumer protection agency is taking action against Avast for selling customer web browsing data. The Federal Trade Commission accused the company of collecting and selling data without consumer consent. Avast faces a $16.5 million fine and is ordered to stop selling browsing data. The data sold included … Read more
February 21, 2024 at 03:15AM Signal is piloting a new feature allowing users to create unique usernames, hiding phone numbers from others. Usernames can be changed, providing an anonymous way to initiate conversations without sharing phone numbers. Users can control who can see and find them by their numbers. This optional feature enhances privacy on … Read more
February 20, 2024 at 10:23AM Smart home security camera provider, Wyze, disclosed a cybersecurity incident to its customers, revealing that around 13,000 users were able to view other users’ camera feeds due to a security issue following a service outage. The company stated that only 1,504 users accessed the feeds, representing 0.25% of all users. … Read more
February 20, 2024 at 06:12AM Former council staff member in Stratford-on-Avon District breached databases, stealing 79,000 email addresses for personal business promotion. No financial or personal information compromised. Council issued apologies and confirmed internal controls were not at fault. Perpetrator referred to police, received official caution, and data was deleted. Information Commissioner’s Office opted not … Read more
February 20, 2024 at 03:34AM The European Union has initiated an investigation into TikTok under the Digital Services Act, citing concerns over transparency and protection of minors. This follows TikTok’s unsatisfactory responses to preliminary inquiries. The investigation will focus on several key areas including systemic risks, privacy measures for minors, and transparency. Non-compliance may result … Read more
February 14, 2024 at 09:04AM The DuckDuckGo browser introduces a new end-to-end encrypted Sync & Backup feature, enabling private synchronization of bookmarks, passwords, and Email Protection settings across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices. With no need for user accounts, the browser ensures data privacy, also addressing potential unauthorized syncing through a password requirement. Download … Read more
February 13, 2024 at 03:30AM Meta has acknowledged the potential for account takeovers due to the reuse of phone numbers, particularly after being abandoned for at least 45 days. This issue implicates telecom companies’ phone number recycling practices, leading to security and privacy risks. Despite reports and attempts to address the issue, Meta has declined … Read more
February 12, 2024 at 04:16PM I’m here to help! Could you please provide the text you’d like me to summarize? Once you do, I’ll get to work on summarizing it for you. I understand that you have meeting notes you’d like me to review. However, I currently don’t have access to the meeting notes you … Read more
February 12, 2024 at 02:19PM Some Dutch health insurers were reported to demand breast cancer patients to submit photos of their breasts before reconstructive surgery, despite a government ban. Notably, the insurers have been losing the sensitive images, leading to privacy breaches and patient distress. The Health Minister has intervened, mandating the photos to be … Read more
February 12, 2024 at 12:24PM Willis Lease Finance Corporation disclosed a cybersecurity incident to US regulators after data was reportedly stolen and posted by the Black Basta ransomware group. The company took swift action, engaging third-party experts and informing law enforcement. While the extent of the breach is still being investigated, the group claimed to … Read more